11-05-2018, 03:19 PM
(11-05-2018, 02:53 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: It's time to spend some quality picks on LB. The Bengals haven't invested a 2nd round pick on LB since Rey Maualuga in 2009. They haven't used a 1st round pick since Keith Rivers in 2008. They haven't really invested hardcore in the position since 1998, Takeo Spikes and Brian Simmons were both taken in the 1st round.
So draft needs are shaping up like this:
LB - Could become an urgent need if Burfict gets a season long suspension or doesn't return to form. The good news is you can get good LB's in the 2nd Round.
Tackle, Guard - We might need 2 Tackles if Glenn doesn't return to form. His contract makes him easy to release. I'd love to try Westerman over Redmond and see what we have there.
TE - Time to move on from Eifert. Either sign or draft one.
I could make a case of taking any of those positions as early as Round 1.
I do think the offensive line is the most critical position to build.
