TJJackson Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, ArmyBengal said: So the odds of TE at #28 just increased. sadly, yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Unfortunate news for Foster. Talk about your life turning upside down. On the verge of getting a raise to retirement with your life hanging in the balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 13 hours ago, ArmyBengal said: So the odds of TE at #28 just increased. Based on FA, I think it was always a likely choice, if not the most likely choice, barring a run on the top guys earlier in the round. If they really wanted a vet TE they could have had their pick. Tough break for Moreau. Best of luck to him in his fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 I thought so as well. Was hoping to bring in Moreau and take a TE early. There are a few guys that would excite me in adding to this offense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Specifically, there are a handful of guys that could be had at various parts in the draft. For me, top targets early on would include: Mayer Washington Kincaid Musgraves After them, you still have solid guys that could be better pro than college TE's: Kraft Laporta Latu Kuntz Needless to say, we are taking TE(s) in this draft. Unfortunate they couldn't get something done in FA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Just gimme one who can block AND catch equally well a complete 3 down TE Instead of drafting 2, I'd rather they bring in at least one of Wilcox or Sample as the TE2/TE3 on vetmin deals as they already know the offense and special teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Another factor in TEs is Boyd. Its a similar role. Teams do design route concepts with TEs to acttack the same parts of the field as slot WRs. Boyd is a FA after this year, I imagine his price will be a tough swallow for the Bengals. It allows them to consider pass catching TEs in addition to in-line TEs when you consider that. On top of that its a deep class so how many will be sitting there during their picks in the first/second round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 If they bring Higgins and Chase back, Boyd is gone in my opinion. The only way he sticks is if Higgins leaves. It's going to be a ton of money tied up in one position group. The draft makes it too easy to move on at a cheaper price point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 To my mind WR is something of a sleeper possibility at 28. It’s not a great class but holding on to Higgins is going to be difficult and I wouldn’t put the odds at better than 50/50. I’ve seen a few mocks where Zay Flowers slips. That seems unlikely in reality but if it happened I would have got think about it. Also TJ’s rant would be epic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 I would take the Tenn WR that is typically linked to the bottom of round 1. Name slipping at the moment. I also would like to hear some news about McKinnon and Hunt, but not sure what the Bengals have planned. They need the out of the backfield receiver type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 If we are talking WR, which I really hope we aren't, give me a guy with return skills that won't go early. Nathaniel Dell, WR, Houston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 26 minutes ago, HoosierCat said: To my mind WR is something of a sleeper possibility at 28. It’s not a great class but holding on to Higgins is going to be difficult and I wouldn’t put the odds at better than 50/50. I’ve seen a few mocks where Zay Flowers slips. That seems unlikely in reality but if it happened I would have got think about it. Also TJ’s rant would be epic. indeed it would WR my ass :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Interesting. Bengals tried to sign Cooper Rush. https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/news/report-bengals-came-close-to-adding-cowboys-quarterback-cooper-rush-in-free-agency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 1 hour ago, AMPHAR said: I would take the Tenn WR that is typically linked to the bottom of round 1. Name slipping at the moment. I also would like to hear some news about McKinnon and Hunt, but not sure what the Bengals have planned. They need the out of the backfield receiver type. Jalin Hyatt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Ezekiel Elliott has his choice of teams narrowed to the Eagles, Jets and Bengals ?? First time I him connected to us. Thoughts ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 If they sign him for more than 2M non guaranteed, I will be pissed I dont think he has much left to give Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 16 minutes ago, ArmyBengal said: Ezekiel Elliott has his choice of teams narrowed to the Eagles, Jets and Bengals ?? First time I him connected to us. Thoughts ?? I still think Fournette would be a better fit but fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 He was hurt for a bit last year, but still had a decent year despite Pollard having a big year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 43 minutes ago, HoosierCat said: Jalin Hyatt? Yeah that dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 22 minutes ago, ArmyBengal said: Ezekiel Elliott has his choice of teams narrowed to the Eagles, Jets and Bengals ?? First time I him connected to us. Thoughts ?? cowboy fans loved to hate on him but not sure if that was because of skill or salary kinda like Mixon. Most cowboy fans or least vocal ones wanted Pollard. Certainly a big name that brings some sizzle and he has decent receiving yards. Glad to hear they are still shopping around for RBs. I would rather have McKinnon or maybe Hunt, but whatever they think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 Well coach Zac pretty much made it clear he was happy with the team as is. That doesn't mean they wouldn't consider Zeke or make a move, but by all accounts, that's not the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 Not entirely coach speak because "as is" probably has them as the AFC North favorite. However, they got work to do before the draft and its pretty obvious. Of course Zac has inside information over the fans so he knows what may have transpired just not known for public knowledge, yet. I don't think their plan includes - 13 lineman counting $55m against the cap. Someone or Somebodies is leaving at some point. RB 2 - Clear hole RB1 - As discussed before make $12m; most speculate his exit from the team TE 1 - Clear hole TE 2 - I'd say this is a need, maybe somebody on the roster can back fill, maybe not. CB? CB? - Not sure what number they'd be but Apple and Flowers play a decent amount in key roles and aren't resigned yet. S? - they lost 2, added 1. I just don't think its realistic to replace ALL these spots with the same quality via the rookie class. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 Oh I get that. His comment was specific when addressing Zeke and the RB room. I don't think he's "fine" with the whole roster as is, but maybe not to the degree fans think he should be. Maybe the coaches think someone else on the roster is ready to step up and man some of those holes. Maybe not... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 They have dax hill at S drafted to be ready now. They lost two, added one, but the starters are hill and Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 27 minutes ago, membengal said: They have dax hill at S drafted to be ready now. They lost two, added one, but the starters are hill and Scott. That and they still have Tycen Anderson they drafted last year as well, but was injured. Not to say they may not add another S, but I would bet it won't be in free agency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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