Stripes Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 If I grade the pick on a “how thrilled am I about the ability of this player to propel the team meaningfully in 2022?” basis, I give it a B. If I grade the pick on a “how good a choice was it given who was on the board at the time?” basis, I give it an A-. The only player I think I would have preferred without caveats is Ebiketie. Hill was BPA or close to it. If I grade the pick on a “long-term, beyond 2022, how good and impactful do I think this player will be?” basis, I give it a straight A. I prioritize the first grading philosophy a bit more heavily during a wide open Super Bowl window, so if I take everything together I end up around a B+. And that’ll do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 18 minutes ago, Stripes said: If I grade the pick on a “how thrilled am I about the ability of this player to propel the team meaningfully in 2022?” basis, I give it a B. If I grade the pick on a “how good a choice was it given who was on the board at the time?” basis, I give it an A-. The only player I think I would have preferred without caveats is Ebiketie. Hill was BPA or close to it. If I grade the pick on a “long-term, beyond 2022, how good and impactful do I think this player will be?” basis, I give it a straight A. I prioritize the first grading philosophy a bit more heavily during a wide open Super Bowl window, so if I take everything together I end up around a B+. And that’ll do. Agreed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 It is kinda sad, tho, that much of the value of this pick is on the fact that we're probably loosing either Bell or Bates or both after this year as such, it feels (for now) more like maintenance or insurance than an upgrade however, given the circumstances, it remains a great pick; and I do still feel that the draft is (or should be) for the most part about years later, not this year.....the Jamaar Chase's of this word are few and far between Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 Typically Super Bowl level teams have more than their fair share of talent. That being said, you can't pay everyone and good players will leave your team. The front office will need to make those tough decisions and we saw them covering themselves with the pick last night. While I'm sure they wanted to hold on to Bates, having being the team that drafted him. However, they no longer have to cave in to paying him 18 million + dollars a year. This is a nice problem to have and more decisions are sure to come. Hopefully they continue o get more of those decision correct than incorrect !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 Danny Kelly - The Ringer: Quote CINCINNATI BENGALS A+ I absolutely love this pick for the Bengals, who nab my 14th-ranked player at 31st overall. Hill is an explosive and versatile defensive back with the skill set to play all across the defense. Paired with Jessie Bates III, Hill gives the Bengals a dynamic duo at safety and immediately ups Cincy’s speed on defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 I was just reading, that Hill took 580 of his 893 snaps in the slot corner position in 2021, but is still considered a safety. So very versatile in the defensive backfield. Along with that, it's the first safety the Bengals have taken in the first round since Ricky Dixon in 1988. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 I think he’s S3 and CB4 simultaneously, which is cool. If Brugler is right that he can play outside CB effectively, then it’s a home run. His upside is Tyrann Mathieu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 Again, I'm still FUCKING excited about this pick. Can't wait to see Hill out there making plays !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 boy is he impressive - what a press conference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 With that versatility he’ll find a role and snaps instantly. It’s interesting that they are mentioning outside CB in first day as a Bengal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapControl Posted April 30, 2022 Report Share Posted April 30, 2022 6 hours ago, ArmyBengal said: I was just reading, that Hill took 580 of his 893 snaps in the slot corner position in 2021, but is still considered a safety. So very versatile in the defensive backfield. Along with that, it's the first safety the Bengals have taken in the first round since Ricky Dixon in 1988. Ricky Dixon that’s a blast from the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapControl Posted April 30, 2022 Report Share Posted April 30, 2022 5 hours ago, Stripes said: I think he’s S3 and CB4 simultaneously, which is cool. If Brugler is right that he can play outside CB effectively, then it’s a home run. His upside is Tyrann Mathieu. I was thinking the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Bengal Posted April 30, 2022 Report Share Posted April 30, 2022 10 hours ago, AMPHAR said: With that versatility he’ll find a role and snaps instantly. It’s interesting that they are mentioning outside CB in first day as a Bengal. any player that makes apple a backup is good for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted April 30, 2022 Report Share Posted April 30, 2022 Wrong thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 Why Daxton Hill Will Be The STEAL Of This Draft (posted 9 days ago): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ty_z5h4OhU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 2 hours ago, ShulaSteakhouse said: Why Daxton Hill Will Be The STEAL Of This Draft (posted 9 days ago): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ty_z5h4OhU Good stuff thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 This was a no brainer; he was by far BPA at 31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 15 hours ago, ShulaSteakhouse said: Why Daxton Hill Will Be The STEAL Of This Draft (posted 9 days ago): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ty_z5h4OhU Thanks. Good stuff. I hope so. But Jordan Davis at 13 will be the steal of this draft. So glad the Ravens did not end up with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 There’s a video floating around from Georgia vs Michigan Pickens (newest Steeler) shoving over Hill then hushing the Michigan sideline. Gonna be fun to see if Hill can revenge it. Pretty embarrassing for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 In that game Pickens had one catch for 9 yards so… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 Pickens and the Steelers fans should really focus on him being a less talented head case than Antonio Brown. I’d also be more concerned if at any time during his college career, as the “premier” WR, he had a 1000 yard season. You know ?? Any one of those 3 seasons ?? If that one play, which didn’t even involve Pickens is all they have to hang their hat on, they have more problems on their hands. Hey Steelers fans… we can’t wait to see the YouTube video of all of Pickens TD receptions from his last season in Georgia. Enjoy that shove though… For what it’s worth, see nothing, it was a nice stick by Pickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 I guess the interesting part is Hill was clearly in 1v.1 as a Corner. However, with his size I wonder how effective he'll be vs. NFL TEs in the slot? If that will be his role or if he could add strength/weight to get above 200? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 Best Michigan DB since Charles Woodson! I’ll take that all day long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 Hill's cover skills: Chiefs NFL Draft - CB/S Daxton Hill Film Room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq7fCMl0dwA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 Essentially signed. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1526930357341278209 So nice to be removed from the bad old days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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