ArmyBengal

Agree with that thought as well. I get the concern and am not overlooking the injuries, but this was a solid pick.

OT's go - Alt, Latham, Fashanu, and Fuaga. I made the comment before about it's not about whether we think the next OT is the 5th, 6th or whatever ranked OT, but whether the Bengals had them ranked that way. With Latu, Murphy and Turner all going off the board at 15-17, the Bengals options were dwindling. So then you go to the next question I always like to ask... Who else was on the board? Verse and Fautanu were the next two to go and I didn't really think much of either of them for our team. The next three were interesting in seeing Mitchell, Thomas and Arnold all come off the board. I never thought they would really go CB in the first round when considering the roster, which left Thomas, who I had mentioned previously. When they went on the clock, I guessed they were between Mims and Thomas, with Mims, being the one they probably had ranked higher and filled a need. Considering all that, I still love the pick. I wouldn't have minded Thomas in that spot, but really like Mims and again, there's no expectation for him to come in and start day one. Get him in the program, get stronger, learn and get ready. Not a fan of grades right away, but all things considered, this is an A- to me. Solid A without previous injury concerns.

No complaints at all. He’s not expected to start and can learn while sitting behind Brown. Any injury concerns can be addressed.

Ok, last minute guess… They trade down and take: Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma Yeah, I can’t wait until they are on the clock !!

Draft Day equals don’t listen to anything being said about what’s going to happen in the draft tonight. The ONLY certainty is Caleb Williams going #1. Everything else after that is a complete crapshoot…

Just for perspective, Chris Jones was 28 when he took that approach.

Yep, his age isn’t helping his argument.

Additionally…. IT’S DRAFT DAY BITCHES !!! Christmas in April !!!

I have no issue with him wanting to get paid more. I agree wholeheartedly that he deserves it. However, the timing and going public the way his agent did is a straight up bitch move. That doesn’t mean I don’t want him to stay for as long as he’s productive, but it doesn’t take away the fact this approach is pathetic. Two opposing things can be true at the same time. I can love Trey, while thinking this is bullshit.

Fuck Trey too... That's a bitch move to make the day before the draft. Just go fuck off.

No to public funding. We are already taxed too much. I will simply watch other teams on Sunday. I will stand willingly and smile as I wave goodbye...

ONE MORE DAY !! I’ve been in DC this week but my flight should allow enough time for me to get home by start time !! Hell yeah !!

Never mind... the NFL isn't going to make a decision this week. UGH

If either of those two drop to us at #18, I would be really hesitant. One, I don't like Latu's medicals, although he's a great players and two, I don't like Verse. Couple that with taking a DE in the first last year and I'm not in favor. Maybe a DE later on, but not in the first. Just me, but I understand the thought if they decide to do that.

Yep, pretty much scratch QB from the draft board.

What am I currently rooting for? I read there's a possibility that due to the Falcons tampering with Cousins, the NFL may drop them from #8 to the bottom of the first. That would move all teams after their original pick up one spot, which would obviously put us at #17. One less team picking ahead of us can only be viewed as a positive. Go NFL !!!

Latu's medical history is a little more than concerning. His neck injury was so bad, he medically retired. He came back and was cleared to play. If they are comfortable with the medical checks, I guess, but that's worrisome. Verse? Was never a fan of his game.

The Bengals resigned Jake Browning for 2 more years... https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bengals-re-sign-jake-browning-to-two-year-deal

Thank God. I'm in mock draft, YouTube video of players overload !!!

I don’t like the old Bengals helmets either. While understanding that’s the history of the team, those look like some shit they got a chimp to design. Let the Nike machine go to work and come up with some new look with a tiger head concept. Teeth and shit. As a matter of fact, they could call it the “Teeth and Shit” helmet. The field? I love the striped end-zones and that is ridiculously cool when done in the white for when they go with the white helmet games. Not sure what I would like to see different. The big striped B never bothered me. I did mention the striped state of Ohio with maybe a white B where Cincinnati is. Not like it’s something I feel has to happen though.

Just saw the Bengals hosted Newton for a visit. Guessing that had something to do with them not sending anyone to his pro day.

Yeah that’s a love it or hate it tiger look. I HATE IT !!

For anyone that follows WR rankings, I think Steve Smith is one of the best at the game personally. He teams up with Lance Zierlein to go in depth about the players, but their insight to the position is tops. If you have the hour 17 minutes to give, this is a great watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDzLS0viRX4 Spoiler on the rankings below: Nabers Harrison Odunze Thomas Worthy Mitchell Franklin McConkey Corley Legette Bonus: McCaffrey, Pearsall, and Burton

Sad day. Sorry for Duke and his family.

Yeah, not a knock on the player specifically, but the position. When you have the depth we do at the corner position, spending a first rounder doesn't excite me very much at all. I could live with it, but it would be my least liked selection. Arnold is an above average player, so I could live with it, but again, wouldn't like it much. If they want another CB to add to the mix, get one later. Unless they think DJ Turner isn't going to improve. I don't think they do. Actually, I would be more than happy to have a new WR over CB in the first. I don't have an issue with they want to improve the OG position, I just don't think that's what THEY think. I think they like Volson and have no desire to move on from him with a first round OG selection. Now, a new OT with position versatility, that could beat out Volson in their rookie season, before moving to RT? Yep, I see that as an option they would be considering. Again, not me, them.