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Question of the Day: Which five Bengals players would you lock in if every NFL player was eligible for free agency?

After having franchised players like Justin Smith, Stacy Andrews and Shayne Graham recently, the Bengals elected to not use the tag on any of their unrestricted free agents -- mostly because no one is worth using the super-expensive franchise tag. Either way, it got me thinking.

What five players on the Bengals roster would you lock in if the league decided to make every NFL player a free agent and you could only prevent five players from going into free agency.

My list.

Carson Palmer
Cedric Benson
Domata Peko
Leon Hall
Johnathan Joseph

I had a hard time leaving off Andrew Whitworth, but I really wanted both cornerbacks because I believe that they are one of our greatest strengths on defense. Anyway, what five players would you lock in?

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My Five...

Carson Palmer
Cedric Benson
Ocho Cinco
Jonathan Joseph
A. Odom

by cincysportsfanati on Mar 2, 2010 11:25 AM EST reply actions  

If our goal is, exclusively, a Lombardi this year, I’d leave off Peko and keep Ocho. If we’re thinking more long-term, I agree with that list.

by Todd G on Mar 2, 2010 11:25 AM EST reply actions  

5

Palmer
Peko
Whitworth
Hall
Joseph

Ced is great but RB’s are easily replaced. QB’s, LT’s, and Corners are hard to find.

by smoormandiddy on Mar 2, 2010 11:32 AM EST reply actions  

Palmer

In a what have you done for me lately league, Palmer hasn’t shown me anything that would sway me in the direction to keep him.

by sgiridharan1982 on Mar 2, 2010 12:00 PM EST reply actions  

+1

If you don't live like you wanna, you live like you shouldn't

by trotanoy on Mar 2, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Palmer
Maualuga
Benson
Hall
Peko

It’s hard to leave Ocho off that list, but he’s getting too old to build a team around. Although I love our corners, I don’t know if I would keep both of them. Maualuga still has a bright future in this league if he keeps getting better, so I had to put him on there.

It’s way to hard to pick just 5 though. I should have kept Whit too, but there are so many positions of need.

This is our year!

by Carsonorbust on Mar 2, 2010 12:00 PM EST reply actions  

Yea, Just 5 is tough...

Peko
Palmer
Hall
Joseph
A. Smith

Andre is my surprise choice over Whit largely because I think Whit is too penalty prone (at least he was this year) and Smith has a ton of potential. I agree RB is a position easily replaced… but after that Jets playoff game Benson was by far the hardest cut for me.

by The Dealio on Mar 2, 2010 12:18 PM EST reply actions  

Andre

I expect him to replace Whit on my list next year, but not yet. I do agree that Whit needs to work on his penalties.

by jim0ijk on Mar 2, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Easy

Daniel Coats
Orien Harris
Jeremi Johnson
Rashad Jeanty
Matt Jones

by bodacio zk on Mar 2, 2010 12:20 PM EST reply actions  

...

Too bad we lost Augustus Parrish or he’d be on that list too.

If you don't live like you wanna, you live like you shouldn't

by trotanoy on Mar 2, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Dennis Roland would be nearly as ridiculous.

by bodacio zk on Mar 2, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions  

At RT or TE?

He’s so multifunctional…

by WHYUS!! on Mar 2, 2010 6:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Dennis Roland

but better yet, Since you mentioned, move Chris Harrington to RT and TE and move Dennis Roland to DE…
Then I would put them in my top five.. I could do MB’s job easy.

by WHYUS!! on Mar 3, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Shayne Graham
Laveranues Coles
Daniel Coats
Jeremi Johnson
Jerome Simpson

 . . . Championship

by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Mar 2, 2010 12:20 PM EST reply actions  

Andre Smith
Peko
Maualuga
Hall
Palmer

RB/WR easily interchangable and injury prone. Need talent on both lines, then start w/the backend of the defense….

it comes down to mind over matter....if you don't mind, it won't matter

by TruWhoDey on Mar 2, 2010 12:39 PM EST reply actions  

Good question.

