Looking ahead to 2017 draft

[wolfkaosaun]

(10-06-2016, 11:02 AM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: My opinion is contrary to popular belief, but Marvin likes 3-4 OLBs. Look at the players Marvin has used at SAM. Harrison and Lawson immediately come to mind. I think a guy like Tim Williams could play SAM on running downs and as a situational pass rush from RE in passing situations. I think the Bengals defense is missing that dominant RE that could put them over the top. I think there is probably more DE talent available in next year's draft if the Bengals stray from their typical height/weight prototype they prefer.

Tim Williams is the only player I wouldn't mind that could also be a SAM player in a 3-4 defense. Mainly because I've seen him play with his hand in the ground as a 4-3 in some situations and he was still very good. Think he would be a very good player nonetheless.

However, there are other DEs I like in the draft. We need another guy to add pressure other than Dunlap. The benefit to Dunlap, however, is that he's still pretty young. He's 27 and won't turn 28 until late February.

But we may need another starter with MJ's play declining.