2025 Draft Talking Points

[TJJackson]

FA:

a legit 2IDT or NT. a monster run stopper. Willing to mentor a rookie.  Some pass rush ability would be a huge plus

a DJ Reader clone would be superb

got to have this guy. 

absolute must-have uber alles

get him identified and all the contract details worked out in the legal tampering period

 

DRAFT:

Picks 1 through 4 in no particular order

a legit 2IDT or NT to be groomed by the veteran free agent

ORG or OLT (to replace veterans with expiring contracts)

Pass rushing DE.  Some run stopping ability would be a huge plus.

A LB who can cover and tackle.  Premium on sure tackling.

 

OTHER:

I'd like to see a genuine star PR/KR.   Could be a DB, RB, or WR.  

I think we have our OC of the future in Matt Lee, although I'd be a lot happier if he bulks up to 315 or so before next season starts

I also believe we have our new starter at TE for 2025 in Erick All

The 2024 class is shaping up into one of the best draft classes we've ever had:

--Mims is a quality starter at ORT.  Just pray he can stay healthy

--Jenkins had the tackle on the 4th and goal

--Burton looks like a star in the making

--All is already starter+ quality as a blocker and added 4 catches on 4 targets. 100%.  I am all but certain that at least 2 of the catches were for first down

--Daijahn had the fake punt pass breakup vs the Panthers

--Lee hasnt been on the field and probably wont unless Karras is injured, but was wonderful in the preseason and looks every bit the part of the heir apparent we will need when Karras leaves

Thats quite a bit for a draft class, especially this early

 

 

[ArmyBengal]

I think 2025 is going to see a fairly large change in Bengals players. The free agent list has a handful of starters and contributors on it. I think this draft is going to be a really important one to them. 

All drafts are important but with Burrow now having and Chase probably getting the big money, draft picks are going to have to hit.

I can’t even begin and don’t really want to think about the names out there in the draft but have no issue with it being heavy on linemen. D line needs to be addressed multiple times.

[HoosierCat]

RD 1 GM

RD 2 HC

RD 3 DC

RD 4 OC

RDS 4-7 WR

[TJJackson]

19 hours ago, HoosierCat said:

RD 1 GM

RD 2 HC

RD 3 DC

RD 4 OC

RDS 4-7 WR

if were gonna go that way, how about a new owner?

also Id switch rd 2 and 3

[HoosierCat]

Well since we seem more or less settled as far as where we’re drafting, I gave the pff simulator a spin today. Actually like how this one turned out.

16: Jaylon Walker, LB, Georgia. Army wanted a linebacker, he gets the best one in the draft. Hybrid LB and edge type. Germaine Pratt, you’re on notice.

48: Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame. Converted WR with a knack for generating turnovers.

64: Cam Scattebo, HB, Arizona State. Bengals base offense is now the wishbone. 

[ArmyBengal]

I’ve seen a ton of variance between draft lines of thought this early. Still enjoy it.

[HoosierCat]

I’m just mostly looking at how positions fall at this point. This one was kind of unique as so far the first round has been trending more toward offense and when I press there on d I’m unhappy with the rest of the draft. And of course the big question is Tee. If they let him walk then WR early is in the mix since we apparently used our third last year on a kick returner…

[HoosierCat]

Bengals pick at 17 this year. They have had the 17th pick four times:

2012 Dre Kirkpatrick — meh. Didn’t suck but never got much above replacement level.

2005 David Pollack — one of the great what-ifs. Struggled with a position change to LB, seemed to be coming on, then the injury and done.

1998 Brian Simmons — solid contributor but ultimately meh.

1987 Jason Buck — bust.

I guess history says go offense here…

[ArmyBengal]

17 is an interesting place for a safety.

At that spot, I really like the kid out of South Carolina.
Nick Emmanwari

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgII1cVKptc

[HoosierCat]

32 minutes ago, ArmyBengal said:

17 is an interesting place for a safety.

At that spot, I really like the kid out of South Carolina.
Nick Emmanwari

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgII1cVKptc

Size plus hands plus speed plus toughness is hard to beat! Like it.

[ArmyBengal]

Call him my first player to pimp heading into the draft !!