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My take on this list: Agree, Zac's calls are fun - but I enjoy almost any call like this across the league. These are usually typical fare, but for whatever reason in Ja'marr's year it was incredible, so many revealing moments. Phoniest shit ever, I hate the Goodell hugs. I, too, salivate like Pavlov's dog at the ESPN draft chime. Reading draft grades is ok, usually all over the place - personally I like digging out and reading every draft profile and highlight reel I can find about every Bengal pick. Eh, never really cared too much about Mr. Irrelevant, it's called that for a reason no? Not much of a label for the actual person? Nice for Brock Purdy though. What, is he serious? Next year's mocks have already started!

We don't know how the Bengals have the OTs stacked on their board, but imo there are few real scenarios where they won't have more than one of the top six to choose from with pick 18.. There are 4 QBs and 3 WRs expected to be taken among the first 9 picks, so that automatically pushes the OTs down some. Penix and/or Nix could get taken between 11-14 if the Vikings/Broncos/Raiders can't move up for QB4. To me the biggest key is how many OTs are off the board when New Orleans is on the clock at pick 14. The Saints have the worst o-line situation in the NFL. and will surely be taking an OT. I think they take a true LT like Fashanu if he's still on the board at 14. 15. Indianapolis - Widely expected to take a CB like Arnold or KMitchell here. 16. Seattle - Murphy if he's available, if not could well go OL. 17. Jacksonville - Another team in dire need of a CB. Would they take Dejean if both Arnold/Mitchell are off the board...if not they could trade back in that scenario. I just believe that at least 2 of Fuaga/Latham/Fautanu/Mims will be available with pick 18.

I saw three different major mocks last night starting with Jeremiah having Latham and Alt going 5 then 7.

Nice find and thanks for posting. Latham is all over the place, isn't he?

I do like the sound of that... "move up" I would be all over it in round two. Like someone said, we have too much talent already for ten rookies.

Time to let Duke cook 🔥 🍳 🥞

In case we want to trade up/down

Bengals are locked and loaded if they want to move up ...

PFFs final rankings ...

Ghetto Gronk going hard in the paint ...

I started us off. 😉

The best day of the NFL calendar (in my opinion) is finally here. This is your thread to discuss all the NFL news leading up to the Bengals first pick tonight.

While I'm sure there is some truth to this, always remember that Florio is an avid Stealers fan so anything he writes negative about the Bengals should be taken with an enormous grain of salt.

Latham going that high? And over Alt? I think I would prefer Mims over Fuaga but I'm so confused and conflicted over every OT not named Alt I don't know which was is up. Yeah, Murphy will be gone. I do like the Stealers not taking an O lineman, esp Jackson Powers-Jackson (or Mims). Or us not taking Brian Thomas, for that matter. Anyway, if the draft shook down something like this and C P-J fell our of the first round, I would trade our second and at least one of our thirds to trade up for him if we could. I would really like that guy in the center or our line for a decade.

Frustration emerges over Bengals stadium lease negotiations By Mike Florio Published April 25, 2024 06:33 AM The Bengals’ lease at Paycor Stadium runs through 2026. And the Bengals are getting impatient with the pace of the talks. According to Scott Wartman of the Cincinnati Enquirer, communications between the team and Hamilton County reveal growing frustrations between the team and the governmental entity responsible for the stadium. “The team has grown concerned that there really isn’t political will for any deal,” Bengals Vice President Troy Blackburn wrote on August 8, 2023 to Hamilton County Administrator Jeff Aluotto, following a meeting regarding a lease extension. The Hamilton County Commissioners have since agreed to make $39 million in repairs and renovations, including new turf and club seating. Blackburn wanted much more than that, with the county committing $300 million to improvements and the Bengals adding $50 million. The bigger question is the agreement that binds the team to the venue. “We think it’s a good start, but it’s not nearly enough just to maintain the building,” Aaron Herzig, an attorney for the Bengals, told the Enquirer. “So it’s only a good start. The big question is what does the county want to do next? And we don’t know.” They don’t know because nothing has been happening. “In terms of moving forward on lease negotiations . . . we’ve seen no progress,” Herzig added. “And we’re wondering, we really have genuine questions about what the county wants.” From the county’s perspective, a $300 million commitment to upgrade the stadium requires more than a five-year extension of the lease. Earlier this week, the Hamilton County Commissioners nevertheless expressed urgency to get moving. “It’s time,” Commissioner Alicia Reece said. “We need to give everybody a deadline so we’re not at the last minute with our back against the wall.” Reece, as noted earlier this week, wants the NFL to pay at least $100 million for upgrades, with the Bengals, Ohio, and Hamilton County contributing, too. The clock is ticking. The Bengals have until June 2025 to decide whether to exercise the first of five two-year extensions of the lease. If they decline that option, the Bengals will be on track for geographic free agency after the 2026 season.

If anyone has any videos of Latham smoking weed or doing something stupid, now is the time to leak them...we need some hackers to get on this asap, who has a connections on the dark web...looking at you BJ...

Not the first round but my draft nightmare is Carman over Creed Humphrey,

Mims has a lot of question marks, I would love this draft as Fuaga is the best-case scenario for the Bengals...he's a nasty, glass-ending SOB that would protect his uso Burrow for a decade plus.

Alright, who is starting the round one thread

The Chiefs trading up for Mims right after the Bengals is nightmare fuel. Then he goes on to the Hall of Fame with Kermit and a trivia question becomes "Who chose right before that pick?" It reminds me of when the Bengals took John Ross with the pick right before Mahomes was drafted. 🫠

Agreed. The Latham and Murphy dreams are probably dead. Id love to see how they have these tackles stacked up. I suspect they have Latham up top.

saw that too… Schrager is pretty plugged in, even though all the QBs that early looks a little suspect. Fuaga would be a nice get. And Latham gone at pick 5 and Alt to 11 would be something. That’s the earliest I’ve seen anywhere, and first time I’ve seen Latham over Alt.

You are winning me over. Better to trade him a year too early than a year too late. Age and back issues are a concern. I say there's a good chance he retires after next year no matter where he is. I'm also thinking no team would give all that much for him in a trade, anyway. Great guy and addition to the team but his best football days are behind him.