RyanC883

yeah I'm fine with a 3rd rounder, cap hit is more what I'm worried about. A good rookie RB can ball if given the chance.

seems like he'd have a decent cap number? I'd rather draft one of the top 3 RB's.

either. I think there are some good options in the draft. McKenzie would be ideal, but if not, Hyde and/or draft pick are sufficient.

I think Bean does not want to create any gaping holes prior to the draft (ie. must get a guard/draft a guard to start). I 100% hope we take OL at 30 if it's the BPA. No problem having depth on OL.

i’d trade up for Pitts if he is there, but not a fan of trading up for the others, IMO.

i still see OL being possible at 30 if bpa.

how much do we have left now?

if we get a big time pass rusher FA has been a huge success, IMO.

likely replaceable with mckenzie or draft pick.

is Dickerson the guy with motovation or off field issues. I recall some bama OL having an issue. ?

nothing surprises me anymore with Bean. We really are setting up for BPA at 30, could be OL, RB, Edge, etc. Nice to not have any gaping holes to fill. We have holes for sure, but not gaping ones.

it only seems to "catch up" if you do this with too many players, like the Steelers did a while ago. They would have done it to keep Brown then a few years from now it catches up. But a franchise QB or OL, or elite pass rusher is a no brainer to do this with, IMO.

I think the final FA move needs to be TE or Edge. It's very hard to find a day 1 impact player at that position. I have big hopes for Epensea and Knox, but I don't want to count on them. Draft more OL, 1 Tech, and speedster later in the draft (draft looks to have a ton available around rd. 4).

does seem like that. Although I would prefer an Edge like Lawson over Milano and use the draft for LB. But if Bean somehow lands an impact Edge in FA, he is in the offseason GM Hall of Fame! agree on BPA territory. Wonder if they trade down if somehow the safety from TCU is the BPA when they draft. From what I've read, he's a great safety, can cover WR's, deep, support run, etc.

we should still take OL, just to spite KC

Great topic. I think there are some guys who project like him in the draft. I would have voted yes in a normal cap year, but not now. Even the vet minimum will eat up valuable space. We need our $$$ for an Edge.

solid for sure. I have Fields as my QB2, and I think the Bengals should go after either Pitts (a dominant TE like that is a clear game changer, then grab a WR in Rd3); and/or Slater (OT) from NW. I hate the Pats** getting Lance. I hope someone takes him first.

he may be able to get endorsement deals that a low-key guy like him would not get in other cities, IMO. also, he balls out on this deal, he is getting a MEGA deal somewhere after this.

interesting he did so many years. Not sure he gets that much this year with the reduced cap, but the back years I'm sure he could have gotten more. Perhaps he didn't want to risk it, and injury history.

I like him more than Edmunds. Puts the pressure on Edmunds this year for sure. I still think we draft a LB, need Edmunds replacement. That, or Bean knows cap will go up and he can keep them both. One less hole for the immediate season.

I'm not sure he is getting a big payday. Rookie WR's, and a lot of FA WR's out there. Cap issues all around. Perhaps some team throws stupid money at him, but he's taking somewhat of a risk here, IMO

I don't know, it could have been, "we would like you to take a pay cut," and that was all that was communicated, and the Agent/Brown are now claiming this was not a "heads up."

I agree he did. This is a big year for him. offseason program should help.

good points. I’m still not sold on Edmunds long term as a big money guy. Seems slightly above replacement level that some team overpays for

would help us get a quality DT in FA, or Edge and draft a DT