Hobson's Media Mock

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(01-11-2019, 05:12 PM)Au165 Wrote: No, and here is why. After Williams you have a group of guys in Oliver, Simmons, Lawrence, Wilkins, Jones and Tillery that are all similar talent wise. They each have their own positives and negatives but in terms of depth of top talent I think DT is the most talented group in this years draft. To take one at 11 would be a waste especially anyone besides Williams because that next group could be had at 15-32 pretty easily so a trade back would be the move. I actually think some CB's will rise pushing one of that group to our 2nd round pick, which in the 2nd take a crack but not in the 1st.

This.  And don't get caught up in the "ok, that was defense, this one needs to be offense" game.  The Bengals need that impact LB (hopefully White) and from what I know about him he doesn't have the behavioral issues of a Reuben Foster.  If a top rated DT is there in the 2nd round, you take him.  Our defense was legendarily bad last year.  Sure, some of that was scheme, and once they played more man with their 1st round CBs, they showed improvement.  However, they desperately need upgrades to be able to compete with the speed of teams like KC. 

I will be the minority here, but I am really hoping they focus on the RT position over the RG position.  I think the tandem of Redmond and Westerman can compete for RG and will be much better in year 2 (of playing experience).  I think a lot of the pass-blocking issues were at RT.  The run blocking was actually pretty good, although PFF seems to think otherwise.  

Also really hoping for FA help with the LB position.  A veteran in the mix with Vigil, White (if we are lucky), and Evans would be a huge upgrade.