(08-10-2022, 12:02 PM)TecmoBengals Wrote: Let's assume the Bengals have an awesome '22 - '23 season and pick lower in the draft. Would it be smart to use a late first round pick on a RB to support Mixon, and eventually replace him as the starter, in the run game? Tier 1 from the list identifies Gibbs from Alabama and Robinson from Texas as top-RB talents.

(08-10-2022, 12:23 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Robinson is by far my favorite RB prospect.
If he's there when Bengals pick and Mayer is gone, I'd be REAL tempted to take him.

I'm a bit worried Gibbs might be a bit too small to be a 3-down RB.
He's only 200 lbs but 5'11".

Chris Johnson was 5'11" and 197 lbs coming into the draft, but he did share carries some seasons with bruiser RBs like LenDale White.
We know CJ2K had the record before John Ross for the 40 at 4.24 seconds, and you could see that speed on the field. It's a big reason why he could be so productive.

I've heard Gibbs has ran a 4.32 before.
https://tdalabamamag.com/2022/07/01/alabama-jahmyr-gibbs-reveals-insane-40-yard-dash-time/

If Gibbs can show he can be a home run threat like CJ2K was, I think he can be a true difference maker and worth taking in Rd 1. But you'll probably need to use a different RB if you want a blocker, or a bigger RB in short yardage or goal line situations.
So I'd be ok with him too, but I'd want the Bengals to have a plan to have a good stable to handle situations where Gibbs wouldn't be as equipped for.

(08-22-2022, 07:18 PM)Synric Wrote: TDN Official Top 100 released today.

https://thedraftnetwork.com/nfl-draft-rankings-tdn100-2023-august/

(08-22-2022, 10:11 PM)ochocincos Wrote: If the Bengals are making the playoffs, no chance Mayer gets to them if teams are going similar to TDN.
Mayer 6th overall on their rankings.

And my guy Bijan Robinson 4th overall.

Could be quite a few good OL available too if the Bengals want to try to solidify that LG spot with another draft pick (assuming Volson or Carman doesn't pan out by season's end).

(08-23-2022, 01:33 PM)Synric Wrote: That's not representative of how they will go in the draft. As for Offensive Line it's more of a wait and see class at the top at the moment. I do like that tackle from Northwestern Peter Skoronski. 

(08-23-2022, 01:39 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I like Skoronski too, especially if he can swing inside.

I know that prospect rankings aren't how the draft will necessarily pan out.
I just mean that if there are already people talking about a certain player as a Top 10 guy, there's no guarantee that player falls into the 20's.

Remember how some people thought there's no way Kyle Pitts goes Top 5, even Top 10 because he's a TE and no one takes TEs that high?
Or how some didn't think a RB would go Top 5 when Barkley was drafted?

Both ended up going Top 5 in their respective drafts.

So I'm not going in expecting that either Robinson or Mayer falls to 20. If they do, great, but I'd have my eyes on more realistic targets and just try to change course if I start seeing them fall on Draft Day.

(08-24-2022, 12:41 AM)Truck_1_0_1_ Wrote: I know he isn't in the same realm as Mayer, but if we missed out, I'd be good with Whyle from Cincinnati (NOT in the 1st lol).

Great hands, big body, good routes, just not sure about his blocking.

(08-23-2022, 01:39 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I like Skoronski too, especially if he can swing inside.

(08-30-2022, 01:22 AM)Synric Wrote: Skoronski vs Nebraska that was like a master class in perfect OL technique. Peter Skoronski might not be the most athletically gifted tackle but damn everything his does is just perfect.

(08-30-2022, 05:01 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Remind you (some) of Jonah Williams, by chance?

(08-30-2022, 01:22 AM)Synric Wrote: Skoronski vs Nebraska that was like a master class in perfect OL technique. Peter Skoronski might not be the most athletically gifted tackle but damn everything his does is just perfect.