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Post Combine MDD - Simulation
#1
To begin there are several free agents that the Bengals need to get back in the fold as well as a few extensions that really need to get done. There is an unfortunate business side to professional football so to get players back you sometimes must trim the roster. To begin with I will look at the cuts that I would make to help enable the Bengals to get free agents back on the team.

Joe Mixon - I am a Mixon fan but unfortunately he is a sizable cap hit in a position that I believe they can tailor a bit more to their offense. Cutting Mixon would say the team near 10 million.

La'el Collins - Collins did not meet the hype that came with his signing. He ended the season on IR and more than likely is not going to ready to start the '23 season. Cutting Collins could save the Bengals somewhere between 6-8 million depending on when he was cut as well as injury settlement.

Free Agent Re-signings:

Vonn Bell
Hayden Hurst
Germaine Pratt
Samaje Perine
Max Scharping
Trent Taylor
Trayvon Williams
Mitchell Wilcox

Contract Extensions:

Joe Burrow
Tee Higgins
Logan Wilson

In looking at free agents and positions of need I do not see the Bengals being big time players. The OTs that are out there just really would not be a major upgrade over what the Bengals currently have and/or can get in the draft.

So on to the simulation...

I personally feel that if there was ever a year for the Bengals to trade down this would be the year. However, trading down would have to be very strategic and add great value at other points of the draft. Indy presented a deal that I felt met the criteria that would be required to trade down in this draft.

RD. 1 - 28th Overall

Trade with Indy receiving 2-35, 3-79, 4-106, 7-223, and 7-238

RD. 2 - 35th Overall

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Darnell Wright - OT - Tennessee - 6'5" 333

The more film I watch on Wright the more I like him as a long term answer at RT for the Bengals. Just a naturally powerful man that blocks with bad intentions in the run game. Wright showed marked improvement in his game from '21 to '22 and solidified himself as one of the top RT prospects in this draft. Wright moves well for his size and his power can be an evenator for occasional lapses in technique. I believe Wright steps in day 1 at RT and the Bengals do not look back.

Received an A grade for this selection.

RD. 2 - 60th Overall

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DJ Turner II - CB - Michigan - 5'11" 178

I really like this selection and I think he will immediately push for playing time. Turner brings elite speed, elite technique, and elite ball skills to the position. While he is not the tallest, longest, or heaviest CB in the draft he plays with absolutely flawless technique to make up for any deficiencies. Turner is a sticky corner that remains right in the hip pocket of the receiver and his coverage displays outstanding football IQ. Will be a great addition to the trio of Awuzie, Taylor-Britt, and Hilton.

Received a B grade for this selection

RD. 3 - 79th Overall

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Jordan Battle - S - Bama - 6'1" 209

Bama continually puts out outstanding safety prospects and Battle carries on this tradition. Battle is just a solid all around safety. He brings good size and speed for the position and has displayed good ability in man coverage of the slot and TEs. Battle has 6 INTs at Bama and he returned 3 of those for scores. While he is not a big time hitter he is a very good tackler and does not show any real weaknesses in his game. This selection gives the Bengals an outstanding group of young safeties and bringing Bell back gives them a great veteran presence and leadership.

Received a B grade for this selection.

RD. 3 - 92nd Overall

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Tyjae Spears - RB - Tulane - 5'10" 201

The absolute playmaker this offense has been missing at RB. A legit threat to take it the distance every time he touches the ball. Many will look at his size and try to place him as a scat back or change of pace but they would be wrong. If you watch film on this kid you will see that he is extremely strong for his size and routinely runs through arm tackles. If you give Spears a slight crease he has the ability to make big things happen. A good receiver who is a real weapon in the screen game. Spears gives the Bengals the dynamic threat that they have been looking for in the backfield.

Received a B+ for this selection.

RD. 4 - 106th Overall

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Joe Tippmann - C/G - Wisconsin - 6'6" 313

Tippman is lauded by the Wisconsin staff for his football IQ, intelligence, and his ability to communicate scheme and adjustments for the offense. Outside the mental aspects of the game Joe brings athleticism and power to the center position. He is taller than most center prospects but uses his size and power effectively. Tippmann will be a really good NFL center and is the future of the position for the Bengals. While he may not start in '23 he gives the Bengals the ability to slide Karras out to OG in case of injury.

Received an A+ grade for this selection.

