Geoff Hobson

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(03-22-2024, 04:25 PM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: I like this selection based on who is available. I like Newton more than Murphy. And I think he could very well be the BPA here.

If not Newton or Murphy, I'd be looking at OT. But the OTs on the board probably need a bit of development.
That said, I'd be looking at Newton, Murphy, or Mims in this scenario. A corner or edge definitely fit into the conversation as well.

I'd love to have a stacked Dline rotation and Newton would certainly add to it.

I wouldn't be against going DT in the second as well and picking up Sweat.

Imagine having (4) solid DTs to rotate. You could run more 3-4 looks on running downs and the depth will keep the pass rush and run D fresh.
Plus, you have these (2) rookie DTs for 4-5 years--and don't have to re-sign Rankins/Hill.

In the 3rd round you can target Oline, Corner, and WR in this scenario.

I'd feel great about this option. But I'd certainly feel good if you draft Newton, then come back and have a great OT or C prospect in the 2nd that you take. Then you could go after a NT in the mid rounds if he's there.

I'd certainly be fine with going OT, DT with the first two picks but I believe in the BPA philosophy. Taking Newton here would certainly follow that philosophy.

I mainly want the following positions addressed (not necessarily in order):
RT
WR
TE
NT
CB (we could argue depth vs needing an immediate starter, but I lean toward "good depth who could become starter if Turner/Hill falters this year")
With the 3rd round comp pick, Bengals can address all 5 of these in the first 4 rounds. And I pretty much lose hope of finding an eventual starter-caliber guy after the 4th round.

As long as the Bengals can come away with good players at these positions and 2-3 can be ready by next year to start and perform solid-or-better, I'm good with a pass rushing IDL too.
Bengals have a lot of stopgaps who are set to hit FA after this season and need quality guys ready to take the reins. Otherwise, they'll have to dip into FA again, which gets costly over time.
Look at what all they've had to do on the OL because they've whiffed on so many guys in the past 5 years in the drafts.