Battle’s a good player. But I still don’t get the obsession this franchise has with defensive backs.

Murphy was a good add and a big talent. Wasn’t the biggest need but it was A need. But using the 2nd and 3rd round picks on DBs, both unspectacular, after taking a busload of dbs last year is silly. I don’t get it.

A C+ grade, at best.

(04-28-2023, 11:58 PM)ah5 Wrote: You realize there are still 4 rounds left and cuts coming right?

Thanks, I didn’t realize that…..

You know where you fill out your depth? Rounds 4-7, not rounds 1-3. 

We need a defense that is comprised of dudes who can barely drink because we're about to lock up $120 million per year in 3 guys on offense.

(04-28-2023, 11:57 PM)phil413 Wrote: The trade means they likely took off or severely dropped Washington and maybe Jones.  Good they are getting a solid safety prospect that is NFL ready.

Heard about some medical and attitude issues with DW, watch him become a scumbag with the stoolpitt LMAO!!!

Loved the guy prior to the Draft but now...

I REALLLYYY HATE HIM!!!!

(04-28-2023, 11:58 PM)coachmcneil71 Wrote: Was he behind Bowers, yes, or no? Was he a backup at UGA,at the college level, yes, or no? 

It isn't a yes or no question due to context....


UGA played mostly 12 Personnel, which is 2 TEs. Washington was, by far, the 2nd receiving option between the 2 starting TEs. He is primarily a blocking TE.... who was taken off the board by  many NFL teams due to injury concerns.

(04-28-2023, 11:46 PM)bfine32 Wrote: You don't think Morris would have been there in 3 more picks? 

He wasn't now was he?

It was the right spot to get him if he was the Bengals guy, he was my guy, but not the Bengals guy. so moving along.

Stromberg just went too, who was also on my list of players i wanted with that pick. Chandler Z was the last one.  

I'm ok with Battle, if that's who they like then get 'em

Lou Anarumo on Jordan Battle: "He has done a number of different things and gives us flexibility."

"He's in position a lot to make plays. You can see him communicating, which is really important. You can trust him. Rarely out of position. Gets guys on the ground."

— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) April 29, 2023

they were never going offense in this round

Earlier this evening Lou Anarumo joked that he'd be back to chat with us again...

At No. 95 - #Bengals take S Jordan Battle from Alabama.

Zac & Lou re-entered the press room with a smile, "We told ya." | @WLWT

— Olivia Ray (@OliviaRayTV) April 29, 2023

(04-28-2023, 11:57 PM)Frank Booth Wrote: lol but they act like daxton hill doesnt exist or that they signed nick scott (who was the starter in LA)

The Rams did manage to win the SB with Scott at safety. And he picked Brady along the way. 

But, I cannot dispute the fact we could use another higher end S. Do we think Anderson or Thomas is the casualty? Thomas probably. Love to jeep him on the PS and mentor the young guys. 

(04-28-2023, 11:58 PM)bengals1969 Wrote: It’s a 2024 draft. Defense loses most of the starters next season.

This and no growing pains

(04-28-2023, 11:55 PM)BengalsLUFC Wrote: A ***** safety?

Really? Really? Not like we have a RT who doesn’t want to play for us a TE who appears to be made of glass or a RB who falls over with a strong breeze.

Maybe an over reaction but tonight hasn’t been great.

(04-28-2023, 11:55 PM)WhoDeyK Wrote: I like Battle but So confused with this pick

(04-28-2023, 11:56 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: Well, safety was off my radar, but Battle is a good player.

Somebody help me.

I haven't been paying attention to the draft much but did we not just lose both starting safeties? Did we ever sign Apple? We also have a starting CB coming off a major injury.

Seems like DBs should not have been a shock.

On top of that who cares about TE? Burrow is gonna make some guy look competent and they are gonna be the 5th or 6th option on the offense. 

And if Jonah doesn't get traded he will play at RT, if he does then they must feel like Carman did enough to earn a shot.

(04-29-2023, 12:00 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: I wanted Washington, but going heavy on defense makes a lot of sense. All the money will be spent on the offensive side of the ball soon.

No I think the Bengals screwed up here thinking Washington would slide a couple picks and the Steelers ruined it.

Battle was a good value pick at the end of round 3 but the Bengals have Hill and signed Scott to a 3 year deal. Yea the more I look at this it looks like they tried to squeeze a little extra and screwed themselves.

Bengals last 10 draft picks...

5 DBs
4 DL
1 OL

Not thrilled with this pick. Murphy and Turner have a lot of upside. Battle seems to have more limitations. If he beats out Hill or Scott, then we have real problems. In other words, Battle is a legit depth guy.

Wow kicker off the board in round 3.

(04-28-2023, 11:59 PM)OSUfan Wrote: I guess that is why this offense is so terrible. I sure wish they would address it  

Tell me again how many yards Mix went for in the AFCCG or how many times Burrow was pressured?

(04-29-2023, 12:00 AM)Murdock2420 Wrote: It's obvious that the Bengals see value at TE in the later rounds (think Whyle from Cincinnati in round 5 or 6) and they are content with Mixon or going to get a late rounder and sign (Elliot)/Trade (Swift/Allgeier) to shore up the RB room.

Or they're fine with Smith and Sample.

TE is a hard position in the NFL year 1. Finding a guy that can block and catch is hard.

(04-29-2023, 12:00 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: I wanted Washington, but going heavy on defense makes a lot of sense. All the money will be spent on the offensive side of the ball soon.

You know we all keep saying that, but

Drafting a kicker who looks like a 48 year old sex offender? Nice pick.

Cincinnati selects Alabama Safety Jordan Battle 95th overall

? PFF's highest graded Safety in coverage since 2020 (92.9) pic.twitter.com/XSKuarbXjL

— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 29, 2023

(04-29-2023, 12:00 AM)RunKijanaRun Wrote: Battle’s a good player. But I still don’t get the obsession this franchise has with defensive backs.

Murphy was a good add and a big talent. Wasn’t the biggest need but it was A need. But using the 2nd and 3rd round picks on DBs, both unspectacular, after taking a busload of dbs last year is silly. I don’t get it.

A C+ grade, at best.

It's the structure of the team. They are going to spend big money on the offense. Lots of upcoming defensive FAs coming off the books. Stocking up before that happens for cheap good talent. It's smart.