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(05-02-2017, 07:14 PM)masterpanthera_t Wrote: From the posts I've seen so far, it looks like everyone thinks Russell is going to make it over Benwikere.  Do you guys just think he was brought in as a camp body or are you guys impressed with whatever Russell showed against Baltimore last  year?  I know Benwikere isn't someone you want to rely on as a starter, but thought he added good depth.  Was he picked up as a ST guy? I understand Russell is only in his 2nd year, so he probably has a lot of potential, so he likely makes it over Benwikere if it comes down to the two of them.  I wonder if the Bengals are trying to see how the CB group does (Jones, Dre, Shaw, Dennard, WJ, Russell, Benwikere), before deciding if they can cut Jones and have everyone else kind of move up the chain.

The Bengals claimed Russell off waivers last year for a reason. He's more than just a camp body. I liked him as a mid-round pick coming out of college last year. Given the Bengals have so much invested in first rounders, I think Russell fit well as a developmental CB that would be an ideal 3rd CB.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/keivarae-russell?id=2555547

Quote:Smart, experienced cornerback has strapped it on against some of the best receivers in the nation during his time with the Irish. Russell has the athleticism and cover talent to play press coverage and make a living there, but he may never produce as many pass break­ups or interceptions as a team would like. Played outside and from the slot and offers that versatility to an NFL team as a future starter or third corner.