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The idea of starting Ford and Volson scares the shit out of me. I could handle Volson if there was someone markedly better than him playing on the other side, but that's not the case with Ford. Ford is pretty much a shit show and regardless of how you view him, was a much below average OG when given the opportunity last season. Volson gave up more sacks than Ford did as well. If Lucas Patrick can play up to par and start over Ford, that would be a plus as well, but there simply isn't anyone else with any type of experience that you can hang your hat on and say, "We are good there". Kirkland? Maybe the guy from all those years ago that once was viewed as a top end player before getting hurt. Not today. I'm not commenting on the OG position because it's just a hot topic among reporters, but because they suck. WHY NOT SCHERFF ??

I will root for whatever really. If they went DE, RB and OG in the first three rounds, it wouldn't be the end of the world. Jeanty? I really don't like his game at all. Not quite certain what it is, but I really don't like considering him. Like at all.

Again, if the question is do I like Judkins or any other skilled position player early on, the answer is/may be YES. However, I do not think those positions should be a priority over the needs the Bengals have unless someone ungodly just happens to fall. Maybe if the needs weren't SO glaring you could justify going in a different direction, but I don't view that as the case at this point. I mean take a look at the OG's on the roster currently. Volson and Ford are your starters if the season started today. I'm in full on hate mode with both of those guys. They are depth at best. Then there are the guys listed as depth behind the guys I don't think are worth more than depth in Kirkland and Patrick. If that isn't a early round need, I don't know what is. Now some may say that DE may or may not be a need, but with no certainly regarding Trey, it's a HUGE need. Couple that with a bunch of unknowns regarding depth and Ossai taking over for Hubbard and I'm no where near content there. Of course I'm going to bring up linebackers because what about Pratt? Is he staying, is he going? Do we even want him to stick around? What about the depth? Does the additional of Oren Burks move the needle for you much? This is a need for me as well. Then there's reports about safety and God knows I love Emannwori. If they were to take him in the first and follow that up with Judkins in the 2nd, this draft and the 2025 season could be in a lot of trouble by ignoring the OG and DE spots early. I may be wrong, but that's where I am.

OT Josh Simmons is a 1st rounder. OG Donovan Jackson is a 2nd, maybe 1st. OC Seth McLaughlin probably goes in the 4th or 5th. Pretty solid for sure. Don’t let that fool you with those RB’s though. Both Judkins and Henderson are above average. Not just my homer Buckeye stance either.

Dude I love Judkins. He was a beast playing at Ole Miss and then he transferred to Ohio State. I would have no issues with Judkins in the least, but my gripe would be, “At the expense of what position?”. From looking at that scenario we draft a Safety, RB and DT. That’s two massive holes needing to be filled at OG and DE. That’s not to say they couldn’t go that route in the 4th and 5th but always thought those would be the priority. I like Omar-Norton Lott, but there are more athletic DT’s later in the draft that would equally excite me. Something to think about when it comes to Judkins is, he put up over 1000 yards rushing, had 14 TD’s and tacked on another 161 yards and two more TD’s receiving the ball. He did that while having TreVeyon Henderson almost mirror his stats. Speaks highly of both of them. Speaks enough to not address OG or DE earlier? Thats another question.

Torn labrums aren’t the easiest to overcome quickly either and being a linebacker who has to tackle makes me worry about reinjury. If the team is sold on his recovery time frame, Campbell is an above average linebacker. However, we need impact this year from whomever they take in the first round.

Love the linebacker talk. I was all in on Campbell at #17 until his shoulder surgery that has him out 6-8 months. That’s a shame. There are some other guys out there I like later on and wouldn’t mind an add there at some point. Danny Stutsman out of Oklahoma is one I have my eye on and wouldn’t mind in the least. Hard to say what’s going on with Pratt. He seems all butthurt about Lou being shown the door. Be a pro, get over it and go play ball. Quit being a whiner.

This makes my head hurt. I might think I can do better, but really don't want the headache of finding out. I have enough stress in my life without creating more. Hope it works out.

I caught them out of the gate and am waiting for more from them. If you liked, check out some more. Their songs are really short, but brutal. "On the Verge" is different and heavy at the same time.

Well, in my age I completely forgot I posted that, let alone asking your thoughts. Yes, great for working out for sure. The stepdad, Rick comment is priceless.

I have multiple pot holes I'd liked fixed on the road close to my house. I'm pretty sure I saw a Wal Mart semi truck fall in there, along with a family of 5 in a Chrysler mini van. Then again, a man was driving the mini van, so that might have been intentional. Disregard. Poor Wal Mart truck.

Speaking of good news, apparently Myles Murphy stopped eating Cap'n Crunch cereal for breakfast. He's in the best shape of his life. The Cap'n will steal your soul if you aren't careful. We've battled quite a bit. I heard he was related to.... dare I say his name ??? (Rookie Pool)

I really like Savaiinaea and would love to see him be the pick in the 2nd. Absolutely no issue there. However, when listening to the coaches speak it's seems like they want an OT that can move inside for a couple of years. If that's what they are really looking for and the 2nd round is the target, a guy like Aireontae Ersery makes sense. I don't have a read one way or another just considering what's been said to this point.

Nothing says "Steward of taxpayer dollars" like giving more to billionaires.

Yeah, injuries and all play into that as well and will have to see how it plays out. Last year they opened 2024 with 10 D-linemen, 4 DE's and 6 DT's. It also helps when 1-2 of them are capable of taking snaps at both positions. 5 sounds about right, but depth will be needed. Another reason I would prefer a DT later in the draft process.

Well they did lose/dump Tufele and Rankins and then added Slaton. BJ Hill was brought back back doesn’t count in the add/subtract equation. That being the case they need to add another DT for depth if nothing else. Not sure drafting a DT indicates much about their current roster. Personally I’d rather then wait until the 4th round and take a guy like Rylie Mills, the DT from Notre Dame. Not just because of Golden but because I think he’s a solid player that is flying under the radar.

I read that as well. Just think it was worth mentioning. In a handful of months, he will be gone again. Good luck young man ??

Two weeks from tomorrow and I really don't think there's much clarity to which direction they could go. Since we are only left to guess, I would put #17 at something like... DE OT/OG Safety Linebacker CB DT I don't think QB, WR, TE or RB should even be a consideration within the first 3 rounds unless someone extraordinary falls to them they simply thought had no shot of falling into their laps.

Yep. Back to back shutouts and go for the sweep today. There's always hope with the long baseball season. Well.... until there isn't.

Katie looks like Boomhauer from Over the Hill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHjnuWkYT68

And yet here we are ten games into the season, sitting at 3-7 in the basement of the NL Central. Sadly they are making my point for me.

I don't know why, but when I read this my mind placed a "favorite" in the sentence. "Say you are reading the obituaries on your favorite local funeral home's website." I don't even have a favorite local funeral home.

Agreed TJ

I love college football and watch a ton of it. I’m a huge Buckeyes fan but I’m realistic when it comes to those guys becoming Bengals. While the Buckeyes won the National Championship, there aren’t many I’d be thrilled seeing the Bengals draft. I love Jack Sawyer and he had one of the best plays against the Longhorns in the playoff game. However, I think he’s a bit overrated in the 2nd and 3rd rounds. I just don’t think he’s consistent enough. That being said, I would love to continue rooting for him. That being said, I love Judkins as a RB and think they have some underrated and late round guys like safety Lathan Ranson and linebacker Cody Simon respectively. Donovan Jackson as an OG wouldn’t bother me either if he were still there in the 2nd.

It’s like the Reds COB, the more things change… the more they stay the same.