ochocinco4pres Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, THE DUKE said: Absolutely an option at 31 if he makes it there Agreed. I think him, Elam, McCreary and Booth are the likely corners that could be there and in play. Any of them would be very good investments to the defense Edited March 9, 2022 by ochocinco4pres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 Post Day 1 of Tampering Period Mock FA assumptions: La'el Collins is released and then signs with the Bengals for 4 years $48 million, $20 million guaranteed Bengals sign a CB2 to start opposite Awuzie Bengals sign a pass catching TE I trade back from 63 and pick up 113, trading back in the 2nd being something that Duke and Zac have done quite a bit 31. Tyler Linderbaum OC Iowa 74. Logan Hall DT Houston 95. Greg Dulcich TE UCLA 113. Alontae Taylor CB Tennessee 135. Jeffrey Gunter EDGE Coastal Carolina 174. Bo Melton WR Rutgers 208. Bubba Bolden S Miami-Fl 224. Thomas Booker DT Stanford 250. D'Marco Jackson LB Appalachian State Didn't expect Lindenbaum to be there, but in this simulation he fell. Maybe the NFL thinks he's a bit light, or don't value him like a Ragnow (who only went #20 overall), but he's here, so I take him. Trade back from 63 as there are a few guys I like and it's only 11 spots back to pick up another early-ish 4th rd pick. I miss out on Coby Bryant who was one of my targets, but Hall goes into the DT rotation right away as a pass rush specialist and I think he can get up to 290-295 without sacrificing athleticism. Dulcic comes in as TE3 with a chance to battle for TE2 right away and in my long term plans is TE1 in 2023 or 2024 depending on how Sample does this year. This pick frees us from almost being forced to extend Sample because of depth. If Sample rises to the challenge, then we are deep, if not, the succession plan is in place. Alontae Taylor is one of the CB's that really impressed with his athelticism in the combine and has good size at 6' 200 lbs who can start out as CB 4/5 with potentially starter upside. Gets the CB room younger and more athletic, and provides needed depth. Gunter brings more athleticism and length to edge to compete with Ossai and Sample for the backup edge spots and provides injury insurance at a very important position. One of Ossai or Gunter stepping up would allow Hubbard to bump inside some pass downs if needed or if Hall or Hill are out or need a breather. Bo Melton has the quicks and speed to be a return man and could be groomed in the slot for when Boyd's contract is up. Would have a decent shot of being WR4 or WR5 as a rookie. Bubba Bolden provides depth at S and could potentially be a successor to Vonn Bell if the Bengals can't get him extended and they like what they see in Bolden. Upside was worth a swing in rd 6 Thomas Booker would be another athletics 3 tech to bring competition and depth to the interior. As a 7th rd pick could likely stash on the practice squad if we needed to. D'Marco Jackson has good athleticism and it seems like the Bengals could look for an athlete at LB for depth that would likely go to the practice squad in year 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ochocinco4pres Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Love that draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 The problem with draft simulators is they use a common bigboard for all teams so you always get guys you like better than the team does in real life. In the real thing there are 32 big boards so guys you don't expect to be available will be but not necessarily at positions you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 23 minutes ago, sparky151 said: The problem with draft simulators is they use a common bigboard for all teams so you always get guys you like better than the team does in real life. In the real thing there are 32 big boards so guys you don't expect to be available will be but not necessarily at positions you want. Yeah, it's a common problem, but it's still fun to run through. Sometimes i'll pass on a guy I just know won't be there, but I could see a C fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Bristow Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Officially no comp pick. Knew it was unlikely, but still, boo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ochocinco4pres Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 10 hours ago, Beck Bristow said: Officially no comp pick. Knew it was unlikely, but still, boo. John Ross with 1 last middle finger to us haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Bristow Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 30 minutes ago, ochocinco4pres said: John Ross with 1 last middle finger to us haha Well, it would have been a nice bonus to get it. I never really expected it, but once it became possible I wanted it to happen, if only to trade it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INbengalfan Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 57 minutes ago, ochocinco4pres said: John Ross with 1 last middle finger to us haha Pretty sure he tore a ligament in the process 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Bristow Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Published mock drafts are no fun. Bengals take best offensive lineman is a poorly thought pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Nix Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 I’m really starting to warm up to Dax Hill if he’s there. Versatile DB that can play corner, nickel, and safety. Have a solid 3rd safety and groom him in case Bates leaves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Bristow Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Johnny Nix said: I’m really starting to warm up to Dax Hill if he’s there. Versatile DB that can play corner, nickel, and safety. Have a solid 3rd safety and groom him in case Bates leaves I expect safety to be a relatively early pick. We liked to use 3, and both of our starters are onnthe lastvuear of their deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ochocinco4pres Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Beck Bristow said: I expect safety to be a relatively early pick. We liked to use 3, and both of our starters are onnthe lastvuear of their deals. Hill makes sense for sure. The way FA is looking I expect it to be secondary for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 14 hours ago, Johnny Nix said: I’m really starting to warm up to Dax Hill if he’s there. Versatile DB that can play corner, nickel, and safety. Have a solid 3rd safety and groom him in case Bates leaves I wouldn't hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 20 hours ago, Beck Bristow said: Published mock drafts are no fun. Bengals take best offensive lineman is a poorly thought pick. Raimann is such a lazy pick. It's who people mock to the Bengals to push the guy they want to mock to their team down the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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