Punter Matt Araiza

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(08-21-2022, 07:32 AM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: The Bengals 5th round pick is currently listed as a 4th stringer on the depth chart despite trading up for him. (The previous 4 picks are all listed as 2nd string, so we can avoid the "rookies are placed low" angle.)

I'll take a starting punter over a 4th string safety. Or even a 3rd string safety, if you don't include Bates in the depth chart right now.

Just a shame to see a roster weakness, that could have been turned into a strength, ignored.

I haven't heard that both Chrisman and Huber are performing poorly.
I've heard Chrisman is actually doing rather well actually.

Have you heard otherwise?
If so, please share.

EDIT - Would I have taken Araiza over Tycen Anderson? Yes. I didn't even know who Anderson was when he was drafted. And I look at a lot of prospects. I agree that if it comes down to a back-end depth O/D player in Rds 5-7 over an upgrade at K or P, I'd take the K or P. But if looking at Rd 4, Volson might end up being the starting LG, which can easily be argued as being more important than taking a punter.