2015 POSSIBLE CINCINNATI BENGALSS FREE AGENCY PLAN QB - Dont look for the Bengals to look at big names or big contracts in FA. Look for them to consider young QBs that still have some upside to push Dalton. Another possibility is a trade with Tampa Bay for Mike Glennon. QB is a strong possibilty in the draft. Jake Locker Christian Ponder Blaine Gabbert Ryan Mallett Tyrod Taylor Scott Tolzien T.J. Yates Jimmy Clausen Ryan Lindley Case Keenum HB - Dont look for there to be any significant signings here unless they decide to move on from in-house FA Cedric Peerman. Late round draft picks and/or undrafted FAs are posibilities here. FB - No signings expected here. Undrafted rookies are a strong possibilty here. WR - Look for them to consider low end of the top tier and 2nd tier type WRs to compete for the #2 WR spot. I believe they intend on drafting their #2 WR. Eddie Royal Michael Crabtree Hakeem Nicks Cecil Shorts III Denarius Moore Kenny Britt Torrey Smith Randall Cobb Vincent Brown Jerrel Jernigan Leonard Hankerson Dwayne Harris Greg salas Darrius Heyward-Bey Seji Ajirotutu Josh Morgan Marlon Moore Kevin Ogletree Bryan Walters Deonte Thompson Sidney Rice TE - Gresham is a FA. Eifert is recovering from elbow/shoulder surgery. Help is needed especially if they decide to move on from Gresham. Marcedes Lewis is rumored to be a potential cap casualty in Jacksonville which would add him to the list below. TE is a strong possibilty in the draft. Jacob Tamme Robert Housler Jordan Cameron Charles Clay Lance Kendricks Luke Stocker Julius Thomas Niles Paul David Ausberry Ed Dickson Bear Pascoe Michael Plamer Chase Coffman Fendi Onobun Tony Moeaki Steve Maneri OT - Andrew Whitworth had a solid season but how many more years can his body withstand? Andre Smith can be 1 of the best OTs in the league and he can be 1 of the worst OTs in the league add to that the injury concerns and you have more questions than answers. The Bengals would be smart to retain Eric Winston for depth on a 1 year deal. There is a chance the Bengals could cut their losses with Smith thus making OT a priority in FA. Expect an OT to be taken in the draft. Bryan Bulaga Tyler Polumbus Byron Bell Derek Newton Benjamin Ijalana Mike Johnson Jason Fox Ryan Harris Eben Britton Garrett Reynolds Will Svitek OG - Depth is strongly needed here and so is a starter should they decide to let Clint Boling walk. Guard should get a look in the draft. Mike Iupati James Carpenter Joe Reitz Orlando Franklin Jeff Likenbach Jah Reid Paul Fanaika John Jerry Vladimir Ducasse Chris Scott C - Russell Bodine has tons of potential. Bodine very well could develop into a Pro Bowl Center next season but for now the Bengals need to look at bringing in a young veteran to push him and help him develop. Depth is strongly needed. Stefen Wisniewski Rodney Hudson Brian De La Puente Doug Legursky Rich Ohrnberger Eric Olsen DE - A lot of nice young depth but a pass rusher is desperately needed. I expect this position to be high on the draft list. Greg Hardy (if he seeks the help he needs first) Jason Pierre-Paul Jerry Hughes Adrian Clayborn Alex Carrington Anthony Spencer Leger Douzable Tim Jamison George Selvie DaQuan Bowers Jarius Wynn Lawrence Guy Denico Autry Austen Lane DT - A position that could be in flux. Im a huge Peko fan but the Bengals could be looking to upgrade at Pekos position. Depth is a concern as well. Dont expect the Bengals to pursue Suh. DT is likely to get a strong look in the draft. Ahtyba Rubin Nick Fairley B.J. Raji Jared Odrick Terence Knighton Dan Williams Pat Sims Fili Moala Corey Wootton Corey Peters Stephen Paea Letroy Guion Nick Hayden DAnthony Smith Terrence Cody Sioe Fua Clifton Geathers LB - Depth, depth, and more depth is a major area of need. Some help with the pass rush here would also be nice. Although solid against the run, Maualuga is no guarantee to be re-signed. LB should get a close look in the draft. Brian Orakpo Jason Worilds Sean Weatherspoon Kroy Biermann Brandon Graham Brandon Spikes Geno Hayes Dan Skuta Jabaal Sheard Justin Houston Ashlee Palmer Mason Foster Sam Acho Bruce Carter Brooks Reid Justin Durant Spencer Paysinger Jamari Lattimore Nick Bellore Jasper Brinkley Nate Irving Casey Matthews Andy Studebaker Akeem Dent Rolando McClain Pernell McPhee Malcolm Smith Josh Mauga Ramon Humber Arthur Moats Akeem Ayers Kelvin Sheppard Jonathan Casillas OBrien Schofield Larry Dean Darryl Sharpton Larry English Marcus Bernard Moise Fokou Lawrence Sidbury Josh Kaddu Zac Diles CB - The Bengals have 2 young former 1st round picks here (Kirkpatrick & Dennard). They have a solid developmental project that they believe in (FA - Onterio McCalebb). After that its 3 solid/aging veterans (Hall, Newman, & Jones). One of which (Newman) is a FA who most likely wont be re-signed. A veteran is needed here. I expect Chris Lewis-Harris to be retained in FA. I expect a CB to be taken early to mid round of the draft depending on what happens in FA. Kareem Jackson Bradley Fletcher Walter Thurmond Brandon Flowers Darius Butler Patrick Robinson Kyle Wilson Mike Jenkins Chris Culliver Buster Skrine Robert McClain Josh Gordy Alan Ball Brandon Harris Shareece Wright Davone House Perrish Cox Byron Maxwell Sterling Moore Josh Wilson Sherrick McManis Brice MCain E.J. Biggers Javier Arenas Cassius Vaughn Phillip Adams Chris Cook James Dockery Chykie Brown Antoine Cason Chris Greenwood FS/SS - Iloka has come into his own. Nelson is still playing at a high level but for how much longer? Depth is desperately needed here. Mays could be allowed to walk. Should get a look at in the Draft. Devin McCourty Louis Delmas Nate Allen Stevie Brown Chris Conte DaNorris Searcy Jeron Johnson Jimmy Wilson Rahim Moore Sergio Brown Darian Stewart Marcus Gilchrist Patrick Chung Quniton Carter Jeromy Miles Kendrick Lewis Colt Anderson Danny McCray Dwight Lowery C.J. Spillman Major Wright Kurt Coleman Jamarca Sanford K - Nugent is a FA. Love Nugent but its probably time for a change. That said, I wouldnt be shocked if he were re-signed. Not much out there in FA. Draft is a possibility. Stephen Gostkowski Ryan Succop Matt Prater P - No moves expected here. They could bring in a rookie Punter for camp purposes but highly unlikely for anything else. LS - Clark Harris is starting to show some signs of fading. A veteran to push him is a must. A late round pick is possible here. Undrafted FAs are highly likely. Clint Gresham Morgan Cox Tanner Purdum Danny Aiken Thomas Gafford Kyle Nelson
Posted on: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 02:57:43 +0000
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