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tagging both is extremely unlikely. if you had to pick 1 which would it be?

skycruiser wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:56 am

tagging both is extremely unlikely. if you had to pick 1 which would it be?

It's not only unlikely, it's not possible. The rules only account for using one Franchise tag or one Transition tag in a year.

If I had to use one, I'd go with Lawson. I like Jackson, but this team seems to be able to find decent CBs either in free agency or the draft. I'd love to keep them both and avoid tagging either of them, but at this point we don't know who will be asking for what or how they plan to allocate the money. I'd rather keep Lawson, upgrade the OL, and let Jackson walk.

Cincy Jungle (@CincyJungle)
#Bengals willing to use franchise tag on Carl Lawson, per report.

I’m glad that they seem to be prioritizing keeping him. I hope it doesn’t come down to tagging him.

Bengals1 wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:01 pm

Cincy Jungle (@CincyJungle)
#Bengals willing to use franchise tag on Carl Lawson, per report.

Per report from OSF

skycruiser wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:40 pm

Bengals1 wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:01 pm

Cincy Jungle (@CincyJungle)
#Bengals willing to use franchise tag on Carl Lawson, per report.

Per report from OSF

Hey, journalists have to have sources.

I don't care what they do to keep him, but Lawson stays, period. You can't replace the high motor combined with tackling skills combined with a nose for the ball. Honestly I wish he played LB.

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Trey Hopkins reportedly on track to be ready for training camp.

Blake Jewell (@BlakeJewellNFL)
There’s going to be multiple depth signings by the Bengals this offseason, it’s important to differentiate depth and starters when these reports come out.

Should the Bengals resign Tyler Eifert in an attempt to place more weapons around Joe Burrow?

SI Article



The Jaguars are expected to decline Tyler Eifert's team option for the 2021 season. That means the 30-year-old could become a free agent later this month.


Eifert signed in Jacksonville last offseason after spending the first seven years of his NFL career in Cincinnati. He had 36 receptions for 349 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games with the Jaguars.

Reuniting with Eifert would make some sense for the Bengals, especially at the right price. If he's only going to command an incentive laden, short-term contract, why wouldn't the Bengals be open to bringing him back to Cincinnati?


C.J. Uzomah is recovering from a torn Achilles and Drew Sample has flashed some potential, but adding another quality pass catching tight end like Eifert is a no-brainer at the right price.

Unfortunately for the Bengals, multiple contending teams could also be interested in the former first-round pick. Why wouldn't Kansas City sign Eifert to a one-year deal? The Rams were interested in him a few years ago. He'd probably enjoy reuniting with Andrew Whitworth in Los Angeles.


If those top-tier teams aren't interested in Eifert, then there's no reason why the Bengals shouldn't be open to a reunion.

He's good in the locker room, can still help the team win games and would give them another option in the passing game—especially in the red zone.