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Re: Free Agent Tracker

Post by Jmble » Mon Mar 09, 2026 3:29 pm

I will definitely take Cook!

Might change the draft as well.

3 years 40.25 mil

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Re: Free Agent Tracker

Post by Aceking » Mon Mar 09, 2026 3:36 pm

PFF on Cook:

Overall Grade '25
83.5
4th/98 - Ss

Jordan Battle:

Overall Grade '25
61.5
61st/98 - Ss

Jmble
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Re: Free Agent Tracker

Post by Jmble » Mon Mar 09, 2026 3:46 pm

The Titans have been crazy active today so far.

Mitch Trubisky (Don't know his numbers)
Bellinger at 3 years 24 mil
Wandale Robinson at 4 years 70 mil
John Franklin-Meyers at 3 years 63 mil
Cor'Dale Flott at 3 years 45 mil
Alontae Taylor at 3 years 60 mil

That's at least $262 million dollars that they have spen so far today.

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Re: Free Agent Tracker

Post by orange_black » Mon Mar 09, 2026 3:56 pm

from Grok regarding Bryan Cook

The Bengals signing former Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (3-year, ~$40-42.5M deal) addresses a glaring need after years of instability at safety.Pros: Proven talent: 26-year-old ascending player, strong 2025 (85 tackles, 6 PBUs), versatile in coverage/box.
Local ties: Cincinnati native (UC standout), motivated homecoming.
Immediate upgrade: Bolsters weak secondary (Bengals allowed 233+ pass yds/game last year).

Cons: Costly for safety position (~$13-14M AAV), limits cap flexibility for other needs (e.g., edge/DL).
Risk if he doesn't replicate Chiefs' success in new scheme/system.

Solid move for defense, but pricey. (89 words)
#fireduketobin&zactaylor

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Re: Free Agent Tracker

Post by Jmble » Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:00 pm

Nice blurb from Bill Barnwell

The Bengals going from Geno Stone to Bryan Cook in terms of tackling might be the biggest upgrade any team has made at any one individual thing all day

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Re: Free Agent Tracker

Post by TheBurn » Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:13 pm

now we get Mafe on a 3-yr deal! 8-)

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Re: Free Agent Tracker

Post by Jmble » Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:17 pm

TheBurn wrote:
Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:13 pm
now we get Mafe on a 3-yr deal! 8-)
I'll be honest, if they stopped now and took a couple of good players in the draft, I'd be happy with this offseason. Anything else is just building up my hopes.

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Re: Free Agent Tracker

Post by orange_black » Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:22 pm

not so much FA related, Hayden Hurst announces his retirement from the NFL
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Re: Free Agent Tracker

Post by Bengals1 » Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:23 pm

The Bengals signing former Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (3-year, ~$40-42.5M deal) addresses a glaring need after years of instability at safety.

Isn't that about what Bates wanted...?
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Re: Free Agent Tracker

Post by 4256 Hits » Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:28 pm

Former Seahawks edge Boye Mafe reached agreement on a 3-year deal with the Bengals, per his agent.

Contract: 3 years / $60M
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