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You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - fredtoast - 03-29-2021

I have seen a lot of posts here about how we can take take certain positions in the first two rounds and then "Always get a starter at X" in the 3rd or 4th round. The odds are against finding a starter in the 3rd and/or 4th rounds

In the decade from 2009 to 2018 there were 350 players taken in the third round (including comp picks). Almost two-thirds (225) never started as many as 32 games. Only about 1 in 4 (93) started more than 48 games.

Of course the numbers for the 4th round are worse. Three quarters (266 of 355) of players taken in the 4th round failed to start 32 games. Only about 1 in 7 (14%) started more than 48 games.

Of course we have to hope that our 3rd and 4th round picks will become starters, but if we have a clear need at an important position then we need to address it in the first 2 rounds.


RE: You CAN"T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - kalibengal - 03-29-2021

(03-29-2021, 07:34 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I have seen a lot of posts here about how we can take take certain positions in the first two rounds and then "Always get a starter at X" in the 3rd or 4th round.  The odds are against finding a starter in the 3rd and/or 4th rounds

In the decade from 2009 to 2018 there were 350 players taken in the third round (including comp picks).  Almost two-thirds (225) never started as many as 32 games.  Only about 1 in 4 (93) started more than 48 games.

Of course the numbers for the 4th round are worse.  Three quarters (266 of 355) of players taken in the 4th round failed to start 32 games.  Only about 1 in 7 (14%) started more than 48 games.

Of course we have to hope that our 3rd and 4th round picks will become starters, but if we have a clear need at an important position then we need to address it in the first 2 rounds.

would be nice to know what the % are for undrafted FAs. Burfict comes to mind and our new slot corner, Hilton was undrafted.


RE: You CAN"T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 - 03-29-2021

Come on. No one is saying you can always get a starter in round 3 or 4.

It is just a hell of a lot easier at some spots than others. Centers, guards, safeties, linebackers, and tight ends rarely go top 10. Usually 1-2 in the first round in total. RBs in that category as well. Thus, I can get the best RB or S or LB or C or G in the draft at bottom 1st or top 2nd. Not true with QBs, CBs, or OTs.

QBs, OTs (especially LTs), and CBs are much more likely to go high. And elite players at those spots are much less lokely to be drafted later on.

I'd put WRs and DTs in the middle.

Thus, if a team is looking for an elite QB, CB, or OT, they usually take them with top 10 picks. Other positions are easier to fill later on.

This is not controversial. At all.


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - fredtoast - 03-29-2021

(03-29-2021, 07:47 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: Thus, if a team is looking for an elite QB, CB, or OT, they usually take them with top 10 picks. Other positions are easier to fill later on.

This is not controversial. At all.


I agree with this except I would add DE/Edge rusher as a position where the elite players are more likely to be taken early.


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - AQIndianHill - 03-29-2021

(03-29-2021, 07:34 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I have seen a lot of posts here about how we can take take certain positions in the first two rounds and then "Always get a starter at X" in the 3rd or 4th round.  The odds are against finding a starter in the 3rd and/or 4th rounds

In the decade from 2009 to 2018 there were 350 players taken in the third round (including comp picks).  Almost two-thirds (225) never started as many as 32 games.  Only about 1 in 4 (93) started more than 48 games.

Of course the numbers for the 4th round are worse.  Three quarters (266 of 355) of players taken in the 4th round failed to start 32 games.  Only about 1 in 7 (14%) started more than 48 games.

Of course we have to hope that our 3rd and 4th round picks will become starters, but if we have a clear need at an important position then we need to address it in the first 2 rounds.

Wow, what great insight.  Definitely deserved of a new thread. 

In case everyone needed clarity,  you 'cant' always get starters in the later rounds of the NFL draft 

This is huge.  I had no idea!


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - AQIndianHill - 03-29-2021

The bengals drafted Price, Ogbuehi, Ross, Dennard in the 1st, and none of them were starters either.


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - SunsetBengal - 03-29-2021

If were talking about the Bengals, I'd argue that you CAN'T always get a starter in the 1st round, either..

However, the Bengals 2nd round history looks pretty solid. Mellow


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - Murdock2420 - 03-29-2021

(03-29-2021, 07:59 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: If were talking about the Bengals, I'd argue that you CAN'T always get a starter in the 1st round, either..

However, the Bengals 2nd round history looks pretty solid.  Mellow

I have a call from a Mr. Drew Sample on line one for you sir.  Ninja Ninja


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - SunsetBengal - 03-29-2021

(03-29-2021, 08:05 PM)Murdock2420 Wrote: I have a call from a Mr. Drew Sample on line one for you sir.  Ninja Ninja

He's the anomaly, so far.  The good news is, he's still young enough to live up to that draft slot, if utilized properly.


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - Nicomo Cosca - 03-29-2021

(03-29-2021, 08:25 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: He's the anomaly, so far.  The good news is, he's still young enough to live up to that draft slot, if utilized properly.

Eh, we’ve had some other whiffs in the 2nd in semi-recent years:

Jake Fisher
Margus Hunt
Devon Still

It is probably our best round overall historically speaking though.


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - SunsetBengal - 03-29-2021

(03-29-2021, 08:05 PM)Murdock2420 Wrote: I have a call from a Mr. Drew Sample on line one for you sir.  Ninja Ninja

(03-29-2021, 08:37 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Eh, we’ve had some other whiffs in the 2nd in semi-recent years:

Jake Fisher
Margus Hunt
Devon Still

It is probably our best round overall historically speaking though.

