04-29-2016, 05:15 PM
(04-29-2016, 04:54 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: The Bengals took another corner back in the draft yesterday. Many analysts say he was the best player on the board when it was the Bengals turn to pick. Many people would also agree that corner back wasn't really a huge need for the Bengals as how their team is currently constructed.
My question for you guys is, are you OK with picking for sustainability or would you rather be picking with more of a win now type of philosophy?
The Bengals themselves have said that they don't see WJ3 playing much this year, so are you OK with that? Would you have rather seen the Bengals make a pick that would have had an immediate impact on the roster? Would you have rather seen them take a linebacker or wide receiver that could step in and contribute this year rather than take a kid that's not going to play for at least another year?
I personally am fine with the pick, but sometimes I would like the Bengals to do something to press the issue and really get a sense or urgency to try and win now. Maybe trade up and get the best receiver in the draft. Just do something to try and really put this team over the edge.
I know its not their style, and their style has been working out for them lately so its kind of hard to question, but man, sometimes you just have to think what would happen if this team really went after a player that would make an immediate impact on the roster. We have so many pieces already, why not try and get that final piece of the puzzle instead of getting a duplicate piece of the puzzle?
I am fine with the Bengals drafting philosophy. I totally agree with taking BPA when your turn comes up. Never draft and reach for need. Only draft for need when the BPA matches your need. Good teams are built this way. We got arguably the best cover CB in the draft. With Jones at 33, Dre in a contract year, Hall gone, and unanswered questions about Dennard's durability, I think the BPA actually meshed quite well with the Bengals needs this time. Another way to think of the pick is this, if you narrow it down to just WR or the CB we took....the next WR available would have been the 5th best WR on the board. The Next CB available was the 2nd best CB on the board. Why draft the 5th best WR to be our #2 when you can draft the 2nd best CB to be a starter?
