If the Bengals could somehow trade for Sexy Dexy (who now wants out of NY), this off-season grade jumps up to an A+.

4 hours ago, kennethmw said:

No, you're here to whine about Bengals Football. I used to think you had some valid posts, but now all you try to do is talk down about whatever they do. Block me, and don't read what I post. I generally don't read yours, until you say something about me, then it's on!!!

No one says shit about you until you come in here calling people names because they're not huffing jocks. That's all you do; just about every post you make is about some other user. It's an obvious cry for attention so don't act like you're not getting exactly what you're after when someone responds to it.

Clown behavior. 15 pages of draft talk and then there's you, calling someone a "whiner" with 50 emojis. Again. Are you 12 or drinking heavily or what?

The latest news is that the Giants have signed journeyman interior offensive lineman Lucas Patrick to a one year contract, per Ian Rapoport.

Patrick, 32, has started 65 games (appearing in 113 total) since being signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers after the 2017 NFL Draft.

He’s a versatile and well-travelled player, with 28 starts at center, 19 starts at right guard, and 18 starts at left guard. He’s played at least 1,000 snaps at each of those positions, and has played for the Packers (2017-2021), Chicago Bears (2022-2023), New Orleans Saints (2024), and most recently the Cincinnati Bengals (2025).

12 hours ago, BlackJesus said:

If the Bengals could somehow trade for Sexy Dexy (who now wants out of NY), this off-season grade jumps up to an A+.

Lawrence would be a huge upgrade from Slaton. But Dexter is scheduled to make 20 mil this year and wants a raise so we all know no chance of that trade happening (unless we send them Tee or something like that).

1 hour ago, sparky151 said:

Lawrence would be a huge upgrade from Slaton. But Dexter is scheduled to make 20 mil this year and wants a raise so we all know no chance of that trade happening (unless we send them Tee or something like that).

Cutting BJ Hill saves some but not worth it IMO

We cut Matt Lee

4 hours ago, MichaelWeston said:

We cut Matt Lee

I haven't checked but he must have been making 20 mil, right? Now we can afford Dexter Lawrence! Woohoo

4 hours ago, MichaelWeston said:

We cut Matt Lee

So another immediate need to reach for in the draft, or will they go with the "bad luck" excuse if Karras gets hurt?

15 hours ago, T-Dub said:

So another immediate need to reach for in the draft, or will they go with the "bad luck" excuse if Karras gets hurt?

He finished the year on IR so my guess is that wasn't improving?

Karras has played almost all the offensive snaps the last couple of years. Let's hope that holds true again this season. But we should be planning for his eventual replacement as he only signed a 1 year extension last season. Lee played decently in preseason last year but it was vs other team's backups so that apparently didn't carry much weight with the coaches. He spent 5 years in college and may have reached his ceiling before the NFL as he was trying to bulk up.

We could probably get Iowa center Logan Jones in round 4.

2 hours ago, sparky151 said:

Karras has played almost all the offensive snaps the last couple of years. Let's hope that holds true again this season. But we should be planning for his eventual replacement as he only signed a 1 year extension last season. Lee played decently in preseason last year but it was vs other team's backups so that apparently didn't carry much weight with the coaches. He spent 5 years in college and may have reached his ceiling before the NFL as he was trying to bulk up.

We could probably get Iowa center Logan Jones in round 4.

Here is the Summary of Logan Jones from The Beast:

SUMMARY A four-year starter at Iowa, Jones was a fixture at center (right-handed snapper) in offensive coordinator Tim Lester’s zone-blocking scheme. After enrolling as a 260-pound defensive tackle, he made the transition to center and admirably filled Tyler Linderbaum’s shoes. He gave up only one sack over his junior and senior seasons and had a prolific 2025 season, taking home the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s top center. He was a significant factor in the Hawkeyes winning the 2025 Joe Moore Award as college football’s best offensive line. Jones is lightning quick in his snap-to-step process and has an instinctive feel for leverage and blocking angles. With his vise-grip hands, he can latch, drive his feet and torque defenders to create running room. Though he has terrific range and recovery quickness, his lack of length stands out on reach blocks and when attempting to combat powerful defensive tackles in a phone booth. His competitive temperament and toughness are unquestioned — he taught himself to snap with his left hand while managing a right-hand injury in 2024. Overall, Jones is an undersized, sawed-off blocker with aggressive technique and athletic ability, although his sustain struggles might be tough to overcome. A center-only prospect, he is a mid-round version of Linderbaum.

I noticed Trey Zuhn from another drfat site as he is looked at for the ability to play all 5 positions, so could be future C and or guard, etc.

SUMMARY A four-year starter at Texas A&M, Zuhn worked primarily at left tackle in former offensive coordinator Collin Klein’s balanced scheme. The Aggies started to mix up their line rotations in 2025, including playing Zuhn inside at center (right-handed snapper) for 126 snaps. Zuhn earned All-SEC honors each of the past two seasons and shared the 2025 SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy (top blocker in the SEC) with Alabama’s Kadyn Proctor. Zuhn is a college tackle who has the body and skill set that necessitate a move to the interior at the next level. (NFL scout: “Staff claims he’s the most pro-ready lineman they’ve ever had.”) He is urgent in his setup, quickly finds his landmark and flashes savvy hands. However, his average play strength and lack of length don’t go unnoticed versus power rushers or in the run game. Coachable and razor sharp, he should have little trouble handling the complexities of center in the NFL. Overall, Zuhn is an alert, athletic blocker who understands his strengths and reverts to what he does best to win reps. He offers interior flex and will have starter-caliber upside in the right situation.