The Bengals could go from ranking fourth in total salary spent on tackles in 2015 to 30th in 2016 if Andre Smith and Andrew Whitworth aren't re-signed.
It comes as no surprise the Bengals' offensive tackle group is one of the team's highest-paid position groups in 2015.
That should be the case when the tackles are what anchor one of the best offensive lines in football. Led by stalwart left tackle Andrew Whitworth, Cincinnati should once again have one of the NFL's best lines in 2015. Whitworth's $6.2 million salary is a bargain considering he's been one of the best linemen in football.