ArmyBengal 399 Report post Posted April 25 I figured we could use this thread to discuss who the pick is going to be, best players available as the draft goes, trades, etc. I will have the pick threads pinned and open them once a pick is made, so we can discuss specifically who we took. With that being said, I agree with much of what most are thinking in that LB/OT has to be the first round pick. I would love to see the Bengals get aggressive in moving up at some point to get the guys they truly want to have. It should be interesting in watching how things go with Zac Taylor and his first draft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArmyBengal 399 Report post Posted April 25 I'm still curious to see what happens with players like Darron Lee, which I think would help our line backing corps and can be had in a trade with the Jets. We have 5 damn sixth round picks, offer two of them. He has to have more upside than anyone we could add at that point. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redsbengalsbucks 91 Report post Posted April 25 5 minutes ago, ArmyBengal said: I'm still curious to see what happens with players like Darron Lee, which I think would help our line backing corps and can be had in a trade with the Jets. We have 5 damn sixth round picks, offer two of them. He has to have more upside than anyone we could add at that point. I've been hoping to see a trade like this for days for Darren Lee. He would be an improvement that does not need to be developed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJJackson 186 Report post Posted April 25 Assuming no trades (though we definitely don't need all those 6th rounders, they need to package 2 or three of them to move up for quality), I see the following being optimal Round 1, Overall 11 - OLT who can play ORT for now Round 2, Overall 42 - Coverage LB (any of the three spots is fine) Round 3, Overall 72 - OT (either side) Round 4, Overall 110 - Coverage LB (any of the three spots is fine) Round 5, Overall 149 - 3 down TE Round 6, Overall 183 - Developmental QB Round 6, Overall 198 - RB, prefer PR/KR skills Round 6, Overall 210 - speed CB, prefer PR/KR skills Round 6, Overall 211 - speed S, prefer PR/KR skills Round 6, Overall 213 - WR, prefer PR/KR skills Round 7, Overall 223 - Coverage LB, prefer superior athlete and/or LS (love Harris, but he's VERY old) over plug-n-play experienced player with less upside. Could be a DE or second TE or RB here instead I dont think we should take a DL this year unless the BPA in r6 or later is a DL graded *overwhelmingly* higher than other choices at that time. We need to bring in a couple of LS between late draft and/or UDCFAs to compete with Harris, who will be drawing SS benefits soon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArmyBengal 399 Report post Posted April 25 Rumor is the Steelers wanting to move into the top 10 to target a LB. While nothing may happen, if both the Falcons and Steelers move ahead of the Bengals and we sit and do nothing, I'm going to be irritated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMPHAR 201 Report post Posted April 25 I’m ok with sitting or trade down. The big rub in this draft,IMO, is d-line talent. Supposed to be very good. But not among your top needs. Lap seems to hitting around the tackles. I think the roster openings point to that as well. If the LBs go then there is a d-line player and/or a tackle dropping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShulaSteakhouse 143 Report post Posted April 25 Who in the hell watches the "NFL Draft Red Carpet?" Why would anyone watch that? Why does it even exist? This isn't an awards ceremony. The NFL is so damn cheesy. I miss the old days where it was just ESPN guys rattling off picks as they came in and commenting on it - all...I....need. Interested to see how the top 10 breaks down tonight though, not interested in what Bosa is wearing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingwilly 144 Report post Posted April 25 2 hours ago, TJJackson said: Assuming no trades (though we definitely don't need all those 6th rounders, they need to package 2 or three of them to move up for quality), I see the following being optimal Round 1, Overall 11 - OLT who can play ORT for now Round 2, Overall 42 - Coverage LB (any of the three spots is fine) Round 3, Overall 72 - OT (either side) Round 4, Overall 110 - Coverage LB (any of the three spots is fine) Round 5, Overall 149 - 3 down TE Round 6, Overall 183 - Developmental QB Round 6, Overall 198 - RB, prefer PR/KR skills Round 6, Overall 210 - speed CB, prefer PR/KR skills Round 6, Overall 211 - speed S, prefer PR/KR skills Round 6, Overall 213 - WR, prefer PR/KR skills Round 7, Overall 223 - Coverage LB, prefer superior athlete and/or LS (love Harris, but he's VERY old) over plug-n-play experienced player with less upside. Could be a DE or second TE or RB here instead I dont think we should take a DL this year unless the BPA in r6 or later is a DL graded *overwhelmingly* higher than other choices at that time. We need to bring in a couple of LS between late draft and/or UDCFAs to compete with Harris, who will be drawing SS benefits soon 11 - Bush. LB Michigan. Gotta get that LB. 42 - Layne. CB Mich state. Push to start outside. 