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(02-23-2022, 08:48 PM)WVUHomer Wrote: Who is one candidate that is being given for 31 that you would be upset or at least not happy with? Mine is Raimann who I'm seeing show up more and more. Honestly, from multiple scouting reports I've read, I get Og flashbacks.

Who do you think will be a steal at any pick from rd 2 on? I say for me, Rasheed Walker. I think (based on watching the PSU/Michigan tape due to Hutch and Ojabo) he had great feet and just needs some technique work. Beat a few times but seemed to hold his own well imo. I think if you can get an iOL or have the whole OL built through FA, take him 2nd or 3rd and get him prepared to replace Williams possibly.

I heard someone talking about Raimann falling after the Senior Bowl because he dealt with speed issues over his outside shoulder, but also raved about his strength and potential.  The guest (forget who it was now) mentioned him as a potentially great GUARD because of his strength and nastiness, but it would protect that issue that he may suffer with as a tackle, but does offer some dual position flexibility.

That being said, the one position I am not drafting and hoping to get a starter is RT.  I could still draft a tackle to develop, but the biggest (or most important spend) has to be a RT (after getting Bates done...and I hope it isn't the tag).  

I don't have a specific guy in mind right now, but it seems the top positions in the draft are at OT, LB, WR, and DE.

The one thing I would think the Bengals need the least at #31 would be a LB.  You could even make an argument for a WR, as their depth beyond the big three is a massive drop off.  OT is obviously a huge need.  DE would likely be my top choice. I think any FA DE will cost too much.  You would have five year rights to them (being a first rounder), and even with Ossai coming back, I think a pass rusher helps this defense more than just about any position.

CB is also an obvious possibility, with Waynes likely gone.  Although I think CB is very top heavy in this draft and the top guys will be long gone.   

My steal would be Daniel Fa'Allele (sp?).  There will be lots of people against him for his weaknesses, but I see that mountain as a unique talent.  I would love that guy as a developmental RT.  As an extra tackle right now, short yardage problems would be gone.  As a former rugby player (!), I would have fun lining him up at Fullback as well.  Hilarious.