11-30-2017, 11:58 PM
(11-30-2017, 10:47 AM)ochocincos Wrote: WR may be a need to address in the 2019 or 2020 draft, but I really hope the Bengals don't draft another WR (especially early) in the 2018 draft.
I know there's skepticism of John Ross because he hasn't really played yet, but this Bengals team has used a 2nd rounder and 1st rounder on WR in the past two years and those players need to get a chance to get some significant snaps before the Bengals look for another replacement. And I hope that comes next year via cutting Brandon LaFell.
And I know you're high on Cortland Sutton, but maybe the 2019 draft will have better WRs than him. Equanimeous St. Brown from ND might be a potential early-mid first rounder with the size, speed, route tree, and hands that would go well with AJ Green (or groom as his replacement). I'm assuming ESB returns to school for 2018 rather than declare for the draft because he's had a down year this year in terms of numbers, but he could declare for 2018 draft.
The reason I say wr is a need even if it's a cute need is simple. Our number 2 should be cut. Malone looks as advertised(bigger faster Marvin Jones) so we're solid there. But out slot is worry some. Boyd is struggling with what all draft pundits thought he would struggle with getting separation. His inability to create separation against slot cbs is very worrysome, approaching bust status.hell even Erickson is getting more separation than Boyd. Ross we have no idea. Esb is a high first to low first round pick and I believe he will come out this year. And yes ik I am extremely high on Sutton(best wr since aj green draft) but it's warranted. That said we have much bigger needs and only way I would be okay taking Sutton is if we get 2 extra high second rounders in a trade down.
