(08-07-2023, 01:54 PM)Synric Wrote: The three starters are locked and I would guess #4 Charlie Jones is locked but other than that the other 2 or 3 spots are wide open. I would guess Iosivas, Irwin, and Morgan maybe Shedrick Jackson over Morgan depending on special teams.

(08-07-2023, 06:02 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: In terms of ST, his replacement does not have to be a WR, it could be a DB. Someone like Tycen Anderson or Ivey. 

(08-08-2023, 12:55 AM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: Obviously bolstering the WR depth was on the to do list during the draft. Why in the world would we cut a young, raw, rookie WR who we just drafted because of his enticing physically traits that could be special with development?

Barring injury I think our 6 are Chase, Tee, Boyd, TI, Charlie, and Iosivas. Morgan might get claimed by Belichik or something if we cut him and go on to another 10 years in the league as a special teamer. But if he needs to be a target for Joe Burrow I don't have much confidence. To me I'm fine with moving on. Trent Taylor has a shot depending on Charlie's shoulder injury but I think they would try one of the RBs or Boyd as PR if Charlie can't go instead of using a spot on Taylor. Cut to 53 will be interesting.

(08-07-2023, 05:43 PM)jj22 Wrote: I'm not sure why carrying 7 is so doubtful. I've always felt like with their love for empty, 7 receivers should be the standard to keep for this offense. Especially when we really don't have an established 4th receiver outside of a career practice squad player.

(08-08-2023, 08:39 AM)Sled21 Wrote: Me either. I haven't looked it up, but it seems to me going with 7 is the norm for the Bengals.

(08-07-2023, 01:45 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: RT as well. We don't know if Jonah or Carman will be the starter there come opening day, I have at least seen some wins from Carman.

Haven't seen anything from Jonah in the highlights, don't know if that is a good or bad thing.

(08-07-2023, 02:03 PM)jj22 Wrote: If we have strong youth who can earn a spot and be the future, it would make his spot a little shaky I'd think. Even with Irwin being relatively new to the rotation, he's been around for 6 years and at 28 his moment may have passed.

(08-08-2023, 08:39 AM)Sled21 Wrote: Me either. I haven't looked it up, but it seems to me going with 7 is the norm for the Bengals.

(08-08-2023, 08:39 AM)Sled21 Wrote: Me either. I haven't looked it up, but it seems to me going with 7 is the norm for the Bengals.

(08-08-2023, 01:22 PM)felis tigris Wrote: Actually, they've opened the season with 5 the last two years; 2020 they opened with 7.  With Chase being the only WR drafted the last two years, the low numbers aren't really a huge surprise.  Nobody to worry about getting picked off on the way to the practice squad and no reason for more depth than that until guys start to get dinged up.

Given his physical traits, getting Iosivas to the practice squad seems doubtful at best to me.  I wouldn't be surprised to see 7, being Chase, Higgins, Boyd, Irwin, Jones, Iosivas & Morgan (maybe Taylor over Morgan, but I think the latter for ST).  If Iosivas shows out well at gunner (where Simmons has implied they'll be trying him at in pre-season games), maybe they go 6 with both Morgan and Taylor being odd men out.

(08-08-2023, 04:30 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: They started with 6 last yesr

(08-08-2023, 01:50 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: Look, when Boyd got hurt vs KC last year, our offense tanked. They swarmed Chase & Higgins & no one else could get separation. That's why we went out & drafted 2 WRs with excellent athletic profiles. We are not gonna risk losing either by exposing them to getting snatched by another team. Jones and Iosivas are locks.

Irwin & Taylor both started last year on PS. No one claimed either. Morgan is strictly a ST guy. Those guys are competing for the #6 WR slot. They each bring something. But Irwin brings the most to the offense. He has hands, and some rappirt with Burrow. He may be WR#4 in reality, but Jones & Iosivas have too much upside to expose.

In terms of carrying 7 WRs, I think it doubtful for several reasons. One, despite the fact that Morgan & Taylor give you ST value, they don't give you a ton on offense. There is a good chance both make it to the PS. And if we carry 7, it means cutting a player at another position with more upside (Anderson, Gunter), more likely to contribute on the field (Basham), or just as valuable on ST (Thomas)..I think all thise guys (save maybe Thomas) are more likely to get claimed. Jones & Iosivas surely would.

If Morgan gets claimed, I am sure Jackson would be overjoyed to take his role and would be fine with being on the PS. If Jones struggles on PR, then Taylor does have value, but I think Jones will be fine.

For me, I'd rather carry an extra CB, S, or DE. Jones on PR, Anderson/Ivey as gunner. I skimp & carry 9 OL (at least until Collins can play). We drafted a rookie punter who specializes in hang time, so hopefully a lot of fair caught punts which devalues gunner even more.

(08-07-2023, 10:56 AM)pally Wrote: Mike Thomas, the WR, was released during the season last year.  He was picked up by the Ravens who then released him in July.

The battle will be between Trent Taylor and Iosivas for the last spot if they keep 6

(08-07-2023, 10:38 AM)QueenCity Wrote: Does he have a realistic chance of making the team?

(08-08-2023, 05:21 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: No way do they keep Taylor over a 6th round pick that has that kind of upside.  Love Taylor, but he is tiny and only a slot.  

(08-08-2023, 05:51 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: I agree but Morgan is 6th WR and Losivas to practice squad to start season. We need STs more with a healthy start to season  so Morgan has more value to start out.

(08-08-2023, 05:51 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: I agree but Morgan is 6th WR and Losivas to practice squad to start season. We need STs more with a healthy start to season  so Morgan has more value to start out.

(08-08-2023, 01:37 PM)casear2727 Wrote: There is zero doubt Jonah will be the starter.