Ladd McConkey

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(03-27-2024, 01:43 PM)Synric Wrote: I know people scream "there's a hole!!" but the draft is balancing holes with BPA. This draft class is stacked with OL and WR especially at the top so you can absolutely see the Bengals staying with the strength of the draft class targeting those positions early.


As to the OP: I'm a big Ladd McConkey fan and he does fit their mold for a slot guy but I expect the Bengals want to get Chase 15% to 20% more snaps in the slot (45% to 50% total). I wonder if a guy like Jermaine Burton will be higher on their board. 

Drafting for need only helps you if you hit on the pick, which is far less likely when you're narrowing your prospect pool based on your need.

A good/great player that's a luxury pick is always infinitely better than a bust or bench player at a position of need.