(02-11-2019, 03:36 PM)Synric Wrote: In one word size. 

If he comes in at 6'2 or even a tall 6'1 238 to 240 lbs his size will allow him to play all 3 spots in a 43 defense. Bush wont be able to play Mike or Sam due to size you wouldn't want him taking on second level blockers regularly.

(02-11-2019, 03:46 PM)Okeana Wrote: the best linebacker in the league this year is 6' and bush may be 5'11 1/2?  Bush is 240?  of the top 3 lb's Bush is the best at shooting the gap for with 5 sacks each of the last two seasons.  He has tons of broken up passes and gotten an interception.  Lastly, he ranks right up there with white and Wilson for tackles.  Sorry, you have to do a bit better than that. 

It all depends on our defensive scheme next year.  If we are playing more aggressive and using more blitz packages than Bush is probably the best of the 3.  White is obviously the best of the class but not by much and he's more of a jack of all trades backer.

Devin White hints there's one team that is in love with him who could trade up to draft him early #LSU

— Brody Miller (@BrodyAMiller) March 22, 2019

(01-07-2019, 04:23 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: I'll just post this here and get some opinions.

So, when White goes off the board at #10 because some team trades up and takes him after Lapham declares him the Bengals pick, who do we take?


I'm still torn on taking a LB that high in the draft.  Theres always a top 5 type guy that slides down the board (Last year it was Minkah).  I think that's the guy we end up taking.

(03-23-2019, 09:43 AM)OSUfan Wrote: I was just watching the Jawaan Taylor film against LSU and it left me wondering about all of the hype on White. I saw one play in the entire Florida game that would go down as a wow play. Just saying. Yes the kid is fast and I understand he is still learning the position but in the Florida game he did not show overwhelming instincts or anything that jumped out and made me want to watch him. In fact I found myself having to look for him.

On the flip side of that. No one that Taylor had to block was a factor in any play for the entire game.

(01-08-2019, 09:50 AM)uticabengalfan Wrote: I dont see any scenario we pass on this guy if hes still there at 11. Guy has the ability to anchor our weakest part of the defense for many years. The only other player id even consider at 11 if White is available is Jonah Williams

Devin White: I'll be looking for $100 million in five years https://t.co/b3mRtzkIiR

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(03-23-2019, 01:00 PM)Bengalholic Wrote:

Devin White: I'll be looking for $100 million in five years https://t.co/b3mRtzkIiR

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 23, 2019

“People know ‘Devin isn’t going to be on the board long, and we’re not going to find another Devin 10 years from now. He’s rare,’' White said, via Roy Lang of the Shreveport Times. “Draft me, because when I hit free agency in five years, the price will go up. I’ll be looking for $100 million then.”

“It just shows my competitive nature, my hard work,” White said. “I’m not trying to do what anybody else did. I’m trying to create a lane for myself. I want to go in the top five.”

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/03/22/devin-white-ill-be-looking-for-100-million-in-five-years/

(03-23-2019, 01:18 PM)Whatever Wrote: Yeesh...thinks he's getting $100 million as a 4-3 LB and refers to himself in the third person?

(03-23-2019, 10:34 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I'd be happy if the Bengals selected either Jawaan Taylor, or Cody Ford.  I watched a film study on Taylor last week, while he could use a little tweaking in his pass pro footwork (like most prospects do), he's got the strength, toughness, tenacity and grit that make the difference between a technician and a mauler.  Multiple times in the 20+ minute video, I saw him dominating his head up defender, and then discarding him to get downfield and make a second block.  I pass pro, when he gets his hands on the defender, they're stood up.  When he does get beat on the edge, he follows and makes the recovery.  The guy just plays through the whistle.

Yeah, I know this is the Devin White thread, but when you mentioned Jawaan Taylor, I just had to chime in.

(03-23-2019, 01:25 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Well, the kid certainly doesn't lack confidence.   

(03-23-2019, 01:38 PM)Whatever Wrote: Crazy.  He's a great prospect, but with his reads, he's far from a sure fire All Pro type of prospect.

Can you imagine his negotiations with MB on his second contract?

"Devin White wants $100 million.  Devin White's don't just come along every decade."

"We appreciate your enthusiasm and dedication to the team, but we're not sure we are willing to commit to a 10 year contract."

(03-23-2019, 01:38 PM)Whatever Wrote: Crazy.  He's a great prospect, but with his reads, he's far from a sure fire All Pro type of prospect.

Can you imagine his negotiations with MB on his second contract?

"Devin White wants $100 million.  Devin White's don't just come along every decade."

"We appreciate your enthusiasm and dedication to the team, but we're not sure we are willing to commit to a 10 year contract."

(03-22-2019, 05:20 PM)OSUfan Wrote: Well I believe that would completely depend on who was still available. I can think of several guys that I would draft in that position. Namely Jawaan Taylor if he is still on the boards. Doubt he will be but I would take him over White if they were both still there. Jonah Williams is a guy I would select if White were off the boards and he were still available. Dwayne Haskins, TJ Hockenson(I know some will disagree with this selection but I think this kid is an elite talent that is going to get much better), Andre Dillard, Christian Wilkins, Greedy Williams(don't need a CB this high but he is worth the selection).

(03-23-2019, 01:00 PM)Bengalholic Wrote:

Devin White: I'll be looking for $100 million in five years https://t.co/b3mRtzkIiR

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 23, 2019

“People know ‘Devin isn’t going to be on the board long, and we’re not going to find another Devin 10 years from now. He’s rare,’' White said, via Roy Lang of the Shreveport Times. “Draft me, because when I hit free agency in five years, the price will go up. I’ll be looking for $100 million then.”

“It just shows my competitive nature, my hard work,” White said. “I’m not trying to do what anybody else did. I’m trying to create a lane for myself. I want to go in the top five.”

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/03/22/devin-white-ill-be-looking-for-100-million-in-five-years/