(03-20-2024, 09:39 PM)Mike M (the other one) Wrote: No clue how much he signed for yet?
I don't see it out there??

(03-21-2024, 06:22 AM)Go Cards Wrote: Don't really watch the Patriots unless playing the Bengals to be able to share much about him. Am happy the Bengals filled a need and freed their hands in the draft. Sounds as if he is solid from this thread and possibly an upgrade. Do you have anything other than he signed in 2024 per the thread seems to have slowed since this policing post. 

Tell us the IV story and possibly revive it. 

(03-20-2024, 02:13 PM)bfine32 Wrote: I misspoke he was actually at OAK when the incident occurred. 
Patriots OL Trent Brown: 'I almost died' during IV issue last season (nfl.com)

"According to Brown, he nearly went into cardiac arrest at the time. Air was accidentally introduced into his bloodstream with a pre-game IV, and he was hospitalized for three days beginning on Nov. 1, 2020."

(03-21-2024, 02:13 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I just read Bengals ESPN beat writer Ben Baby says we still need a RT and need to draft one in round 1.

I do think we need to look at RT long term, but not sure Brown will not be the starter in 2024.

I see DT and CB as the more pressing need as of now but could change if we add anyone in FA.

Also, just saw Ei Apple is only 28. Seems like he has been around forever. Should Bengals try a reunion with Eli for depth?

(03-21-2024, 02:13 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I just read Bengals ESPN beat writer Ben Baby says we still need a RT and need to draft one in round 1.

I do think we need to look at RT long term, but not sure Brown will not be the starter in 2024.

I see DT and CB as the more pressing need as of now but could change if we add anyone in FA.

Also, just saw Ei Apple is only 28. Seems like he has been around forever. Should Bengals try a reunion with Eli for depth?

(03-21-2024, 02:13 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I just read Bengals ESPN beat writer Ben Baby says we still need a RT and need to draft one in round 1.

I do think we need to look at RT long term, but not sure Brown will not be the starter in 2024.

I see DT and CB as the more pressing need as of now but could change if we add anyone in FA.

Also, just saw Ei Apple is only 28. Seems like he has been around forever. Should Bengals try a reunion with Eli for depth?

(03-21-2024, 02:23 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: I think they will lean toward a RT at 18. But I also think signing Brown doesn’t pigeon hole them as it would have. I think they would take Bowers ( unlikely) a top WR or DT.

(03-21-2024, 02:23 PM)CKwi88 Wrote: If there is a prospect worthy of the pick there in round 1 we should still take RT. 

But if the prospects left if there is a weird run on tackles would be significant reaches, we don't have to feel obligated to reach, and end up in another Billy Price situation. 

That's how I see it at least. 

(03-21-2024, 02:23 PM)CKwi88 Wrote: If there is a prospect worthy of the pick there in round 1 we should still take RT. 

But if the prospects left if there is a weird run on tackles would be significant reaches, we don't have to feel obligated to reach, and end up in another Billy Price situation. 

That's how I see it at least. 

(03-21-2024, 06:02 PM)Mike M (the other one) Wrote: I'm personally turned off to Latham, He didn't perform at his Pro-Day. So we have no idea what his RAS is, and last 3 that we have drafted high that didn't perform either were all bombs. (Oggy, Price and Johnson? i think)

(03-21-2024, 06:02 PM)Mike M (the other one) Wrote: I'm personally turned off to Latham, He didn't perform at his Pro-Day. So we have no idea what his RAS is, and last 3 that we have drafted high that didn't perform either were all bombs. (Oggy, Price and Johnson? i think)

(03-21-2024, 06:06 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Do you mean Michael Jordan? Latham still has good film and he is physical and a monster. Not against us drafting him.

There are knocks on every OL.

(03-21-2024, 06:15 PM)depthchart Wrote: JC Latham did come in at a decent weight at the Combine at 342 pounds when people were worried he would be around 360.

