J24 Offseason Mock

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(02-23-2022, 11:52 AM)J24 Wrote: Three Things I want to accomplish  during this mock off-season

One- Improve the Offensive Line

Two- Keep the defense at their post season level

Three- Improve depth at the skill positions

Part One Cuts

1.) Trae Wayne's CB 11 million- Never has been Healthy here and costs too much money as a backup

2.) Trey Hopkins C 6 million- solid player but I think we can improve at the position for the same type of money. While also getting  Younger

3.) Samji Perine RB 1.5 million- Evans is a much better  3rd down back and the Bengals can find a cheaper back in free agency  or draft.

4.) Brandon  Wilson S/KR 2 million- Disappointing season as a KR last season  and doesn't really play on defense. We can find a replacement for him at a much cheaper price.

Trades

Tyler Boyd to GB for 2nd Rd pick (saves 7 million in cap space )

Why it works for us- Bengals save cap and get a top 100 pick in process.

Why it works for them-  Boyd is 100 catch,  1200 yard, 10 TD caliber player IMO. Adding  him with Adam's would be a steal for Rodgers and Packers.

Overall- I think highly of Boyd and think he would  be a significant loss for us. With that being said if this hypothetical  trade were to happen the Bengals would A.) Could use the money on an Offensive line and & B get a nice player with the Pick.

Trade  2

Bengals trade their 4th Rd pick to the Cowboys for 3T Osa Odighizuwa(scouting report later in mock)

Why it works for us- we get a 3T on a rookie deal

Why it works for them- They have a lot invested in the 3T position with Galimore, Hill, and Gholston as a end/Tackle. + there is talk of them drafting another 3T early in this draft. So getting  a 4th Rd pick for him(he was a third rd pick last season) would  be a win all considered. 

Overall- He was my favorite prospect in the draft last year and I think he could be a potential All pro player  for us at the 3T in the near future.  He started  off red hot last season and then fizzled out last season and was taken off on 3rd downs and in known pass rush situations.  If Dallas lost faith in him then he would rejuvenate his career in the nasty Nati.

Own free agents 

Jessie  Bates FS- 5 year 80 million (16 yearly)- Top post safety in the league 

CJ Uzomah 2 year 14 million (7 yearly) - Solid TE and Lockerroom leader

Tre Flowers CB 1 year 2.5 million- Long CB who can play SS. Very good at guarding  TEs

vet Min
Mike Thomas Wr
Brandon Allen Qb
Jordan Evams LB
Jalen Davis NB
Clark Harris LS
Kevin Huber P
RFA
Stanley Morgan Wr 2nd Rd tennor
Trenton Irwin Wr
Mitchell Wilcox TE
Wyatt Ray Edge

Outside Free Agents

Joseph Noteboom RT Rams 3 year 27 million (9 per year)- swing tackle for the rams hasn't  had many starts but has played well when given a chance.  Still only 26.
22 Role- Starting RT

Brian Allen C Rams 3 year 24 Million (8 per year)- Had a great season this past season but has had injury problems in the past.
22 Role- Starting C

Connor Williams LG Cowboys- 1 year 6.5 million- Up and down player that fits our system. High PFF grades but lead league in penalties with 15(10 Holding).
22 role- Starting LG

Maurice Hurst 3T 49ers 1 year 1.5 million- Gives us a much needed interior pass rusher
22 Role- Backup 3T

Kevin King CB Packers 1 year 2.5 Million- big lengthy CB who has had a much maligned Career in GB. He is a #3/4 CB who could start in a pinch.
22 Role- Starting  CB

Draft Trades

Bengals trade 31st pick to Texans for 35th and 68th Picks
Bengals trade 35th pick to Colts for 47th and 82nd picks
Bengals trade 82nd pick to the Saints for 100th and 118th picks

Draft

47th Pick- Tariq Woolen CB UTSA- Pros long 33 inch arms, fast 4.3, Wr ball skills , willing in run support. Neg- Raw and lack of high competition 
22 Role- Backup CB/Special teams 
Future- Starting CB
Comp- Athletic  Richard Sherman (Hopefully)

59th pick(Boyd trade) Alex Wright DE UAB- Pros- Athletic unicorn at 6-7, can play up and down the line, high PFF grades, Team captain.  Neg- Competition? Not a lot of sacks
22 role- competing for a spot in rotation
Future role- starting DE
Comp-Carlos Dunlap


63rd pick- Dylan Parham RG Memphis - Pros- Highly athletic, physical run blocking Neg- Small and lack of competition 
22Role- Competing for RG
Future- Starting RG
Comp- James Daniels


