04-22-2023, 03:48 AM
(04-21-2023, 04:21 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I clearly see the difference in the situation. The Bengals no longer feel like LT is in a vulnerable position. With that said, I'd be very comfortable is Darnell Wright was the selection at #28, and feel like it would be tough for the Bengals to pass on him if he is there.
As far as Jackson Carman goes, he's going to have to show it for a season, in order for me to be a believer. He flashed in the fluke snow game versus a very uninspired Bills defense, and then went against a Chiefs defense that had also played 19 games. Carman had the fresh legs, of course he "held up" well. All that I'm saying is that he needs to show it for the duration of a season, before I'm ready to count him as a completely reliable option. Having Collins, Williams and Ford to fill in should Carman falter offers a bit of reassurance. However, I don't see many situations where both Williams and Collins are on the team opening day, thus the cheap signing of Ford.
Oh, I am with you on Wright. But I would not reach for a 2nd tier tackle (D. Jones, Mauch, Harrison, Duncan, Bergeron) in round 1. And I think there is better value AND more pressing needs in rounds 2/3 at TE, CB, RB, DE, and DT. And a more pressing need at IOL and for more WR speed. If tackle does not happen early for me, I am comfortable rolling with what we have.
As for Carman, Scharping & Adeniji had fresh legs vs KC, how did they look? Held up well, too, no doubt? Agree on doing it more consistently, but 3 PO games and he looked pretty good. More than passable. I think the odds that a Rd2/Rd3 OT we draft comes in and plays better than Carman (or Jonah, or Collins) are pretty slim.
If Williams is traded, then we need another guy.
