Terrence Marshall LSU WR

[Essex Johnson]

(02-16-2021, 06:52 PM)Whatever Wrote: According to NFLDraftDataBase's Consensus Big Board, Slater is ranked 13th on average based on big boards and mock drafts around the web.  Besides, you aren't drafting a T with physical concerns that may force him to G at 5.  Talking trade down is nice and all, but you can't count on it, and trading down and hoping a player at a position of need is still on the board is a set up for failure.

Jonah showed enough last year to think he is the LT of the future.  Johnson and Adeniji are serviceable backups who are still on rookie contracts and early in the development curve.  The elephant in that room is Hart at RT, but the fact of the matter is he's better than any G we have on the roster and outplayed Hopkins last year.  Plus Hopkins will likely be PUP'd to start the year.  IOL is the priority.  T is a position that would be nice to upgrade if there's value.  They honestly have a pretty solid 2 deep at T.  People just have a target fixation on Hart because he was so terrible when he first came here, but he developed into a serviceable starting T last year.

I should Slater as an example since he is considered in the 2/3 Tackle after Sewell.. Darrisaw is also in the top 10 range.. Pete Prisco has him going with #6 pick.  If the need is there and Bengals have a Oline  in their top 10.. you draft them...  i will say the trend in most expert mocks before FA is Sewell falls in us.. that would be awesome. I agree with you on Hart.. he actually played above average for tackles in sacks, pressures and penalties..