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The contest thread will be posted Saturday morning. Since this will be the 20th time doing it, do I really need to post the rules?? You all know the deal.

This is how I have this going...... I think it comes down to do they like Mimms or Murphy more

The Great Gazoo, when The Flinstones jumped the shark.

Keep in mind he was playing behind future NFL players, so that's why he was sitting. The starting LT and RT were both drafted in the 2023 draft with Jones going in the first round and McClendon going in the 5th round, but he was still getting playing time early in the games. It's very rare that one team has two OT's drafted so that does explain why Mims didnt' start as much as some of the other top prospects in this draft. https://www.dawgnation.com/football/nfl-dawgs/amarius-mims-kirby-smart-georgia-football-pro-day/WUZXHUHGONDYLPJFGM63FSMUYM/

I was thinking Mahommes...I sure hope he eventually finds a helmet that fits him right.

Mims is not like Ogbeuhi...he comes from a much better program where he practiced against and with future and current NFL players every day and is a physical freak of nature. Drafting him in the first round and allowing him to sit behind Trent Brown would be an ideal situation.

To be clear there are absolutely things I do not like. Investment groups should not be allowed to buy homes, that is a HUGE part of the problem with the cost of housing, not to mention we need to be building more houses to drive prices down. It has been shown that 50% if the inflation numbers are coming from what is basically "greedflation" or corporations price gouging, Biden has done nothing to address that.

He won't be in the 3rd. Bengals best take him ,Rd 2..

Wouldn't be the first time #DawanJones

No way Sweat makes it to Day 3 as the Bengals have two picks in the 3rd Rd and if they pass him up twice with no NT on the roster, then its malpractice.

I think the 2 semi-realistic choices for pick 18 that I like the most are Fuaga and Murphy.

There were several run stopping DTs on the market. I'd have signed A-Shawn Robinson. He ended up going to the Panthers for about 8 mil per year for 2 years. That's if the Bengals were determined to let Reader walk. DJ signed with Detroit for less than the Bengals are paying Rankins.

Y'all are both probably right, just for some reason he reminds me of him.Maybe need to drink more.

That's a good draft. I understand the logics between Mims and Lathem. I'd be more than satisfied with either.

With who, Reader? Who else was there?

Most of them should be team captains. Those are usually the top players on their college teams, ie the pro prospects. There will be some early entry guys who weren't captains plus specialists. But of our 10 picks, I wouldn't be surprised if 7 or more were one of their college team's captains.

