WR trio

[Murdock2420]

(05-07-2021, 01:31 PM)impactplaya Wrote: More than the Detroit Lions

Just a fun follow up.

If this was supposed to be a cute shot about the Sewell v Chase debate, you have missed the point totally.

This isn't about Sewell. This is about ignoring the OL for too long. Sewell, Slater, trade down and take Darrisaw or Vera-Tucker. All viable options.

Or

If you stay and take Chase at 5 you have to commit to the line in a big way elsewhere. Be it FA or trades. I get it, you think Reiff is enough and drafting Carman is enough. However, it isn't.

Reiff is a one year rental. An upgrade over Hart but still not a long term solution. 
Spain, solid but certainly replacable. He was just sitting around waiting in FA, not in high demand.
XSF, can't stay healthy. So... can't be counted on.
Jonah, see above. This guy can't stay on the field so you can't count on him.
Hopkins, coming off a torn ACL.

Now you have Carman, and if he transitions the way he should you have a G spot fixed. I'll give you Jonah and some how in year 3 he finally stays healthy. So you have a LT. Leaves 3 spots that can be upgraded. If Chase was the plan at 5, then they needed to be more aggressive in FA and solidify the line beyond this season. Burrow can't take the hits he took last season again, or he will not last in the league.

And before you or anyone else says "But we took the long-term answer in round 4 at tackle." Last round 4 OL that was the "Long-term" answer was Michael Jordan. So, not sold on Smith. Plus, it's just a a simple look at stats. Every round you wait in the draft, there is fewer and fewer long term-starters. So again, my complaint isn't against Chase, it is against not doing enough to fix the worst line in the NFL, and having a long-term vision. If they were 100% in on Chase, then spend the money and get Trent Williams in here, or Thuney or both... but put long term answers on that line and then go take your WR. 

And yes, I know people will be like but Turner is gone and Pollack is back. Sure, he is a clear upgrade over Turner, but he had Price before and Price still sucked. He can't work miracles... he does need talent and they just aren't giving him enough to work with.

Look at Baltimore who beat the Bengals twice. Strong line, great QB, good running game. Their number one WR is Hollywood Brown who would be the 3rd option in Cincinnati. The Bengals have a back in Mixon who can dominate a game. They have their guy in Burrow. They just need to commit to building a line and as I said earlier, if they wanted Chase then that's fine but damn it you have to go out there and do more then a one-year rental to upgrade the line. That is why I'm just frustrated and over it. The Bengals aren't trying to be a Championship team, they just do enough to keep the fans excited.