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NGT Bengals release vet CB Dre Kirkpatrick

FranknWeezer : 3/31/2020 11:20 am
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Ian Rapoport
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#Bengals CB Dre Kirkpatrick said goodbye to teammates on Instagram, and the team has informed him of his release. A quality starting CB on the market.


is he Judge-worthy?
was it because of  
barens : 3/31/2020 11:25 am : link
injuries?
Considering how young the secondary still is  
MeadowlandsMike : 3/31/2020 11:38 am : link
Even with Bradberry, That could be a great add if health is still good.
Could be like a Sam Madison signing  
MeadowlandsMike : 3/31/2020 11:44 am : link
who rebounded and played quite well under Spags
I've always liked Kirkpatrick  
ShockNRoll : 3/31/2020 11:53 am : link
would love if the Giants signed him. He's had some injury troubles the past few years, but he adds depth to a young CB group. I like the players we have, but between Beal's injury troubles, Baker's inconsistency (though I thought he improved toward the end of the year) and Ballentine still needing work, I would feel much better to have a solid veteran presence back there opposite Bradberry.
This is said on many threads: ‘he’s had injury problems  
Big Blue '56 : 3/31/2020 12:08 pm : link
the last bunch of years, but IF HEALTHY, he could help/be great depth.’ He’s older, suddenly he’s gonna be injury-free or relatively so?

ShocknRoll, this was not aimed at you per se, merely generalizing
RE: This is said on many threads: ‘he’s had injury problems  
Jay on the Island : 3/31/2020 12:28 pm : link
In comment 14855114 Big Blue '56 said:
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the last bunch of years, but IF HEALTHY, he could help/be great depth.’ He’s older, suddenly he’s gonna be injury-free or relatively so?

ShocknRoll, this was not aimed at you per se, merely generalizing

I think it's a solid add regardless of whether or not he's had injury problems in the past. He would be competition for Baker and Beal which would push them to work harder. Also if Kirkpatrick were to go down with another injury then that just opens the door for Baker/Beal to step into the starting spot. If Kirkpatrick can play the slot well then I think he would be an excellent addition.

I'm still hoping that Logan Ryan lowers settles for a 1 year deal here.
RE: This is said on many threads: ‘he’s had injury problems  
MeadowlandsMike : 3/31/2020 12:29 pm : link
In comment 14855114 Big Blue '56 said:
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the last bunch of years, but IF HEALTHY, he could help/be great depth.’ He’s older, suddenly he’s gonna be injury-free or relatively so?

ShocknRoll, this was not aimed at you per se, merely generalizing


Depends on cost obviously. But at the right price worth the risk. 30 is still youngish for a CB if we aren't going 8 digit contract. Like Sam Madsion (though even younger).
Unless he plays slot corner  
LBH15 : 3/31/2020 12:39 pm : link
no thanks.
Jay and Mike,  
Big Blue '56 : 3/31/2020 12:56 pm : link
Ok, but at what cost? What contract would you be ok with?
RE: Jay and Mike,  
Jay on the Island : 3/31/2020 3:04 pm : link
In comment 14855180 Big Blue '56 said:
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Ok, but at what cost? What contract would you be ok with?

It would have to be a 1 year deal $5 million with playing time incentives to potentially bring it up to $8-9 million.
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