(04-28-2019, 01:46 PM)Mobster Wrote: People are just acting like he's some one-dimensional player like Reggie Kelly who's a glorified extra lineman. He's dar from that.

I don't know if I'm the only one here who actually watches Pac 12 games (since I'm an Arizona State fan), but every time I turned on the Pac 12 Network and watched Washington, the commentators talked about this guy. He'd make a couple great plays in the passing game and they'd mention the only reason he gets overlooked as one of the elite TEs is because he's not utilized much in their offense, but they'd also talk about how NFL scouts are well aware of him and how he projects as a prototyical NFL TE that is a rare commodity these days

(04-28-2019, 12:17 PM)BonnieBengal Wrote: Sample is probably not going to be a flashy player, but if he provides consistent,solid blocking, then that pick was worth it.

(04-28-2019, 12:22 PM)McC Wrote: Wonder how much time Sample will spend blocking Devin Bush.

And if his hands are what they say,  he might end up being a bargain.  Red zone, middle of the field, safety valve, first down maker.   Just be out there being big and reliable.

(04-28-2019, 02:44 PM)Catmandude123 Wrote: And the QB has nothing to do with winning or losing? 

(04-28-2019, 03:10 PM)fredtoast Wrote: The guy who drove us 80 yards in less than 2 miunutes for the go-ahead td with less than a minute to play?

Yeah, lets hang that loss on him.  He only had a 90+ rating with 2 tds and zero turnovers.

(04-28-2019, 02:54 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: That's what I think

Sample probably isn't going to light up the stats board. But his receptions could well be those real back breakers on 3rd and mid range, red zone etc. The guy blocks, blocks, blocks and just kinda disappears until BOOM uh oh !

(04-28-2019, 02:14 PM)Catmandude123 Wrote: Yeah excuse me for using the same reason you use to take the SO_CALLED moral high ground. BTW I still think it would be ironic.

(04-29-2019, 01:02 AM)psychdoctor Wrote: Can we at least wait until training camp before reaching conclusions about this team?  It is a whole new coaching staff with different schemes.  Lets see how Dalton and gang look during preseason then panic if necessary.

(04-28-2019, 01:06 PM)Mobster Wrote: Can we stop pretending like this guy is just a blocker? he's a really good all-around TE who can do it all.

(04-28-2019, 01:55 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: There seems to be an obsession on this board to strain to find things to one up the Steelers on. Why don't we just start actually beating them on the field?

I doubt that they will care that the pick they traded ended up with the Bengals and the Bengals drafted a TE projected to be a 4th Round pick with it...even if he does turn into a decent starter.

BEAT THE STEELERS ON THE FIELD.

(04-28-2019, 12:28 PM)The Real Deal Wrote: I understand the interest in “rubbing this in Steelers faces” but I for one just want to, oh I don’t know, beat them, not rub a 2019 second round pick in their faces. Moral victories are for losers. The Bengals and their fans need to rise above it.

This “New Dey” needs to be about winning and the first goal is to win the division. Learning how to beat the Steelers is imperative to that first goal. If drew sample turns out to be good he will be an important piece that helps us with our goals. When we start achieving goals, then, and only then, we might maybe possibly look into rubbing things in.

(04-28-2019, 02:49 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: That's all true and I expect Sample to be a good all-round TE for the Bengals, but Sample himself puts great emphasis on his blocking prowess. He said he would rather make a great block that springs a TD, over catching a TD. That's a guy who takes tremendous pride in blocking. He also stated that he was basically a 6th offensive lineman in high school, playing in the triple option, and that's where his love for blocking came from.

So, while it's true that he brings many other things to the table and isn't simply a one dimensional player, it's not wrong for people to really focus on his blocking talent, because he makes it a point of focus himself.

(04-28-2019, 12:17 PM)BonnieBengal Wrote: Sample is probably not going to be a flashy player, but if he provides consistent,solid blocking, then that pick was worth it.

(04-30-2019, 02:37 PM)BengalsRocker Wrote: You'd think people were banging on the drum for Sample in the draft from day one.

I hope he does well here... but good Lort take it down a notch fellas.

It's as if he's the pre-season hero without the pre-season!

(04-30-2019, 02:37 PM)ochocincos Wrote: He'll need to contribute at least a few hundred yards and a handful of TDs too. No TE is worth a 2nd round pick nowadays without some receiving production.

(04-30-2019, 03:40 PM)Wyche Wrote: Maybe.....but if the rumors are true that other teams were looking at him, why not just make sure you get your guy?  Eff these rankings....how many times are they wrong?  I like what I saw from the staff/FO.  They have a vision, and they executed their draft to help make it a reality.  It's pretty obvious now this team will be run heavy.  They missed out on another T, so they went and got the best blocking TE on the board.  Uzomah and Eifert are not the best blockers in the world to this day.  If he goes out there and helps Mixon break free for 1600+ yards, or helps keep defenders off Dalton for 5000+ (never done in his career), then who's to say he's not worth a 2nd round pick just for blocking and catching the occasional pass?

I don't mean this to sound snooty in any way, but IDGAF about fantasy numbers, I just want wins, and opponents mashed into the dirt.

(04-28-2019, 02:28 PM)OSUfan Wrote: Last time I checked it was a team game. Has this changed?

(04-30-2019, 04:09 PM)ochocincos Wrote: They took him because they think he can also contribute as a receiver and was just underutilized in that area in college. I hope that's the case, as he still needs to contribute somewhat as a receiver. Otherwise, it just eliminates a pass catching option on the field whenever he's out there, and we know Dalton needs as many weapons on the field as possible. It's not like I'm saying he needs to be 600+ yards to be worth the pick. It's just 300 yards. That's literally less than 1/10th of what a typical QB throws in a season.