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The former second-round pick looks to be moving on from his old position and team."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBABreaking NewsKeep track of the 2019 Bengals draft脳NFL Free AgencyBengals OT Jake Fisher training to become a full-time tight end as he enters free agencyNew Jessie Bates Jersey ,74commentsThe former second-round pick looks to be moving on from his old position and team.ESTShareTweetShareShareBengals OT Jake Fisher training to become a full-time tight end as he enters free agencyMark Konezny-USA TODAY SportsOf the 13 unrestricted free agents (per overthecap.com) the Bengals have to decide on in the coming weeks, offensive tackle Jake Fisher may be the most perplexing. The former second-round pick dealt with a plethora of injury issues and never developed under offensive line coaches Paul Alexander and Frank Pollack, but he’s just one of four offensive tackles from last year’s roster that are set to hit the market.Now, it appears he no longer plans to be an offensive tackle. Per Ian Rapoport, Fisher is training this offseason to become a full-time tight end.When Fisher first started playing for the Bengals, he was an inline tight end as much as he was a tackle. He actually received four targets in his rookie season, catching one of them for 31 yards. In his second season, Fisher became the backup to Cedric Ogbuehi and started playing over him when he struggled late in the year, but his stunted development showed.2017 was Fisher’s chance to prove himself a capable starter, but a heart issue caused his struggles to persist and he was eventually shut down for the year halfway through. During this timeframe John Ross Jersey , Fisher’s weight fluctuated down well below 300 pounds and by 2018, he had just 702 offensive snaps to his name.It was far from a certainty that Fisher would make the roster last season. By the end of the preseason, he managed to stick around as Cordy Glenn’s backup at left tackle. He started just one game when Glenn was hurt and suffered an injury while filling in for Glenn. He would not play after that game.Coming into the NFL, Fisher’s athleticism was what made him special. At 306 pounds, he was about as all-round of an athlete you could find at the position. By dropping about 20 pounds, Fisher can maximize the athleticism he still has at just 25 (soon to be 26) years old. It should be noted that Fisher originally transitioned from tight end to offensive tackle when he got to college at Oregon. His experience blocking from an inline alignment should aid in his transition, but it’s a bold career move nonetheless. If Fisher is committed to becoming a tight end, it’s hard to see him returning to Cincinnati. Fisher, Ogbuehi, Bobby Hart and Andre Smith are all barely worth a roster spot at their respective ages Ryan Finley Cincinnati Bengals Jersey , but there was a case to retain Fisher as depth. It doesn’t seem like that’s in the cards now.The offensive tackle situation for the Bengals should see some clarity later this month, but this likely closes the door on a return for Fisher. Clint Boling really leaves quite the hole and competition open at left guard, and Zac Taylor looks forward to seeing who wins that battle." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesCincy Jungle homepageHorizontal - WhiteCincy Junglea Cincinnati Bengals communityFollow Cincy Jungle online:Follow Cincy Jungle on TwitterFollow Cincy Jungle on FacebookFollow Cincy Jungle on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchCincy Jungle main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryBengalsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBAZac Taylor is confident that Bengals have Clint Boling replacement on rosterNew,84commentsClint Boling really leaves quite the hole and competition open at left guard, and Zac Taylor looks forward to seeing who wins that battle.EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Zac Taylor is confident that Bengals have Clint Boling replacement on rosterTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Joe Robbins/Getty ImagesThe Bengals are in quite the situation. They came into the 2019 offseason with offensive line as one of their biggest needs, and it was an area that should have been heavily prioritized, given there is a new era starting with Zac Taylor as the head coach.The end result of free agency and the draft left the Bengals with what appeared to be a solid offensive line, which considering what we’ve seen the past few seasons was a pretty big improvement. However, it didn’t leave much depth at tackle, and a few injuries inside wouldn’t end well either.Of course Ryan Finley Jersey 2019 , we have now seen two quality offensive linemen lost this offseason. First, the Bengals’ first-round pick, offensive tackle Jonah Williams, saw his season end due to a shoulder injury. Now, the Bengals’ longest-tenured offensive lineman on the roster, Clint Boling, is retiring due to blood clots. Despite these major setbacks, Taylor remains confident in the group the Bengals have gathered on the inside of the offensive line.“We have a lot of guys in there that can compete for those jobs,” Taylor told Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Enquirer. “The left guard spot will be a competition in training camp and we’ll be excited to see what happens there. We have a lot of good guys in the mix who we are counting on to step up and do their job.”“(Christian) Westerman is in there, we just signed John Jerry Color Rush Ryan Finley Jersey , (and) Trey Hopkins is in there as well. A lot of guys who can get in there and compete.”Christian Westerman is probably the guy that has the most fan backing. He has gathered quite the fan club after performing fairly well during the preseason and whenever Boling missed a game or was kicked out to left tackle. Many were furious we ended up watching Alex Redmond struggle for almost the entire 2018 season, but Westerman was treated like an afterthought.It is clear though that Westerman has the most to gain from this competition opening up. He is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and a season full of playing would easily springboard him into a deal with the Bengals or another team.John Jerry seems like a bit of a long shot. He spent 2018 out of the league, and it seems more like he was brought in to help secure the depth on the interior of the offensive line with Boling’s future in doubt. He also brings a wealth of experience, which again, he helps try to replace in the absence of Boling. That being said, stranger things have happened when training camp battles are left wide-open. It does seem like Westerman’s job to lose though.The one guy I have real trouble believing they’d start is Hopkins, and the reason sounds strange, but he is probably the teams best backup center and tackle currently on the roster. Let me pose a question. If Hopkins goes down with an injury, who comes in if Glenn Cheap Ryan Finley Jersey , Bobby Hart or Billy Price go down? The Bengals depth is extremely lacking, especially at the tackle position, and it is hard to believe they’d risk injuring Hopkins given how valuable he is as a backup at all three positions. Despite these losses before the team even makes it to training camp, Taylor is still keeping up at least the appearance of confidence in his group of offensive linemen. “Cordy (Glenn) can move back to left tackle which is where he’s played his whole career. We have a lot of confidence in him there,” Taylor said. “It’s unfortunate to lose guys in their rookie year. [Williams] had high expectations for himself. But we’ll be good.”It isn’t fair to expect Taylor to say anything that isn’t positive at this point. After all, it is his first training camp, and he wants players to come in with a positive mindset. It is also fair to be confident in his starting offensive line, but the reality is the Bengals are only an injury or two away from having serious issues with that group. Losing two guys you probably expected to start in 2019 is never going to leave your team with the ideal depth, but this is the position the Bengals currently find themselves in.Let's hope Taylor knows something we don’t.