Packers versus. 49ers: Five free agents the Bengals should keep an eye on

 

The date is January 14, 2012. We are in San Francisco at Candlestick Park. The 49ers need a touchdown with 14 seconds remaining, down three, and facing a third down to maintain their hopes of making the playoffs without having to go to OT. In the interim, the Saints can terminate

In any case, if the former Ohio State Buckeye chooses not to re-sign with the 49ers, he may find himself on his third team in less than a year. Young has only accumulated 16.5 sacks in four years, but the talent is undeniable.

In contrast, the Bengals in 2024 could really use assistance stopping the pass, and a combination of Young and Trey Hendrickson may be very entertaining.

Even if he might be beyond Cincinnati’s financial reach, Young is still only 24 years old, which is acceptable. Furthermore, the Bengals head office’s attitude toward obtaining value from free players is well known.