April 14, 20214 yr comment_1636473 1 hour ago, membengal said: Indeed. And why the Chase crowd is pointing to the lack of options if we don't go Chase at 5. In THIS draft, the depth at WR is not where we wish it was. So get a WR next year.. or realize Higgins is perfectly capable and it's not remotely the pressing need some people thought it was.
April 14, 20214 yr comment_1636474 9 minutes ago, T-Dub said: So get a WR next year.. or realize Higgins is perfectly capable and it's not remotely the pressing need some people thought it was. Even if you do think Tee can be a 1, we still need another outside guy for 3 wide sets, which they will run a lot this year.
April 14, 20214 yr Author comment_1636475 20 minutes ago, Jason said: Even if you do think Tee can be a 1, we still need another outside guy for 3 wide sets, which they will run a lot this year. 3 wide is essentially our base offense. On top of that we have zero depth at the moment.
April 14, 20214 yr comment_1636476 They currently have two NFL caliber starting WRs on their roster and they were in 3 wide 89% of the time last year. It’s a need.
April 14, 20214 yr comment_1636478 1 hour ago, Jason said: Even if you do think Tee can be a 1, we still need another outside guy for 3 wide sets, which they will run a lot this year. Crazy how Chase is the only one of those in the entire draft class
April 14, 20214 yr comment_1636480 43 minutes ago, WRAPradio said: 3 wide is essentially our base offense. On top of that we have zero depth at the moment. As compared to all the depth & talent at the OL position..
April 14, 20214 yr comment_1636482 It's cool, drafting a WR in the Top 10 after a season in which they were on pace to have the most-sacked rookie QB in NFL history (before the inevitable injury) is the Bengals Way. We can always take an OT in the top 10 next year!
April 15, 20214 yr comment_1636488 1 hour ago, T-Dub said: It's cool, drafting a WR in the Top 10 after a season in which they were on pace to have the most-sacked rookie QB in NFL history (before the inevitable injury) is the Bengals Way. We can always take an OT in the top 10 next year! “We are comfortable with who we have” I have no issue with picking Chase or Pitts but just have little confidence we will commit to drafting OL in 2 and 3 . This team does BPA and they , for the most part, let players fall to them which means some other position player may be available and they will once again ignore the OL.
April 15, 20214 yr comment_1636489 Just now, I_C_Deadpeople said: “We are comfortable with who we have” Yep, and I wonder if they are really hedging their bets on Pollack improving "who we have"
April 15, 20214 yr comment_1636491 2 hours ago, T-Dub said: Crazy how Chase is the only one of those in the entire draft class Chase isn’t the only one. But he’s the only one worth taking at 5. There might be 1 guy who makes it to 38 who contributes a lot early, and very few, if any, from 69 on. At OL on the other hand there will be good players at 38 and 69.
April 15, 20214 yr comment_1636493 12 hours ago, T-Dub said: So get a WR next year.. or realize Higgins is perfectly capable and it's not remotely the pressing need some people thought it was. BS. You've got a QB like Burrow and you're gonna give him just two solid WR's (one is a slot). You're one turned ankle from being down to one. You don't have to take a receiver at 5, but you do need one early (and I would argue another reserve slot later if the right one is there).
April 15, 20214 yr comment_1636498 10 hours ago, Jason said: Chase isn’t the only one. But he’s the only one worth taking at 5. There might be 1 guy who makes it to 38 who contributes a lot early, and very few, if any, from 69 on. At OL on the other hand there will be good players at 38 and 69. I'm not sure why this is so tough for people to grasp.
April 15, 20214 yr comment_1636503 https://www.cincyjungle.com/2021/4/15/22384084/2021-nfl-draft-rumors-bengals-insider-malik-wright-5th-pick-ja-marr-chase
April 15, 20214 yr comment_1636504 I tried a mock draft today where I attempted to trade our 4th round pick for a switch in owners, but only Washington was interested so I had to just make the pick. One team wanted all our picks for the next 6 years.
April 15, 20214 yr comment_1636508 Matt Miller is releasing individual scouting reports to his subscribers. I am not going to put them all here, but he did release his report on Chase today, so I will paste that. I don't think he has done any for o-line yet, but when he does I will put Sewell's up here too. Quote Name: Ja’Marr Chase Position: WR College: LSU Height: 6’0 3/8" Weight: 201 lbs (pro day) Overall Rank: No. 2 overall Position Rank: WR1 Strengths: Chase is the ideal combination of body control, strength, physicality, speed and overall athleticism. Despite not having elite height, he’s a monster in traffic because he’s strong enough to out-position defenders and has elite vertical jump skills. Against SEC defenders in 2019, before he opted out of the 2020 season, Chase showed the speed to separate over the top of defenses (see Florida and Alabama games) when facing man coverage. He’s a WR1 from Day 1 on an NFL team. In 2019, as a 19-year-old, Chase scored 20 touchdowns and won the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s best receiver. He is scheme-proof and can fit into any role playing outside and inside receiver. Weaknesses: There isn’t much to write here. Chase isn’t amazing in terms of open-field quickness and elusiveness. That might be it. What I Love: Few wide receiver prospects combine Chase’s physicality, aggressiveness and athleticism. He’s super-aggressive and competitive but also has the speed to blow past defenders. He’s rare. NFL Comparison: Amari Cooper Grade: 97/100 Position Specific Traits: (key: +, ++, +++ positive scale | -, - -, - - - negative scale) Agility: ++ Big Plays: +++ Hands: ++ Jumping: +++ Route-Running: +++ Speed: ++ Strength: +++
April 15, 20214 yr comment_1636511 However, one player who is rising up draft boards rapidly is Louisiana Tech defensive tackle Milton Williams. According to Pauline, “Milton Williams is getting late first-round grades from some teams.” As Pauline explains, that doesn’t mean he’s going to be a first-round pick. Still, he alludes to the Dallas Cowboys considering him as an option with the 44th pick “if he’s still there.” The possibility of him not being available at that early stage of the second round raises the possibility that he sneaks into the back end of the first round.
April 15, 20214 yr comment_1636512 29 minutes ago, I_C_Deadpeople said: “...The possibility of him [Milton Williams] not being available at that early stage of the second round raises the possibility that he sneaks into the back end of the first round.” Strange wording. The possibility of him not being available early in the second round RAISES the possibility that he is drafted in the first round??? 🤪
April 15, 20214 yr comment_1636513 41 minutes ago, I_C_Deadpeople said: However, one player who is rising up draft boards rapidly is Louisiana Tech defensive tackle Milton Williams. According to Pauline, “Milton Williams is getting late first-round grades from some teams.” As Pauline explains, that doesn’t mean he’s going to be a first-round pick. Still, he alludes to the Dallas Cowboys considering him as an option with the 44th pick “if he’s still there.” The possibility of him not being available at that early stage of the second round raises the possibility that he sneaks into the back end of the first round. He has been a 4th or 5th round staple on all of the simulations I did. Didn't think that would hold.
April 15, 20214 yr comment_1636514 6 hours ago, Jamie_B said: I would not hate this. Nor would I.. You covered it although I dont see Dickerson falling to the 3d round at all.. Maybe an edge rusher in 3rd.. Nice job overall....
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