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While not really caring about other teams' uniforms I think the Rams jumped the shark when they went away from the curled horns on their helmets. Iconic and original. Like the Bengals going with stylized tiger stripes.

Coach Taylor - good dude

Really hope they don't move back and end up missing out on a guy

The original NY Titans helmet did not have a logo on it. This is what the first NY Jets helmet looked like.

Earthquake and Typhoon. The Natural Disasters.

Based upon the plethora of mock drafts, and the knowledge of the potential players spewed forth in this forum, I would recommend trading back a few spots in Round-1, still getting a coveted player plus some additional draft capital. THEN using our draft capital to move up in Round-2 and/or get a second Round-2 pick…or Round-3 pick. Let’s have more picks in “the sweet spot”, wherever that might be. 🦗

Our new Bengals draft tee shirts arrived Saturday and the are really cool. Get one while you still can.

Relative Athletic Score Relative Athletic Score (RAS) is a metric that combines the various categories measured at the NFL Combine -- height, weight, wingspan, drill exercises -- into one aggregate number that's then contextualized against other athletes of the same position.

Tee you love Cincy, we love you, tell your agent to get it done.

Rumor has it - Frank wanted to draft Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith in 21 and was overrode on both.

You guys know the rules, so I'm going to keep this simple. Guess the player they pick. Use the name the player is known by. You can do JC Latham, but not A Mims. But spelling isn't important as long as I can figure it out. No bookending. Tie breaker is the pick number for Cade Stover, don't tell me team and round. Your screen name must be included in your guess. An acceptable guess format is: Jason - Amarius Mims - 148 The contest will close for guesses at 9 pm on Sunday April 21 around 9 pm EDT. The prize is any ONE item in the Bengals pro shop up to $50, and I will pay all taxes and standard shipping. Send me a link, and specify size and color if applicable. You must be a Bengals fan and member as of 11 am EDT on 4/13/24. Go-Bengals is not responsible for the outcome or prize. Official Guess List BlackJesus - ------------Amarius Mims ------------ 103 esjbh2 ------------------- Troy Fautanu ------------- 95 Le Tigre ----------------- Taliese Fuaga ------------- 110 Jackie Treehorn --------- Byron Murphy II ----------- 100 HavePityPlease --------- Jer'Zhan Newton ---------- 80 sparky 151 --------------- Amarius Mims ------------ 110 AmishBengalFan --------- Amarius Mims ----------- 169 Jamie_B ----------------- Taliese Fuaga ------------- 86 Sox ---------------------- Byron Murphy ------------ 88 New Jersey Bengal ------ Byron Murphy ------------ 128 Clapton.------------------ Amarius Mims ------------ 86 fluhartz ------------------ Jer'Zhan Newton --------- 115 dex ----------------------- JC Latham --------------- 99 Schneider --------------- Quinyon Mitchell ---------- 101 Spicoli ------------------- Adonai Mitchell ------------ 99 I_C_Deadpeople ---------- Byron Murphy ----------- 149 TexBengal -----------------Troy Fautanu ------------ 109 BBR ----------------------- JC Latham ------------- 104 bentheprop ----------------Brock Bowers ----------- 111 Cricket -------------------- Cooper DeJean --------- 107 JC ----------------------- Jer'Zhan Newton --------- 125 Kochman ----------------- JC Latham --------------- 89 Arkansas Bengal --------- Taliese Fuaga ------------ 120 Gary ---------------------- Troy Fautanu ------------ 113 HereSince68 --------------- Amarius Mims ---------- 107 Bengals1181 ---------------- Troy Fautanu ----------- 117 Shebengal ----------------- Taliese Fuaga ----------- 98

I am foolish and don't want to let go....

But if the scouting group has 1st round grades on 24 or so players, it would seem like you could move back 3 or 4 slots and still get a player you would value highly. Yes, the Bengals have 10 picks, but 4 of them are in the last 2 rounds. Those slots are usually guys who are mostly just priority free agent types. Here are the positions (and quantity needed) I would like to see addressed in the first 5 or 6 rounds. OL 2 DL 2 WR/ pass receiving TE 2 RB 1 LB 1 CB 1 That's a lot of needs there. Chances are they won't be able to adequately fill all of those holes through the draft.

If you read these interview quotes from Steven Radicevic, the Bengals director of scouting, it sure sounds like they would be more likely to move back a few slots than move up: GH: How do you view this year's draft, where the Bengals have the 18th pick in the first round? SR: I think it's a strong draft. Probably one of the better ones just positionally across the board. It's a deep draft, except maybe for a couple of positions. But I think it's probably one of the better drafts that I've been around where if you're in the top 25, you're getting a player you would normally get in the top 10. GH: You guys have been known to say the first round lasts for about 12 guys. This year, that's doubled? SR: Exactly. That's how I personally view it. I feel like you're going get a guy you have a legitimate first-round grade on rather than in years past, where if you were between 18-25, you're going to get a guy you've got a second-round grade on. GH: Does that depth last? SR: I would say so. At least for sure the first and second rounds. I feel like you're going to feel pretty good about those first two picks. They're guys that have legitimate first- and legitimate second-round grades where you're not reaching for a player there.

