How About a Repeat of 1998?

[Hammerstripes]

(04-10-2019, 07:34 PM)NKURyan Wrote: In 1998, the Bengals used their top two picks on two linebackers - Takeo Spikes and Brian Simmons. This shored up the position for years and allowed these two guys to acclimate to the NFL together, learning to work together from day one.

This year, I've read a lot of debate about whether to take one of the Devins in the 1st round versus a guy like Mack Wilson in the 2nd. And it just got me to thinking... why not both? Bush and Wilson in particular sound like they'd compliment each other well, it puts a heavy focus on what is by far our worst position, and neither guy *has* to step in and play non stop immediately (because you'd have Brown and Vigil rotating in as needed).

Thoughts?

Back then they were moving to a 3-4.  Nowadays we are in a base nickel - with 2 LBs.  I would say drafting 2 would be a waste considering Vigil and Brown can play.  I see 1 for sure.  We also have a 3rd rounder from last year that should see the field at some point.

We have plenty of depth guys right now (Jefferson, Evans,) - we need a starter.