“Fatal error”??? 💀 That’s a bit harsh.
I prefer the Bengals trade back a few slots in round 1, still get a really good player and get an extra 3rd round pick; then use other draft capital to either move up in rounds 2 , 3, or 4 to get the guys they want, and/or to get even more picks in the sweet spot.
However, what is likely to happen:
SOMEONE will unexpectedly still be available at 18 that they just can’t get themselves to pass on. “The player we have ranked 13th is still available…!!!”
We then spend the next few rounds waiting and hoping that certain players fall to us…being disappointed a time or two, and lucking out a time or two.
…at least it won’t be fatal. 😎
It will be what it will be…and after each pick, this board will be live with discussions (and sometimes disgust) about the players that we should have taken instead.
I’m looking forward to seeing what most of you have to say…😎