Chris Henry was deceiving. Looked slender but his legs were as strong as you'd see in a Wideout So gifted. I hope his son carries his legacy on.

Reading Dane Brugler's "The Beast" I think I found a 2nd round WR I want . ADONAI MITCHELL | Texas 6022 | 205 lbs. | 3JR Missouri City, Texas (Cane Ridge) 10/8/2002 (age 21.55) #5 BACKGROUND: Adonai (ADD-an-I) “AD” Mitchell, the youngest of four boys, was born and raised in Missouri City (20 miles southwest of Houston). His mother (Darcy Padgett), a former model, and father (Norman Mitchell), a former stand-up comedian and actor, moved to Houston in 2000 and founded the Bee Busy Wellness Center, a nonprofit organization geared towards low-income individuals and families. In pee-wee and youth football, Mitchell was the kid with the ball in his hands and primarily played quarterback. His older brothers played basketball, but after trying it for two years, Mitchell decided that sport wasn’t for him. He spent his freshman year of high school at Westbury Christian School (a private school in Houston), and the coaches kept him at quarterb ack. To raise his recruiting profile, Mitchell transferred to Ridge Point High School (class 6A school in Fort Bend County) prior to his sophomore season and moved to wide receiver. As a junior in 2018, he earned second team All-District honors with 25 receptions for 378 yards and nine offensive touchdowns (five rushing, three receiving, one passing). He helped Ridge Point to a 10-2 record and the 2018 district championship. With Mitchell still struggling to garner recruiting attention, his father moved to the Nashville area for a year so his son could train with Buck Fitzgerald at the National Playmakers Academy. Mitchell transferred to Cane Ridge High School in Antioch, Tenn., for his senior season in 2019. After filling in at quarterback for the first three games, he moved back to wide receiver and led the team with 49 catches for 795 yards and 11 touchdowns. Mitchell helped Cane Ridge to a 9-4 record and state playoff appearance, and he was named the 2019 Region 5 -6A Athlete of the Year. A four-star recruit, Mitchell was the No. 63 wide receiver in the 2021 recruiting class and the No. 10 recruit in Tennessee. He was originally in the 2020 recruiting class but decided to reclassify to the 2021 class and spent the ‘20 season training. After moving to Tennessee for his senior season, Mitchell attended several recruiting camps and received his first FBS offers (Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina and Tennessee). He picked up an offer from Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin in January 2020 and committed a few months later. However, Mitchell continued receiving offers (Auburn and Texas) and taking visits. In July 2020, he flipped his commitment to Georgia and former offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Mitchell enrolled early and was the No. 16 recruit in head coach Kirby Smart’s 2021 class (top receiver in the class). His daughter (Icylinn) was born in the summer of 2021, and Mitchell’s parents have been raising her while Mitchell has been i n school. After two national championships in two seasons in Athens, Mitchell entered the portal with the intention of moving closer to his daughter, and he transferred to Texas — a two-hour car ride away. After one season in Austin, Mitchell elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. STRENGTHS: Long, limber and loose athlete … long-striding acceleration to quickly reach his top speed … light-footed and fluid in his releases and at the top of routes to stem his way over the top of corners (see his stutter-and-go touchdown vs. Alabama in 2023) … able to gear down on command to drive corners off the route and give his quarterback a clean target … flashes extra juice when the ball is in the air … able to high point with outstanding body control for in-air adjustments … tracks the ball into his hands (one drop over the last two seasons) … grew up competing with three older brothers, and his toughness stands out on tape … al ways looking for someone to block … led the Big 12 in touchdowns in 2023 … competes with big-play swagger and has a history of clutch touchdowns in his team’s most important games (caught the go-ahead touchdown in Georgia’s 2021 national title victory). WEAKNESSES: Owns a modest build with lean features and stringy muscle tone … below-average play strength, and physical defensive backs will give him trouble early and late in the route … catch radius casts a wide net, but he has smallish hands and doesn’t always play strong to the football (caught just four contested balls in 2023) … his route running loses rhythm at times, and he needs to be more consistently deliberate with each step … averaged just 3.2 YAC in 2023 and is not known for his creativity or ability to break tackles after the catch … wasn’t a high-volume target in college (three or fewer catches in 10 of his 14 games at Texas) … missed most of the 2022 season at Georgia because of a high left ankle sprain (September 2022). SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Texas, Mitchell was an outside wide receiver in head coach Steve Sarkisian’s spread, RPO offense. After helpi ng Georgia win a pair of national championships, he transferred to Texas (to be closer to his daughter) and helped the Longhorns reach the College Football Playoffs. He also became just the fifth player in Texas history with 11 touchdown grabs in a single season. Despite some wasted movements in his routes that need to be tightened up, Mitchell cleanly accelerates/decelerates at will with the fluid movement skills to create separation out of his breaks (his 81.8 percent first down/touchdown rate in 2 023 was the best among the receivers in this draft class). Though not the strongest player through contact, he has the hand-eye coordination and pliable frame to adjust, high point and reach throws most receivers cannot. Overall, Mitchell needs to become a more detail-focused receiver to fully unlock his talent, but he has the body length, loose athleticism and catch-pointskills to be a chain-moving weapon. He projects as a rangy, outside-the-numbers target with the lean, limber body type reminiscent of the late Chris Henry.

