Chase Brown last night

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(08-19-2023, 07:46 AM)Essex Johnson Wrote: He is young and with so much spread in college blocking at nfl level is normally a weakness. Not like he is a 2nd round pick to replace Mixon. After two games I do give Evans the edge over Brown for 3rd RB.

The forum generally over-rates draft picks. Most rookies are special teamers. Maybe 1 or 2 get snaps on offense or defense...unless you draft really high.

Plus, on a loaded roster...like the Bengals...it's harder to break into the rotation. Look at T Williams at RB. He probably would play on a worse team.

The real test will be whether he develops into something in upcoming seasons.

That said...there are teams that play rookie RB's and WR's and those guys have success. RB is largely a function of a good OL. The Bengals should have a good run-blocking line.