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  1. cincygrad

    Will Dak Throw His Last Pick For Dallas in 2024?

    Aside from being given the highest contract in the league, there would be almost no incentive for Dak to sign a deal. He's taking home a big chunk of change for this year and he will receive a huge deal with a new team next year. What about injury? Well, the Falcons just gave a mid-30s Cousins a...
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    "Hip Drop" tackle banned.

    My sense is that this will be called way less frequently than most fans fear. I believe refs will be told to only call it in very obvious cases. The penalties will come during the week - I think the league will do a lot of fining of hip drop tackles after video review during the week even if it...
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    Hobs took Newton

    This isn't true. The formula is much more complex. Take last year for example.... We signed Orlando Brown Jr - That didn't stop us from cashing in on Bates.
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    PFF Mock drafts

    The Bengals also sucked at complimentary football last year. I don't have good stats on it, but my memory is that a lot of the games where we reallys struggled against the run were the games that our offense couldn't do dick and we found ourselves behind. Add to it the fact that our punter...
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    Hobs took Newton

    BTW - I'm sure the report of the "Bengals being willing to listen" was leaked by someone in Tee's camp. Never hurts to get some action going on your client even if the chances are remote. The Bengals are under no financial constraints to move him - Not sure they really need to change their...
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    Hobs took Newton

    I think this is it. They ultimately received a 3rd rounder for Bates. Having Bates for 2022 and then getting a 3rd rounder for him after he left on the tag is significantly better than the Chiefs did for Sneed. And it would be a significantly better deal for the Bengals. It provides a huge piece...
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    Hobs took Newton

    The one thing I'll be tracking is how we use our first 4 picks. We have 4 picks in the first 100 of the draft. If we're serious about the trenches, I think 3 of them need to be offensive and defensive linemen - And frankly, I wouldn't mind all four of them being on the line.
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    Hobs took Newton

    I would be excited about Newton. I think Hobs point that the DT position is one that isn't readily available in FA is probably correct...... And I also agree that it's pretty rare to find at Geno Atkins type guy - Like QBs, you probably want to get the franchise guys in the first round.
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    The most improved NFL teams so far in the 2024 off-season (FA's, re-signing, trades, etc.)...at least on paper

    I don't really understand the excitement about Henry to Baltimore. This isn't 2020. The guy is 30 years old and I don't see him as a dominant force. I would be more scared of Baltimore if they would have signed Barkely - Paired with Jackson, Zay Flowers, and the two tight ends and that offense...
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    Justin Fields to the Steelers for a 6th round pick?

    I also think it's worth noting that NFL player personnel folks make tons of mistakes - particularly at the QB position. The fact that Lamar Jackson got little attention when he could have been available and then teams throw 100 million dollars at a 35 year old Kurt Cousins with a busted achilles...
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    2024 Free Agency

    Nobody loves unathletic linemen like the Bengals! Trent Brown's RAS score was 3.7. But, if healthy, he's probably the best pass blocker we've had at the position since Burrow has been on the team. I like the idea of having him in there to start the season and I like the idea of drafting a...
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    2024 Free Agency

    Mr. Brown took us all to Brown town for the better part of two decades.
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    2024 Free Agency

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    POLL Draft the RT

    Mims scares me - I feel like the Bengals have gone down this road before with linemen that are some combination of hurt and inexperienced. I loved watching Latham play in the SEC championship. He's a people mover. I can understand that he'll need some work to deal with the league's best pass...
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    AFCN Hate Guide

    They were fortunate enough to add two quarterbacks that were both in the bottom 3rd of DVOA and an offiensive coordinator that was also in the bottom third of DVOA. Rinse and repeat!
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    AFCN Hate Guide

    No argument with the Danold comparison. Some things don't make sense. And Fields is definitely a guy that there are reasons to be interested - super athletic, effortlessly makes a variety of throws, etc. And he's never been in a great situation as far as weapons and coaching goes. So, maybe he's...
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    AFCN Hate Guide

    I agree that the moves they made for the two were savvy. They basically have a qb room that costs 4 million and they didn't give much of anything to get it. On the other hand, both players were not being valued by the league and it makes you wonder. I'm particularly interested in why Philly...
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    AFCN Hate Guide

    I wish the Steelers would have picked up Flacco earlier in the week.... Would have loved to see him play against Cleveland. Awkward vibes all around.
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    AFCN Hate Guide

    I think everyone owes Matt Canada an apology. It was Kenny's fault. Pittsburgh should bring Canada back.
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    2024 Free Agency

    WTF? Do the Texans just have too much money sitting around? I'm happy for Mixon, but they're giving the dude 13 million guaranteed? They had one year remaining on his deal. Doesn't make sense.
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    2024 Free Agency

    I think you guys are right - Reader would have been brought back at a steep discount, but they weren't paying him what the Lions did. The fact of the matter is that he was injured a lot during his time here and he is now past 30. Counting on him would have been a big mistake. They need to sign...
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    2024 Free Agency

    I would think that they want to start Stone/Battle. It's hard for me to imagine that Bell can't find a starting job somewhere. But yes, he was a leader on this team and I'm sure they could throw him in there and he could clean up some of the problems that plagued the group last year.
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    2024 Free Agency

    He destroyed us last season. Consistent player. Much older than Duke's normal approach during free agency, but we are in desperate need. If they can get Reader back and also add a high draft, we could have the makings of a good rotation. Keep in mind that this is Hill's last year on his deal.
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    2024 Free Agency

    Farewell from Mixon. The guy's production dipped over the past couple of years, but he was a real leader for this organization. I'm glad we are moving on, but I wish him luck.
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    AFCN Hate Guide

    I would be happy for Boyd if it works out. He's from Pittsburgh and he's loyal to his roots. It would be cool to see him finish his career for his hometown team. Physically I don't think he has much left - It seems like his game has been declining a bit over the last couple of years. But, he was...
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