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[BengalsRocker]

(03-13-2016, 01:50 PM)TGISunday Wrote: Among other things, there's a world of difference between pick #4 (AJ) and pick #24.  I don't think anyone this year is a reliable #1 in the draft class (at least yet), but there could be some quality talent at #24 if it falls right.  To be fair, I think only 1 or two guys at 24 would be worth it.

All I'm trying to say to the crowd that says it shouldn't be done...is we have a huge dearth of WR talent after AJ that can't be ignored.  How is that not a priority?  These platitudes of "that shalt never use a 1st round pick on a #2 receiver" etc. are a bit to fire and brimstone for me. 

The team is stacked, and because of this, every single choice at 24 will fall into one of two categories:

1) A player will be picked at a premium position, and will likely not see quality snaps until later (or at all) in their first contract.  Or

2) A player chosen that will fill a void in a position deemed "not high value," but could fill in immediately.

Seriously, guys.  Wright.  Alford.  Kumerow.  Tate.  How can you not consider a WR at 24 (if that's BPA) when you're looking at those stellar options?

Exactly.

You might get a player head and shoulders above Marvin Jones play that garnered big money in FA.

How could you scoff at that?

A valuable player at the fraction of the cost.

You gotta take BPA no matter what position.  If it's WR then so be it.

Same goes for CB.  If you can get a player who is cheaper than DreK at $7.5 mill and is going to be a free agent next season.

Why not explore it as well?

I would not be upset if DT, WR, LB or CB is chosen in the first if they are BPA.

Of course we need an upgrade to Center but I just don't see it happening.