(01-24-2018, 02:49 PM)sandwedge Wrote: Right now though, Cappa is a little lite in the pants, 299 LBS. It might take a year to put some weight on him. Technique might be there, but NFL playing strength might not.
If you could get him like you said, in the middle rounds and work with him, you might have something.

(01-24-2018, 03:47 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: Whitworth had dropped down to about 310 and was still playing LT at a high level

(01-24-2018, 03:58 PM)dnkw Wrote: Is it possible he could coach up Bodine? Would it make a difference if he was tried in a different scheme (i.e. Inside instead of Mid Zone) where he can use his strength? Am I clutching at straws?

(01-24-2018, 03:55 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Yep and Whit is 6'7" and this probably even helped prolong his career.

How tall is Cappa BTW?

Quote: but it was Alabama center Bradley Bozeman who stood out the most. He refused to let interior rushers beat him with power or quickness, using quick hands to reset and anchor mid-rush to halt his opponent. If he maintains this level of play through the week, Bozeman will be one of the Senior Bowl’s top performers.

(01-24-2018, 03:58 PM)dnkw Wrote: Is it possible he could coach up Bodine? Would it make a difference if he was tried in a different scheme (i.e. Inside instead of Mid Zone) where he can use his strength? Am I clutching at straws?

(01-24-2018, 04:00 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: We rushed all over the last two teams of the season when they changed the scheme... Pretty sure bodine was part of that.

(01-24-2018, 03:58 PM)dnkw Wrote: Is it possible he could coach up Bodine? Would it make a difference if he was tried in a different scheme (i.e. Inside instead of Mid Zone) where he can use his strength? Am I clutching at straws?

(01-24-2018, 04:26 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I think that's kinda why Bodine was mentioned. Clearly Bodine sucked in the scheme Alexander was trying to run. While it's difficult to just have faith a new coach could turn him around, there's always a SMALL possibility of that happening.

Personally, I don't want to see the Bengals take that chance.

(01-24-2018, 02:51 PM)Nately120 Wrote: BREAKING NEWS:

In an effort to save his job, Cedric Ogbuehi has reportedly pushed his grandmother in front of a speeding bus.

(01-24-2018, 03:10 PM)depthchart Wrote: When it comes to Free Agent Tackles, Andre Smith gets mentioned as one of the better Tackle free agent options in 2018 with Nate Solder seeming to lead the pack. I highly doubt the Bengals would be the highest bidder on Nate Solder and it thins out rather quickly from there to Andre.

If the Bengals drafted more than 1 Offensive Lineman within the first 3 rounds it would be somewhat of a surprise to me.

Once and if they pass on a 1st round Tackle then we may be getting into developmental time for any Tackle taken say round 2 or after.

In short, the Bengals may end up being in the "salvaging" business again in 2018 with Pollack being expected to pull it off by Mike & Marvin.

For these reasons, I am leaning toward wanting the Bengals to take a Top Left Tackle in round 1, like maybe Mike McGlinchey.

I fear they may "salvage" the 1st and 2nd round Tackle picks they already have on the team once again.

I expect them to "salvage" at this point with all hopes pinned on Pollack to do it.

(01-24-2018, 03:16 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Hobspin always spins scrubs into being salvageable Shake.

But imagine if Pollack actually could get something out of these scrubs...

(01-24-2018, 05:08 PM)Sled21 Wrote: I remember when they drafted Bodine, one of the things they talked about was how he was a nasty streaked strong center built for the AFCN. Somewhere along the line, PA ruined him. Maybe Pollack can salvage him, if he can so be it, if not then time to cut bait and move on. If he's looking for mean streaks, CO is unsalvageable.....

(01-24-2018, 05:15 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Yep. Going back to some old scouting reports, a mean streak was a consistent theme across.
What I worry is what happens if Bodine is brought back? Would that mean the Bengals roll with either TJ Johnson or Bodine as the only C options? Does this prevent them from taking a C early in the draft? If they do take a C early in the draft, would the team be willing to part with Bodine or TJ Johnson if the rookie upstages either of them?

That's a lot of risk and I think it would cause (keep) a lot of fans to take the wait-and-see approach before embracing the Bengals again because it would look like they continue to stick with underperforming vets and nothing changes.

(01-24-2018, 05:25 PM)Sled21 Wrote: No, I haven't given up on Bodine (yeah, camp looks deserted around here), but I say we still draft a top center if there's one available and let them compete. If Bodine loses starting C, then let him be the backup. 

(01-24-2018, 05:30 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: It's really tough to get a prediction of what they will do, until Coach Pollack has had time to complete his initial review of the current guys.

(01-24-2018, 03:47 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: Whitworth had dropped down to about 310 and was still playing LT at a high level

(01-24-2018, 05:37 PM)sandwedge Wrote: I got a chance to watch a little practice today in between lessons and lunch. I couldn't tell exactly who Cappa was? Is he LT or RT? Shiney metalic helmet?