***Official 2021 NFL Draft Thread***

[TecmoBengals]

(04-30-2021, 08:22 AM)Au165 Wrote: One thing I think that bodes well for getting one of the top OL here at 38 is the potential to get a 3-year starter. Jenkins/Cosmi/Eichenburg/Humphrey were all three-year starters and I wonder if that is something Pollock and company valued over guys like Sewell/Slater who opted out at a position where getting reps is really important. Pollock is more of an "old school" guy may have not appreciated guys who didn't want to compete this past year, and who didn't have a ton of tape to see how well they progressed year to year.

Interesting point I had not considered, the Bengals very well might be more excited about the second round OL who have more reps and playing experience than the opt outs like Sewell and Slater. Maybe they saw some refined and polished technique that convinces them some of these guys can start in the NFL now.