(04-29-2024, 02:29 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: I voted A- don't like taking injured players even if they have upside, love the Mims, Jenkins, Jackson picks.

Burton could be great on our Offense in single coverage character problems aside. McLachlan was a major steal in the 6th round.

Wish we took a RB instead of All but expected the All pick and he could be great if he can get healthy.

(04-29-2024, 01:28 PM)Bengalion Wrote: As long as Mims doesn't turn out to be a bust I think we'll be fine. Though we're going to need a top 10 defense to get back to the SB. That has me most worried. I know Joe was hurt last year, but our D wasn't it. The only pick I strongly dislike is Erick All. He underwent season-ending back surgery in 2022, and he says he's fully recovered from that injury but suffered a torn ACL last October that he's still rehabbing. There better options on the board in the fourth round, but other than that, I'm fine with our draft.

B+

(04-29-2024, 02:29 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: I voted A- don't like taking injured players even if they have upside, love the Mims, Jenkins, Jackson picks.

Burton could be great on our Offense in single coverage character problems aside. McLachlan was a major steal in the 6th round.

Wish we took a RB instead of All but expected the All pick and he could be great if he can get healthy.

(04-29-2024, 03:18 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: That's my only real problem with this draft. I wish they would have taken a RB somewhere there in the middle. 

As far as these guys complaining that this guy is a reach, that guy has issues - news flash ! Every draft pick is a bit of a gamble.  There's a giant list of "sure fire" draft picks that weren't all that. And another list of so called fringe guys who had great careers. Only time will tell.

Overall I liked how they approached the draft. A

(04-29-2024, 03:22 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: The ‘24 draft can be summed in one sentence. It’s got potential to be one of the best ever from a top to bottom measure. The ‘24 draft can also be summed up in the word “If”. Amarius Mims is arguably the most athletic OT in the draft. Amarius Mims “IF” he had more sample size he’d been the first tackle drafted. Kris Jenkins may be the best rookie team leader and culture extraordinaire in quite some time. Jermaine Burton led the SEC in YPC. “IF” he hadn’t had immaturity issues he’d gone in the first round. Eric All is potentially our Sam La Porta or Mark Andrew’s. If he stays healthy he’s potentially a Pro Bowler. He would be our best all around TE who won’t have to come out and tip our play. Matt Lee may be the best 7th round pick in this years draft. If he starts in a few years his bargain financially will be ridiculous. If McKinnley Jackson comes in situationally and delivers we saved our most serious void.

We’ve got potentially the most explosive 4 group receivers in football paired with the most accurate passer. We know about Tee & Chase. Gesicki is our best TE big play receiver since Tyler Eifert. Now Burton.Burton also will be a huge upgrade big play wise than Tyler Boyd of ‘23 not of ‘18. The options for Joe are much improved. Add Chase Brown and his explosiveness and this offense looks as good as any in the league. Of course the OL becomes final ingredient to determine it. Throw in Eric All when he gets well and we’ve got the most ridiculously flexible offense in the NFL.

So in conclusion if some of these guys fall into place this will be a tremendous class.

(04-29-2024, 12:47 PM)Whatever Wrote: Jackson is a massive reach for a Day 3 level talent with serious character concerns of his own. I don't see him ever being a quality starter as a talent, and it doesn't give me hope when a kid with a felony drug arrest sounds completely stoned when the team calls him to pick him.

(04-29-2024, 05:51 PM)Capt.Morgan Wrote: I gave it a C+. There's an awful lot of questions about pretty much every pick.

We made some interesting later round choices that could pan out, (potentially), but I don't see an immediate impact player in this group.

I'm hoping they all tear it up, but I'm guarded on them.

(04-29-2024, 05:57 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I am curious. What do you consider an impact player? Are you for an all-pro rookie season or saying no solid contributors in 2024. Are you saying we have no rookies who get significant snaps?

(04-29-2024, 06:17 PM)J24 Wrote: Solid A- to A in my book.

What I loved- They drafted upside over good! Championship teams are all top heavy; stars win Chips.

Meh- McKinnley Jackson in the third rd at 97. I'll think he would have been in the 5th or 6th Rds but 97 was a bit early. Although I like him as a prospect and if he ends up being a good player then who cares.

What I didn't like- I am worried that the Trey situation will get ugly, Tee has a ton of value in the trade market, and I'm not sure the Bengals have any idea on how they are going to use Dax Hill this season! So why Not trade them for picks in this draft and maximize the value of the draft itself?

Point 2- I would have liked to see them get a premiere pass rusher this draft.

Overall- I think this team is better than what they were prior to this weekend and that's all you can ask for. Mims, Hill, and Burton look like high level prospects to me!

(04-28-2024, 06:29 PM)GodFather Wrote: Too many "if's" in this draft. Players really could go either way in this year's draft versus past ones. I could easily see this draft turning into an A as well as an overall bust.

I do think this years draft and free agency is an absolute response to last years performance and that is a good thing because of the glaring problems we had, let's see if the players available at the time of the Bengals pick are up to the challenge and turn this year's draft into a success and hopefully on the road to a Super Bowl ring.

(04-29-2024, 05:03 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: As long as we protect Burrow and allow him to score points, I don't think we need a good defense to get back to the Super Bowl, although it would make it a lot easier.

Don't get me wrong because a defense is important and I wish we had addressed it more, but I'm just saying that we can still win.

Bell and Stone could be big additions in our secondary and let's just hope that we can get after the passer.
I'm actually comfortable with Moss and I'm high on Brown, so I don't mind not taking a back, especially since the line is our biggest need.
I know that this is the AFC North, which is typically a running/physical division, but we can the ball the third-fewest times of any team in the NFL, and I like what Moss and Brown offer our offense.

Exactly. All the potential has me excited, and I know potential is just a word that hasn't always worked out for us, but we have enough of a solid base that I think they'll fit on our roster and can find ways to contribute in big ways.

(04-29-2024, 09:26 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: Sorry my system does not seem to allow me to piece quotes, but the reason we went to the SB was the major role our defense played in the playoffs.... Burrow is a major piece of the puzzle but with other pieces ie defense we don;t look good making it to SB

(04-29-2024, 09:26 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: Sorry my system does not seem to allow me to piece quotes, but the reason we went to the SB was the major role our defense played in the playoffs.... Burrow is a major piece of the puzzle but with other pieces ie defense we don;t look good making it to SB

(04-29-2024, 05:51 PM)Capt.Morgan Wrote: I gave it a C+. There's an awful lot of questions about pretty much every pick.

We made some interesting later round choices that could pan out, (potentially), but I don't see an immediate impact player in this group.

I'm hoping they all tear it up, but I'm guarded on them.