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His many chances at different schools also speaks to the obvious talent he has. Multiple championship teams were glad to have him and he transferred into Alabama and was their leading WR last year right away. The only way Duke and Co draft him with so many other "safer WR" options on the board is if they think he's head and above the rest and it's not even close. I would guess deep down Zac thinks Burton is at least as good as Tee, perhaps even better (we will see). Burrow hasn't really had a 'deep ball' specialist since he's been here - even though Chase is great at it. So this has the potential to really open up the passing game.

* I do like the symmetry that after Boyd's game-losing drop against the Texans, they replaced him with a guy who had 0 drops last season.

I have never seen Zac react so outwardly after making a pick, so he obviously thinks they just outsmarted the league and got themselves a top 20 talent with the 80th pick. From videos you can tell Burton has rare burst off the line and an "alpha" demeanor about himself in interviews. That bravado and overconfidence could have rubbed teams the wrong way, but if there's one position where it's most helpful in the NFL, it's WR. All good teams have a few guys who "burn so brightly" that their fire can be 'warming' or 'searing'. Let's hope for the former.

Mims' first college start ever, they put him in the College Football Playoff against Ohio State, and look at how flawless his pass protection was. The Buckeye players get to the point where they don't even attempt to rush, as they know it's no use. Plus, when he gets going downfield, LBs and DBs stand no chance, they get pushed like children.

This comment about practice at Georgia is revealing … “He would go weeks and weeks without losing a one-on-one.” [BREAKING NEWS] Cincinnati Bengals select OT Amarius Mims with No. 18 overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft - Trim - Trim.mp4

One-on-One Interview One-on-one with Bengals first round draft pick Amarius Mims.mp4

^ I would kick the tires on Rashad Penny. Former first Rd pick. Lots of potential if healthy. I'm really sad we missed out on drafting Estime (Fuck you Broncos!) 😢

... Night 1 and Mims was enough for that. 💦 🌊 Never quite reached the same climax on the other 2 days though.

😳

He destroyed the #2 overall pick and Heisman winner not once, but TWICE 😳

Another minor theme

Daijahn laying the lumber 🪵 on Jayden Daniels 😲

A great call 🧡

QB Rocky Lombardi ... Epic football name