72 - Wilson. LB Alabama. Starter value 110 - Cajuste. OT WV new anchor 149 - Moreau. TE LSU need depth 183 - Rypien. QB Boise st need arm talent 198 - Homer. RB Miami fill the depth pool 210 - Hyatt. OT Clemson depth from quality group 211 - Connely. LB Wisconsin Talent and depth 213 - Denis. FS Boston College depth 223 - Jones. OG NC st depth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJJackson 186 Report post Posted April 25 getting OT help too late, and we definitely dont need an OG this year, and thats waaaaaay too early for a CB and wait a sec here - werent you killed by the Predator? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingwilly 144 Report post Posted April 25 32 minutes ago, TJJackson said: getting OT help too late, and we definitely dont need an OG this year, and thats waaaaaay too early for a CB and wait a sec here - werent you killed by the Predator? Ya! Someone got it. Never too early for CB depth or too many interior linemen. It’s the 7th round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMPHAR 201 Report post Posted April 25 3 hours ago, ShulaSteakhouse said: Who in the hell watches the "NFL Draft Red Carpet?" Why would anyone watch that? Why does it even exist? This isn't an awards ceremony. The NFL is so damn cheesy. I miss the old days where it was just ESPN guys rattling off picks as they came in and commenting on it - all...I....need. Interested to see how the top 10 breaks down tonight though, not interested in what Bosa is wearing. I’m watching it, because.....why not? They’ve turned this into a primetime event. I miss the all day Saturday draft fest too. But I do like the Thursday and Friday night too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMPHAR 201 Report post Posted April 25 I think TE pick would be the only thing that would disappoint. Any D-line pick, I understand but wonder how you are getting them on the field this year. Any OT pick A+. Just seems like a highly graded class. Best in a couple years.Time to get one or two. Top 2 Devins at LB - A+ , just a huge need and well ranked prospects QB I just don’t see it at 11. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMPHAR 201 Report post Posted April 25 OT- A Bengals Super Bowl in Nashville would be cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COB 434 Report post Posted April 25 I’m so pumped! My nephew went down to Nashville to enjoy the draft, and yes he is a bengals fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COB 434 Report post Posted April 26 Let’s talk about Marvin’s draft fails. I’ll start. He drafted a very talented place kicker, then cut him after camp after he predictably wasn’t his best in his first camp. That kicker went on to win the Super Bowl his rookie year with the Eagles. Marvin went on to giggle in press conferences and be a condescending d-bag. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMPHAR 201 Report post Posted April 26 Steve Smith hinted strongly about Bengals and QB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArmyBengal 399 Report post Posted April 26 Make a move and go get your LB !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArmyBengal 399 Report post Posted April 26 That last pick just shifted the order. Go get Josh Allen or Devin White... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArmyBengal 399 Report post Posted April 26 There goes White. GET JOSH ALLEN !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COB 434 Report post Posted April 26 Fuck the buccaneers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COB 434 Report post Posted April 26 The Giants disrespect Haskins and take a QBs from a basketball school. Outrageous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COB 434 Report post Posted April 26 If you’re watching espn and you just watched that Taylor Swift thing, your family will understand if you hurt yourself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COB 434 Report post Posted April 26 Taylor’s out here in her bathrobe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COB 434 Report post Posted April 26 Taylor thanks her fans. Also, some football stuff happening somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingwilly 144 Report post Posted April 26 Devin bush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
