Why Do You Like This Draft!

[Nepa]

I feel very, very good about the draft. Drafting near the end of the rounds, the Bengals managed to get highly talented players at the positions of most need (S, CB, DT). Not only that, but the players are remarkably versatile and also high character players. I was surprised how well they did.

Yes, the Ravens had numerous picks, including two-first round picks, and much better draft position. But, after giving up their only real WR, they failed to pick one up in the draft. And with so many picks to pay, including two, high, first-round picks, they are going to be challenged financially to be able to afford a quality free-agent wide receiver. I guess they will just run, throw to their tight ends, punt, and play defense. Odd strategy, given that the Bengals showed last year the importance of wide receivers.

yes, other teams in the division improved more. What do you expect, given where the Bengals were drafting BECAUSE THEY WERE IN THE SUPER BOWL! But the Bengals did fantastic with their draft position. I feel a 1000x better now about this year, given that they addressed the most serious issues with quality, versatile, smart players, and ones of such good character (team captains, etc.) that they will help create a terrific, Super Bowl attitude.