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EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:2 blockbuster trades the Bengals should exploreTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Abbie Parr/Getty ImagesA few weeks back, there was some some buzz over the idea of the Bengals trading A.J. Green for Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson. While it would bold for both teams to pull this off, it makes little sense from the Bengals’ perspective. Cincinnati has a wealth of talent at cornerback and young depth as well. They have high-quality assets at the top of the receiver depth chart, but things get dicey pretty quickly after that. Peterson would certainly be an upgrade, but the move would leave the receiver position in dire straights. There are a couple of blockbuster moves the Bengals could attempt that would make more sense — the biggest obstacle in the way is money, of course. The top players who are available for trade are looking for big new contracts. That is not exactly what the Bengals are looking for in a year when they need to re-sign Green and Tyler Boyd. Still, it is worth discussing two players the Bengals should try to make a deal for.Trent WilliamsWilliams wants out of Washington and has said that it is not all about money. This may not be an out-and-out lie, but odds are that it is at least a little bit about money. The seven-time pro bowler is under contract for two more years, which would give the Bengals a little more time to figure things out. He is currently owed an average of about $12 million over those two years which is roughly what Cordy Glenn is getting paid in Cincinnati. Of course, when he signs a new contract, he will be looking for something around the $17 million range, which would just reset the left tackle market.This is fair because Williams is one of the top tackles in the league. With the news of Jonah Williams’ injury, the Bengals need at offensive tackle has become desperate. Perhaps a deal could be worked out involving Glenn. Cap hits aside, this would even out the yearly cash flow. If they feel he is becoming a distraction the Redskins may be willing to give him up for less than his value, just to get him out of town. Perhaps the Redskins would like to get rid of him but are wondering “who will play tackle, who”? The expert of answering this question is of course Bengals VP Troy Blackburn and that answer is none other than Bobby Hart. Sending Hart and a mid-round pick to Washington form Williams would be an incredible move for the Bengals if the Redskins are desperate enough to oblige. Does that level of desperation even exist, though?Bobby WagnerDespite their dead last passing defense rank last season Color Rush Rodney Anderson Jersey , Cincinnati’s defensive backs were not crux of the problem. Wagner is one of — if not the best — coverage linebacker in the NFL, which is exactly what the Bengals lack.Wagner becomes a free agent at the end of the season. After playing hardball (and losing) with Earl Thomas last year, the Seahawks may be willing to make a deal to make sure they get something in return for Wagner. People don’t have much faith in the Bengals, so their future draft picks probably carry some value. Their second-round pick would project to most as top-40, which could easily be enough to pry Wagner out of Seattle. And even if it takes a first-round pick, are the Bengals really going to be able to do better than Wagner with their first pick next year?Wagner has stated that C.J. Mosley’s contract is the standard he is looking for. This means he is looking for roughly $17 million per year. That is more than any player on the Bengals roster. In fact, it is more than Preston Brown’s entire 3-year contract. Is it possible? Yes. But would the Bengals be willing to make that type of investment?<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="pmJNlX">In the words of Ozzie Osbourne, “I’m just a dreamer.” The Bengals trading for Glenn a year ago was a pretty big shock and these trades would be even more shocking. Trading for Wagner would be a huge investment in that position, but would completely change their defense. A deal for Williams wouldn’t be crazy financially, but after investing a first-round pick in another tackle named Williams, it is unlikely they take such a big swing. To paraphrase Matthew McConaughey in Dazed and Confused, “It’d be a lot cooler if they did.” An examination of Pratt’s film shows that he is an excellent tackler, but needs development in one key area."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBAFilm RoomFilm Room: Germaine Pratt is a tackling clinicNew,67commentsAn examination of Pratt’s film shows that he is an excellent tackler, but needs development in one key area.EDTShareTweetShareShareFilm Room: Germaine Pratt is a tackling clinicJames Guillory-USA TODAY SportsGermaine Pratt did not get much pre-draft buzz, but his film is amongst the best in this year’s class of linebackers. Perhaps the reason he slipped through the cracks to some extent is that he was only a one-year starter at the WILL backer position, but what a year it was. Pratt was super productive for the Wolfpack with 104 tackles and 6 six sacks in his senior campaign.The Bengals need an injection of speed at the linebacker position. Pratt is a converted safety who ran a 4.57 at the combine. He has the speed to make plays on