We Can Still Punt For Penei

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(12-24-2020, 11:34 AM)RunKijanaRun Wrote: Ok. I guess I need to put a sharper point on this.

Jamarr Chase would be a great addition to any team. Even ours, believe it or not. I'd love to pair him with Tee.

But at #3 overall, he's a luxury; an extravagance. This team should not even bother doing anything other than fortifying both sides of the LOS with every pick this year. At LEAST the first 3-4. 

A 4th round rookie isn't going to fortify the LoS in 2021.

Rounds 1 and 2 is where you get year 1 starters. 

Rounds 3 and 4 you are looking at more rotational or developmental pieces. You might get a year one starter in the third round at a lower premium position (eg an interior lineman, running back or a slot WR/CB) and occasionally you get lucky and someone exceeds expectations but round 3 and 4 we should be looking at starters for 2022 or even 2023, not 2021. If the Bengals are smart they'll draft rounds 1 and 2 to start and pair rounds 3 and 4 with veterans on short term deals in free agency.