RD. 4 - 131st Overall

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Luke Schoonmaker - TE - Michigan - 6'5" 251

Luke is a good all around TE prospect who brings good size, speed, and athleticism to the position. He has drawn comparison to Dalton Knox. Luke should benefit from an NFL strength training program and coaching at the next level. He is a good blocker and is smooth as a receiver. Will need to continue to develop as a receiver and learn to use his size to his benefit at the next level. Havin Hurst to mentor him in the position as a pro will be a great advantage for Luke.

Received an A grade for this selection.

RD. 5 - 165th Overall

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Wanya Morris - OT - Oklahoma - 6'5" 307

Morris was a 5 star prospect who started his collegiate career at Tennessee and showed real promise as a freshman. With the arrival of other prospects such as Darnell Wright and a regression in his play Morris fell out of favor. He eventually transferred to Oklahoma where he began to find his form once again and took over the RT position. His combine stats compare very favorably with those of his former teammate Anton Harrison. If Pollack can help Morris to continue to find his 5 star abilities the Bengals could have the player to take over for Jonah at LT. At the least they end up with a very capable swing tackle that adds high quality depth if needed.

Received a B+ grade for this selection.

RD. 6 - 206th Overall

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Habakkuk Baldonado - DE - Pitt - 6'4" 251

Baldonado is a raw DE prospect that has already shown some real flashes of ability. He has displayed the ability to se the edge in the run game and some natural ability as a pass rusher. Baldonado has many attributes that Hobby should be able to help develop and being in the room with players like Hendrickson, Hubbard, and Ossai should have nothing but positive affects on this young player. Baldonado could be a good candidate to develop on the practice squad or could possibly be a player that could push someone like Jeff Gunter off the active roster.

Received an A grade for this selection.

RD. 7 - 223rd Overall

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Brodric Martin - DT - Western Kentucky - 6'5" 330

Martin is a big strong nose tackle that is known as a run stopper. He is a good candidate for the Bengals to develop on the practice squad and with the benefit of an NFL strength training program maybe could develop as a player that could generate push and pressure in the passing game. He has he size for the position that cannot be coached.

Received an A grade for this selection.

RD. 7 - 238th Overall

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Jake Bobo - WR - UCLA - 6'4" 206

When I watch film of Bobo I see a greatly underrated WR prospect. He is smooth as a receiver and has displayed good hands. While he is not a burner he is a strider with adequate speed. He is a natural pass catcher that attacks the ball at the high point. Should make for a good redzone threat. When I watch him I am reminded of an Auden Tate with a bit more speed and athleticism. I could see Bobo pushing someone off of the bottom of the active roster. Started his career at Duke so his intelligence is not in question.

Received an A grade for this selection.

RD. 7 - 248th Overall

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Rejzohn Wright - CB - Oregon State - 6'2" 193

Wright has drawn comparisons to PJ Williams. He is a tall and long corner that has displayed good hips and feet. He will need to become more active in the run game and continue to develop his abilities in the zone scheme. Wright really is a talented young corner that checks the majority of boxes that are looked for at the NFL level. The key for Wright will be to take NFL coaching and continue to develop his game and improve overall as a player. If he can continue to develop he has a very high upside. With his natural ability I could see Wright making the 53 man roster.

Coming soon....53 man roster
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#2
(03-07-2023, 10:17 PM)OSUfa Wrote: Free Agent Re-signings:

Vonn Bell
Hayden Hurst
Germaine Pratt
Samaje Perine
Max Scharping
Trent Taylor
Trayvon Williams
Mitchell Wilcox

Max Scharping showed why he was cut by one of the worst teams in the NFL before we claimed him off waivers.  He was horrible.  No way should he be resigned.  We will have to play KC again.  Does anybody really want Scharping out there?  even in a backup role?

I would love Hurst back but what is he going to want?  We wouldnt pay Uzomah 8 million a year because that was way too much to pay a TE for what they do in this offense.  Why would we turn around and then pay Hurst 7-8 million a year?  Im sorry but if that is what Hurst is looking for we can find cheaper options elsewhere just like we did last year.

I would also love to have Pratt back but what is he going to want?

The only one we must bring back is Bell and that is only if Bates walks.  If Bell demands something ridiculous spend a little more money and bring Bates back and let Bell walk.
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#3
(03-08-2023, 12:39 AM)007BengalsFan Wrote: Max Scharping showed why he was cut by one of the worst teams in the NFL before we claimed him off waivers.  He was horrible.  No way should he be resigned.  We will have to play KC again.  Does anybody really want Scharping out there?  even in a backup role?