both edges from the middle backer position. The clip below demonstrates his closing speed when pursuing the ball carrier on the perimeter.Of course Cheap Rodney Anderson Jersey , the biggest problem the Bengals defense had last year was tackling and the linebacker position may have been the worst tacklers on the team. Pratt however, is an excellent tackler. In fact, he was statistically one of the best tacklers in this draft class.In this first clip, Notre Dame has driven the field and has NC State’s backs against the wall in a goal-to-go situation. Pratt plays tight to the line, and as soon as he sees a crease, he shoots through it and tackles the running back for a loss.In this next clip, the quarterback keeps the ball and attempts to run to the defense’s right. Pratt bends his knees, lowering his hips just before contact. This loads his hips like a spring. On contact, he extends his hips giving him power, and he keeps his feet moving which allows him to drive the quarterback back into the backfield. Notice also how he keeps his head up. This is key, because it allows him to account for any cutbacks the rusher may attempt by keeping his eyes on him. When a defender lowers his head, he takes his eyes off of the ball carrier, which often leads to missed tackles. On this play, the offense attempts to get to the edge on the defense’s right with a jet sweep. They release an offensive lineman up to the second level to block Pratt. Notice how Pratt strikes the lineman with his hands, and gets extension. This allows him to get his eyes on the runner. If you slow the clip down, you can actually see the moment when the ball carrier is deciding whether to cut inside or outside of the block on Pratt. If Pratt simply shot through in one direction or the other, he would essentially be blocking himself. Pratt is patient and waits for the ball carrier to commit Rodney Anderson Jersey Womens , then he disengages from the block and makes the tackle.In this clip, Pratt is lined up on the line of scrimmage to the bottom of the screen. The run play goes to the opposite side of the formation. Pratt’s role here is the “cutback play” and he executes this assignment perfectly. He inserts himself into the box, staying on the running backs inside hip. When the back crosses the line of scrimmage, Pratt engages his hip and makes the tackle.Here, Pratt is lined up five yards off of the slot receiver, The offense is running a slip screen and believes that they can get an offensive lineman up to the second level to block him. They are mistaken. Pratt reads the screen and bursts into the backfield, running the play down, and tackling the receiver for a loss.Pratt matches up well with running backs in the passing game. Here, the offense slips the back out into the flat quickly and shoots the ball out to him. Pratt is able to break quickly and make the tackle for a short gain.Pratt did not have any interceptions in his senior season, but had two as a junior and four total in his college career. In the clip below he does a great job of matching up with the receiver, then gets his eyes back to the quarterback and is able to make a play on the ball.Unfortunately, his reactions in coverage are not always great. Take the play below for example. Pratt is the outside linebacker on the top of the screen. He recognizes that the slot is releasing wide and does not attempt to chase him in zone coverage. Pratt even seems to be communicating with other members of the defense. This is all very good. He levels out and gets his eyes to the quarterback, and he appears to make a great read, breaking right as the quarterback starts his throwing motion. However, his first step is a bit lateral rather than directly at the receiver. This rounded cut causes him to get to the spot just a bit too slow to make a play on the ball. He does, however, make the tackle for no additional gain.Here Rodney Anderson Cincinnati Bengals Jersey , we see a similar issue in man coverage. Pratt matches up with the receiver as he releases vertically up the field, but struggles to change direction as the receiver breaks off his route. You can see Pratt as he watches the receiver cut, but he does not sink his hips and cut with him immediately, which opens up a window for the throw.Pratt may need a little work in coverage, but he can certainly rush the passers. In this clip he simply shows great athleticism. He is the inside linebacker off the ball on the top of the screen. He does not show blitz or creep up at all, instead waiting for the ball to be snapped to make his move. On the snap, Pratt comes off of the right side and bends around the edge for the sack.Pratt can blitz up the middle as well. Here the defense is running a blitz scheme that involves two linebackers twisting. The linebacker to Pratt’s left goes first to the inside, and Pratt then loops around outside of him. It works to perfection, as the running back picks up the first blitzer, but there is no one standing between Pratt and the quarterback. Pratt shows great athleticism to run him down.Pratt is exactly what the Bengals need at the linebacker position. He is an excellent athlete and incredible tackler. He is good in coverage, but improving some of his movements will prevent receivers from getting open on cuts. The Bengals need to get Pratt on the field in their base and nickel personnel groups as soon as humanly possible,