Teams have gathered in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine. It is a chance for draftees to meet and show off for teams, teams to get to speak directly to one another, and the media’s first chance to talk to higher-ups about what is to come this offseason.
First up are his comments about his current starting running back, who is set to account for $8.85 million of Cincinnati’s cap, according to Over the Cap. The team could save $6.1 million in space by cutting him to allocate that space to a different position. Here is what Tobin has to say:
“In terms of predicting anyone’s role going forward, I’m not going to do that up here on this podium,” Tobin said with a smirk via Caleb Noe. “Those are roster-building strategies, and those are things we are talking through as this [offseason] unfolds with every player on this roster. [I’m] really proud of Joe [Mixon] and the season he had… He put us in a position to have a chance.”
this point, which makes sense. They aren’t rushed into a decision quite yet. The team usually won’t make such a move unless they have another one in mind. The idea he isn’t outright denying it, similar to his Tee Higgins comments from last season, could mean something probably shouldn’t be taken any farther than to think they are discussing all possibilities.
