Lapham's prediction is IN

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(04-27-2022, 10:37 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: For sure, it will tell a lot if Linderbaum is there as I keep saying. If we draft him, there is a problem with Carman's back.

If we don't it says the medical staff thinks Carman's back will recover, the coaches think Karras is the answer at Center and that
Linderbaum doesn't fit our new scheme with our new big, power we brought in in Free Agency.

I think we trade back into the 2nd and grab a dude like Logan Hall Center Houston best pass rushing DT in the Draft arguably.

Then Draft Zyon McCollum and Daniel Bellinger who are very talented and versatile at positions of need. Just my thoughts this 
close to Draft day after you Pulses and others really giving out useful information. Thanks.

There would have to be a LOT of guys in similar "tier" for them to do this, but I believe by position group, you are correct.  A penetrating 3T is a huge position of need and it is a fairly thin talent pool.  If there are a number of guys they see as similar value (Say, Linderbaum, Wyatt, Booth, Gordon, and Hall, I could absolutely see a trade back of 5 spots.  

The one player that Lapham mentioned that he doesn't feel they would trade back is if Karlaftis is there at 31.  He feels he checks every character, athletic profile, and position versatility box that the Bengals desire.   I am in complete agreement.