Post by 77bengal on Sept 15, 2019 19:39:12 GMT -5
I guess the title of this thread pretty much sums it up. Kirkpatrick has never lived up to his first round draft status. After signing his rookie contract, Kirkpatrick spent the next few years battling injury and was rarely on the field. After finally becoming healthy, Kirkpatrick was immediately installed as a starter and has been picked on by opposing offenses ever since. And today was no exception.
Kirkpatrick completely whiffed on at least 2-3 tackle attempts (as did multiple Bengal defenders) vs. San Fran today and looked completely lost at times. Why this guy was signed to an extension is beyond me. Simply put, he gives up far too many big plays to remain a starter and it would be in the teams best interest to trade him to a contender that's hurting in the secondary. Believe me, there are (or will be) teams out there that will ante up and trade for Kirkpatrick if their team's in the running for a playoff spot. A third rounder is possible considering Dre's age and a teams desperation. Besides, Darqueze Dennard is a better CB and he should be back from injury before long.
Dre isn't the only player the Bengals should consider trading. A.J. Green is one such player. The Bengals passing game has been solid for the most part during Green's absence and when you take into consideration Green's age and recent injury history, trading him makes a ton of since. Andy Dalton is another player that should definitely be traded. I realize that Dalton has looked good at times, but his inconsistencies and/or boneheaded plays, occur nearly every game. And like Green, Dalton is also getting up there in age. Besides, is there anyone out there that really thinks that Dalton, at his age and abilities, is capable of leading a team to a Super Bowl win? QB Ryan Finlay should be starting so the Bengals know what they have in him prior to next years draft. If Zac Taylor and the rest of the coaching staff is convinced that Finlay is the man (or possibly Dolegala), then they can select offensive linemen and linebackers early in next years draft. However, if the coaching staff is convinced that one of the top QB's in next years draft (Joe Burrow) is much better than any QB that's currently on the team, then they should select him.
Basically, almost every player on this team should be on the trading block IF the Bengals are able to get at least what the player is worth and possibly a bit more. Teams will pay extra if they think they have a shot at making a Super Bowl run. It's past time for this team to go into full blown rebuilding mode and that includes the signing of highly talented free agents including the teams own.
Kirkpatrick completely whiffed on at least 2-3 tackle attempts (as did multiple Bengal defenders) vs. San Fran today and looked completely lost at times. Why this guy was signed to an extension is beyond me. Simply put, he gives up far too many big plays to remain a starter and it would be in the teams best interest to trade him to a contender that's hurting in the secondary. Believe me, there are (or will be) teams out there that will ante up and trade for Kirkpatrick if their team's in the running for a playoff spot. A third rounder is possible considering Dre's age and a teams desperation. Besides, Darqueze Dennard is a better CB and he should be back from injury before long.
Dre isn't the only player the Bengals should consider trading. A.J. Green is one such player. The Bengals passing game has been solid for the most part during Green's absence and when you take into consideration Green's age and recent injury history, trading him makes a ton of since. Andy Dalton is another player that should definitely be traded. I realize that Dalton has looked good at times, but his inconsistencies and/or boneheaded plays, occur nearly every game. And like Green, Dalton is also getting up there in age. Besides, is there anyone out there that really thinks that Dalton, at his age and abilities, is capable of leading a team to a Super Bowl win? QB Ryan Finlay should be starting so the Bengals know what they have in him prior to next years draft. If Zac Taylor and the rest of the coaching staff is convinced that Finlay is the man (or possibly Dolegala), then they can select offensive linemen and linebackers early in next years draft. However, if the coaching staff is convinced that one of the top QB's in next years draft (Joe Burrow) is much better than any QB that's currently on the team, then they should select him.
Basically, almost every player on this team should be on the trading block IF the Bengals are able to get at least what the player is worth and possibly a bit more. Teams will pay extra if they think they have a shot at making a Super Bowl run. It's past time for this team to go into full blown rebuilding mode and that includes the signing of highly talented free agents including the teams own.