Fourth Round Pick: Akeem Davis-Gaither, LB, App. State

[Stripes 468]

LB is covered.

[Stripes 468]

I would have liked to see OL here, but clearly the Bengals meant it when they said they like that group more than we do. There's also such a wealth of OL available that they may be banking on getting one in the 5th.

[GapControl 65]

Well they double up on LB... look for a TE pick soon.  This LB was high on a lot of draft boards but I’ve not seen much of him on tape yet

[Stripes 468]

In the most basic terms, I appreciate that they've doubled (ish) their chances of getting at least one quality linebacker out of this draft. If Wilson and ADG both pan out, then suddenly it's one of the deepest groups on the roster.

[Wraith 115]

Rumor had it that the Bengals were very high on him throughout the process.  With Pratt and Bynes and adding Wilson and Davis-Gaither complete LBer overhaul coming into next year.

[Wraith 115]

Moss at the top of the fifth

[membengal 371]

LB room totally overhauled. Deep position in the draft, it was why I wasn't one of the ones panicking over just adding Bynes in FA (and I like Bynes a lot). 

[Stripes 468]

*movie trailer voice*

In a world

where the Cincinnati Bengals

successfully cover the tight end

[GapControl 65]

2 minutes ago, Wraith said:

Moss at the top of the fifth

Yes I want him too

[GapControl 65]

1 minute ago, Stripes said:

*movie trailer voice*

In a world

where the Cincinnati Bengals

successfully cover the tight end

Anything can happen... in this dystopian reality

[Stripes 468]

I'll take a moment of silence for TJ's long-lasting patience this year. RIP.

[GapControl 65]

Lol I want an OL too but they’ve made me happy somehow... I’m choking on the Bobby hart koolaid but... 

[volcom69 338]

I would try and trade for Gabe Jackson from the Raiders, but I really think they like the OL group a lot as well. 
 

This is another nice pick up and with that I think the LB might be pretty good.

[GapControl 65]

5 minutes ago, volcom69 said:

I would try and trade for Gabe Jackson from the Raiders, but I really think they like the OL group a lot as well. 
 

This is another nice pick up and with that I think the LB might be pretty good.

For those who remember Takeo Spikes Brian Simmons and Steve Foley... that was a nice core of linebackers

[volcom69 338]

Oh I remember to bad the team and around them and some coaches were terrible

[GapControl 65]

3 minutes ago, volcom69 said:

Oh I remember to bad the team and around them and some coaches were terrible

If I remember right those were a dick lebeau DC selection with Bill Tobin

[membengal 371]

The theme of extreme HIGH CHARACTER picks continued with ADG. Don't need to worry about his work ethic. Another team captain. 

[COB 859]

The Bengals staff coached this kid at the senior bowl so got a great look at him.  What an advantage it is to have your staff coach that thing.

[Stripes 468]

1 minute ago, COB said:

The Bengals staff coached this kid at the senior bowl so got a great look at him.  What an advantage it is to have your staff coach that thing.

Particularly when other teams never get private workouts with anybody.

[COB 859]

7 minutes ago, membengal said:

The theme is extreme HIGH CHARACTER picks continued with ADG. Don't need to worry about his work ethic. Another team captain. 

So right.  The thinking is get a guy who will show up and contribute, even if it’s just teams and depth.

The old Bengals method - try to hit a home run in later rounds by ignoring character issues and other red flags such as lack of production in college.  If the guy had an incredible ceiling, we’d grab him.  Jason Shirley.

Now it seems to be the opposite.  Look for guys who were productive team members, if they are depth forever, so what.  They do their job, fill that needed role, and are low maintenance.  I always felt ill when they grabbed a guy and planned to change his position due to his great measurable.  Hardly ever worked.

[membengal 371]

 

[TJJackson 336]

1 hour ago, Stripes said:

I'll take a moment of silence for TJ's long-lasting patience this year. RIP.

Yeah

I like this player quite a bit, but I think it's fair to say I hate this pick, for reasons already stated

The RIP should go to New Guy instead, as he will be buried regularly under DLs who are all but escorted directly to the QB

Hard to believe they are wasting the investment in Burreaux like this, but again, FO stupidity has sadly always been the overarching theme for this franchise

[COB 859]

Maybe they’ve got a plan to acquire a starting tackle.  Also let’s all inject ourselves with bleach and Lysol so we stay healthy.

[membengal 371]

If Jordan isn't better in his second season, they should cut him. Hopkins is solid at C. They think they upgraded RG with Sua-Fila. And there is competition at RT with Hart and Johnson. A lot of this comes down to Jonah Williams. IF Williams steps in right away and is what he is supposed to be, a lot of stuff falls into place. IF he's a bust, then that is going to be a huge problem.

[membengal 371]

I think their plan is they are more comfortable with the o-line than you are. Or I am. That's their bet. They did get better the last eight games of last year, and that was even with a turnstile at LT. Williams will not be a turnstyle.