John Sheeran discusses three pass rushers the Cincinnati Bengals need to target to replace Trey Hendrickson via NFL free agency.
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Trey Hendrickson is leaving Cincinnati, so here are three free agent pass rushers the Bengals should sign to replace him.
Trey Hendrickson is leaving Cincinnati, so here are three free agent pass rushers the Bengals should sign to replace him.
Boye Mafe has been a consistent pass rushing force for the Seattle Seahawks over the past couple of years.
Boye Mafe has been a consistent pass rushing force for the Seattle Seahawks over the past couple of years.
He was a former second round pick.
He was a former second round pick.
He had a pretty decent Super Bowl against the New England Patriots.
He had a pretty decent Super Bowl against the New England Patriots.
He’s going to command a multi-year contract for the first time in his career.
He’s going to command a multi-year contract for the first time in his career.
Mafe’s career arc matches what the Bengals look for in their ideal free agent target, so if they can get him on a strong signing bonus, I expect the Bengals to be interested.
Mafe’s career arc matches what the Bengals look for in their ideal free agent target, so if they can get him on a strong signing bonus, I expect the Bengals to be interested.
Dre’Mont Jones should also be in this conversation.
Dre’Mont Jones should also be in this conversation.
He’s a little bit older than Mafe, he’s 29, but he’s a lot more experienced and he’s a lot more versatile.
He’s a little bit older than Mafe, he’s 29, but he’s a lot more experienced and he’s a lot more versatile.
He’s a little bit of an odd body type at six three, two hundred and eighty pounds, but he’s got plenty of pass production at both defensive tackle and defensive end, and he has that versatility that Al Golden looks for in his defensive linemen.
He’s a little bit of an odd body type at six three, two hundred and eighty pounds, but he’s got plenty of pass production at both defensive tackle and defensive end, and he has that versatility that Al Golden looks for in his defensive linemen.
And finally, if Cincinnati wants to break their mold in what they look for in pass rushers, Arnold Ebiketie would be such a great fit for them.
And finally, if Cincinnati wants to break their mold in what they look for in pass rushers, Arnold Ebiketie would be such a great fit for them.
He’s only about six two and two hundred and fifty pounds, but he’s been a very productive pass rushing specialist for the Atlanta Falcons over the last four years.
He’s only about six two and two hundred and fifty pounds, but he’s been a very productive pass rushing specialist for the Atlanta Falcons over the last four years.
And in terms of winning as a pass rusher, Ebiketie is one of the best options to replace Hendrickson in this year’s class.
And in terms of winning as a pass rusher, Ebiketie is one of the best options to replace Hendrickson in this year’s class.
And because he’s never been a full-time starter for Atlanta, he could be very affordable when he hits the open market.
And because he’s never been a full-time starter for Atlanta, he could be very affordable when he hits the open market.
But which defensive end do you want the Bengals to target in free agency?
But which defensive end do you want the Bengals to target in free agency?
Let me know down in the comments below
Let me know down in the comments below