05-02-2023, 09:39 AM
I went with Charlie Jones, aka Chuck Sizzle.
When I look back at what prevented the Bengals from winning in KC, and ultimately, The Super Bowl, I narrowed it down to three things:
1.) Pass rush. It was almost nonexistent with Hendrickson battling injuries and BJ Hill worn down from a lack of rotation throughout the season. Ossai was the team's best pass rusher by a large margin that game. They need another Ossai. A better Ossai. Enter Myles Murphy. Rotation at the DE position should be in store for both Hubbard and Hendrickson. I can also see scenarios where they have Hendrickson, Ossai, Murphy, and Hubbard all on the field as a NASCAR package. That is why Murphy would be my #2 favorite.
2.) Pass protection. I remember reading that Mahomes had something like 1.6 seconds longer than Burrow to get rid of the ball. Give Burrow that kind of time, and he will pick any team apart. The signing of Orlando Brown is the single greatest move the Bengals have done to improve the team.
3.) Chase and Higgins are doubled: No Answer. Boyd was off to a great start, but got injured. Jones can not only uncover quickly, but he has the versatility to allow Chase to rotate to the slot for a free release and Jones can still be a vertical threat. He is smart, reliable, and tough as nails. He may be WR#4, but he will have a much bigger impact on this offense, and potentially special teams, than most imagine. It may seem odd when we have Higgins and Chase to pick a WR as the favorite pick, but without a stellar TE or RB out of the backfield (maybe Brown can be that guy?), WR#4 and quality depth in the WR room is critical.
When I look back at what prevented the Bengals from winning in KC, and ultimately, The Super Bowl, I narrowed it down to three things:
1.) Pass rush. It was almost nonexistent with Hendrickson battling injuries and BJ Hill worn down from a lack of rotation throughout the season. Ossai was the team's best pass rusher by a large margin that game. They need another Ossai. A better Ossai. Enter Myles Murphy. Rotation at the DE position should be in store for both Hubbard and Hendrickson. I can also see scenarios where they have Hendrickson, Ossai, Murphy, and Hubbard all on the field as a NASCAR package. That is why Murphy would be my #2 favorite.
2.) Pass protection. I remember reading that Mahomes had something like 1.6 seconds longer than Burrow to get rid of the ball. Give Burrow that kind of time, and he will pick any team apart. The signing of Orlando Brown is the single greatest move the Bengals have done to improve the team.
3.) Chase and Higgins are doubled: No Answer. Boyd was off to a great start, but got injured. Jones can not only uncover quickly, but he has the versatility to allow Chase to rotate to the slot for a free release and Jones can still be a vertical threat. He is smart, reliable, and tough as nails. He may be WR#4, but he will have a much bigger impact on this offense, and potentially special teams, than most imagine. It may seem odd when we have Higgins and Chase to pick a WR as the favorite pick, but without a stellar TE or RB out of the backfield (maybe Brown can be that guy?), WR#4 and quality depth in the WR room is critical.
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