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How the f*ck he get onto the field? Forktruck?

Sometimes I don't understand the "reach" thing. Let's use Ratledge (who I take in the 2nd every mock I do) as an example. We need a guard. Ratledge is a Guard. He sits there in the 2nd and there is a 0% chance he will be there in the 3rd. There are higher ranked players available (no guards). Do you take him? Personally, I'd sprint to the podium. He's the best available guard (BAG and in the bag ) and fills a huge need. I don't really see how he could be considered a reach. Plus, you're not going to improve the oline by not drafting any players and building one thru free agency only will get spendy after awhile. Could he bust? Sure, but so can any draft pick. To quote Michael Jordan (I think): You miss half the shots you take and all the shots you don't take. Grab a guard early before Joe get sick of being knocked around.

Agreed. That's why I want Ratledge in the 2nd; plus he played next to Mims in college. It's a freaking no-brainer. Of course, that's why they will draft a WR there.

I think he only way we see Jamar/Tee/Trey playing on the same team this year is if Jamar and Trey get new contracts and Tee plays under franchise tag. (obvious I know). Watching the Bengals negotiate contracts is like watching a monkey f*ck a football.

Mike Brown doesn't blink.

Me too, would be nice if he lasts til our 2nd round pick.

Yeah, they have to start hitting on draft picks for the oline more consistently. Need good players on rookie contracts so you can free up money for elsewhere.

Interesting take.

Respectfully disagree. If there is a guard with a legit first round grade available the Bengals should sprint to the podium. Without Burrow we are going nowhere. If they grab 1 starting G in free agency and can get a good one in the draft I may need to talk to my doctor after 4 hours.

The '70s called and they don't want anything to do with that ugly fuckin' suit.

Give me a guard sandwiched between 2 dlinemen; that should take care of days 1 and 2. Throw in another guard on day 3 and I'm a happy camper.

I copied this from the "other" forum where I lurk sometimes. User is "TheLeonardLeap". I actually lol'ed at the last part as it's probably true: Don't see it happening and there's the key. Even if the Browns would somehow be willing to trade Garrett to a division rival they'll have to play at least twice a year (unlikely) you're asking Mike Brown to give up at least a 1st round pick and 2nd round pick who are cost controlled cheap rookie contracts in order to get and pay Myles Garrett at least $20m (probably more as he's almost certainly going to want an extension wherever he goes) on top of giving Hendrickson an extension.... on top of paying Chase a mountain of cash. If you ask Mike Brown to trade a 1st and 2nd round pick and spend $200m in guaranteed money for Garrett+Hendrickson+Chase, he might live another 20 years out of spite to prevent anyone else from owning the team. Couldn't have said it better myself.

I think the Eagles D wins the game for them.

Better throw a guard in there somewhere. 1 DE/DT 2 Guard 3 DT/DE

You are correct sir. My apologies.

Bills/Eagles. Hate the Chefs for obvious reasons and am in Redskin country (I REFUSE to call the Commanders) so I'm about sick of them. Tho if it's Eagles/Chefs I won't be too disappointed if the Eagles D snaps Kermit in half.

I'm all in on spending a day 1/2 pick on a guard and maybe double dipping on day 3. You could also try Lee at C and move Karras to LG, tho I'd still draft a guard fairly high. Since 2020 the Bengals have drafted exactly 3 OL in the first four rounds. (Carman/Volson/Mims) Considering how bad Joe has been getting beaten up thats criminal.

Looked like the wind got it.

Go Texans/Lions/Eagles/Bills I expect to be disappointed on at least half of those.

If they don't improve the oline Burrow won't be playing like that much longer. At least not here.

I STILL don't understand the McLachlan pick. And agree about the Jenkins grade, tho I would draft another DT this year to replace Rankins.

Is it talent or is it scheme? FFS they couldn't tackle for shit all year and that's coaching. I vaguely remember reading that the main reason Murphy is playing crap is that coaching had him gain weight. which cost him.

When it was first announced that Lou was getting canned there was speculation that this was going to be a coveted job because of Burrow and the offense. D couches all over the league would be beating a path to Zac's door begging for the job. Anyone heard anything about this? FWIW, I kind of agree with that.

I'm the exact opposite, i hope the Stealers kill the Ravens. I just threw up in the back of my mouth a little bit. 🤢

This is why I want us to double dip at guard, 1 day 1/2 pick and another in the late rounds (or earlier ffs). Burrow IS the franchise and protecting him is job 1. What do you think our record would have been if Burrow had blown out a knee in the Pats game? We would probably be Cleveland with a worse defense. Maybe a new scheme will help Cappa and Volson, maybe not. I fear Cappa may be a victim of time, but Volson may be salvageable as a backup. Wasn't he a tackle in college? Maybe try him tghere?