@JoeGoodberry Does that compensatory pick make it more likely the Bengals won’t make a move? I am trying to understand how that factors into future decisions after the last trade was nixed
@JoeGoodberry Is the issue how he is being setup for runs in small running window scenarios? What I see is a lot of times he is contacted at or behind the line of scrimmage. I think they play designs make it so difficult for him
@LndsPatterson It is difficult to assess an offense that has been handcuffed by the play calling. So much potential is being left on the table. I truly think this would be the best offense in the league with better coaching on that side of the ball. That last drive was tough to watch
@FlocksKrypto@JamesRapien@BengalsTalk Grades are dependent on value, and value is dependent on contributions. Those contributions are dependent on how a player fits within the team’s scheme. I respect where you are coming from. I think they filled a huge need that they were lacking for the scheme
@FlocksKrypto@JamesRapien@BengalsTalk I agree about the run game. I think they have covered that elsewhere in free agency. I see Howell as a situational player
@Nels_MissuJerry@JamesRapien@BengalsTalk Fair enough. I don’t know how it will work out. If I did, I’d be a multi-millionaire. I a just saying I like the direction. The players don’t always fit the scheme, and that is TBD in this case. I think it was smart
@RenoRealtorMan@JamesRapien@BengalsTalk It is not that serious. I believe they are going to use him as a hybrid and situational player initially. It may not work out, but I like the direction they are going on defense. His ceiling is much higher of you don’t look at him as an every down player right now. We shall see
@FlocksKrypto@JamesRapien@BengalsTalk With respect, this doesn’t take into account the other moves they have made. I am not pretending to be correct. I now know their defensive scheme and know what they are going for. Whether it works out or not is unpredictable. I stand by what I said, but humbly
@LanceMcAlister Love the trade. Would love it more if they got at least one later round draft pick in return for the salary they are taking on. I think a 4th rounder added in makes sense. That said, I won’t complain. This is a proven guy who makes fills one of the biggest needs on the team
@bengals_sans@JakeLiscow I would normally be against trading such a high draft pick, but this was a great move. Or so I hope. I just think the Bengals should have also got a 3rd or 4th rounder as well
@MSUDev0tee @heykayadams No I agree lol. I just think that a 3 may be more likely than a 1 if I had to guess between the 2 alternatives. I don’t see either happening but have also never had a perfect bracket 😉