HAPPYJAQ Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I live in Louisville, so I haven't followed Beanie as closely as some of you have. I watched his interview on the NFL Network where he said he expects to run in the 4.4 range. At 6'1'' and 235 pounds, a time in the low 4.4's may boost him into the top-10 range with his college production. Also consider that there are no clear cut #1 RB's, with most of the top prospects in the 200-215 pound range and most likely complimentary backs in the NFL. I also don't see any of these RB's running a blazing 40 in Indy, like Chris Johnson did last year. With questions surrounding the return of Ced and really no quality every-down backs on the roster, would you be happy with Beanie as a 1st round pick? I know he's been banged up some but I would like to know if he's the typical Big Ten RB who excels in college and is out the league in a few seasons or if he's truly a franchise back. Charlie Casserly said that everyone he's talked to said that he's Jamal Lewis the 2nd, despite his injuries. Gruden talked him up, too. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I don't want it to happen...But if we don't resign Benson and no viable starter via Free agency it's a realistic posability that we draft him :| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 "Is he the real deal?"Uh no... At least at #6. My concern with him and something that has KILLED us inthe RB department is durability. If they are seriously considering him at #6, let me say to go ahead and draft whatever OT you like and move on, just say NO to Beanie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurgan74 Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 As a Buckeye fan I would lov to see Wells in the Orange and Black. He could help the Bengalsestablish the power run the team needs. As a Bengal fan, as much as I want to see Wells, I believe 6 is a bit high and I believe the team has other more pressing needs.If the Bengals trade down into the teens and pick up some additional picks, I would be happy with Beanie in stripes. I would just hope the team would not allow him to play in the preseason at Detroit. Detroit has been very unkind in th pre-season to Cincy Rookie running backs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 His measureables look very appealing and I always liked him at OSU, but durability just looks to risky for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 His measureables look very appealing and I always liked him at OSU, but durability just looks to risky for me.I believe there are two levels of risky:#1: Regular risky...tends to get nicked up occasionally and miss a game or two.#2: Chris Perry risky...tends to get nicked up most the time and miss whole seasons.Where does Beanie fall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I would say draft Beanie if Benson can't be resigned. Ever heard of Brandon Jacobs? I see a clone here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwalling Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Give me the kid from UConn in the second round. I expect he'll end up having a better pro career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I like LeSean Mccoy as well, or Shonn Grenne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincy9275 Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 the knock on him at osu was he is soft. coach tressel did not play him a lot as a freshman because of it. me personally i lost respect for him in the texas bowl game. osu got down by 2 scores and it look like florida and lsu all over again, bennie pulled himself out of the game and said he was hurt. BS the guy f**king quit on us!!!!!!!!!!!!!! donald washington on more than 1 occasion had to be dragged of the field because of cramps, he keep coming back and playing despite cramping. now fortunately for the bengals we do have anderson as our rb coach. jim has done pretty good job with the rb's here. maybe jim can instill a little toughness in wells if we do draft him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 His measureables look very appealing and I always liked him at OSU, but durability just looks to risky for me.I believe there are two levels of risky:#1: Regular risky...tends to get nicked up occasionally and miss a game or two.#2: Chris Perry risky...tends to get nicked up most the time and miss whole seasons.Where does Beanie fall?Based on the above Billy, I would say 1.5. Or, right in between both of those examples. I don't think he's got bust written on him, but I'm just not ready to risk the #6 pick on him either.As for the Brandon Jacobs comparisons, as I said before, I like his measureables, but:Brandon Jacobs: 6'4, 265Beanie Wells: 6'1, 235Close but not quite... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Wells has all the talent to make a great RB, but he also has the knack for getting knicked almost every season. #6 is too high for him, with all the other holes that need to be filled. If all the Benagls needed was a power back with break-away speed, to be a contender, than he would be my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clackwoods Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I live in Louisville, so I haven't followed Beanie as closely as some of you have. I watched his interview on the NFL Network where he said he expects to run in the 4.4 range. At 6'1'' and 235 pounds, a time in the low 4.4's may boost him into the top-10 range with his college production. Also consider that there are no clear cut #1 RB's, with most of the top prospects in the 200-215 pound range and most likely complimentary backs in the NFL. I also don't see any of these RB's running a blazing 40 in Indy, like Chris Johnson did last year. With questions surrounding the return of Ced and really no quality every-down backs on the roster, would you be happy with Beanie as a 1st round pick? I know he's been banged up some but I would like to know if he's the typical Big Ten RB who excels in college and is out the league in a few seasons or if he's truly a franchise back. Charlie Casserly said that everyone he's talked to said that he's Jamal Lewis the 2nd, despite his injuries. Gruden talked him up, too. Any thoughts?Say no to Beanie and yes to Knowshown. Moreno is going to be a superstar in the NFL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I would have little issue if they got Moreno. If we picked Beanie, I could cope, but I would hate to have to hold my breath everytime they handed him the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Mayock has Beanie as #3...any chance he slips into round 2? Guess he better have a good combine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baraka Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 if he really runs a low 4.4 somebody will take a chance on him early in the draft. most of the highly rated RB's are pretty light and more of the complimentary type. lesean mccoy apparently has the flu and lost 10 pounds before the weigh-in but like a true gamer has decided to participate anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Yeah, I think he's be a great pick at #38. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baraka Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 moreno apparently came in pretty cut at 217, if he runs well would he be deserving of the sixth pick?edit: i didn't read the other post's i guess that's a yes from next year and army Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 I can't wait to watch Moreno and McCoy work out. I think Moreno is going to prove a lot of people wrong. I think he has deserves to be considered for the #6 spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPYJAQ Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 They're saying that McCoy and Moreno both will should run in the 4.45 range. It's a good chance the Beanie will be the fastest RB at the Combine, amongst the higher rated guys (Moreno, McCoy, Donald Brown and Wells).With everybody searching for the next Adrian Peterson, Beanie will be a top 15 pick if he runs fast.....Possibly even a top 10 pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Yeah, I can't wait for Beanie to prove everyone wrong. Should be an fun day tommorow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPYJAQ Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 He's having a good day so far, with the longest broad jump amongst the backs and around a 33'' vertical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Yeah that Broad Jump was funny as hell. He couldn't stay on his feet. He could of had a better broad jump if they would of taken his first one. Which is pretty amazing to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Quick unimportant observation that will probably interest only me. Moreno is put together better than I previously thought. I've always liked him but I've always viewed him as a runner who thrived due to instincts and vision rather than physical skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Yeah I can't wait to see him run the 40. I have been very impressed with Beanie and Moreno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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