Bengals ripped for Bobby Hart’s contract extension

Monday, word broke the Cincinnati Bengals were bringing back right tackle Bobby Hart on a three-year deal worth $21 million.

The response was disastrous, to say the least.

Hart, 24, struggled mightily last season during his first year with the Bengals, playing at right tackle and combining with Alex Redmond to become one of the league’s most penalized offensive lines.

Despite this, a new Bengals coaching staff led by Zac Taylor has signed off on the transaction, presumably with a nod of approval from new offensive line coach Jim Turner.

Here is a sampling of the widespread reaction to the news of Hart’s deal:

Bobby Hart was the weak link in the tackle tandem of Ereck Flowers/Bobby Hart#FreeAgency

— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) March 11, 2019

4 OTs allowed 10+ sacks last year:
Kolton Miller (R) 16
Julie'n Davenport 12
Brandon Parker (R) 10
Bobby Hart 10

Also had 11 penalties. Oof.

— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) March 11, 2019

Someone signed Bobby Hart?

Here's your "worst free agent contract" winner. https://t.co/OMaQZiyTiU

— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 11, 2019

When Jim Turner used the phrase "phenomenal" about Bobby Hart, I assumed he was trying to be nice. When others inside the organization said they viewed his play as better than outsiders, I still didn't think they really meant it. And now 3 years/$21M. Wow.

— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) March 11, 2019

Good for Bobby Hart.

Wait. Huh? https://t.co/FsN7HkJ8sS

— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) March 11, 2019

Bobby Hart was more passionate and energetic about getting beat than any poor tackle I've seen before. https://t.co/2mnHKwvVj1

— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) March 11, 2019

OH NO! This cannot be real. https://t.co/dclA8Wj1dJ

— Joe Marino (@TheJoeMarino) March 11, 2019

Live look at the Bengals giving Bobby Hart a 3-year, $21 million deal: pic.twitter.com/gwIpOaxIFh

— Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney) March 11, 2019

Bobby Hart just false started https://t.co/10y9y411Dd

— Vance Meek (@vancemeek) March 11, 2019

Bobby Hart was the ranked 75th out of… 80 Offensive Tackles by @PFF

He's now going to make $7 million a year to be among the very worst in his position. https://t.co/5jklvybXb1

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 11, 2019

The #Bengals just signed ex #Giants bust Bobby Hart to a three-year, $21M deal. Hart ranked 54-of-61 OTs who played 50%+ snaps, per @PFF. I would laugh, but this makes things tough for the #NYGiants to now sign OT Daryl Williams at value. Only way they can afford him #GiantsPride

— Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL) March 11, 2019

Real talk, if Bobby Hart’s agent can get him $21 million over three years, I’m declaring for the NFL Draft right now.

— Rookie Of The Year (@AlexxxWilsonnn) March 11, 2019