Here's Dehner's big board for round 1. His top 15 assuming 3 or more QBs are taking before we pick. https://theathletic.com/5399556/2024/04/09/bengals-big-board-2024-nfl-draft/ I only rank them 1-15 since the lack of quarterbacks on their board ensures one of these 15 players will be available when they go on the clock. 1. Malik Nabers, WR, LSU You know who would be the perfect complement to Ja’Marr Chase? Another Ja’Marr Chase. If playing the comp game with Nabers, it’s hard not to see the former No. 1 at LSU. 2. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State It’s kind of funny the comparisons at the top of the draft involve two of the best Bengals receivers of all time. There’s a whole lot of A.J. Green in Harrison’s game. 3. Rome Odunze, WR, Washington The inside-outside versatility and pure polish would be a dream complement for the next five years alongside Chase. Sadly, that’s just what these top three receivers are for the Bengals: a dream. 4. Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State It’s not just that the 6-foot-6, 324-pound powerful right tackle excels in pass protection or brings an elite athletic profile. He also plays with the finish and nastiness that offensive line coach Frank Pollack has prioritized with so many free agents and draft picks selected in recent years. His size offers positional flexibility, where he could easily kick inside to guard if needed. It might even end up being his best position. That said, he would slot as a powerful pass-protecting right tackle of the future (and maybe the present). For the Bengals, specifically, he could easily be classified as the best of the bunch. ADVERTISEMENT 5. Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington There’s a thought Fautanu could play any of the five positions up front. He held down left tackle for Washington on its run to the national championship game and looked every bit the real deal along the way. His elite NFL Scouting Combine performance verified what his tape shows. He’s not as big as the prototypical Bengals size, but he still has a 34 1/2-inch arm with top-tier production and athleticism. He would be a major value add with his versatility, but he’s more than capable of winning the right tackle job against Trent Brown in camp. He’s a Bengals personality fit as a captain loved by the Washington staff — stuff the Bengals will prioritize. Another ideal scenario if he slides down the board. GO DEEPER Bengals mailbag: An overlooked draft priority, Brock Bowers, biggest free-agent mistake 6. Byron Murphy, DT, Texas The most difficult part of this exercise is determining where to slip Murphy in among the offensive linemen. Murphy has the potential to be a true game-wrecking three-technique. It’s almost impossible to find those guys anywhere other than the first round of the draft. His pass-rush win rates were among the best in college football in the last 10 years, according to PFF, a stat with a direct correlation to success in the NFL. Those who’ve led the Power Five conferences in that stat have gone on to become the highest-paid defensive linemen in the NFL. The Bengals have B.J. Hill entering the last year of his contract and Sheldon Rankins inked for two years, but this position has become one of the most valuable on the field. It’s hard to imagine passing on Murphy, assuming the Bengals were on board with his personality fit. 7. Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame A weird prospect to slot on the Bengals’ board. Most view him as the best tackle in the draft. He’s excelled as a technician at left tackle for the Irish. It’s hard to argue with his tape. The only issue with the Bengals-specific board is how much playing left tackle means to Orlando Brown Jr. Could Alt flip to right? Could Brown? Sure. But there’s stuff to work through that pushes him a few spots down the board. It’s doubtful the Bengals will have to worry about that decision because Alt’s unlikely to make it out of the top 10. GO DEEPER Trade Tee Higgins? Move up or down? High stakes for Bengals to ace draft positioning 8. Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia The fit is comical. How many 6-8, 340-plus mammoth offensive tackles can one team employ? Well, the answer could be three because Mims would blend in perfectly with Trent and Orlando Brown. Despite the team’s obvious lean toward his size, Mims might have the highest ceiling of the entire tackle group. The lack of experience is the only concern. Will only having eight starts scare the Bengals away? Director of player personnel Duke Tobin didn’t sound like it while discussing inexperience at the combine. There are mitigating circumstances. But when Mims did play, his tape was more than solid. The possibilities are endless. Plus, Trent Brown’s presence would give time for Mims to learn the pro game in the background, not having to start immediately. He makes sense in Cincinnati more than almost any other spot in the league. Georgia’s Amarius Mims fits the profile of the type of offensive tackles the Bengals look for. (Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today) 9. JC Latham, OT, Alabama At 6-6, 342 pounds and arguably the most powerful player in the entire draft, he fits exactly what the Bengals seek. He’s got the experience starting at right tackle and playing well for the Crimson Tide. He’s got issues to work through with awareness and lateral quickness, but his power and mass are tantalizing. The Bengals value a powerful anchor in pass protection capable of holding a firm pocket, and that’s his greatest strength. He also could kick in to guard, but his impact would be a bulldozing right tackle if the Bengals went for him. ADVERTISEMENT 10. Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State Same conversation as Alt. A fantastic prospect, unlikely to make it down the board to the Bengals at 18. The fit issue would be about Fashanu moving out of the left tackle spot where he spent his time with the Nittany Lions. He’s got issues to work through, many of which were exposed in a game against Ohio State in which he endured rough moments. First-round talent, but not the best Bengals fit of the group. 11. Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia There’s so much to like about Bowers, who would bring so many explosive options to enhance the Bengals’ scheme. His run after catch, production in the slot and hands would be a fun fit with Burrow. I just don’t see the Bengals valuing a tight end over any of the top tackle prospects or Murphy. They’ve had success finding production with bargain free agents and just signed Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample and Tanner Hudson. The history of top tight ends doesn’t help matters. It’s not that Bowers won’t be on the board, I just don’t see them prioritizing the position to the point he ends up the pick. GO DEEPER Bengals mock draft 1.0: Free agency crystallizes 7-round path, focus remains on OT/DT 12. Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo Never rule out corner. And definitely don’t rule it out if the top corner in this draft is available at 18. Mitchell would arrive and enter a competition with DJ Turner, instantly beefing up the Bengals’ depth at a premium position while providing insurance in case Turner doesn’t develop at the level the Bengals expect. 13. Johnny Newton, DT, Illinois Newton brings many of the same attributes and potential as Murphy, slots more directly as a pure pass-rushing three-technique and doesn’t possess quite as much power and effectiveness against the run. That’s no knock on Newton’s game, though, he can bring it as a pass rusher, he just doesn’t live on the same level as Murphy for what the Bengals need. 14. Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama Another sneaky pick lurking in the distance. Not likely, but collecting top corners in the first round is a winning strategy, and Arnold would be considered exactly that. 15. Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia Dropping this name at the end of this list merely for emphasis. McConkey would be the clear WR4 from a Bengals perspective. His route running, suddenness in creating separation, reliability and speed make it easy to project chemistry with Burrow. Plus, he’s an ideal inside-outside option to place between Chase and Tee Higgins this year and possibly beyond. His versatility to be far more than just a slot receiver would allow coach Zac Taylor and offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher to move Chase around more often and keep the defense guessing.

