02-05-2021, 12:37 AM
(02-05-2021, 12:06 AM)rfaulk34 Wrote: I agree that the Bengals need to fix the line with proven Olinemen in FA. That way they can use the draft for some offensive weapons, oline and some guys to help with the defense.
My quizzical response was because i didn't see anything that would give someone pause in drafting Sewell in the top 5. I saw one play where Sewell whifffed on a run and #6 completely missed the running back. I saw another play where he put on a spin move but Sewell recovered and got back between him and the QB. I saw one play where he spun and made a tackle on a run play. That was it.
You said he "held his own". I don't know exactly what that means in this context because every other play, when Sewell got his hands on him, he completely stoned him.
If someone is expecting Sewell to completely dominate everyone and never miss blocks, they're not thinking straight. The guy is young and needs some work and experience. Just like any other guy. There isn't a single OT in this draft that's going to come in from day one and not miss a block every now and then. The greatest ever, Anthony Munoz, missed blocks, gave up sacks, etc. The good news is, even though i don't think the Bengals will take him, he's been working this year on his technique and should be better than he was last year.
Sewell isn't perfect but he's the best of the bunch and has the most upside of all of them.
What I meant by "hold his own" was that he won some lost some. He was able to get pressure on the QB. The play that Sewell recovered from worries me because he will not recover when that pass rusher is a much better athlete than this 5th round pick. I agree with you that nobody is perfect and will make the block every time. I will not be upset if they pick Sewell I just want to point out that he will be a developmental player like most rookie lineman. Some people may only see the highlight video of Sewell dominating everyone.
