04-30-2023, 07:22 PM
(04-30-2023, 04:01 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: 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.
I am not saying he could not play the slot but I am not crowning him the Tyler Boyd replacement because three reporters called him that.
