March Mock

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(03-30-2023, 04:29 PM)ochocincos Wrote: You're gambling on Awuzie being ready by Game 1 and/or hoping Sidney Jones can fill in. Personally, I don't care much for Jones.
Also, Awuzie is entering the final year of his contract and the team might want to have someone groomed for a year before taking over for him.

Why are you so down on Nick Scott at safety?
Or are you more worried about Dax Hill?
If it's Hill, I'd say give the guy a chance before looking to invest another super early pick on yet another safety.

As for RBs with pass protection...Mixon can't pass block, and they clearly showed the past two years they value someone like Perine because of his pass blocking.
If the Bengals can't find a FA who can pass block to bring in to cover that duty, I would expect they'll look for a draft pick who can.
I get that those guys usually aren't as dynamic, but it seems like the staff wants someone who can do it.

As a need, I think S is bigger r.  However, value has to play into the equation and this is a loaded CB class.  Given that CB is also a need, I have zero issues taking one early, especially when they're the bpa.  

Scott is 27 and has one year as a replacement level starter. Last year, he was roasted for over 600 receiving yards and a 118.5 Passer rating allowed when targeted per Pro Football Reference to go with 10 missed tackles.   He's the equivalent of a Bobby Hart type signing.  I am just not comfortable handing him a starting job without competition.  He is by every estimation the weakest starter penciled into the lineup right now.