In this episode:
- NFL Draft Round 1 tonight (Bengals with #18 overall)
- Lapham likes Latham (JC Latham, OT Alabama)
- Jake Browning signs 2-year deal, barely better than 2 years of ERFA, but he gets some security in more guaranteed money.
- Logan Woodside, former 7th round pick in 2018, back as the 3rd QB (no need to draft a QB, filling needs)
- Passing of Bill Tobin at 83, Duke’s father, longtime player personnel department executive.
- Ja’Marr Chase picked up 5th year option; Penei Sewell gets contract signed 4-year 112 Million, 85 guaranteed. Depending on the metric you look at, Sewell is a top 3 highest paid OL.
- Tee Higgins anticipates playing in Cincy, but will someone trade for him?
- Trey Hendrickson requested a trade the day before the draft, but he’s not eligible for a new contract yet (12 months minimum wait according to the CBA)
- Sam Hubbard had significant ankle surgery this offseason.
- Patriots signed Mitch Wilcox, replacing Mike Gesicki to complete a TE swap between teams.
- Bengals and Hamilton county still can’t agree who should pay for stadium upgrades. Where are the Bengals going to go?
- Zach Wilson traded for a pick swap and cash to the Broncos.
- Mock Draft on PFN
- Video games
- Formula One
- Sources for news: nfl.com, PFF, Spotrac, CincyJungle, OTC, others
