Short write ups on some of my favorite players in draft part 1

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(01-15-2018, 11:35 AM)Goalpost Wrote: I go back and forth on this one.  Billings was easily our worst d lineman per PFF, but like you said, he is young. 
I could see Sims spot in jeopardy though. I also wonder if Da'Ron Payne isn't the best DT in the draft

Geno 91.5
Dunlap 84.3
Lawson 80.6
Johnson 75.9
Willis 75.6
Glasgow 71.2
Tupou 67.8
Smith 67.1
Sims 61.0
Billings 43.6

Totally get replacing Sims, but does it need to be done in the first round? I can't recall the Bengals ever considering NT in the first round plus I still think the combo of Billings and Tupou could become something if given more time.

I just think too many people have this knee-jerk reaction on players after seeing them fail in just their first season on the field. If there's worry about Billings and Tupou, address NT in FA on a 1-2 year contract and consider drafting a replacement in 2019 or 2020. Bengals have gotten solid production from DTs in the 4th round many times in the past and Billings was considered by nearly everyone of having first-round talent, so I still believe he can be a very good NT within a year or two.