(03-19-2025, 04:58 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Plus, a lot of the ends I see mocked to go to us weight 240-250 lbs. I don't see us doing that.

Jihaad...in some mocks goes as high as 9 though.

(03-19-2025, 04:58 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Plus, a lot of the ends I see mocked to go to us weight 240-250 lbs. I don't see us doing that.

Jihaad...in some mocks goes as high as 9 though.

(03-19-2025, 05:00 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Probably special teamer? You get an elite LB, it will change everything. Heck, elite S, elite DE. 1 playmaker on defense in addition to Trey and the defense gets so much better.

(03-19-2025, 05:15 PM)samhain Wrote: I still like Green.  Idc how big he is.  He plays a lot bigger than his listed weight and is strong as hell.  I think he and Pearce are going to produce right away.  

Big fan of Jihaad as well.  I thought he was bigger than he actually is FWIW.  I'd be happy to see him be the pick.

IMO it's not out of the question to take a safety, either.  They're taking a big risk if they go into the season with Stone and Battle as the guys. One is a bad athlete for the position and the other (Battle) still has some questions about being able to hold it down at this level.  I'd like the group a lot more if Stone could be a 3rd guy like he was in Baltimore with a higher upside draft pick stepping in.  Doubt Nick E. makes it to us, but they should run to the podium if he does.  Starks would be another obvious choice.

It comes down to whether you think a stronger secondary brings the most bang for the buck or additional pass rush makes the whole unit better.  I'm not sure there's a correct answer, but they have to hit on the pick either way.

(03-19-2025, 05:21 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Good points and yeah, he could easily be gone before 17.


Truth. An elite player at any of those positions would take our D to another level. We have a bunch of solid guys besides Trey is about all we got.

Logan when he was healthy and Golden was his LB coach looked like he could be elite maybe, but he just hasn't been the same the last few years.

I think Dax has elite potential but he also has had trouble staying healthy and has been moved all over the place stunting his growth.


I like Mike Green too and of course Emmanwori. Jalon Walker, Walter Nolen, Kenneth Grant. One of these players should fall to us.

(03-19-2025, 04:09 PM)007BengalsFan Wrote: Im a bit surprised Za'darius Smith isnt signed.  The guy is a great pass rusher and good stopping the run.   He shouldnt cost too much money.   I would love to have him sign with the Bengals but Im not sure we have room if we are considering drafting a DE

(03-19-2025, 04:27 PM)Tomcat Wrote: I was listening to Todd Haley earlier today on Sirius and they were talking about the Bengals and Haley made a comment about the Bengals needing to replace Cappa and he said "The Bengals already having Karras to replace Cappa". I don't know if it was just a slip or if the Bengals are actually thinking about this and using Lee at center and then grabbing a guard in the draft. Interesting take, if that's what the Bengals are thinking and why they have been so quiet in FA on the guard pursuit.

(03-19-2025, 04:41 PM)BenZoo2 Wrote: True.  Rapien tweeted a list of guys the bengals could add to improve roster.  The usual guards were mentioned.  Calais Campbell.  Great player but I don’t the need now.  Another name that caught my eye was safety Julian Blackmon of the colts.

Matthew Judon is still out there if looking for a rotational rusher 

(03-19-2025, 05:24 PM)samhain Wrote: I like all with the exception of Nolen.  He seems like a Myles Murphy type.  All of the tools and lacking in the appropriate production that they should bring.  

(03-19-2025, 05:31 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: I watched Ole Miss a few times last year and Nolen stood out in a great way to me. If there is a concern, it is his character.

Plus Murphy is an End, not a 3-tech like Nolen. Don't really see the comparison.

(03-19-2025, 05:24 PM)samhain Wrote: I like all with the exception of Nolen.  He seems like a Myles Murphy type.  All of the tools and lacking in the appropriate production that they should bring.  

(03-17-2025, 01:25 AM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Cry babies that don't believe in coaching or a possible good draft. We drafted Geno Atkins, we can draft other studs with new Defensive coaches.

(03-19-2025, 06:44 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: I think that is my argument to signing Tre and trade Tee, much easier to find a replacement WR than Dline

(03-19-2025, 11:35 AM)bfine32 Wrote: At least we've grown as a fanbase from complaining about them NOT spending money to HOW they spend money.

(03-19-2025, 06:44 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: I think that is my argument to signing Tre and trade Tee, much easier to find a replacement WR than Dline

(03-19-2025, 12:19 PM)Bengalbug Wrote: Can you explain the Steelers 24 point swing? You omitted that.

(03-19-2025, 03:45 PM)007BengalsFan Wrote: The reason they have spent so many premium picks on the defense is because they let a lot the better talent leave from the defense so they could save money to give to the offensive guys.  Its also not like they havent used premium picks on the offense in the past 5 years either

Burrow - 1st round
Higgins - 2nd round
Chase - 1st round
Carman - 2nd round
Mims - 1st round
Burton - 3rd round

In the past 5 years the Bengals have spent just as many 1st and 2nd round draft picks on offense as they have defense, 5

(03-19-2025, 05:00 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Probably special teamer? You get an elite LB, it will change everything. Heck, elite S, elite DE. 1 playmaker on defense in addition to Trey and the defense gets so much better.

(03-19-2025, 03:45 PM)007BengalsFan Wrote: The reason they have spent so many premium picks on the defense is because they let a lot the better talent leave from the defense so they could save money to give to the offensive guys.  Its also not like they havent used premium picks on the offense in the past 5 years either

Burrow - 1st round
Higgins - 2nd round
Chase - 1st round
Carman - 2nd round
Mims - 1st round
Burton - 3rd round

In the past 5 years the Bengals have spent just as many 1st and 2nd round draft picks on offense as they have defense, 5

(03-19-2025, 08:55 PM)jj22 Wrote: Hunter extension shakes up any contract negotiations.

(03-19-2025, 06:10 PM)samhain Wrote: I know they play different positions, just speaking to the lack of production in college despite physical tools.  I hate when they pick those kinds of players regardless of position.

(03-16-2025, 04:09 PM)Atomic Orange Wrote: NFL contracts are out of hand. This shit is crazy.

(03-19-2025, 08:33 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: The difference is the guys on offense actually hit and deserved to be paid. We need some of the defensive picks to do that now.