05-03-2024, 01:10 AM
(05-03-2024, 12:57 AM)007BengalsFan Wrote: Im not saying he could never be poached. If he balls out in preseason he could certainly catch some teams eye. As of right now though, he is a rookie that hasnt shown anything at the NFL level and he was not drafted until the middle of the 6th round. Im not sure why some of you guys think there is this great demand for McLachlan when all the NFL told you what they think of him when he was passed over many times. If McLachlan was as highly valued as much as you claim, wouldnt some team have taken him before the Bengals? and if the Bengals dont draft him in the 6th, how far does he fall or is he even drafted at all?
His history and age pushed him down the boards. You obviously know very little about the guy, yet you continue to argue this point. Your entire premise is so bad that it reeks of a fan who started to seriously watch the NFL when Burrow was drafted. Get a few more drafts in you and you might see things differently.
Daniel Jeremiah had him as his #68 player.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10118857-daniel-jeremiah-ranks-best-prospects-available-on-big-board-for-2024-nfl-draft-day-3
Matt Miller had him as one of the Top 100 best picks in the draft.
The next highest selection on his list for Cincinnati was actually sixth-round selection TE Tanner McLachlan out of Arizona who made it at No. 63. Here's why Miller chose him over fellow rookie TE Erick All:
Quote:The Bengals used two picks on Day 3 at the tight end position, and both could be listed here -- but I'll go with McLachlan over Erick All as the better pick. He is a throwback with excellent toughness and an ability to find soft zones and sink into them. Quarterback Joe Burrow is going to love having a reliable target like him over the middle.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2024/insider/story/_/id/40056466/2024-nfl-draft-ranking-top-100-picks-best-steals-team-fits-trades
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