spicoli Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 2 hours ago, claptonrocks said: I dont think Jones is underrated in regards to him being the 5th Olineman on the board and the need we have.. Yourr comment about overweight is a factor. 400lbs?..doubt it but Id like to see him at 360 on draft day. Who knows though.. Interesting.. He’s a mid-round OT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 He's the 31st overall player on PFF's big board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted April 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 1 hour ago, sparky151 said: He's the 31st overall player on PFF's big board. 62nd on Dane Brugler 62. Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State (6-8, 374) As a run blocker, Jones flashes the heavy hands to steer and create movement and uses his natural size to cave in defenders on down blocks. As a pass blocker, he is effective when he can quick-set, eliminate space and get his hands on his target before they get into their rush, but covering up inside on wide-nine NFL speed is a different animal. Overall, Jones needs continued refinement with his decision-making and reaction skills, but he is a masher in the run game and his rare size/length and improved balance in pass pro have him on the trajectory to be an NFL starter. He will be valued higher by NFL teams that covet size and run blocking at right tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|westside bengal| Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 If the Bengals do not take OT at 28 it would be Gibbs-Mayer-Kincaid in that order for me depending who was there. I would not be for a CB at 28 unless one of the top 3 not named Porter fell to 28 then maybe. I do not care if Porter. Jr was a future HOF the inbred kid of Porter, Sr should never stroll the Bengal sideline. If my 3 of Gibbs-Mayer-Kincaid are gone I would seriously consider trading back maybe a couple of times. I think this draft is missing a lot of super stars at the top but is solid in several positions CB-TE-OL-RB-EDGE in rounds 2/3/4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 2 hours ago, spicoli said: He’s a mid-round OT. He may be but the Inbreds will likely choose him after we don't if that's the case.. You don't care for him..I do.. We just disagree but that's the fun of it all.....😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_C_Deadpeople Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 It has been interesting to listen to the folks on Sirius NFL radio over the last few weeks - Charlie Weis, Tom Dimitroff, Rick Speilman, etc. All of them essentially saying the way the game is today, everyone is looking for OT's, CB's and pass rushers. Beside QB's these are the premium positions. Not news really, just conformation and re-confirmation. So if we go DE or CB at 28 that should be no surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 But first round picks should be able to step into the starting lineup for their team by midseason. Unless we lose our starters to injury, that won't be the case at DE, DT, or CB. We do need starters at TE and RB. I'd say that's also true at RT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicoli Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 2 hours ago, I_C_Deadpeople said: So if we go DE or CB at 28 that should be no surprise Absolutely. I’ll be really surprised if that’s not what it comes down to in the end actually. Really seems to be lining up that way. Gibbs being the wildcard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 FWIW, Lapham made his official prediction tonight. He went with Emmanuel Forbes but hedged that he might not be available. His backup pick was Lukas Van Ness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicoli Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 I’d be cool with either one of those guys actually. Trading back is starting to look pretty logical at this point though if they can pull it off. That’s kinda what I’m hoping for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 I think it would be funny as shit to turn Joey "Cocksucking MF" Porter into a Bengals fan by drafting his kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 4 hours ago, T-Dub said: I think it would be funny as shit to turn Joey "Cocksucking MF" Porter into a Bengals fan by drafting his kid. F No way in hell they draft this kid. Just wont happen.. You know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|westside bengal| Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 If Forbes is the best CB available at 28 then I am trading back. He is decent but I do not see him that that much better than the next 5 maybe 8 corners available. Trade back and get 2 good CB's if you want. Maybe not but but I see a higher ranked RB-EDGE-DL-TE falling to 28 before I would pick Forbes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 For everyone that says "trade back" - you have to have someone who wants to trade up and has a pick that isn't too far back etc. Not a lot of dance partners. As for Forbes, he had FOURTEEN ints in college including SIX that went for TDs, His production is impeccable. His ball skills are off the charts and he played at a high level in the SEC. I'm not even sure he makes it to 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted April 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 13 hours ago, spicoli said: I’d be cool with either one of those guys actually. Trading back is starting to look pretty logical at this point though if they can pull it off. That’s kinda what I’m hoping for. Dont see that happening. at 28 they would maybe trade out of the 1st, they haven't done that since the 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dautcom08 Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 The Bengals haven't drafted a first round DE since 2001 (Justin Smith). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted April 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 47 minutes ago, membengal said: For everyone that says "trade back" - you have to have someone who wants to trade up and has a pick that isn't too far back etc. Not a lot of dance partners. As for Forbes, he had FOURTEEN ints in college including SIX that went for TDs, His production is impeccable. His ball skills are off the charts and he played at a high level in the SEC. I'm not even sure he makes it to 28. Yeah I think that is possible that he goes earlier than we pick,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted April 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 Everything an NFL Scout does..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|westside bengal| Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 As for Forbes...not saying he wont be a decent CB but a good chance 5-6 other CB's would be just as helpful to the Bengals. Forbes weighed 166lbs at the Combine and a whopping 170 at his Pro Day. If Forbes is the pick so be it. But I can think of quite a few players if available I would choose before him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Jersey Bengal Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 On 4/21/2023 at 9:23 AM, membengal said: Would be a great pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Jersey Bengal Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 Also think Dj turner could be the choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 44 minutes ago, New Jersey Bengal said: Also think Dj turner could be the choice HIs arms are SO short...really doesn't fit the Bengals M.O. under Lou at outside corner. Maybe at 60 if he were there, but don't see him in play at 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatternMaster Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 54 minutes ago, westside bengal said: As for Forbes...not saying he wont be a decent CB but a good chance 5-6 other CB's would be just as helpful to the Bengals. Forbes weighed 166lbs at the Combine and a whopping 170 at his Pro Day. If Forbes is the pick so be it. But I can think of quite a few players if available I would choose before him. I wouldn't put too much into the weight as he can/will gain weight if needed. Besides, he's a willing tackler and highly productive player, I will take that over a guy with ideal weight/height/length...etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Rock Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 14 minutes ago, PatternMaster said: I wouldn't put too much into the weight as he can/will gain weight if needed. Besides, he's a willing tackler and highly productive player, I will take that over a guy with ideal weight/height/length...etc.. How can we be sure about that? This guy has probably been trying to put on weight for as long as he's played football. Some guys are just skinny. I'm guessing as a top notch NFL prospect who's main concern is gaining weight while staying in top playing shape, he's probably been trying everything. He could still be great. DeVonta Smith came on like gangbusters last year. I'm sure he's tried everything to gain 10 pounds, but he's still dominant. Forbes is a hair taller and lighter, and will occasionally be asked to tackle some beasts, so I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 Again, Forbes played in the SEC. He had to tackle beasts. At no point did he shy away from that challenge on any game tape etc you want to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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