Seems to me like Fuaga & Latham will both be gone before the Bengals pick at #18.

(03-21-2024, 03:59 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: You and me both. 

It would be hard to get me off Fuaga or Latham at #18 if available. Bowers & Murphy are the two who make it a tough decision.

Mims vs Bowers vs Murphy is probably a dead heat for me. Trading down & still getting one would be the ideal scenario. 

I'd take Bowers or Murphy easily over Guyton. Probably Arnold/Mitchell. If it is Guyton vs Thomas vs DeJean vs JPJ. That is where I try and trade back. 

Worst case (realistic) draft: 
QB (3): Williams, Daniels, Maye 
WR (4): Harrison, Nabers, Odunze, Thomas 
OT (5): Alt, Fashanu, Fuaga, Latham, Mims 
TE (1): Bowers
DT (1): Murphy 
CB (2): Arnold, Mitchell  
DE (1): Turner (top 17 lock)
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JPJ, DeJaen, Newton, Fautanu, & Guyton would be the next tier for me. Maybe Wiggins.That screams trade back.

But seeing guys at spots of lesser need for us go earlier (QB, DE) would help things along: McCarthy, Verse, Latu, etc. 

I'd be REALLY happy with any of the non-QBs/DEs on the above list of 17.

(03-21-2024, 03:11 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: I heard that Eli didn't play near as good last year though. 


Yes, if some player like Brock Bowers or Byron Murphy fell to 18 I could see them taking one of these two same with Newton.

But RT is the most likely in Fuaga, Latham and I am warming up to Mims now with the Trent Brown addition.

Gives Mims a year to learn behind a very good veteran Tackle.


I see it the same. Guyton still scares me a touch and could be that Billy Price type of pick that we don't want to make.

(03-21-2024, 07:22 PM)jason Wrote: Eli has never played as well as he did while in Cincinnati for anyone else. We got great contributions from him for peanuts. I'd bring him back on the cheap in a heartbeat. At the same time, I'm not as down on the young DBs as some are. I expect Turner and Hill to show a lot of improvement this season.

(03-21-2024, 07:33 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: True, Lou could probably get the best out of Eli once again and I agree on the young DB's. You have to expect some struggles with any 
young players getting their first significant amount of snaps in the NFL. They will learn from the struggles I am sure of it.

(03-21-2024, 03:59 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: You and me both. 

It would be hard to get me off Fuaga or Latham at #18 if available. Bowers & Murphy are the two who make it a tough decision.

Mims vs Bowers vs Murphy is probably a dead heat for me. Trading down & still getting one would be the ideal scenario. 

I'd take Bowers or Murphy easily over Guyton. Probably Arnold/Mitchell. If it is Guyton vs Thomas vs DeJean vs JPJ. That is where I try and trade back. 

Worst case (realistic) draft: 
QB (3): Williams, Daniels, Maye 
WR (4): Harrison, Nabers, Odunze, Thomas 
OT (5): Alt, Fashanu, Fuaga, Latham, Mims 
TE (1): Bowers
DT (1): Murphy 
CB (2): Arnold, Mitchell  
DE (1): Turner (top 17 lock)
------------- 

JPJ, DeJaen, Newton, Fautanu, & Guyton would be the next tier for me. Maybe Wiggins.That screams trade back.

But seeing guys at spots of lesser need for us go earlier (QB, DE) would help things along: McCarthy, Verse, Latu, etc. 

I'd be REALLY happy with any of the non-QBs/DEs on the above list of 17.

(03-21-2024, 06:06 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Do you mean Michael Jordan? Latham still has good film and he is physical and a monster. Not against us drafting him.

There are knocks on every OL.

(03-21-2024, 02:23 PM)CKwi88 Wrote: If there is a prospect worthy of the pick there in round 1 we should still take RT. 

But if the prospects left if there is a weird run on tackles would be significant reaches, we don't have to feel obligated to reach, and end up in another Billy Price situation. 

That's how I see it at least.