Palmer (who I was going to leave off the list but decided not to)
Leon Hall OR Joseph, not both
Antwan Odom
Ochocinco
Andre Smith because he’s our youngest, highest ceiling OL

by Jake Liscow on Mar 2, 2010 12:58 PM EST reply actions  

my list

Palmer
Benson
Maualuga
JJ
Crocker

by whodeydoc on Mar 2, 2010 1:03 PM EST reply actions  

good list

I would only swap out Crocker from your list for Cook. It was so nice having a smart reliable center for a whole year

by CincyDO on Mar 2, 2010 1:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Tough Decision

Palmer
Hall
Benson
Maualuga
Peko

I love JJ, I really do, but long term memory reminds me of some of the injury issues he has had. Really it would be a tossup between Hall and JJ, since I like JJ’s speed more than Hall’s. I don’t think you can let a guy like Rey go, he has tremendous “upside”, to use and overused term. I think he will be a dominant LB in the NFL inside of two seasons.

by Jcon77 on Mar 2, 2010 1:12 PM EST reply actions  

I thought I was going to be original by picking Rey Rey, but I guess not.

This is our year!

by Carsonorbust on Mar 2, 2010 1:25 PM EST up reply actions  

i picked him because...

Whether or not he is the centerpiece of our defense this year (as Zimmer has mentioned recently), I feel he will be in the near future. Esp with some better off field decisions and with more training..

by CincyDO on Mar 2, 2010 1:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Check out my list

Odom
Rivers
Hall
Joseph
Whitworth

Defense wins championshipsand great O-tackles are hard to find.

by david in upstate SC on Mar 2, 2010 1:41 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah, especially on a list that includes Rivers.

by Todd G on Mar 2, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed

I can;t take Rivers on this list because I don’t see enough difference between RIvers and Brandon Johnson. I would definitely put Rey on the list before Rivers.

by jim0ijk on Mar 2, 2010 3:51 PM EST up reply actions  

For me, it depends on the year

This year there are a ton of solid RB prospects coming out in the draft, so i wouldn’t save benson. Especially considering RB is the easiest position to acclimate to.

Palmer
Hall
Joseph
Whit
Peko

RIP Slim.

by brandone on Mar 2, 2010 2:19 PM EST reply actions  

My List

Carson Palmer
Leon Hall
Jonathan Joseph
Chad Johnson
Andrew Whitworth

www.fantasydaddy.com

by firstPick on Mar 2, 2010 3:07 PM EST reply actions  

Top 5

Wow….tough call.

Offense
Palmer
Whitworth

Defense
Odom
JJ
Maualuga

Tried to keep players that are really tough to replace or find but still a tough call.

by Who dey in LA on Mar 2, 2010 7:53 PM EST reply actions  

Only 5

Palmer
Leon Hall
Andrew Whitworth
Chad Ochocinco
Michael Johnson

" I don't lie, I tell a different version of the truth."

by Purple City Middie on Mar 2, 2010 8:51 PM EST reply actions  

Top 5 players to lock

1) Palmer
2) Odom
3) Peko
4) Rivers
5a) Whitworth
5b) Chris Henry

Here’s my though, I likie benson but runningbacks are easy to find, its the easiest spot on a team to plug guys in. And while I love Hall and JJ, I think they the best pair in the game. But history shows that if you can get to the QB the CB’s dont have to be as good because they dont have to cover as long. RIP Henry if he was still here with us I would take Henry over Whitworth, having a real deep threat opens up the whole field. I thought Henry was our best WR, no disrespect Chad but no team respects you going down the field. Who Dey 2010!!!!

by Cinccy4Lyfe on Mar 3, 2010 9:33 AM EST reply actions  

Top 5 players to lock

1) Palmer
2) Odom
3) Peko
4) Rivers
5a) Whitworth
5b) Chris Henry

Here’s my though, I likie benson but runningbacks are easy to find, its the easiest spot on a team to plug guys in. And while I love Hall and JJ, I think they the best pair in the game. But history shows that if you can get to the QB the CB’s dont have to be as good because they dont have to cover as long. RIP Henry if he was still here with us I would take Henry over Whitworth, having a real deep threat opens up the whole field. I thought Henry was our best WR, no disrespect Chad but no team respects you going down the field. Who Dey 2010!!!!

by Cinccy4Lyfe on Mar 3, 2010 9:34 AM EST reply actions  

5 to lock in

Maualuga
Michael Johnson
Hall
Joseph
Benson

Slim 15, you will be missed. RIP Chris Henry

by Danimal, Destroyer of Worlds on Mar 3, 2010 11:01 PM EST reply actions  

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