I would love Hurst back but what is he going to want?  We wouldnt pay Uzomah 8 million a year because that was way too much to pay a TE for what they do in this offense.  Why would we turn around and then pay Hurst 7-8 million a year?  Im sorry but if that is what Hurst is looking for we can find cheaper options elsewhere just like we did last year.

I would also love to have Pratt back but what is he going to want?

The only one we must bring back is Bell and that is only if Bates walks.  If Bell demands something ridiculous spend a little more money and bring Bates back and let Bell walk.

Scharping is a backup. Just because he is re-signed does not mean he makes the 53 man roster. You can state that he was terrible but he had a 60.5 blocking grade according to PFF and in comparison Cappa had a 67.6. 

Hurst is a better TE than CJ. CJ was a fan favorite but he is a rather average TE. If we could get Hurst for somewhere around 6-7 a year I would be fine with that as he fits this offense perfectly.

The market value for Pratt will be dropping because the market is about to be saturated with quality LBs that are going to be cap casualties. I believe the Bengals can easily get a good deal done with Pratt and I believe Pratt is smart enough to know he has flourished in the Anarumo defense.

Bates is gone and that is fine because I would rather have Bell back. Bell is a leader in the locker room and is an outstanding pro to have mentoring your young safeties. Bates has admittedly not played to his potential while turning down an offer that would have made him the 3rd highest paid safety in the league even when statistically he was not.
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#4
The proposed 53 man roster:

QB:
Joe Burrow
Jake Browning

Center:
Ted Karras
Joe Tippmann

OG:
Alex Cappa
Cordell Volson
Trey Hill
Max Scharping

OT:
Jonah Williams
Darnell Wright
Jackson Carman
Wanya Morris
D'Ante Smith

RB:
Samaje Perine
Tyjae Spears
Trayveon Williams

WR:
Ja'Marr Chase
Tee Higgins
Tyler Boyd
Trent Taylor
Stanley Morgan
Jake Bobo

TE:
Hayden Hurst
Luke Schoonmaker
Mitchell Wilcox
Davin Asiasi

DE:
Trey Hendrickson
Sam Hubbard
Joseph Ossai
Jeff Gunter
Cam Sample

DT:
D.J. Reader
B.J. Hill
Zach Carter
Josh Tupou
Jay Tufele

LB:
Logan Wilson
Germaine Pratt
Akeem Davis-Gaither
Markus Bailey

CB:
Chidobe Awuzie
Cam Taylor-Britt
Mike Hilton
D.J. Turner
Rejzohn Wright
Allan George

Safety:
Vonn Bell
Daxton Hill
Tycen Anderson
Jordan Battle

Specialists:
Evan McPherson
Dru Chrisman
Cal Adomitis

Practice Squad:
Habakkuk Baldonado - DE
Brodric Martin - DT
Ben Brown - C/G
Kwamie Lassiter - WR
Keondre Jones - LB
Tanner Hudson - TE
Chris Evans - RB
Joe Bachie - LB
*This leaves 8 open practice squad positions for cuts or undrafted FAs.
*They would be looking for a practice squad QB unless they re-sign Brandon Allen and revert Browning back to the PS.
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#5
Knocked it out of the park IMO. Great job, love all the picks and the guys you brought back I completely agree on.

The trade back and still getting Wright might be unrealistic, but you never know. The Draft is a crapshoot and sometimes
Darnell Wright has problems with his technique as you say. Getting DJ Turner and Battle would really keep our Secondary
deep, love these picks. Can Spears pass block? My one question, as is with any RB we draft.

Getting Tippman gives us a fantastic IOL. Schoonmaker is one of my favorite TE's for the mid rounds. Great job OSUfan. Cool
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#6
(03-08-2023, 07:19 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Knocked it out of the park IMO. Great job, love all the picks and the guys you brought back I completely agree on.

The trade back and still getting Wright might be unrealistic, but you never know. The Draft is a crapshoot and sometimes
Darnell Wright has problems with his technique as you say. Getting DJ Turner and Battle would really keep our Secondary
deep, love these picks. Can Spears pass block? My one question, as is with any RB we draft.

Getting Tippman gives us a fantastic IOL. Schoonmaker is one of my favorite TE's for the mid rounds. Great job OSUfan. Cool

Spears was not used much in pass protection from what I can tell, but that is not why you go get this kid. This kid is pure electric and if you have not seen much film on him I would encourage it. This kid is an exciting player to watch and just a tough runner for his size.

