We don't really have one of these yet, so figured we could use this as a place to discuss potential free agent acquisitions and what we would like to look for them to bring in.
If any of you guys are interested, heres a good place to do some research.
Originally Posted by Detoxing:
So...would you Burfict?
ESPN's Katherine Terrell believes "it makes sense" for the Bengals to move on from LB Vontaze Burfict this offseason.
Burfict hasn't played a full 16-game season since 2013, whether that's due to a lengthy injury and concussion history or suspensions, and will turn 29 this year. Once a force on the field, Burfict has become more of a liability. And with familiar faces like Marvin Lewis, Paul Guenther, and Jim Haslett gone, it makes sense for the new, young staff led by Zac Taylor to cut the cord.
The mock drafts and grades are up and if we can get either Deandre Baker or Byron Murphy in the draft I'd highly prefer that to paying unreal money for mediocre free agent corners.
I have seen some talk in here about OL. I think we need to remember Kahlil McKenzie too. We never put him on the practice squad but he was also never active for a game. Interesting way to "hide" a player to keep them from being poached. Maybe our replacement for Erving at LG?
As for Morse, I agree that we should move on. But then the question is, is Austin Reiter
good enough or do we need to get a new center? [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
That's my biggest problem with Nelson. He crapped on the fans on social media, he celebrated after giving up first downs, he just never really had his head in the game.
Originally Posted by Hydrae:
I have seen some talk in here about OL. I think we need to remember Khalil McKenzie too. We never put him on the practice squad but he was also never active for a game. Interesting way to "hide" a player to keep them from being poached. Maybe our replacement for Erving at LG?
As for Morse, I agree that we should move on. But then the question is, is Austin Reiter good enough or do we need to get a new center?
Center is my concern as well. I think they're in good shape at guard, even without replacing Erving right away. [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
That's my biggest problem with Nelson. He crapped on the fans on social media, he celebrated after giving up first downs, he just never really had his head in the game.
All of this and the fact that he NEVER TURNED AROUND when defending the pass. Ok, he did a little bit toward the end, but for the most part he was a guaranteed PI penalty for always keeping his back to the ball. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Hydrae:
I have seen some talk in here about OL. I think we need to remember Kahlil McKenzie too. We never put him on the practice squad but he was also never active for a game. Interesting way to "hide" a player to keep them from being poached. Maybe our replacement for Erving at LG?
As for Morse, I agree that we should move on. But then the question is, is Austin Reiter
good enough or do we need to get a new center?
Yeah, I forgot about him. Surely he's ready to make the active roster next year. Still ,with the QB we have now, it would be prudent to continually draft OL in the first 3 rounds every year. It's now probably the most important position. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Hydrae:
I have seen some talk in here about OL. I think we need to remember Kahlil McKenzie too. We never put him on the practice squad but he was also never active for a game. Interesting way to "hide" a player to keep them from being poached. Maybe our replacement for Erving at LG?
As for Morse, I agree that we should move on. But then the question is, is Austin Reiter
good enough or do we need to get a new center?
I love McKenzie's potential, if he's ready this year, I think he will start.
I believe that Veach signed Reiter and Erving as insurance policies in case they aren't able to acquire other linemen. If they get to draft day and have a great chance to grab a center with good value, I think they will. But if not, they've got a couple guys in place that can start if need be. [Reply]
