01-14-2021, 12:31 PM
(01-14-2021, 12:17 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Well, my preference is Penei Sewell if he's there at #5.
I don't see any defender outside of maybe Parsons worth the 5th pick. This is especially true if 2 QBs go first and there are only 3 non QBs taken in the top 5. To me, it's almost a lock that it's 2 receivers and Sewell. If another team falls in love with a 3rd quarterback and trades up, that changes it a bit, but probably not much.
I'd be just fine with the Bengals taking Parsons at 5, maybe even a bit excited about it. I suppose if I had to pick another defender, it would be Surtain. I wouldn't be mad, but I wouldn't be pumped, either. He needs some work and his chances of making an instant impact are suspect. Still, as the OP said, Waynes, Bell, Bates, and Surtain would be a nice group to have back there.
I see zero chance that Jackson returns, so to me, they either roll with Phillips, sign a mid-range FA CB or draft one high. I'm just not sure that Surtain gets us the most bang for the buck at 5.
As I said, wouldn't hate it, but it's hard to stare potentially elite offensive prospects like Sewell, Smith, and Chase in the face at 5 and not gift them to your young franchise quarterback. You might not get another chance to.
