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(02-20-2018, 05:07 PM)3wt Wrote: This is a nice summary of what happened and what we can be expected to do base on history.

A few additional thoughts: 

Rumor has it that Lewis wanted Foster and was outvoted.   The Bengals rarely draft a DT high in the first round, but they might have considered Allen except for his injury issues.   And coincidence or not Allen was injured in the course of the season.

They might consider James if he is rated high enough.  I think if Roquan Smith is there at 12 they will jump on him.   I think that may be who Marvin is hoping will be there.  If he wanted Foster that much I think he'd be very interested in Smith - not that they're that similar, but because he 1) wants an elite LB on the field with Burfict and 2) Wants  a LB who can cover and has the lateral speed to hold the edge from the defensive backfield.  Smith is quick enough to react to guys like Bell making sudden changes in direction and leaving our defense in the dust.   James would be desirable for some of the same reasons.  He needs more playmakers in the defense.

I don't see them taking Barkley or Nelson if they are there - which I highly doubt they will be.  And there are a lot of questions about all the other top O linemen - enough that it could result in us waiting till the 2nd or 3rd round to address.

I could see them taking either Fizpatrick or Ward.   When you think of it the only top notch guy we have is Jackson.  Dennard is the next most well rounded corner with a number of strengths.  Kirkpatric is really good on long ball routes, but is really limited in quick changes of direction, lateral speed and is the worst tackler on the team.  

I doubt Fitzpatrick is there but Ward may be.  He's lightning fast, a tough press corner and a good tackler.  

I've gone to babbling.   But I think the Bengals go with D in the first round.  If they do I hope Smith is there...

Here's what I personally think could happen...

Denzel Ward is sitting there. The Bengals decided not to pick up the option on Adam Jones, so he's gone. Dennard is in the final year of his contract and the team has not extended him prior to the draft. Due to the uncertainty that the team will have for retaining him, they decide on Ward to ensure they have a good stable of CBs. They will then work on an extension with Dennard in the Summer. Also, Kirkpatrick would be a FA in four years, which would be right when Ward's rookie deal would be approaching its end. In the case of Dennard leaving, the Bengals still have a solid stable of CBs in DK, WJ3, and Ward. If Dennard is extended, the Bengals have Dennard and DK on new deals while WJ3 still has a couple years left on his rookie deal and Ward is on a rookie deal for the length of DK's contract.

It's a win-win financially for the Bengals because it safeguards them from CB injuries, Dennard leaving after this year, and/or DK's poor play.

EDIT - Or Josh Jackson from Iowa over Ward if the Bengals like him more. Basically a top CB.