A low-risk practice squad depth add that carries minimal immediate impact for Cincinnati. Five headlines covered the move, mostly roster-update fillers with little analytical depth. The strongest signal is his Arkansas State background, noted alongside Demario Davis, suggesting regional interest only. Bengals fans are largely indifferent, viewing Bayer as a camp body behind an established offensive line. Expect a brief practice squad stint with long odds of ever seeing regular-season action.
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This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the Cincinnati Bengals — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Jacob's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL Cs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $885K average annual value ranks as bargain money for the C market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Jacob is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
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$885K
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$885K
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