(03-20-2021, 01:08 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: You 100% ignored the part about trading for Ertz (a complete stud TE) to pair with Pitts and Sample. In my scenario I had mentioned in prior posts Sewell was gone. As far as Chase or Pitts, I take Pitts as a lot of receivers can do close to what Chase can do, very few TE's will be available to do what Pitts can do.

QB's in the NFL love TE's, just think of Ertz and Pitts on field at same time, defense has to worry about the run or the play action pass. Te's have a way of getting open within 2 seconds, so OL does not have to hold off rushers for 3 or 4 seconds.

So, in  my opinion very much up for debate, especially if Sewell is gone.

(03-21-2021, 02:03 AM)JerseyDD09 Wrote: It's ludicrous man!

(03-21-2021, 02:03 AM)JerseyDD09 Wrote:  If it were the Miami, KC, NE, SF, Oak, those teams utilize the TEs more than Taylor does. 

(03-21-2021, 10:17 AM)samhain Wrote: So, who do we like that's left? Both the team through Hobson and other sources seem to indicate further activity in free agency, which would match what happened last year when they grabbed guys like Bell and Bynes.

Also, I read somewhere, probably on here that they are still checking into available DTs. I'd like to see Rankins or Wolfe brought in for a look, and possibly even Geno on a greatly reduced salary. I find it odd that gene has yet to receive the big "Thank You" social media and team website posts that AJ did when he left. This very likely indicates that the door is not yet totally closed on his return to the team. I can't see any of the 3 being mega-expensive. Daniels is another highly likely possibility, as the team site has stated that they'd like to have him back, and he would cost very little.

I also think WR is likely, and that's been gone over ad infinitum on here. Reynolds IMO is the best option, as he's younger and stays on the field more consistently than Watkins. I like TY, but his style of game typically does not age well.

I suppose Turner makes sense, but his recent performance is pretty off-putting. As it stands now, he's a guy who's living off of a reputation he built before 2020. If you get 2020 Trai Turner protecting Burrow, you're not in a good place.

Another edge guy is a need. Kerrigan and Ingram are worth a look if they are healthy. After Hubbard and Hendrickson, there's really nobody to pressure a quarterback here.

(03-21-2021, 10:17 AM)samhain Wrote: So, who do we like that's left?  Both the team through Hobson and other sources seem to indicate further activity in free agency, which would match what happened last year when they grabbed guys like Bell and Bynes.  

Also, I read somewhere, probably on here that they are still checking into available DTs.  I'd like to see Rankins or Wolfe brought in for a look, and possibly even Geno on a greatly reduced salary.  I find it odd that gene has yet to receive the big "Thank You" social media and team website posts that AJ did when he left.  This very likely indicates that the door is not yet totally closed on his return to the team.  I can't see any of the 3 being mega-expensive.  Daniels is another highly likely possibility, as the team site has stated that they'd like to have him back, and he would cost very little.

I also think WR is likely, and that's been gone over ad infinitum on here.  Reynolds IMO is the best option, as he's younger and stays on the field more consistently than Watkins.  I like TY, but his style of game typically does not age well.  

I suppose Turner makes sense, but his recent performance is pretty off-putting.  As it stands now, he's a guy who's living off of a reputation he built before 2020.  If you get 2020 Trai Turner protecting Burrow, you're not in a good place.  

Another edge guy is a need.  Kerrigan and Ingram are worth a look if they are healthy.  After Hubbard and Hendrickson, there's really nobody to pressure a quarterback here.

(03-20-2021, 12:19 PM)JerseyDD09 Wrote: There ain't no way the Bengals are drafting Pitts over either Chase or Sewell. And, the chances of 1 of them being there at #5 are very good at this point. 
Burrow's history with Chase (they're friends) and his dominance in the SEC along with them still needing a replacement for AJ win the day over Pitts. 
And if it's Sewell, case closed as we all know. 

Pitts is a TE. They are not spending their #5 pick on a team that is last in the league over the last 2 years in 12 personnel. It makes ZERO sense. And please don't say they can move him out wide all the time. That's not how things work. He's not an X or a Y in the NFL. Would you want Tee Higgins and Ja Marr Chase as your Wideouts with Boyd in the middle? Or, would you want Higgins and Boyd out there with Pitts in the middle? 
Not to mention, he won't even be the TE on the field in a lot of Running sets.
Sewell % of plays---100%
Chase % of plays---80+%
Pitts % of plays---65-70%

No brainer IMO....

Quote:While the player comparison for the purposes of this scouting report is Darren Waller, Pitts may have the traits and talent to create mismatches similar to those created by Calvin Johnson and Tyreek Hill. His rare blend of size, athleticism and ball skills are reminiscent of Megatron’s. His ability as a pass-catching tight end could force defenses in his division to alter the way they construct their roster. He’s a tough matchup for most linebackers and too big for most cornerbacks. He offers offensive coordinators the ability to align him all over the field and, like Waller, can become a highly targeted, highly productive pass catcher from the tight end position. He puts in effort as a blocker but with limited success. That’s not what makes him special, though. Along with Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence, Pitts has a chance to become the biggest game-changer in the 2021 NFL Draft.

(03-21-2021, 02:31 AM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: Uh, I think it's spelled Ludacris. 

(03-19-2021, 04:33 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: 1.) I mean, maybe we should reply on them more?  Just look at the successful teams in this league. 

The Superbowl featured Travis Kelce on one side, and Gronk on the other.  Hell, the Bucs were so stacked they had a gluttony of tight ends.  Their #2 and #3, Howard and Brate, are aguably better than anyone we currently have.

2.) I don't think anyone ripped the Sample pick because he was a tight end, they ripped it because he was a huge reach.

(03-21-2021, 11:17 AM)JerseyDD09 Wrote: Wow, WM, you're going down that road. I'll remember that one. 

(03-21-2021, 11:27 AM)JerseyDD09 Wrote: Uhhh, I think it's ARGUABLY? Get it right pal. 

(03-20-2021, 11:18 PM)SErebel11 Wrote: I think Brett Jones would be a solid depth signing. Has experience at C and G. Played in this same blocking scheme and former teammate of Reiff. He would be cheap also.

(03-20-2021, 11:56 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: He's been hurt each of the last 4 years and missed at least 3 games in each of those years. Durability doesn't normally go up with age. If you throw last year out the window, you're going to regret it.

(03-21-2021, 02:55 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Why? Trai would be cheap with all the things you and I mentioned. If he gets back to his All Pro level its great, if not, so what.

(03-21-2021, 06:33 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: He was never an All-Pro.

Also, if he doesn't get back to his level, or when he inevitably gets hurt again, you're back to Michael Jordan or Alex Redmond protecting Joe Burrow. I want a more sure/steady upgrade. It was why even before Scherff got tagged I still wanted Thuney over him, despite being a hair less talented, simply due to durability issues. Availability being one of the best abilities and all that.

(03-21-2021, 02:31 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: Wait.. you do know I was kidding, right?  (Ludacris is some 2000's rapper)





Now I can't tell if you're playing along or not.