Final Mock

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(04-26-2024, 02:06 PM)Synric Wrote: Mike Gesicki and Tanner Hudson are more big slot receivers than a TE which is why Mitchell Wilcox rotated in for run blocking in 12 personnel sets for situations like wrapping around to block the edge defender from a 3 point stance on a Dart play. The Bengals will also need a backup Y because that definitely is not Gesicki or Hudson.



Theo Johnson at #97 or #115 has a strong case for the Bengals. Versatile, Athletic,and the size/length to be a high percentage 11 personnel TE. Reminds me of CJ Uzomah.


Edit: Drew Sample might have signed a 3 year deal but its also a 1 year 4.9m deal. He can be cut after 2024 with zero dead cap.

All good points.
Bengals carry 4 TEs often and they have a spot open with Wilcox departing.
And I personally don't rule out the "big slot receiver" guys either because both Gesicki and Hudson are on one-year cheap deals.
Bengals aren't (or don't have to be) tied to them for even this season.

Gesicki has just a $2.5 mill cap hit with only $400k dead cap if let go.
Hudson with a $1.15 mill cap hit with only $167k dead cap.
Either or both the Bengals can easily part ways with if they land a guy they like in the draft and he's doing really well leading up to cutdown day.