I think getting Wright in the early to mid 30s is very realistic. Obviously, the draft could fall in many different ways but I do think he could be available at that point.
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(03-08-2023, 07:19 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Knocked it out of the park IMO. Great job, love all the picks and the guys you brought back I completely agree on.

The trade back and still getting Wright might be unrealistic, but you never know. The Draft is a crapshoot and sometimes
Darnell Wright has problems with his technique as you say. Getting DJ Turner and Battle would really keep our Secondary
deep, love these picks. Can Spears pass block? My one question, as is with any RB we draft.

Getting Tippman gives us a fantastic IOL. Schoonmaker is one of my favorite TE's for the mid rounds. Great job OSUfan. Cool

I am going to run a simulation with Cincinnati selecting him at #28 and see what that looks like.
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So running the same simulation but no trade back of the 28th overall selection:

RD. 1 -28th Overall

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Darnell Wright - OT - Tennessee - 6'5" 333

RD. 2 - 60th Overall

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DJ Turner II - CB - Michigan - 5'11" 178

RD. 3 - 92nd Overall

Cleveland offered a trade for this selection and I felt the Bengals would still get their targeted player. Received 3-98 and 4-126.

RD.3 - 98th Overall

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Joe Tippman - C/G - Wisconsin - 6'6" 313

RD. 4 - 126th Overall

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Tyjae Spears - RB - Tulane - 5'10" 201

RD. 4 - 131st Overall

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Wanya Morris - OT - Oklahoma - 6'5" 307

RD. 5 - 165th Overall

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Keondre Coburn - DT - Texas - 6'2" 332

RD. 6 - 206th Overall

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Brenton Strange - TE - Penn State - 6'4" 253

RD. 7 - 248th Overall

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Jake Bobo - WR - UCLA - 6'4" 206
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#9
(03-08-2023, 12:39 AM)007BengalsFan Wrote: Max Scharping showed why he was cut by one of the worst teams in the NFL before we claimed him off waivers.  He was horrible.  No way should he be resigned.  We will have to play KC again.  Does anybody really want Scharping out there?  even in a backup role?

I would love Hurst back but what is he going to want?  We wouldnt pay Uzomah 8 million a year because that was way too much to pay a TE for what they do in this offense.  Why would we turn around and then pay Hurst 7-8 million a year?  Im sorry but if that is what Hurst is looking for we can find cheaper options elsewhere just like we did last year.

I would also love to have Pratt back but what is he going to want?

The only one we must bring back is Bell and that is only if Bates walks.  If Bell demands something ridiculous spend a little more money and bring Bates back and let Bell walk.

If Bell wants to much money you go get Juan Thornhill.
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(03-08-2023, 10:21 PM)pulses Wrote: If Bell wants to much money you go get Juan Thornhill.

I guess cross that bridge if you get to it but I honestly do not foresee that being an issue. Bell is a class act and a true pro. It is not really about just having a body with Bell as it is about having a strong clubhouse leader that can mentor and guide the young safeties that we have in the building.
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(03-08-2023, 10:03 PM)OSUfan Wrote: So running the same simulation but no trade back of the 28th overall selection:

RD. 1 -28th Overall

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Darnell Wright - OT - Tennessee - 6'5" 333

RD. 2 - 60th Overall

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DJ Turner II - CB - Michigan - 5'11" 178

RD. 3 - 92nd Overall

Cleveland offered a trade for this selection and I felt the Bengals would still get their targeted player. Received 3-98 and 4-126.

RD.3 - 98th Overall

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Joe Tippman - C/G - Wisconsin - 6'6" 313

RD. 4 - 126th Overall

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Tyjae Spears - RB - Tulane - 5'10" 201

RD. 4 - 131st Overall

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Wanya Morris - OT - Oklahoma - 6'5" 307

RD. 5 - 165th Overall

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Keondre Coburn - DT - Texas - 6'2" 332

RD. 6 - 206th Overall

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Brenton Strange - TE - Penn State - 6'4" 253

RD. 7 - 248th Overall

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Jake Bobo - WR - UCLA - 6'4" 206

I will say that it seems interest in Wright has risen a bit since the combine so taking him at #28 becomes more and more of a realistic scenario. I still like Anton Harrison at #28 if he is available but the more pressing need does seem to be RT given the status of LC and I do realistically think he could be a roster cut.  Running the simulation under the criteria of selecting Wright with the 28th selection still turned out pretty well in my opinion.

