Duke Tobin on draft

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

(04-25-2023, 04:16 PM)007BengalsFan Wrote:  We got beat by Kansas City for three reasons none of which had anything to do with a TE or RB. 

#1  The Oline wasnt good enough in talent and depth.  

#2  The D-line didnt get enough pressure which allowed Mahomes to sit back there and make plays

#3  The talent in the secondary was not good enough to compensate for a mediocre pass rush which allowed Mahomes to throw for 326 yards with 2 TDs

If we want to beat K.C. and Mahomes we need to improve the O-line.  We need to improve the pass rush and we need to get better in the secondary.  That would mean we should be looking at DT, DE, CB and OT.  One of those positions will be there at 28th.  The Oline with everybody healthy might be passable allthough depth is very questionable but we still need to improve the pass rush and CB position regardless.  Defense should be the focus with the #28 pick especially when those are premium positions vs drafting a TE or RB.

Good points 007. I think we take a Corner like Emmanuelle Forbes at 28 on Thursday night. He should help for the future in beating 
them Chiefs. Not expecting Darnell Wright or Bijan Robinson to be there and Wright is the only OT I would take in the first round that
is possible at 28. Too many questions with Dawand Jones and his weight and avoiding agility drills.

Also, if Carman plays good at RT we are upgraded on the OL. Need to add a 3-tech to get push up the middle and extend DJ Reader 
if we want to get better at getting pressure, Trey was also dealing with a broken wrist in that game against the Chiefs. We will be 
getting back Chido which should help the Secondary and CTB should just get better and better. Dax could be a stud in the future.

Lou likes Nick Scott so I think he will fill in just fine as the other Safety.