02-19-2022, 08:34 PM
Jonah is an above average LT. Reiff is average or just below average & Spain played average+ this year, but both are better run blockers than pass blockers. I think that the Bengals can thrive with 4 average+ OL. IMO center is the undervalued position. They don't get called out much except for snap count or penalties, but as the "helper" in the middle and the line leader, they can do the most to avoid non-edge failure. There is one plug and play center in the draft, but several above average free agents.
Unfortunately, guards get ranked high in the draft because of pancakes on run plays, not because of steady pass blocking. With our draft record adding another steady FA guard(in addition to Spain) to provide a steady floor is needed. Zion Johnson might be plug and play, but likely an upper round 2 value.
Ditto OT, where a late round 1 pick will likely not start day 1, so a starter will be needed in FA.
Unfortunately, guards get ranked high in the draft because of pancakes on run plays, not because of steady pass blocking. With our draft record adding another steady FA guard(in addition to Spain) to provide a steady floor is needed. Zion Johnson might be plug and play, but likely an upper round 2 value.
Ditto OT, where a late round 1 pick will likely not start day 1, so a starter will be needed in FA.
