08-18-2021, 05:32 PM
(08-18-2021, 04:41 PM)EasyPeasy Wrote: I've said it before and I'll say it again:
Most fan draft pundits don't think about trades correctly. The bengals didn't just get the two guys with the extra picks - the extra picks then affected additional picks down the line. With the holes plugged in the fourth, the bengals were able to pick a top kicker prospect in the fifth. All picks from the fourth round on would likely have been different guys without the trade.
I agree with ya. Both Smith and Shelvin are going to be good players for us.
Regardless of if Shelvin starts, I have to believe he is going to be in on the DT rotation and is going to eat up space and help against the run. Couple that with Smith having a solid camp so far and I think we have two good picks from the 4th.
I also think that the kicker is going to be a solid weapon for us. He seems to hit at least a 50+ yarder everyday. I know game conditions are different then game situations but he has performed very well in college under pressure. So I expect him to do the same for us as well. We would likely have had at least 1 extra win last year if we had him on the roster then.
I know there are some that still aren't fans of us having traded back, but those extra picks in the 4th are looking like they are really going to benefit / contribute to the team in multiple ways.
