Whur CHad At? Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 I'd take blue if he feel 3/4th round but woulen't want him too early because of coverage questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Don't rule out LB's first round either.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalPappaw Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schweinhart Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 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 fineIf we need a LB, I'd say draft a LB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 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 fineIf we need a LB, I'd say draft a LB. Yeah, Bobby Carpenter... OK, I'm OSU biased, sue me...WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Carpenter is going to the Giants at 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 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 !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Next_Big_Thing Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Nande is a beast, and if he's there at all on day 2 I hope we snag him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueridge Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 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!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted March 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawgNeil Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 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, imoI 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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