06-10-2023, 02:14 PM
(06-09-2023, 10:13 PM)casear2727 Wrote: Lineman looking good in shorts during preseason drills means absolutely nothing with both starting level OTs not participating.
I disagree that Carman playing this year is better for our future. If Carman starts this season and Jonah is on the bench we might get a 6th round comp pick. If Jonah starts and plays just average we get a 3rd.
Chido has not been at OTA's either, so everyone needs to quit with that excuse to bash Jonah.
I hope they both look great, but if it is remotely close give me Jonah and his experience giving us a better chance to win the SB AND get a high comp pick. Carman still has next year and could be more affordable with only one season under his belt if we choose to extend him....
And to those who dont care about comp picks, an extra 3 this past draft could have given us any one of these players:
Saldiveri G/T
Freeland DT
Adebawore DT
Dawand Jones T
Zavala G
Roschon Johnson RB
Gaines G
McGuire DE
Guess that makes me feel better if we get a comp pick if Jonah plays well. Never really thought about that as we don't ever
seem to hit on comp picks anyways. I am not getting on Jonah for not being at OTA's, nor Chido, it is all good. Just saying that
Carman being there with his teammates and getting work in is a good thing after his play in the Playoffs.
That was a rough loss to the Chiefs, but Carman was our best OL in that game IMO.
That is on the biggest stage. You are right, in shorts this means absolutely nothing, but Carman looked good in the games he
started at LT. I cannot say the same for Jonah last season for the most part, he was pretty bad.
Getting all Offseason to get acclimated to Right Tackle I expect Carman to at the very least be solid depth, same with Jonah
and LC. We are in a good spot at Tackle for once.
(06-10-2023, 11:39 AM)Luvnit2 Wrote: My opinion was Jonah lacked strength based on his weak pass blocking at time. An OL who while injured can squat 600 LBs. is a big deal. My guess is he also working on his upper body and core also.
Jonah's issues may be more technique related than strength. If so, if he builds hs strength and coaches help him fix technique issues there is hope for him and for us in 2023 and beyond.
I am happy with updates on Collins also and love Orlando Brown attitude thus far. If we develop a top 5 or even top 10 OL with our QB and our weapons, this team will be a force offensively.
Surprised Jonah lost his technique as that was his strength coming out of Bama. He was the most technically sound OL in his
class from most reports. Also happy with the LC updates and vids and how Orlando Brown has just fit in as a Bengal instantly.
Should be a great year to be a Bengals fan.
