(03-31-2021, 06:17 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: A wide receiver helps the passing game.

An offensive linemen helps both the pass and the run.

(03-31-2021, 05:39 PM)Frank Booth Wrote: werent jordan and redmond playing because of injuries?

(03-31-2021, 06:10 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: Jordan has been penciled in as a starter since day 1.

(03-31-2021, 06:24 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Well, to be fair a WR that can stretch the field also helps the run game. Teams can’t load the box if they have to worry about a guy taking the top off.

(03-31-2021, 06:01 PM)Whatever Wrote: In non Marvin years, OL outnumbered WR 3 to 1.  In Marvin years, OL outnumbered WR 4 to 2.

The only position groups MB has drafted less than WR in the 1st are RB and TE.  

The problem is that you have people who are pushing a "build through the trenches" approach, but don't want to admit that has been MB's draft philosophy because if that was the case, that philosophy will have proven ineffective.  They then try to shift it to "shiny toys" when there is no factual basis for such. a philosophy.

(03-31-2021, 06:04 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: The thing about Sewell is he will take time in the pass blocking department cause he tends to grab on the outside of the End's
shoulders. If we do take him and he is a penalty machine as a rookie I wouldn't be surprised.

Honestly I am arguing more for Pitts than Chase here. I love Chase but there have been prospects that have come out like him
before and there will again, could even find a player like Chase later in the Draft or maybe get Marshall the other LSU WR after
Sewell in the 2nd.

But there might never be another Kyle Pitts with his size, speed, route running, hands. He just ran a 4.44 forty at his Florida 
Pro Day BTW right in front of Zac. This guy has to be considered even with Sewell there IMO. If this Draft wasn't deep with 
OT's I would be right there with you, but it is extremely deep.

(03-31-2021, 06:09 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: Again?

(03-31-2021, 06:27 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: Sorry Wes, you're wrong here, man.

The Bengals drafted Jonah Williams (and Jordan). Boling retired for medical reasons so they moved Cordy Glenn to LG to make space for Jonah at LT. Then Jonah tore his labrum and needed season ending surgery. That moved Glenn back to LT, which left LG suddenly open for Jordan.

Jordan became the starter due to injuries.

(03-31-2021, 12:54 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I'm going to be happy with any of the following:
Sewell
Chase
Pitts
Trade Back

(03-31-2021, 12:27 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: This guy is a GENERATIONAL talent at WR. He's AJ Green with more speed and better measurables (that just came in from his pro day). There are currently like 4 guys in the NFL that have his measurables and ability. His pre existing chemistry/relationship with Burrow is just a cherry on top of the Sunday.

He's not Tee Higgins - he's on a completely different level.

I get protecting Burrow, but the Bengals HAVE to draft this guy with the 5th pick. He's just too much of a game changing talent not too. We should all be SALIVATING at the though of an offense consisting of Burrow, Higgins, Boyd, Mixon, and...JaMarr Chase. It would easily be a top 5 unit in the NFL.

NFL teams are built around game changing talent and playmakers. Yes, Sewell would be a great addition and sure help with protecting Burrow, but you only have so many chances to draft a talent like Chase over the course of history. The Bengals did it with AJ Green...we need to do it with JaMarr Chase.

(03-31-2021, 07:28 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: Sewell, Pitts, or Chase...Oh my.  

If Chase was not at LSU with Burrow, would fans still feel the same about him as a Bengal?  
With Pitts you have unique talent that some teams have glimpsed, but never such a player with the Bengals.  Never.  
There is a chance or two that OL talent will be there at 38, but if Reif or more probable, Williams goes down, is Pitts worth the risk to Burrow?

Bengals can trade back if Panthers are willing, and maybe get another Second rounder.   Bengals could draft Slater or even Sewell at 41 and maybe Dickerson and Leatherwood in round two.  

My bet is this front office will take Chase.  Why?  Burrow carries a lot of weight, and Bengals front office historically values skilled players over lineman early.  At least under Mike Brown.

(03-31-2021, 12:32 PM)yang Wrote: Have to admit it is looking like he is the pick.

(03-31-2021, 01:26 PM)Earendil Wrote: There's a lot of insults being thrown around on this site lately.  I get that we're all a little riled up, but for crying out loud we need to stop treating each other like we treat Browns fans.  Surely we can have these discussions without resorting to personal attacks.

Let's try to have some class people. You don't root for Cleveland, you root for Cincinnati!

(03-31-2021, 06:39 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Whoever we take, I just hope he gets a fair shot with the fans. It seems any time people set their heart on a prospect, they hate the player we take instead. If we take Pitts or Chase, I won't be happy about it, but I'll judge that player on his play...not because I'm butt-hurt I didn't get my guy.

(03-31-2021, 07:36 PM)BengalChris Wrote: As far as TE goes it might come down to the Taylor fixation on 11 personnel and the overall lack of use of a TE, I question the value of drafting a TE on day 1 and even in the 2nd round.

Sample actually had a good catch % last season with 75.5% and he had 40 catches. But compared to a top flight WR, the TE just doesn't get used enough in Taylor's offense to make the position worth a high pick.

I really doubt they'll select Pitts.

(03-31-2021, 07:36 PM)BengalChris Wrote: As far as TE goes it might come down to the Taylor fixation on 11 personnel and the overall lack of use of a TE, I question the value of drafting a TE on day 1 and even in the 2nd round.

Sample actually had a good catch % last season with 75.5% and he had 40 catches. But compared to a top flight WR, the TE just doesn't get used enough in Taylor's offense to make the position worth a high pick.

I really doubt they'll select Pitts.