04-30-2023, 04:01 PM
(04-30-2023, 03:40 PM)OSUfan Wrote: Why do I keep seeing people say that Jones is a replacement for Boyd? This absolutely nothing but speculation and really is not an outstanding fit. Jones played the majority of his snaps on the outside at Purdue and has really go return capabilities. If he is a replacement for anyone on this roster it would be for Trent Taylor. It seems like everyone has Boyd out the door already when it may not at all be the case.
Probably because of this:
The #Bengals get their first offensive player of the draft in Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones. He's 5-11, 175 and an heir apparent to Tyler Boyd in the slot. Jones had 110 catches for 1,361 yards and 12 catches last year.
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonATH) April 29, 2023
Jones would be a potential slot of the future if he can develop. Will fill in behind Tyler Boyd right now and see where things sit next year with Boyd's contract up after 2023.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) April 29, 2023
FOX19 Now Cincinnati: With Tyler Boyd entering the final season of his contract, the pick of Jones gives the Bengals a legit replacement for one of the best slot wide receivers in the NFL. Boyd turns 29 this year, and Jones has played seven seasons in Cincinnati.
https://atozsports.com/cincinnati/bengals-projecting-when-cincinnati-would-draft-a-wide-receiver/
Ball security is the main thing the Bengals like about Charlie Jones.
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) April 29, 2023
Just noting this: Tyler Boyd has the best hands on the Bengals roster and is entering his final year on his contract in Cincinnati.
Sure feels like Charlie Jones is set up to be his replacement
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Barring an injury to the top three wideouts, don’t bank on seeing much of Jones in 2023. He will be be groomed as Tyler Boyd‘s slot replacement once his contract expires following the season. Jones has natural hands and is a great route runner who excels vs. zone coverage. Joe Burrow will love throwing passes his way, and there’s some dynasty value here as a late-round addition to bolster roster depth.
Romo “ so impressed with Zac ...1 of the best in the NFL… they are just fundamentally sound. Taylor the best winning % in the Playoffs of current coaches. Joe Burrow” Zac is the best head coach in the NFL & that gives me a lot of confidence." Taylor led the Bengals to their first playoff win since 1990, ending the longest active drought in the four major North American sports, en and appeared in Super Bowl LVI, the first since 1988.
