Sewell or trade with QB needy teams?

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(11-22-2020, 06:04 PM)t3r3e3 Wrote: This team is likely going to finish 2-13-1 after letting Burrow get mangled behind a bottom 3 line.  As it stands, that will likely have them picking somewhere between 2-4.  So, the million dollar question is:  

1:  Target the best tackle or

2:  Try to acquire as many picks as possible?  We know the team lacks trench talent.  Other teams will be in the hunt for Fields and the other 1st round possible QB’s.

The Bengals have two solid starting tackles in WIlliams and Hart.  They also have two capable backup tackles in Adeniji and Johnson.  People will slam that and say "they suck" or that Sewell is the next Munoz, but that is my honest assessment.  Before everyone falls to in love with Sewell, he isn't seeing a murderers row of pass rushers in the awful Pac 12.

I think if you slide just a couple picks and get an additional 2nd rounder, but are still able to get Ja'marr Chase, then you do it.  I want Burrow surrounded with weapons and I want him protected.  This strategy is hingent upon them signing Joe Thuney to play RG.  He should be the #1 FA target.  Then, either Spain, Finney, or XSF can take the other guard spot.  

An additional third rounder might not sound like a lot, but it would be a top 75 pick based on where I would project them sliding.  

Of course, you need someone to want to trade, and have to be prepared for the scenario where there are no trade offers.  I would still take Chase at #3.  And I am not the least bit concerned that he took this season to prepare for the draft.  He will be fresh and is a massive talent.  Better than Green coming out of college.  Faster, with amazing routes and hands.  

That would be my hope.