I'm Excited About Drew Sample!

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(04-29-2019, 10:45 AM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: I disagree that there were many needed talented backers on the board. The only linebacker (off ball, as there were a few pass rushers labeled LBs that went in the 2nd round) that went between our 2nd and 3rd picks was Jahlani Tavai.  And, man. If people were upset about the reach that Sample was, they would have been equally upset about the reach that Tavai would have been. 

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jahlani-tavai?id=32195441-5638-0238-d6cc-25aa17b18c0d

There were a few interesting edge rushers available, but none that I think would start over Lawson or Dunlap and none that I think would immediately take snaps from Willis or Hubbard. The only one I think would have been of value was Zach Allen, but his ability to contribute is up for debate, as he isn't all that athletic and is a DE/DT tweener, especially in the 4-3. 

I think we could have taken a WR in the 2nd round like JJ Arcega-Whiteside, especially since Boyd and Green are on their final years and Ross has not shown much since joining the league, but it seems the Bengals are confident they can resign Green and Boyd, as they completely avoided the position this entire draft.

Was there a particular player you were upset we missed out on in the 2nd?

LB or TE...whoever we took in 2...we would have been reaching some. BUT, you don't take guys for where they are graded. You take guys that you think will be the best in your system and be the best Pros.