Cappa Released

[BurrowDeep2Chase]

Who is our next RG?

The return of Kevin Zeitler? 78.8 Pass Block Grade

Trey Smith KC 68.7
Will Fries - INDY 68.0
Tevin Jenkins - CHI 73.7 PBG
James Daniels - PITT(Achilles injury in 2024)
Mekhi Becton - PHI 61.0
Brandon Scherff - JAX 78.0
Patrick Mekari - BALT 67.4
Wil Hernandez -AZ 71.8
Rookie

Karras to Guard and Lee to Center

 

[BurrowDeep2Chase]

Cappa's pass block grade last year was 39.7

 

[Cincyfan78]

Cappa's pass block grade last year was 39.7

He won the triple crown of bad blocking...was the worst rated IOL at win rate, sacks allowed, pressures allowed...or something like that.

Hard to remember, but that 1st year, he was really good...until he got hurt. Looks like maybe he just never could quite rebound fully from that, as he never got back to that level.

 

[Cincyfan78]

Who is our next RG?

The return of Kevin Zeitler? 78.8 Pass Block Grade

Trey Smith KC 68.7
Will Fries - INDY 68.0
Tevin Jenkins - CHI 73.7 PBG
James Daniels - PITT(Achilles injury in 2024)
Mekhi Becton - PHI 61.0
Brandon Scherff - JAX 78.0
Patrick Mekari - BALT 67.4
Wil Hernandez -AZ 71.8
Rookie

Karras to Guard and Lee to Center

I think they will look to sign 1 IOL and draft early 1 IOL...

I've also bantered about looking at Lee for C, and looking at Karras at guard..if nothing else, it gives you more flexibility in case of injury.

 

[BurrowDeep2Chase]

He won the triple crown of bad blocking...was the worst rated IOL at win rate, sacks allowed, pressures allowed...or something like that.

Hard to remember, but that 1st year, he was really good...until he got hurt. Looks like maybe he just never could quite rebound fully from that, as he never got back to that level.

I am sure that this didn't help Mims out at all.

 

[cincygrad]

He won the triple crown of bad blocking...was the worst rated IOL at win rate, sacks allowed, pressures allowed...or something like that.

Hard to remember, but that 1st year, he was really good...until he got hurt. Looks like maybe he just never could quite rebound fully from that, as he never got back to that level.

I liked Cappa. He was a good signing at the time. He was never a great athlete which limited his upside, but he was a good pro, played hurt, and gave a lot to the team. I agree that he never seemed to recover from the leg injury and at this point in his career he can't go play a for a pass-first team.

All that said - He was awful last year, and just about anything aside from Jackson Carmen, Quinton Spain, Isaiah Prince, Michael Jordan, or Cordell Volson would be an upgrade..... Then again, we seem to have some trouble identifying guys that don't completely suck.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Came here to ask about Cappa... but it appears everyone's posts in here says everything I wanted to know about him.

I see you mention Daniels in the OP so I thought I'd share my thoughts on him. To be honest I was a little shocked the Steelers were so quick to say they had no interest in resigning him this offseason. That may speak to his injury he sustained last season & them not feeling confident in his return. He was a formidable starter when healthy. One of the highest graded OL they had the past couple years. I thought he would be a valuable piece if he was healthy. Steelers found a decent gem with rookie McCormick, but he's still developing & they are lacking depth at the moment. With Seumalu getting long in the tooth, and not playing as well, they really don't have much security at the Guard position.

If Daniels is healthy, I think he is absolutely worth picking up. He's a solid starter. Grades out better in run than pass, but he wasn't giving up much pressure inside. Most Pgh insiders believe he's going to find a decent contract in FA. And that might have more to do with why the Steelers didn't want to resign him.

 

[CrashDavisSports]

I like Jenkins.

 

[CrashDavisSports]

I like Jenkins.

It should have been him as a Bengal before we traded down and selected Jackson Carmen which was a huge mistake obviously.

 

[cincygrad]

Who is our next RG?

The return of Kevin Zeitler? 78.8 Pass Block Grade

Trey Smith KC 68.7
Will Fries - INDY 68.0
Tevin Jenkins - CHI 73.7 PBG
James Daniels - PITT(Achilles injury in 2024)
Mekhi Becton - PHI 61.0
Brandon Scherff - JAX 78.0
Patrick Mekari - BALT 67.4
Wil Hernandez -AZ 71.8
Rookie

Karras to Guard and Lee to Center

I worry about Becton. Great year this year for him, but the rest of his career has been a miss. Is he going to go back to his former self after getting a deal?

I worry about Mekari simply because he is a Raven and I'm afraid he'll be like Stone - Good for that squad but subpar elsewhere.

I like Zeitler, but damn he's getting old. I'd definitely consider him if we planned to pair him with a decent draft pick.

The rest of the guys I know by name but couldn't tell you the first thing about how good they are or are not.

 

[BurrowDeep2Chase]

Updated list:

Kevin Zeitler - DET 78.8
Will Fries - INDY 68.0 - MIN 5y/88m
Tevin Jenkins - CHI 73.7 PBG -
James Daniels - PITT(Achilles injury in 2024) - MIA 3y/24m
Mekhi Becton - PHI 61.0
Brandon Scherff - JAX 78.0
Patrick Mekari - BALT 67.4 - JAX 3y/?m
Wil Hernandez -AZ 71.8

 

[DanBengalfan]

figure out who the bargain player is, and that's who the bengals will go after.

I know they are thinking about the big 3, but...

1. they don't have to sign trey this year, and might trade him for picks.
2. they may let Higgins go after the franchise tag expires (higgins might not play, might get a trade)
3. J'marr will get the tag treatment

1 trey and 2 higgins getting traded should help us fill out multiple positions that need to be upgraded. and we can find a bargain mid WR, as Gisecki will really be the #2 receiver during some games.

 

[cincygrad]

Updated list:

Kevin Zeitler - DET 78.8
Will Fries - INDY 68.0 - MIN 5y/88m
Tevin Jenkins - CHI 73.7 PBG -
James Daniels - PITT(Achilles injury in 2024) - MIA 3y/24m
Mekhi Becton - PHI 61.0
Brandon Scherff - JAX 78.0
Patrick Mekari - BALT 67.4 - JAX 3y/?m
Wil Hernandez -AZ 71.8

That Fries deal is insane. More than 17 million per year for him? Really? I'm guessing the market for Becton might be more than we want it to be. I'd be okay with one of the old guys if we also plan to add in the draft. Give me Zeitler or Scherff and hope there isn't a big drop off with age.

 

[Cincyfan78]

That Fries deal is insane. More than 17 million per year for him? Really? I'm guessing the market for Becton might be more than we want it to be. I'd be okay with one of the old guys if we also plan to add in the draft. Give me Zeitler or Scherff and hope there isn't a big drop off with age.

Overpay.

I'd take KZ back on a 1 year deal, or maybe a 2 year deal where you have some options. Still drafting an OL in the early go...but this would ensure you have at least 1 guy to plug in. You at least ensure you plug up that RG spot - and having a veteran like that not only next to Karras, but next to Mims would probably go a long way in Mims' development.

 

[Cincyfan78]

and FWIW - I really want to see Lee get some run at C, maybe even look at Karras at LG...could be a contingency plan, but could also end up being a real option if they don't land a F/A RG/LG....