You guys aren't helping..  You're actually making statements that by proxy support the OP's assertion.  However, he is correct in the fact that you can't "count" on getting 1st year starters in any specific round of the draft.


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - Nate (formerly eliminate08) - 03-29-2021

Of course not. Think this was common knowledge to most.

Although I think we got a couple good Linebackers in the 3rd and 4th last year that will be starters, especially Wilson.


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - Destro - 03-29-2021

Haven't drafted anyone who has helped us win a playoff game since the 80's.

*takes a slow drag off of his cigar and a slight sip from his glass*
*he leans his head back, letting out a deep sigh*
*glancing over at his Boomer jersey, a single tear rolls rolls down his cheek*


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - Gdale_Bengal - 03-29-2021

It makes selections like Geno Atkins that much sweeter


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - CarolinaBengalFanGuy - 03-29-2021

(03-29-2021, 07:34 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I have seen a lot of posts here about how we can take take certain positions in the first two rounds and then "Always get a starter at X" in the 3rd or 4th round.  The odds are against finding a starter in the 3rd and/or 4th rounds

In the decade from 2009 to 2018 there were 350 players taken in the third round (including comp picks).  Almost two-thirds (225) never started as many as 32 games.  Only about 1 in 4 (93) started more than 48 games.

Of course the numbers for the 4th round are worse.  Three quarters (266 of 355) of players taken in the 4th round failed to start 32 games.  Only about 1 in 7 (14%) started more than 48 games.

Of course we have to hope that our 3rd and 4th round picks will become starters, but if we have a clear need at an important position then we need to address it in the first 2 rounds.

Personally we should put ourselves in a position where no rookie should HAVE to be a starter. Compete with a less than ideal veteran sure, but it sucks to be like yeah we got to hit on these 3 rookies this year or it's a bust.


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - Wes Mantooth - 03-29-2021

(03-29-2021, 07:55 PM)AQIndianHill Wrote: Wow, what great insight.  Definitely deserved of a new thread. 

In case everyone needed clarity,  you 'cant' always get starters in the later rounds of the NFL draft 

This is huge.  I had no idea!

Can we start a petition to ban this dude? 

I don't know what's more anoying, you being a dick in every post, or that it is resulting in me standing up for Fred.  I think it's a pretty good thread, and he put some work into it.  So I don't get why you gotta be a turd about it.

Here's a thought, why don't you start your own thread.  Something you think is worthy and actually want to talk about.  I'd be very curious to see what it is you have to offer.  My guess?  Not much.  It seems your whole a m.o is just offering short, snide BS that contributes nothing to the conversation.

Go ahead, start one up. Wow us all.


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - Joelist - 03-30-2021

(03-29-2021, 11:37 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: Can we start a petition to ban this dude? 

I don't know what's more anoying, you being a dick in every post, or that it is resulting in me standing up for Fred.  I think it's a pretty good thread, and he put some work into it.  So I don't get why you gotta be a turd about it.

Here's a thought, why don't you start your own thread.  Something you think is worthy and actually want to talk about.  I'd be very curious to see what it is you have to offer.  My guess?  Not much.  It seems your whole a m.o is just offering short, snide BS that contributes nothing to the conversation.

Go ahead, start one up.  Wow us all.

I think your wish may have been granted. 


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - Schmitbuck - 03-30-2021

I don't expect anyone to do the legwork of calculating the percentages, but I wonder how much better the odds of a finding a starter would go up if the pick is in the first 10 of the 3rd/4th vs the last 10 of the round.

Count me in the crowd not expecting a starter in rounds 3 or 4, but if an O-lineman is drafted in round 3, I'd expect they're being groomed to start in year 2. Not sure about other positions with the current depth chart, maybe DT, TE, and WR3.


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - grampahol - 03-30-2021

I hate to break the bad news, but my sources tell me that picking, well, pretty much anything first your odds go way up over picking last.. Heck, picking apples in the grocery store go way up if you're the first person in the store looking for apples.. Looking for a used car cheap? Be the first person to call about that good, cheap used car.. Looking for toilet paper first day of a pandemic? Check.. Looking for a mask first day, check..Looking to get your ass beat first in a fight against someone twice your size? check.. Yup..being first definitely has it's advantages.. Well..maybe sometimes.. That last one there is up to debate..


RE: You CAN'T "always get a starter" in the 3rd or 4th round. - XenoMorph - 03-30-2021

(03-29-2021, 07:34 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I have seen a lot of posts here about how we can take take certain positions in the first two rounds and then "Always get a starter at X" in the 3rd or 4th round.  The odds are against finding a starter in the 3rd and/or 4th rounds

In the decade from 2009 to 2018 there were 350 players taken in the third round (including comp picks).  Almost two-thirds (225) never started as many as 32 games.  Only about 1 in 4 (93) started more than 48 games.

Of course the numbers for the 4th round are worse.  Three quarters (266 of 355) of players taken in the 4th round failed to start 32 games.  Only about 1 in 7 (14%) started more than 48 games.

Of course we have to hope that our 3rd and 4th round picks will become starters, but if we have a clear need at an important position then we need to address it in the first 2 rounds.

we are lucky to get a starter in the 1st...