Bengals have Georgia on their Minds...

[Whur CHad At?]

Bengal's Have Georgia on their minds...

Could it be like last year with 1,2 Georgia players? Maybe 1. Pope 2. Blue? Or maybe other way around?

[Kazkal]

I'd take blue if he feel 3/4th round but woulen't want him too early because of coverage questions

[kingwilly]

Blue suffered in coverage when I saw them play this year...it was a real weak spot...sure he could deliver the hit...so that does take care of that issue...but I think there are more complete S's in this draft...Whitner for one.

I think they look at the bigger CB's also...interchangeable pieces like Madieu Williams is...

[Whur CHad At?]

Don't rule out LB's first round either....

[Kazkal]

I will rule it out because we are set @ LB but if marvin took one I woulden't scream over it I just really dont wanna see it happen.

[Whur CHad At?]

I will rule it out because we are set @ LB but if marvin took one I woulden't scream over it I just really dont wanna see it happen.

Bresh said it could be likely we would take one if a good one came to us...

[Kazkal]

I'm in denial and I'm sure if a LB that was the only value pick and no one worth #24 we could take LB....but no way there wont be any value CB,DT,SS or TE @ #24 i'd rather see Olinemen taken before a LB

Bengals could trade with the seahawks or colts and take mangold then say FU steelers

[BengalPappaw]

Now that Leonard Pope ran a 4.62 in the 40 at the Combine -- he might be a prospect for the Bengals at 24.

Maybe another Georgia Peach in 2006 for the Bengals

[TJJackson]

I'm not convinced Pope is a good enough blocker to contribute here.

I'm not convinced Blue has the coverage skills to play the two-way safety position.

[schweinhart]

I like Blue for a weakside backer, who the Bengals could bring in any time they run a 4-4-3 which they had some success with in stopping run games last year. Plus they could groom him as a replacement for B Simms. Blue would be fine in shorter area coverage as close to lateral as possible. But anything behind him in coverage and he'll make Ohalete look like an Pro Bowler.

Pope just capped off a great season with a great season. That's excellent speed for a TE that size. He'll be a project blocking, though.

If it comes down to Georgia players, I'd like to see Demario Minter in stripes if the Bengals don't go CB before the 3rd round.

[TJJackson]

I dunno - I am not a fan of taking an experienced player at one position and moving him to another. If he happens to have quality experience at 2 - like say Jason Allen of Tennesee - that's fine

If we need a LB, I'd say draft a LB.

[ArmyBengal]

I dunno - I am not a fan of taking an experienced player at one position and moving him to another. If he happens to have quality experience at 2 - like say Jason Allen of Tennesee - that's fine

If we need a LB, I'd say draft a LB.

Yeah, Bobby Carpenter... OK, I'm OSU biased, sue me...

WHODEY !!!

[kingwilly]

Blue does not have the size to play that close to a pulling guard as a LB.

I think Carpenter will be gone by 55...but a guy like Terna Nande will be there.

[Whur CHad At?]

Carpenter is going to the Giants at 25

[ArmyBengal]

Carpenter is going to the Giants at 25

Who's mock is that based on or do you have an in with the G-men ???

I've seen it to and yes, it does make sense...

WHODEY !!!

[HairOnFire]

I think Carpenter will be gone by 55...but a guy like Terna Nande will be there.

Has anyone noticed what Nande has accomplished at the combine? Awesome display of power during the weightlifting, then ran one of the fastest 40's of any LB, then followed that up with surprising quickness in the shuttle drills. The elite prospects are getting all of the headlines, but I'd say he helped himself as much as anyone.

[kingwilly]

agreed HOF...a sleeper who just woke up the scouts...

...Miami (OH) was never on that I recall. Anyone have any recollection as to his game play?

[The_Next_Big_Thing]

Nande is a beast, and if he's there at all on day 2 I hope we snag him.

[blueridge]

I think Carpenter will be gone by 55...but a guy like Terna Nande will be there.

Has anyone noticed what Nande has accomplished at the combine? Awesome display of power during the weightlifting, then ran one of the fastest 40's of any LB, then followed that up with surprising quickness in the shuttle drills. The elite prospects are getting all of the headlines, but I'd say he helped himself as much as anyone.

So, he had a good combine workout. Can he play football?

[Stripes]

I think Carpenter will be gone by 55...but a guy like Terna Nande will be there.

Has anyone noticed what Nande has accomplished at the combine? Awesome display of power during the weightlifting, then ran one of the fastest 40's of any LB, then followed that up with surprising quickness in the shuttle drills. The elite prospects are getting all of the headlines, but I'd say he helped himself as much as anyone.

So, he had a good combine workout. Can he play football?

I'd assume such, as I would assume with any player who was good enough to start for any division one college football team, especially one pegged for the draft. Having both is the key.

Hell I can play football, but I'm not going to be drafted (stupid three years outta high school rule, I'll be there!)

[Whur CHad At?]

I think Carpenter will be gone by 55...but a guy like Terna Nande will be there.

Has anyone noticed what Nande has accomplished at the combine? Awesome display of power during the weightlifting, then ran one of the fastest 40's of any LB, then followed that up with surprising quickness in the shuttle drills. The elite prospects are getting all of the headlines, but I'd say he helped himself as much as anyone.

So, he had a good combine workout. Can he play football?

Yes he can, Nande is a sweet football player, who is extremely over rated. I am sure there is game film of him online you can see. He was def. the Best defensive player in the MAC

[HairOnFire]

Quite honestly, I don't know that much about Nande. I've seen him play a little, but I'll admit freely that I wasn't zeroed in on him. But others here have pimped him a bit so I made a point to look for him during the combines. Frankly, I was very impressed by what I witnessed, especially when you consider he's usually ranked as a late round prospect, and that's the reason I mentioned that he may have helped himself at the combines as much as any of the more talked about propsects.

[DawgNeil]

Pope was one of the strongest players here at UGA. He was never shy about throwing himself into someone's face either.

He won't have problems blocking with his size and attitude.

As for Blue, he has decent coverage skills. He isnt that great nor is he that terrible.

Both terrific pickups, imo

[Stripes]

Pope was one of the strongest players here at UGA. He was never shy about throwing himself into someone's face either.

He won't have problems blocking with his size and attitude.

As for Blue, he has decent coverage skills. He isnt that great nor is he that terrible.

Both terrific pickups, imo

I think Pope will turn out to be a better NFL player than Vernon Davis... He has all the tools to be a great tight end, and he's so friggin tall. I'd love to land him. Blue I'm not so sure about... He looked a little stiff at the combine and didn't do much to dispell worries of his struggles with coverage. If the Bengals do take him, I won't be disappointed. They know talent better than I, and have proven such each of the last three years.

[kingwilly]

I'd be happy with Pope in r2..if he fell....I seriously doubt he will have a better career than Davis...but since Davis will probably go to SF he will struggle.

Blue should not be considered...too stiff, not enough coverage skills and not fast enough...Sean Taylor he is not. Guys like Allen and Bullocks have it all over Blue...Heck if we want a hitter Slay is the man. Pass on Blue.