Can Bengals Use a G or LB, Senior Bowl Stand Outs

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(01-29-2018, 12:03 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Even if not, I think Smith might be the "safer" pick and require less development. However, I think Edmunds has a higher ceiling.
Ultimately, I think it really could come down to what the Bengals need more. Do they need a more traditional 4-3 MIKE or a rangy OLB?
I see Smith more as the former and Edmunds as the latter.

I like Smith and I think he will he an excellent weakside linebacker in either a 43 or 34 defense, but I feel he will struggle as a MIKE taking on offensive lineman. He is all diagnosis and athleticism which will be tested big time at the next.

I'd go Edmunds because he had the ceiling to do it all he can be that hammer as a MIKE and take on lineman in thr gaps, he has the athleticism and speed to cover RBs, TEs, and WRs, and he has that special ability to rush the passer in any and all situations.