I have a feeling Latham is going to go well before we get on the clock.

maybe dumb thinking on my part, but they were also damned lucky last year with health on the OL. Given especially the fact that Trent Brown has had injury issues, it’s certainly not a given that he’ll make it through the season healthy. If that happens, I know Ford was re-signed, but I see him as more of an inside guy, and a stop gap. Which is more than I could say for Carman or Smith, other Ts on the roster. So I’d feel better about a rookie with some seasoning to get start(s) than I would a guy with maybe more potential who isn’t ready. And both of those guys could play inside if needed. Really like Latham… he looked fat last year but reportedly he’s lost 20 pounds training leading up to the draft.

I wouldn't be thrilled with that Linemen are a Need...

The experience factor is the main thing. If he is all that and a bag of chips, one would think he would have been starting sooner. If that were solely due to injuries, then that is another area to ponder He is certainly a physically gifted player, and at 18, not that much of a reach (if that is even applicable). If he is going to develop, that would be evident in the first season. Not that huge of a risk.

While I have no doubt Mims is powerful at 340 lbs, on tape I actually see more finesse than raw strength. Mim's wins with angles and 'danceability'. You can tell he's an athlete and lean with almost no body fat. He even has runner calves and ankles. If you want raw power then Latham is your guy. He's got the bubble butt and wide anchor. But to me he's more of a RG and lacks the light feet of Mims.

Believe me I feel it.

For some reason Mims reminds me of Cedric Ogbuehi and I have no idea why. Give me Fuaga (probably not happening) or Latham. I double dip in the 3rd also with an interior lineman

I think Chase Brown uses this one. Hey, as long as tiger stripes look good on em 😏

Who wouldn't want Bowers?

I could see it playing out that that way Ev ty team gets a good prospect for the needs... A trade or two will happen and all hell breaks out. 😎 You know it.

If his bat shows more life then they'll have a hard time with the Mega contract his agent will be looking for. That's awhile off though He's here now and the upcoming years.

Never has a player had the elite abilities in all phases of the game as this kid. He's still learning to get the barrel lined up. Phenom par excellence.

Here is my prediction of how the first 18 picks goes (as of right now) ... 6 QBs, 4 WRs

Yes, the news feeds now say the uincident occurred at 4:41 AM but he was charged at 2 pm

What does this mean for his draft stock? Despite an All-American 2023 season, Sweat entered the draft process with several questions to answer in NFL team interviews. According to a team source, he was up front with teams about his “partying” as an underclassman and made it a point of emphasis to teams that it was all in the past. A DWI charge three weeks before draft weekend obviously won’t help give NFL teams confidence about his off-field decision-making and focus. Because of these concerns, Sweat is a very hard player to project in the NFL Draft. Based on feedback from teams, my best guess is he will still be available as we start day three of the NFL Draft in the fourth round. — Dane Brugler, national NFL writer

Diaz closes it....whew! Reds win 10 -8

And this one belongs to the Reds

Diaz needs to throw strikes

CES is in a terrible slump Pulling everything. And Ks..

Bottom 7th....Reds up 9-8 (Crunch time) TS............groundout Elly ..........Inside the Park HR!!!..Wow! Espanol....groundout Benson .....W... Bubba.......double... 2 on Fairchild ...flyout Inning over

Lucas Sims in..9-8 Reds K........1 out K... .....2 outs.. single.. K Stopped the flood Good job

Top 7th..Reds up 9-6 (Tense now.) Gotta shut them down. Wilson in Single Home Run..2 score. 9-8. Unfuckinbelievable.😡

That was Benson 1st Home Run offa lefty! Steer was named NL Player of the Week

Typically, yes. Most of my draft crushes are of the 'Dancing Bears' variety. But occasionally I make exceptions for certain freaky athletic traits (where I am convinced they will translate into being a playmaker), like in DeJean's case. My first 3 wishes for pick 18 are Mims, Murphy, and DeJean in that order (assuming Bowers, Nabers, and Alt are gone).

I expect one of these ten players to be selected by the Bengals with pick 18. Some or even most of these players won't be still on the board at 18, but I expect them to choose from four position groups - OL/pass receiver/DT/CB. Who do you think should be subtracted or added from this list? These names are listed in alphabetical order, just a weird coincidence that all of the OTs and DTs are lumped together. 1) Brock Bowers, TE 2) Olumyiwa Fashanu, OT 3) Troy Fautanu, OT 4) Taliese Fuaga, OT 5) JC Latham, OT 6) Amarius Mims, OT 7) Byron Murphy, DT 8 ) Johnny Newton, DT 9) Brian Thomas, WR 10) Nate Wiggins, CB

Never read him being lazy in the field. If he was a lazy ass that was over hyped why does every draft board have him as the top NT? Kid made a mistake. It's not a life sentence.. He's the force we need at NT. You know it.

Back to back steals by Elly