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I’ve always liked and respected Charles Davis. Saw this on NFL.com. He’s got some lesser known names here, especially at RB, DT and OL. https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-draft-prospects-charles-davis-would-pound-the-table-for

I like that idea and certainly it's more likely they would move back than forward... especially if it's only a few spots. Could definitely see that happening.

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.

maybe it’s me, but I don’t get what “more than more of them” means. Either predictive text got him, or “more than more” is some Pittsburgh slang.

agree with most - but I don’t on Whit. He was a really good guard…. Just provided more value at T, which is what he played at LSU.

If Latham is gone (my first choice), I'd be happy with Fautanu or Barton or Fuaga... Barton has been a multl-year starter at Duke, some at center and most at LT. Smart kid, versatile. Good athlete - moves well, so he'd upgrade the OL that way. From what I've read and heard, he's very well-regarded by NFL scouts/personnel weenies for his tenacity and his technique. Supposedly arms are shorter than ideal. But personally, I wouldn't mind that pick one bit.

Can see that logic for not trading up. But trading down some spots if they have a bunch of guys in a cluster that will likely still be available for them when they pick? Could see that as a possibility.

A number of folks bag on Polk's timed speed but guys like Deebo (4.48) and Aiyuk (4.50) were both in that range, too. UW had a nice crew of receivers - Odunze was the star but both Polk and McMillan will get drafted and Polk has a well-rounded game. And while I really like Roman Wilson and he's faster for sure, Polk has the edge in size and physicality... and he's not slow. Lots of good guys out there. On the pod with Nate Tice, PDJ asked about Corley from WKU... another interesting player who's great with the ball in his hands.

For sure. Love the guy - great athlete but he's really aware, too. Just makes plays, and in the clutch. Definitely a guy you win with. Former WR so he's got a really good feel for routes.

he was dynamic on offense for Michigan… IMO their most explosive offensive player. Consistently made plays for them and he’s tough, too. Isn’t afraid to mix it up or shy away from contact. Really like him and he can play inside or outside.

Tart signed with Miami. Sounds like he wasn’t a fit in Cincinnati.

right. He played college ball there.

Thought this was a really good listen. Nate Tice is a sharp guy and he makes some interesting points about priorities and good guys for the Bengals.

He doesn't seem to get a lot of pub like some others, but he'd be a good get on day 2. He was a big part of the Michigan D... well-rounded player.