Camp Battles

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(07-20-2017, 07:47 PM)Synric Wrote: I take the consensus on the WR subject that most of you believe Lafell will be pushed out on that I disagree I think Lafell is the a better receiver than Tyler Boyd. He brings a more physical presence blocking and as a receiver not to mention his versatility being able to play inside and out, redzone threat, yards after catch, yards after contact....yadda yadda lolol.

Some other interesting competitions brought up. Safety was mentioned I understand Shawn Williams had a down year compared to Reggie Nelson's 2015 season but he got better and better as the season continued.(Reminds me of Kirkpatricks first starting season in 2015.)

Bodine will be the starter in 2017 barring injury I dont see a change, but JJ Dielman was a interesting pick to me. Dielman is alot different than most Oline (especially interior) picks we've seen from the Bengals less of a powerhouse and more athletic. Im very interested to see his progress.

Willis will get his share of snaps this season and most likely behind MJ at RDE. Clarke will probably move over to the LDE to backup Dunlap and move inside to rush the passer the same snaps that Hunt got in the preseason last year.

I have to agree on Boyd.  LaFell was a much better player last year, and it was the first year in the offense for both.  Boyd will have to show a great deal of improvement to take reps from LaFell.  Indications would seem to hint at the staff not being too enamored with Boyd.  They wouldn't have reupped LaFell and then spent a Top 10 pick on Ross and a 4th on Malone if they were happy with Boyd.

With the current depth at DT, I can also see them kicking Hardison to LDE to back up Dunlap.