I don't see them moving up in the first round (perhaps unfortunately depending on the way the cookie crumbles) because I can't see them giving up their number 18 and their second round choice to move up for someone who arguably may not be a lot better than who is there or who may slide. Now... our second and one of out thirds to move up higher for a slider (not a wide receiver) would be nice or even both our thirds for another second... But can't see them trading up in the first. Trade down... maybe. But I would still like to make a pick before Pittsburgh. If Nix or Penix are there at 18... someone will want them. In Pumpkin and Duke I Trust. As a P.S. After reading all the stuff here and about players they are bring in for a look-see... taking to dinner at Outback rather than The Precinct, I am really interested in Rounds 3-4 and perhaps lower where they go with a player with more meh underwear Olympic measurable but a real bad ass mammyjammer in pads on the field.

Agree that the Rams are a strong trade up possibility too. They have more draft capital this year than they have ever had before. But the Rams might prefer an EDGE like Latu over Murphy. Hard to say.

I could see the Rams jumping up ahead of the Bengals to get Murphy. It really does feel like the Bengals might be going that route if the tackles do fly off the board quick and Nix/Penix aren’t surprise selections.

It's a shame that the Bengals got penalized in the 1st round tiebreaker for having a tougher schedule that the 4 other teams that finished with the same record. With the Bengals looking for OT help, The Saints(14) and the Seahawks are almost certain to draft OL themselves which figures to take 2 of the Bengals Big Board favorites off the board. A team that figures to get a lot of trade calls on draft night is the Jaguars at pick 17. Last year they were about 3 slots ahead of Cincinnati and took a small trade-back deal with the Bills to take an OT themselves. I could see the Jags trading back this year, but no more than 3 or so slots. I just wonder what it might cost the Bengals to move up one slot themselves. The Jags might prefer a trade with the Bengals if they aren't planning to draft OL themselves, even if the return is less than it would be with the Stealers(20) or another team in that general area. The Jags would know exactly what position would fall to them with pick 18 if they want a specific player.

Kudos to the Jets for going back to their "NY Sack Exchange" look full-time, classic.

My guess on Smith is the medicals and the blood clot disorder he had. Chiefs also snatched George K. a pick before them in 22.

If true, that’s insane… I mean, I get Creed… he was a high pick, so not shocked… but Trey was a late round guy who was highly regarded coming into the draft and I was scratching my head wondering why he was sitting there for so long. A low-risk, high ceiling pick if ever there was one… and he’s been really good for KC. Given the Bengals’ seemingly forever struggles on the OL, why would someone override that?!? Nuts.

That's why they haven't fired Frank. Because they've been sabotaging his OL room by drafting bums over the glass eaters he wanted.

Ecstatic comes mind..😎

Going to be a bit busy tomorrow so doing this now. This might be my favorite draft I have done so far.

Shows measurements times and productive value against opponents

Yes he does but his Agent has a higher value on him than the Bengals do or want to afford. Business....money money money Money !

Steer has been hot but others have found ways to get in scoring position This team runs and runs more. The hitting lineup against a righty today was very good.

Nice Sweep against a bad team. 9-6 is a good place to be. Seattle up next.

Whatcha got for some of those ‘Neer prospects?

Right.. Reds are running today.

Hopefully they don't override him this year

The main thing for me is DON'T draft an unathletic OLineman, especially in round one. Here is a pic posted by Joe Goodberry on twitter showing what the Bengals could have had if they had just drafted the very next OL that had an RAS of 9.5+ instead of the bust that was picked. Having said that, I would also be happy if either Newton or Murphy were selected. Edit to add, I don't consider Volsen to be a bust, but we COULD have done better.

I want a WR in the second round. Partly because of the incredible success that the Bengals have had with 2nd round WRs going back decades, but because there will be so many good ones going off the board around that slot. If Ladd McConkey should slip, he's definitely the one. Otherwise, I would love me some Roman Wilson, Ja'Lynn Polk, Ricky Pearsall...

Iran Isn't camouflaging it's attack on Israel now. Israel will fight Iran till one is no more. Its time to end this once and for all.

At least hell finally know who the real killer was

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