O line struggeling

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(08-08-2017, 10:15 AM)Luvnit2 Wrote: Are they?

Burfict and Eifert long term deals are needed ASAP in my opinion

There is zero logical reason to give Eifert a long term deal right now.

He's not going to sign for pennies on the dollar, and the Bengals shouldn't give him big time money. Meanwhile the 2017 TE tag was $9.86m. Eifert needs to be healthy for the entire 2017 season before you even consider giving him a contract. It's really best if he just plays on franchise tags the next two years, if he's healthy enough to warrant them.

Back surgery, ankle surgery, shoulder surgery, elbow surgery, and a history of neck injuries (but thankfully no surgery on that yet)... and he's only 4 years into his NFL career. Giving him a long term deal right now is a terrible idea.

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Meanwhile the Bengals have $18.6m in cap space right now, and spent $12.5m in 2017 on LaFell, Minter, and Andre Smith. I would much rather have Whitworth.