(01-13-2016, 06:03 PM)Big Boss Wrote: Bodine's been here for two years.  Based on what you've seen, if you were calling the shots, do you draft  competition for the starting center spot?

(01-13-2016, 06:03 PM)Big Boss Wrote: Bodine's been here for two years.  Based on what you've seen, if you were calling the shots, do you draft  competition for the starting center spot?

(01-13-2016, 06:03 PM)Big Boss Wrote: Bodine's been here for two years.  Based on what you've seen, if you were calling the shots, do you draft  competition for the starting center spot?

(01-14-2016, 02:32 PM)BengalChris Wrote: I would draft a Center if I could get an upgrade in the first two rounds. Would love to get the Alabama kid. But we also have to deal with who departs in free agency. With several former coaches with other teams, we might lose some guys that we'll have to replace in the draft.

(01-13-2016, 06:03 PM)Big Boss Wrote: Bodine's been here for two years.  Based on what you've seen, if you were calling the shots, do you draft  competition for the starting center spot?

(01-14-2016, 03:14 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I would. The Bengals should.

For Bodine putting up so many reps on the bench at the combine, he sure doesn't seem to be able to translate that to pushing DL backwards. Instead, it's usually the opposite.

I too think that the Bengals will not invest a high-round pick on a center. WR, DB, and probably DL all will come before a C would be drafted.

(01-14-2016, 03:14 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I would. The Bengals should.

For Bodine putting up so many reps on the bench at the combine, he sure doesn't seem to be able to translate that to pushing DL backwards. Instead, it's usually the opposite.

I too think that the Bengals will not invest a high-round pick on a center. WR, DB, and probably DL all will come before a C would be drafted.

(01-14-2016, 03:23 PM)RoyleRedlegs Wrote: Bench press means nothing if you don't have the technique and core to put it to good use. 

Short squatty players like Bodine have to play with great leverage and use their hands exceptionally well. He doesn't. 
Evan Boehm is a guy many will try to compare to Bodine but the tape tells two different tales.

(01-14-2016, 04:40 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Right. I understand this (and understood it back when Bodine was drafted), but it doesn't seem the Bengals did/do.

And you're right. Boehm has shown his ability to be a mauler on the field. That sets him apart from being just gym strong. That boy country strong!

(01-14-2016, 04:52 PM)wildcats forever Wrote: Well, whomever it is that is doing the choosing needs to re-evaluate their criteria so a better prospect is chosen next time (Piano Man?)

We have yet to find Richie Braham's successor obviously, and that's what we need.

(01-14-2016, 05:28 PM)hitchopottimus Wrote: Yes, if we find one in range. Don't want is teaching just because we have to have one.

(01-14-2016, 05:24 PM)RoyleRedlegs Wrote: I think they valued other things about him (off-field and being able to make line calls) more so than his actual on-field abilities and used the "strength" to sell it because casual fans wouldn't fully get all of the other stuff, it's why hype is so big around bench with linemen


Kyle Cook was a good player for 3 1/2 years. Injuries tanked the later part of his career and eventually forced his retirement. 

(01-14-2016, 06:12 PM)wildcats forever Wrote: You're right, I forgot about Cook. If only he could have stayed healthy....

I think some of this depends on how successful we'll be in re-signing our own FA's, and what draft picks we may need to use to fill in for whatever losses we experience. Spending a high pick on a center may not be a luxury the team is willing or able  to spend.