Positional value/Draft approach

[SouthernStripes]

(04-25-2023, 12:01 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Bengals definitely have a tendency to focus on the "outside" positions over the "inside" ones.
QB, WR, OT, DE, and CB have dominated the Bengals' 1st round selections over the past 20 years.
Other than TE (Mayer or Kincaid) being clear BPA, I really feel it will either be a CB (Forbes, Cam Smith, or Banks) or Darnell Wright (if he's there) at this point.

Agreed. Based off the current roster and contracts, I'm leaning CB if the right one is there @28. CTB has proven himself. But with Awuzie contract expiring after this season, I think they are looking to replenish this position ahead of time. 
I'm good with an OT @28 too, as the last 2 seasons have proven you need good depth on the OL.
I also think there's a chance if a Bresee or Kancey falls, we take them as our DL needs improvement as well. Mainly the pass rush, but as much as I love Reader, his contract is expiring too. I'd be okay with Maize day 2 if we can get a Forbes/Wright in Rd 1.