Jamie_B Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Inigo Montoya said: Mixon struggles in pass protection but banking on any rookie to be significantly better in that area seems like a stretch to me. Typically rookie RB do not play on third down for exactly that reason. It takes time to learn and adjust to the speed and blitz schemes in the NFL. That’s not to say I want Mixon to stay at his current salary. Ideally, I want him to take a pay cut and develop his replacement behind him. I just don’t think trusting a rookie to be the lead back is a good move. Yeah one of our scouts was on the locked on podcast about a month ago saying that blocking for rookies doesn't happen right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 11 hours ago, Jamie_B said: Yeah one of our scouts was on the locked on podcast about a month ago saying that blocking for rookies doesn't happen right away. Understandable.. This is the "Bigtime" for rooks and how quickly they learn all aspects of their position helps the team in the long run.. This is why they draft so many former captains and high football IQ players.. Good formula .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelWeston Posted April 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 This is where I landed (Round I'd take him) Orange-Favorites V-Visit I think the sweet spot to take a RB is the end of round 3 based on the number of RBs I thin can be bonafide starters (9) and previous drafts. I doubt 9 go before our 3rd rounder. RB Bijan Robinson-Texas (1) Jahmyr Gibbs-Bama (2) Zach Charbonet-UCLA (2) Tank Bigsby-Auburn (3) Sean Tucker-Syracuse (4) Kendre Miller-TCU (4) Tyjae Spears-Tulane (4) Dwayne McBride-UAB (4) Roschon Johnson-Texas (4) Israel Abanikanda-Pitt (4) Kenny McIntosh-Georgia (4) Zach Evans-Ole Miss (5) V Devon Achane-Texas AnM (5) KR Keaton Mitchell-E Carolina (5) V Deuce Vaughn-K State (5) Sarodorick Thompson-T Tech (U) 3C Denereic Prince-Tulsa (7) JH Chris Rodriguez-Kentucky (7) 2C LC Xazavian Valladay-Az St (U) V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 If they could land Johnson or Abanikanda in 4th would excellent. Some might like Duece Vaughn in the 5th.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicoli Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 If Pooka Williams couldn’t find a niche here, I don’t see how Vaughn would. Not that I don’t like the kid, I absolutely do…I just can’t see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelWeston Posted April 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 1 hour ago, spicoli said: If Pooka Williams couldn’t find a niche here, I don’t see how Vaughn would. Not that I don’t like the kid, I absolutely do…I just can’t see it. It's really hard to see how they fit on the roster. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|westside bengal| Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 I could see this being a take 2 RB menu especially if the Bengals could get another couple of picks or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 Yeah, we need starters at RB and TE plus another RB to replace Perine. We could also double up at TE to compete with Sample or at CB if we don't plan to bring back either Apple or Flowers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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T-Dub Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 1 hour ago, spicoli said: Hopefully someone else blows their first round pick on him before we get a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelWeston Posted April 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 2 hours ago, T-Dub said: Hopefully someone else blows their first round pick on him before we get a chance Agreed. 1. Its a deep RB draft 2. Whats he get, 10 carries and 5 catches a game? Can he pass block? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 This team throws the ball 70% of the time, and the throws to the RB position guy last year were leaving yards on the table as neither Mixon nor Perine had any explosiveness left. If Gibbs is taken, which, I would be all for, he's getting 20+ touches a game as a rookie - a lot of that in the passing game - and would bring a missing element to this offense and punish teams for two high safeties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 51 minutes ago, membengal said: This team throws the ball 70% of the time, and the throws to the RB position guy last year were leaving yards on the table as neither Mixon nor Perine had any explosiveness left. If Gibbs is taken, which, I would be all for, he's getting 20+ touches a game as a rookie - a lot of that in the passing game - and would bring a missing element to this offense and punish teams for two high safeties. Yep. Gibbs would help more than just the passing game directly, he would punish teams on quick handoffs out of the shotgun for always trying to defend Burrow and the WRs with light boxes. JaMarr & Jahmyr would become the most explosive duo in the NFL. With all that said, I'm still expecting either DL or CB at #28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 15 hours ago, spicoli said: What would you think of Gibbs as the future slot receiver? Chase Higgins and Gibbs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 17 minutes ago, claptonrocks said: What would you think of Gibbs as the future slot receiver? Chase Higgins and Gibbs... Gibbs can run routes like a WR, but I don't know why you wouldn't want him doing that out of the backfield in the shotgun. Teams never know who to put on him or where/when he will be used as a receiver. Hard to cover a player like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 45 minutes ago, dex said: Gibbs can run routes like a WR, but I don't know why you wouldn't want him doing that out of the backfield in the shotgun. Teams never know who to put on him or where/when he will be used as a receiver. Hard to cover a player like that. Agree.. Another Deebo or McCaffery.. Niners love that type of back.. Watch them draft him and cut or trade McCaffery's contract..😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sparky151 Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 Gibbs had some big plays last season but his overall ypc wasn't impressive. What does he do that Devon Achane doesn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicoli Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 McShay mock out today.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 Have either McShay or Kiper ever actually been right about any of our picks not named Joe Burrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 As I have said before, Gibbs likely has the biggest impact of any player, unless it's a starting RT. I would celebrate a Gibbs pick as I think he puts this offense over the edge and into Vegas come February. I would say it's likely a 51% chance Gibbs is the Bengals pick if he's on the board at 28 ... next highest % is probably Forbes at 33% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicoli Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Jamie_B said: Have either McShay or Kiper ever actually been right about any of our picks not named Joe Burrow? Are you worried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKOTA Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 13 minutes ago, spicoli said: Are you worried? Lol. I would be very happy with Gibbs. No issues adding dynamic players to this offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Rock Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 3 hours ago, BlackJesus said: As I have said before, Gibbs likely has the biggest impact of any player, unless it's a starting RT. I would celebrate a Gibbs pick as I think he puts this offense over the edge and into Vegas come February. I would say it's likely a 51% chance Gibbs is the Bengals pick if he's on the board at 28 ... next highest % is probably Forbes at 33% Completely agree. As badly as we need a RT, it looks like starting caliber ones will be long gone at 28. If this guy's still there I hope they grab him. The tape on him shows instinctual stop/start and cut skills that were very impressive, making guys right in front of him miss badly. Jerick McKinnon was a large part of why the Chiefs made it to, and won, the Super Bowl last year. Gibbs could fill that role, only he looks like a much better pure runner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicoli Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 19 minutes ago, IKOTA said: Lol. I would be very happy with Gibbs. No issues adding dynamic players to this offense. 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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