A Serious Draft Question

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(04-07-2023, 12:06 PM)OSUfan Wrote:  Ok, so I know that many Bengals fan seem to be opposed to trading down yet according to many sources that grade players for a living there are only anywhere from 17 to 20 prospects in the class of '23 that have garnered a 1st round grade. Given this information why would someone be opposed to trading down and acquiring capital over drafting a player in the 1st round that does not have a 1st round grade but pay them 1st round money?

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I think it hinges on who your Target player or players are and how convinced you are that they will perform to a satisfactory level.

If you want RB Bijan Robinson or Tackle Darnell Wright and you have pick #28 then you likely have to Trade up to get them.

Once on the Clock at pick #28, the Bengals can see exactly which players have slipped to them and decide if a player or two that are still available have a good chance of slipping down further. Then look for a trade partner to Trade down to a spot where they still feel they have a strong shot to get a targeted player.

Teams seem to show trade interest in the first few picks of round number 2, so the Bengals could trade down to say the first pick of round two and then trade down again and not be too far removed from Pick #28.

I would not be opposed to considering all options at all times while weighing the Pros and Cons of each option.