04-27-2018, 05:41 PM
(04-27-2018, 05:26 PM)Beaker Wrote: Many ppl seem to feel like we had to settle for Price since Ragnow got picked ahead of us. And many hold Lapham in such high regard that they are sure Ragnow was our pre-ordained pick. But let me pose a hypothetical:
If Ragnow and Price were both still available when we picked at 21, and we took Price, would you still have the same reservations?
In other words, how do we know they didnt favor Price all along anyway? Maybe they indeed got who they really wanted.
I am sure that anyone that knew about Lapham's prediction of Ragnow had the feeling that Detroit took our guy right out from under us.
Add to that announcers saying Ragnow was possibly the best Center. (as I remember)
Add to that Price's injury and an announcer or two calling it a bit of a reach due to the injury. (on ESPN)
Many had gotten themselves excited expecting a Ragnow pick only to get the Detroit surprise.
That uncertainty of did we get nailed by Detroit or not let some air out of the Price balloon.
Did the Bengals "settle" for Price or was he always their guy.
If both were on the board at the Bengals pick then we would know Price was their guy if picked.
Lap's input had a big influence on how many people felt, I believe.
Uncertain and not sure whether to be happy or somewhat happy we ended up with Price.
