(08-06-2019, 09:36 AM)TopSix Wrote: Fellas

This can’t be real

You’re hanging your hat on a UDFA from Troy who barely had 800 yards as a senior and was skipped by over 220 selections.

UDFAs have less than a 1% chance to make a 53.

They have an even more fractional chance to play

And lottery type odds to contribute and be a starter.

How has this become bengal fandom?  Just say crazy stuff and hope reality isn’t a thing.

Willis is not a solution

(08-04-2019, 08:52 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Here is an article about his pro time...He even wore #15 in college.  And at just under 6'4" and 200 lbs...he reminds me a lot of a Chris Henry.  

I would normally not waste the time but this coaching staff seems to be giving every guy a legitimate shot.  Love that and I'm pulling for this kid.  

https://www.meridianstar.com/sports/damion-willis-pleased-with-pro-day-as-he-prepares-for/article_7c0c31f4-4512-11e9-a8d7-3f3035eeadfa.html

(08-06-2019, 11:13 AM)yang Wrote: Bengals released their depth chart, the decision will be how many they keep.  Eifert has been running with the TE's but they could opt for 4 and keep 6 WR's instead of 7.  Special teams always plays into the decision and Cody Core is 1st team there.  So, if they keep 7, he would need to be unseated.

WR
John Ross III
Cody Core
Damion Willis
Stanley Morgan

WR
Tyler Boyd
Alex Erickson
Hunter Sharp

WR
A.J. Green
Josh Malone  (apparently crushing it this camp)
Auden Tate    (did some work with 1st team and looking good, red zone dreams, plays teams as well)
Ventell Bryant

Locks- Green, Ross, Boyd, Erickson, Malone   Likely, Core and Tate    


So one of the free agents like Willis would have to show that he can handle Core's special teams duties and as well as be upgrade.

(08-05-2019, 07:34 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Ross's success in the red zone had nothing to do with skill.  It was all about getting favorable coverage matchups against red zone defenses.

If his 7tds catches were based in any way on any skill then he would have been able to use it anywhere else on the field.  IN fact he would have been able to use it EVEN BETTER between the 20's where defenses have more space to cover and receivers have more room to get open.

(08-06-2019, 12:50 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: I heard that Hunter Sharp has been looking good as well as Willis.  I have no proof or any real evidence but I would not be surprised if Core gets cut in favor of one of the UDFA.  I also think Bengals will go with 7 WR because of the injury history to Ross and Green.

(08-06-2019, 01:12 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Do any of them not look good? Then the regular season starts and it will be Green and Boyd and the rest will be bad.

(08-06-2019, 01:22 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: I think Erickson has looked good during regular season.  Tate, Ross, Malone, and Core disappeared during regular season.  Hopefully Malone has a break out year.  

(08-06-2019, 11:58 AM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Damian Willis I think might take that last spot, haven't heard much from Morgan but really liked him in college. 


Malone actually has been playing really well. Gonna be tight for that last spot but Willis is helping himself for sure.

(08-07-2019, 08:13 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: I think Morgan did a lot more in college, against a tougher level of competition.  I heard they have him returning kickoffs now.  It seems like they are trying to be creative on ways to give everyone a shot to make the club.  Morgan may be the final WR and Willis may go to the PS.  

Preseason will sure be interesting.  

(08-07-2019, 12:13 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: True about Morgan's level of competition and just saw a highlight of Morgan making a nice TD grab on the sideline over a DB. Him playing ST's already gives Morgan a distinct advantage too. This is sounding more likely with Malone also finally playing well. It will be interesting, sounds like we have a good new WR coach or did Bicknell stay? I forget?

(08-07-2019, 01:18 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: believe Bicknell was one of the few Taylor Kept on staff