2nd round Pre-Pick Thread

[TJJackson]

Naturally, I am still looking for a lineman

versatile/athletic OL --or-- a pass rushing demon DE

highly prized quality in either - durability

[Wraith]

Cody is an incredible athlete for someone his size. 6'5" 350ish lbs with 35" arms just doesn't come around very often.

He will never be an every down DT but we don't really need an every down DT, he is a 2 down run stopper and will have to be part of a rotation to prevent him wearing down in games, his weight is a concern but here is the most important fact regarding Cody, in two years at Alabama playing in the SEC no running back rushed for over 100 yards against him.

[HR24]

Looks like Kindle (my favorite in the draft) was a medical concern, bad enough that teams were taking him off of their boards. He could eventually require micro-fracture surgery on a pre-existing knee injury per www.profootballtalk.com.

Sad to hear, but now it makes some sense on his plummet out of the 1st round.

[derekshank]

Looks like Kindle (my favorite in the draft) was a medical concern, bad enough that teams were taking him off of their boards. He could eventually require micro-fracture surgery on a pre-existing knee injury per www.profootballtalk.com.

Sad to hear, but now it makes some sense on his plummet out of the 1st round.

Yeah. Saw that too. As much as I complained about a TE with knee problems, Kindle would have made even less sense. How many microfracture success stories are there?

I love Kindle, but that's too risky. I say the Bengals go elsewhere, even in the 2nd round.

[BlainThePain]

Its going to be somebody we brought in for a visit. Taylor Mays or Eric Decker.

[NJ29]

Its going to be somebody we brought in for a visit. Taylor Mays or Eric Decker.

You think they'd go with Decker over Mardy?

[Kazkal]

Looks like Kindle (my favorite in the draft) was a medical concern, bad enough that teams were taking him off of their boards. He could eventually require micro-fracture surgery on a pre-existing knee injury per www.profootballtalk.com.

Sad to hear, but now it makes some sense on his plummet out of the 1st round.

Yeah. Saw that too. As much as I complained about a TE with knee problems, Kindle would have made even less sense. How many microfracture success stories are there?

I love Kindle, but that's too risky. I say the Bengals go elsewhere, even in the 2nd round.

goes else where like taylor mays?

[ChadJohnson-85]

Its going to be somebody we brought in for a visit. Taylor Mays or Eric Decker.

We could probably get Decker in the 3rd. PLEASE NOT ROUND 2!

[BlainThePain]

Its going to be somebody we brought in for a visit. Taylor Mays or Eric Decker.

You think they'd go with Decker over Mardy?

I have no doubt. Mardy won't get drafted in the second round. Eric Decker is both the best route runner and has the best hands in the draft. During Decker's career at Minnesota, they threw to him 354 times and he only dropped three of those passes.

[BlainThePain]

Its going to be somebody we brought in for a visit. Taylor Mays or Eric Decker.

We could probably get Decker in the 3rd. PLEASE NOT ROUND 2!

Decker won't make it to round three. I'd say he'll be gone before we pick.

[NJ29]

Its going to be somebody we brought in for a visit. Taylor Mays or Eric Decker.

You think they'd go with Decker over Mardy?

I have no doubt. Mardy won't get drafted in the second round. Eric Decker is both the best route runner and has the best hands in the draft. During Decker's career at Minnesota, they threw to him 354 times and he only dropped three of those passes.

Definitely impressive. I admittedly don't know much about the guy, but I have no problem whatsoever with a polished route runner who catches everything.

Come to think of it, what recent departure of ours does that sound like?

[BlainThePain]

Its going to be somebody we brought in for a visit. Taylor Mays or Eric Decker.

You think they'd go with Decker over Mardy?

I have no doubt. Mardy won't get drafted in the second round. Eric Decker is both the best route runner and has the best hands in the draft. During Decker's career at Minnesota, they threw to him 354 times and he only dropped three of those passes.

Definitely impressive. I admittedly don't know much about the guy, but I have no problem whatsoever with a polished route runner who catches everything.

Come to think of it, what recent departure of ours does that sound like?

He's also big and blocks like hell.

[Whur CHad At?]

Put me down for the following:

Terrence Cody

Eric Decker

Taylor Mays

Brandon Spikes

I think 2 of those 4 should be available when we pick. I have been riding Mays hard for a while and I am glad I proved to you all that he is not a first round talent. But with that being said, he presents a great value in Rd. 2 especially where we pick. I am also curious to see where Brandon Spikes goes. I dont know about you, I think this is one good LB.

Should be intresting to say the least...

[BlainThePain]

Put me down for the following:

Terrence Cody

Eric Decker

Taylor Mays

Brandon Spikes

I think 2 of those 4 should be available when we pick. I have been riding Mays hard for a while and I am glad I proved to you all that he is not a first round talent. But with that being said, he presents a great value in Rd. 2 especially where we pick. I am also curious to see where Brandon Spikes goes. I dont know about you, I think this is one good LB.

Should be intresting to say the least...

Yeah I would love to have Terrence Cody. To me, the guy is the exact same prospect Shaun Rodgers was when he entered the draft. I believe Cody would be a force for us.

[ChadJohnson-85]

Its going to be somebody we brought in for a visit. Taylor Mays or Eric Decker.

We could probably get Decker in the 3rd. PLEASE NOT ROUND 2!

Decker won't make it to round three. I'd say he'll be gone before we pick.

Maybe, maybe not. But that's why Mike Brown should trade down some to get an extra 3rd or 4th then we can take Decker in the late second.

