04-20-2021, 09:41 PM
(04-20-2021, 09:27 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Actually, Wilcots and Smith did analyze the philosophy of building the line to support a franchise QB, compared to stockpiling superior weapons around him. They had statistical data to support their points for both approaches. The ultimate conclusion is that when you have a franchise QB, you protect him with a line that can also provide a rushing attack. The franchise QB will elevate the skill players around him, as it is in the nature of a franchise QB to do so, with whomever he plays with.
While a franchise QB can elevate skill players, I hope the Bengals don't get content with just putting anyone out there and hoping for the best. Even Aaron Rodgers is finding it hard to get anyone not named Adams to really produce right now at WR.
The team has put them self in a position that either Sewell or Chase could be viewed as a "right" pick because it will fill a big immediate need, but it will also potentially leave a big gap at the other if the draft doesn't fall their way.