68th pick Darrian Beavers LB UC- Pros- Athletic for size, a modern-day  thumper with some coverage ability for his size + Pass rush.  Neg- man to man coverage 
22 role- Backup sam lb/Special teams
23 role- Starting Sam
Comp- Ahmad Brooks 

95th pick Alec Pierce  Wr UC- Pros - Size, jump balls, hands, route running, run  Blocking, Versatility Slot/Flank Neg- Deep Speed
22 Role- Backup/Special Teams
Future Role- Starting Wr
Comp- Eric Decker

100th pick Coby Byrant CB UC- Long, athletic,  physical CB, versatility Neg- #2CB on own team
22 Role-4th CB/Special teams
Future Role- 4th CB/? Starter
Comp- physical Tory James

118th- Brian Robinson  RB Alabama Pros- Smart, Downhill,  3rd down versatility both catching  and receiving  Neg-Ath ? Limited in route tree
22 role- 4th RB/Special  Teams
Future Role- 4th RB/Special Teams
Comp- Brian  Hill


135 pick traded to Cowboys- Osa Odighizuwa  3T UCLA Pros- long with 34 inch arms and 84 inch wingspan , only 6-1 so good with natural leverage, explosive, finishing speed Neg- only 285, strong start to season  but fizzled out at the End, not a NT
22 Role Starting  3T
Future role Starting 3T
Comp- Geno Atkins 

173rd- Zach Tom C/IOL/T Wake Forest Pros- athleticism, Versatility Neg- Size
22 role- Backup OL
23 role- 6th OL
Comp- Trey Hopkins 

208th- Reed Blankenship S Middle Tennessee ST Pros- Athletic, Ball Skills, Physical Tackler, PR ability Neg- Injury,  lack of Competition 
22 Role- 4th S/Special Teams
23 Role 3 safety  package/Special Teams 
Comp Chris Crocker 

224th- Demetrius Taylor DT Appalachian ST Pros- Pass rusher Neg- 6th year senior + Competition 
22 role- Practice  Squad
Future role- Nickel DT
Comp- Christian  Ringo 

250th pick Britain Convey Wr Utah Pros- Playmaker with ball in hands Neg- Size , Age
22 role - Starting PR/KR Backup Wr
Future role- PR/KR Backup WR
Comp- Andrew Hawkins 

Key Questions 

1.) Why no big name expensive Offensive  lineman? - I don't think its the style of of this front office to spend on one player outside of the organization. ( Talking 20 +million a year) 

1b.) Why no major  trade for an Offensive lineman? Personally I think trading away early draft picks for high level players is a highly risky proposition and an expensive one at that.  The draft is always deep and the players are Really cheap assets. I would never say never  though but it depends on the player.

1.C) Why sign those Offensive Lineman?Well both Allen and Noteboom were drafted by the Rams when Taylor  was there and Williams was drafted by the Piano Man(Who still talks to the Bengals). So familiarity I guess. I know it's not the most sexy list but it should get the job done. Which is want we all want.

2.) Who replaces Boyd?- It would probably be a committee of Wrs but I wouldn't  sleep on Stanley Morgan.  He got some snaps as a run blocker down the stretch and he had an impressive college career.

3.) That much for Bates?- I know some will balk at that price but in all honesty 16 a year will be cheap compared to what James and Fitzpatrick will get on thier summer extensions.  They are not  a lot of safeties that can cover the ground that he does as a deep safety. 


4) No Hill or Larry Ogunjobi? Originally  I had Hill signed but once I saw Hurst was a free agent I thought that would be a better and cheaper fit.(FYI I think Hill and Hurst would make a good 3T duo) Also if we could get a young player like OSA in a trade it that would be Awesome. 

Overall

What I love about this mock- I love that we got 6 picks in the Top 100.

What I don’t like? Seems like we will would  be redshirting a lot of players from the draft itself. 

A lot to like, but there are some risks.
There will be (valid) concerns with 3T only having Odighizuwa and Hurst though.
If Hill or Ogunjobi could be kept as the starter with either Hurst or Odighizuwa as the backup, I think that'd make people more comfortable with DT.
Allen and Connor Williams are quality FAs that shouldn't break the bank. Very Bengals-type signings.
It looks like RG is going to be a competition between Adeniji, Carman, and Parham? Big worry there.
Noteboom is somewhat of a risk since he's never been a full-time starter, but as you mentioned, he has played well when he has played.
In 2020, he started 9 games, and he performed quite well.