(08-08-2023, 04:45 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: As i said in an earlier post, they've gone with 6 all four years of Zac's tenure. They also went with 6 in the three years prior to that. The last time they didn't go with 6 WRs was in 2015 when they started with 5. The last time they started with 7 WRs was ten years ago in 2013.

(08-09-2023, 02:22 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: So they have done it before.... I think this might be the year they do it again, we actually have WR depth unlike last year and with the 
new ST's rules we won't be needing WR's as ST's players as much, more as Offensive weapons to spell our top 3 on certain gadget plays
and alike is what I see happening. But man, the Secondary also looks extremely deep so I could be wrong, and they go deep there or on
the DL to get a player like Basham or Gunter some snaps.

As far as WR's go Shedrick Jackson and Lassiter are intriguing with their speed. Iosivas WILL make the team no question, same with TI
and Chuck Sizzle.

(08-09-2023, 02:43 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: I think we could go lighter at RB with 3 instead of 4 (Evans) or OL with 9 instead of 10 (especially if Collins is PUP to start). The extra 1-2 slots would most likely go to WR (Morgan), CB (Ivey), S (Thomas/Anderson), or DE (Basham, Gunter). 

(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.

(08-09-2023, 02:17 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: If he doesn't get hurt before the opener....

Happy Jonah is playing well, but so is Carman and that is all I wanted to hear.

(08-09-2023, 03:12 PM)NUGDUKWE Wrote: Man it looks like it's gonna be real interesting getting to 53 this year. I would doubt Basham or Gunter make it as we have 5 solid DE in front of them (although I'm not sure how many we keep). I could see DE as a position we do a player for player trade as the season approaches although not sure what position we would be trying to improve. I just mentioned Tanner Hudson as he's been making a name for himself in camp. I wonder if he pushes for a roster spot with a good preseason. 

I usually get terribly bored even during Bengals preseason games but I'm getting pretty excited with all the position battles to watch.

(08-09-2023, 04:10 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: Friday I want to see of course all the rookies. The rookies I most want to see are Iosivas and Battle. Iosivas because I want to see his athleticism and how raw he is. Battle looks like he’s ready to provide immediate help even if as a reserve. But his athleticism is not bad just not great.

(08-09-2023, 04:03 PM)casear2727 Wrote: What?  Iosivas would be poached from the practice squad immediately by another team.   

(08-09-2023, 04:23 PM)NUGDUKWE Wrote: Yeah same here. I was just thinking of wanting to see the rookie CBs and I kind of forgot about Battle. I'm really just assuming from last year that we won't see many or any starters. Although I would like to see the starting oline get some work. Along with that I do want to see the starting secondary or at least the safeties to get them as much game action as possible before the season. Even if it's just a drive or two. 

(08-09-2023, 02:43 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: I think we could go lighter at RB with 3 instead of 4 (Evans) or OL with 9 instead of 10 (especially if Collins is PUP to start). The extra 1-2 slots would most likely go to WR (Morgan), CB (Ivey), S (Thomas/Anderson), or DE (Basham, Gunter). 

(08-09-2023, 03:02 PM)NUGDUKWE Wrote: Yeah I'll be curious to see Losivas on Friday. I wasn't expecting anything out of him either at first or at all but him making a good fist impression in camp is intriguing. I know we won't see many starters on Friday but hopefully we get a look at Chase Brown. I'm also curious to see Tanner Hudson both as a blocker and a receiver so hopefully he gets a couple targets.

(08-09-2023, 04:05 PM)casear2727 Wrote: Pollack said Carman has good days & bad ones, that he is better this year.  People at the practices have said that Jonah is the clear starter.  It sounds as if Carman is a true LT.  

(08-09-2023, 04:23 PM)NUGDUKWE Wrote: Yeah same here. I was just thinking of wanting to see the rookie CBs and I kind of forgot about Battle. I'm really just assuming from last year that we won't see many or any starters. Although I would like to see the starting oline get some work. Along with that I do want to see the starting secondary or at least the safeties to get them as much game action as possible before the season. Even if it's just a drive or two. 

(08-09-2023, 02:22 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: So they have done it before.... I think this might be the year they do it again, we actually have WR depth unlike last year and with the 
new ST's rules we won't be needing WR's as ST's players as much, more as Offensive weapons to spell our top 3 on certain gadget plays
and alike is what I see happening. But man, the Secondary also looks extremely deep so I could be wrong, and they go deep there or on
the DL to get a player like Basham or Gunter some snaps.

As far as WR's go Shedrick Jackson and Lassiter are intriguing with their speed. Iosivas WILL make the team no question, same with TI
and Chuck Sizzle.

(08-09-2023, 04:03 PM)casear2727 Wrote: What?  Iosivas would be poached from the practice squad immediately by another team.   

(08-09-2023, 04:05 PM)casear2727 Wrote: Pollack said Carman has good days & bad ones, that he is better this year.  People at the practices have said that Jonah is the clear starter.  It sounds as if Carman is a true LT.  

(08-09-2023, 08:18 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: This is one of those claims that comes up every training camp and it's one of the few times that i agree with it. 

(08-09-2023, 04:05 PM)casear2727 Wrote: Pollack said Carman has good days & bad ones, that he is better this year.  People at the practices have said that Jonah is the clear starter.  It sounds as if Carman is a true LT.  

(08-09-2023, 09:03 PM)007BengalsFan Wrote: I dont know.  Are teams really going be waiting to snag the 206th pick in the draft if the Bengals try to move him to the practice squad?  especially when none of these other teams have seen him play at the NFL level and by virtue of being claimed Iosivas would be put on the other teams 53 man roster?  I dont think that is realistic myself.  Iosivas would more than likely be safe unless he shows out in preseason like Kendric Pryor last year.  At that point you would need to worry about someone taking him but until he shows something at the NFL level, I dont see anyone claiming him.

Charlie Jones on the other hand, I think would be gone.

(08-09-2023, 10:53 PM)Whatever Wrote: It's not a given Iosivas would get poached.  That said, when national shows are mentioning him, it puts his name out there in the consciousness of NFL FO personnel and gets people interested again.  

The real question is if it's more likely that Iosivas or Morgan/Irwin get poached.  

(08-09-2023, 11:00 PM)Synric Wrote: Thing about Stanley Morgan is he is not competing for a WR spot anymore it is only special teams... which opens up the competition to guys like DJ Ivey and Tycen Anderson (5 safeties).