WR Mike Thomas Signed

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(03-21-2020, 12:31 AM)psychdoctor Wrote: I am a little concern about LB.  My guess is that they will go with the safety/linebacker hybrid type.  The days of the big lumbering backer is over.  Plus, it seems the Bengals cannot get anyone to cover TE.  I would not be surprised if the Bengals take one backer and two big, fast safeties this draft.  

Also, the guard position depth is weak.  I know Jordan is developing but Price is struggling.  I cannot figure him out.  So, as much as the Bengals need another WR, I can see them going in a different direction.  I think Aiyuk is the pick in round 3 as Ross replacement.  I think Bengals will extend Green because he is so difficult to replace.  Maybe Mims.  I think Higgins struggles against press coverage from physical CB so I think he is good but I do not know if the Bengals would take him at #33.  

I really like Tanner Muse out of Clemson as a OLB for this team.  Dude has great instincts and played mostly safety for Clemson.  He is a big, tough guy with instincts and good speed.  I can't believe we aren't seeing more about this guy, given that he was in the National Championship game.  People are saying "his days at safety are over".  Fine, he would be a beast of a hybrid LB.  

Also love Dugger and Chinn as 3rd round small school studs to replace Williams.  People point to Williams' s respectable PFF numbers and say he is a good player, but he gets targeted more than Dre K it would seem and is a huge liability in coverage.  I want an instinctive freak at SS that can make plays all over the field.  

As far as WR goes, if the Bengals are thinking of replacing Ross, it could be Reagor.  I think they go for a more versatile WR like Jefferson, Mims, or Higgins.  My dark horse is Chase Claypool.  Look at the absolute DOG that was Deebo Samuel for the SF 49ers.  I think Claypool is that kind of guy.  Doesn't have phone-booth quicks, but is a huge catch radius, and gets the tough yards when needed.  If they slide in Rd 2, watch for Claypool...Oh, and the dude is a fierce blocker.  Team seems to have an emphasis on this (finally).