04-27-2021, 04:29 PM
(04-27-2021, 02:54 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: If they do go Chase, and it certainly feels that way...I'm all in favor of a combination of what you have here, and going strong with the next 2 picks to ensure the o-line is improved, and there are a couple of guys that I think they can land on day 2 that could possibly both start early on, and at the very worst...provide outstanding depth until they do eventually start.
Those guy are Liam Eichenberg and Wyatt Davis. Eveything I've seen suggest that Eichenberg will be there at 38. If so, he's a very experiened, scheme versatile linemen that, while not the most athletically gifted, just finds ways to get the job done. He could compete instantly at RT and LG. People may scoff at this, but he reminds me a little of Joe Thuney coming out of college. They have very similar scouting reports. Thuney also played T, but has made his money at G in the NFL.
The other guy is Wyatt Davis. I know some aren't high on him because he's an OSU lineman, but he's not Jordan, Price, etc. He's a good scheme fit that can compete right away at RG. Guys like Brugler, King and a few others now have him slipping to the top of the 3rd round...but I'd be cool with moving up a little to get him.
Doing this not only gives you an incredible playmaker who can win on the outside and downfield, and already has chemistry with the QB, but also adds 2 pro-ready linemen to the mix, allowing for some intense competition to find the best 5 guys to start.
Perrsonally, being a diehard Ohio State fan I didn't think Wyatt Davis really stood out last year for Ohio State on the OL.
I thought the OL was poor and allowed a lot of pressure for an OL that had been together for a couple seasons.
Billy Price was drafted by the Bengals when Pollack was the OL coach. I personally don't think they go David.
I could definitely see Davis falling into the 3rd round. No reason to waste a draft pick and move up for him.