[Kazkal]

WR

Benn,Tate,decker,Williams,Mardy(would prefer wait to 3rd for Mardy or Decker but depends whos available.

OG

John Jerry or Jon Asamoah

DE

Carlos Dunlap,Everson Griffin

DT

Lamaar Houston,

OLB

Kindle,

Safetys

Burnett,Allen,Mays

Trade up & get mays!

[NJ29]

Its going to be somebody we brought in for a visit. Taylor Mays or Eric Decker.

You think they'd go with Decker over Mardy?

I have no doubt. Mardy won't get drafted in the second round. Eric Decker is both the best route runner and has the best hands in the draft. During Decker's career at Minnesota, they threw to him 354 times and he only dropped three of those passes.

Definitely impressive. I admittedly don't know much about the guy, but I have no problem whatsoever with a polished route runner who catches everything.

Come to think of it, what recent departure of ours does that sound like?

He's also big and blocks like hell.

Sounds like T.J., sans craziness.

[ArmyBengal]

With taking Gresham in the first, I don't want a WR in the 2nd for any reason. There are many other players at other positions that would provide more of an immediate impact to this team. Next is, if we do take a WR in the 3rd, there are two WR's I wouldn't mind there. Gilyard if he should fall (which I don't think he will) and Damian Williams (best route runner in the draft and return guy).

All that being said, I would love to see the Bengals package their 3rd and move up in the 2nd to get Mays and then take an OG at with our comp in the 3rd.

TE, S, and OG in the first 3 rounds would make me very happy. If not, add a pass rusher in there.

[Whur CHad At?]

I just saw Pat Kirwan's 2nd round mock on NFL.com and he has Terrence Cody going to us. Is it just me, or does Cody sound really nice next to Peko.

But hey, we dont need to reach. Just draft a second round talent like Cody, Decker, or Mays.

[Walrus]

Here ya go, Kaz...

>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/04/23/second-round-nfl-mock/

Second-Round NFL Mock

Posted by Evan Silva on April 23, 2010 2:02 PM ET

33. Cleveland Browns (projected trade) - Jimmy Clausen, quarterback, Notre Dame.

34. Minnesota Vikings - Nate Allen, safety, South Florida.

35. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Carlos Dunlap, defensive end, Florida.

36. Kansas City Chiefs - Golden Tate, wide receiver, Notre Dame.

37. Philadelphia Eagles - Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, cornerback, Indiana (PA).

38. St. Louis Rams (projected trade) - Brian Price, defensive tackle, UCLA.

39. Oakland Raiders - Rodger Saffold, offensive tackle, Indiana.

40. Miami Dolphins - Morgan Burnett, safety, Georgia Tech.

41. Buffalo Bills - Charles Brown, offensive tackle, USC.

42. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Arrelious Benn, wide receiver, Illinois.

43. Baltimore Ravens - Linval Joseph, defensive tackle, East Carolina.

44. New England Patriots - Ricky Sapp, defensive end, Clemson.

45. Denver Broncos - Jamar Chaney, linebacker, Mississippi State.

46. New York Giants - Vladimir Ducasse, offensive lineman, UMass.

47. New England Patriots - Damian Williams, wide receiver, USC.

48. Carolina Panthers - Taylor Price, wide receiver, Ohio.

49. San Francisco 49ers - Jason Worilds, defensive end, Virginia Tech.

50. Kansas City Chiefs - Rob Gronkowski, tight end, Arizona.

51. Houston Texans - Toby Gerhart, running back, Stanford.

52. Pittsburgh Steelers - Austen Lane, defensive end, Murray State.

53. New England Patriots - Corey Wootton, defensive end, Northwestern.

54. Cincinnati Bengals - Taylor Mays, safety, USC.

55. Philadelphia Eagles - Dexter McCluster, running back, Ole Miss.

56. Green Bay Packers - Everson Griffen, defensive end, USC.

57. Baltimore Ravens - Terrence Cody, defensive tackle, Alabama.

58. Arizona Cardinals - Daryl Washington, linebacker, TCU.

59. Dallas Cowboys - Bruce Campbell, offensive tackle, Maryland.

60. Seattle Seahawks - Jonathan Dwyer, running back, Georgia Tech.

61. New York Jets - Chad Jones, safety, LSU.

62. Minnesota Vikings - Jerome Murphy, cornerback, South Florida.

63. Indianapolis Colts - Amari Spievey, cornerback, Iowa.

Just wait...

[ArmyBengal]

I'm not in on a mock draft for the 2nd round.

I've got to get some food and then it's in front of the TV and to the easy chair for the rest of the night !!!

[volcom69]

Cody, Mays or any pass rusher would be fine with me

[BengalPimp]

All that being said, I would love to see the Bengals package their 3rd and move up in the 2nd to get Mays and then take an OG at with our comp in the 3rd.

TE, S, and OG in the first 3 rounds would make me very happy. If not, add a pass rusher in there.

Sounds good to me. Trade a 3rd to move up and get Mays in the 2nd, then use the 3rd Rd comp pick #96 on Marshall Newhouse G TCU.

[ArmyBengal]

All that being said, I would love to see the Bengals package their 3rd and move up in the 2nd to get Mays and then take an OG at with our comp in the 3rd.

TE, S, and OG in the first 3 rounds would make me very happy. If not, add a pass rusher in there.

Sounds good to me. Trade a 3rd to move up and get Mays in the 2nd, then use the 3rd Rd comp pick #96 on Marshall Newhouse G TCU.

From our keyboards to the Bengals war room !!!

[Whur CHad At?]

Why trade up to get Mays, he should be there when we pick