165th selection of Coburn could be a real value. Below is why you take him...he is a block eater and pocket disrupter that frees others up to make big plays.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooopUoswrtI

The more I watch and research Brenton Strange the more I like him. He is extremely athletic and is an exceptional blocker. While the following are simple analytics consider them:

Hayden Hurst                  Brenton Strange
        6'5"          height                  6'4"
       250           weight                 253
       4.67             40                    4.70
       1.59          10 yd split            1.57
       31.5"           vertical               36"
        10'           broad jump          10'4"  
       7.19           3 cone                7.25
       4.37          20 yd shut.          4.46
         3            receiving TD*         10
       12.8          yds per rec.*        10.7 

* stats taken from 3 latest seasons as Hurst played 3 and Strange played 4.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXueOhlfuhg

Strange has become lost in a very good class of TEs. Above the posted is a highlight video but watch how he makes himself visible to the QB when the QB is in trouble and watch his pure athletic ability, the football IQ he displays, and that he appears to be a pretty natural receiver.
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(03-08-2023, 08:44 PM)OSUfan Wrote: Spears was not used much in pass protection from what I can tell, but that is not why you go get this kid. This kid is pure electric and if you have not seen much film on him I would encourage it. This kid is an exciting player to watch and just a tough runner for his size.

I think getting Wright in the early to mid 30s is very realistic. Obviously, the draft could fall in many different ways but I do think he could be available at that point.

I understand wanting that electric RB which we don't currently have. Just hope he can learn to pass block because it makes us 
predictable if he cannot, we would have to bring Perine in on passing downs. This is the main reason besides Mixon's salary as 
to why I am for cutting him and why I am wanting a RB like Roschon Johnson, Chase Brown or Travis Dye over even an electric
RB like Spears. These guys can pass block already.
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(03-08-2023, 10:03 PM)OSUfan Wrote: So running the same simulation but no trade back of the 28th overall selection:

RD. 1 -28th Overall

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Darnell Wright - OT - Tennessee - 6'5" 333

RD. 2 - 60th Overall

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DJ Turner II - CB - Michigan - 5'11" 178

RD. 3 - 92nd Overall

Cleveland offered a trade for this selection and I felt the Bengals would still get their targeted player. Received 3-98 and 4-126.

RD.3 - 98th Overall

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Joe Tippman - C/G - Wisconsin - 6'6" 313

RD. 4 - 126th Overall

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Tyjae Spears - RB - Tulane - 5'10" 201

RD. 4 - 131st Overall

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Wanya Morris - OT - Oklahoma - 6'5" 307

RD. 5 - 165th Overall

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Keondre Coburn - DT - Texas - 6'2" 332

RD. 6 - 206th Overall

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Brenton Strange - TE - Penn State - 6'4" 253

RD. 7 - 248th Overall

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Jake Bobo - WR - UCLA - 6'4" 206

Yes, I find this more realistic as I don't see Darnell Wright falling out of the first round. Some Mocks have him being taken in the mid 
teens the closer we get to the Draft. Love this just about as much as the first one. Not much of a fall off from Schoonmaker to Strange
either, both can block and be weapons in the passing game. Saw some of Coburn last year at Texas and I like him as well.

Both are nice mocks, I just find this one more realistic. Hope this is the way our Draft goes, great job OSUfan. Rock On
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(03-09-2023, 02:54 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: I understand wanting that electric RB which we don't currently have. Just hope he can learn to pass block because it makes us 
predictable if he cannot, we would have to bring Perine in on passing downs. This is the main reason besides Mixon's salary as 
to why I am for cutting him and why I am wanting a RB like Roschon Johnson, Chase Brown or Travis Dye over even an electric
RB like Spears. These guys can pass block already.

I don't agree that the offense would become predictable with a back that was not a great pass blocker. The staff would just have to adjust their blocking schemes to make up for it. That could come from having two backs in the game or using the TE to slide back more into pass blocking. That would be similar to what Penn State did with Strange.
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(03-09-2023, 05:17 PM)OSUfan Wrote: I don't agree that the offense would become predictable with a back that was not a great pass blocker. The staff would just have to adjust their blocking schemes to make up for it. That could come from having two backs in the game or using the TE to slide back more into pass blocking. That would be similar to what Penn State did with Strange.

Nice post, yes we would have to get creative and it would be worth it to have that take it to the house threat at RB honestly.

Getting Spears and Strange sounds like the perfect pair for this, well done.
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