Quote:Cincinnati Bengals
ROUND OVERALL PLAYER NOTES
1 21 Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa from BUF
2 46 Jamarco Jones, OT, Ohio State
3 77 Fred Warner, LB, BYU
3 100 Jeff Holland, DE, Auburn Compensatory
4 112 John Kelly, RB, Tennessee
5 151 Marcell Ateman, WR, Oklahoma State
5 158 Kyzir White, SS, West Virginia from BUF
5 170 Matt Pryor, OT/G, TCU Compensatory
7 249 Mike McCray, LB, Michigan from NE
7 252 John Atkins, DT, Georgia Compensatory
7 253 Arrion Springs, CB, Oregon Compensatory
With Mike McGlinchey coming off the board early, the Bengals pivot to taking Josh Jackson, a ballhawk corner who'd be great value if he makes it out of the top 20. The Bengals have a track record of emphasizing corner in the draft, and Jackson could serve as Darqueze Dennard insurance if he leaves in free agency, or as a cheaper alternative to Dre Kirkpatrick down the line.

Considering the Bengals are loaded with 11 picks, they should be looking to move up when the opportunity presents itself on Day 2 and Day 3. But it just didn't happen in my mock, so they stayed put and made all their picks here, something I doubt happens on draft weekend. Jones immediately gives help to an offensive line that needs it. Warner could take over for Vontaze Burfict if the team decides to move on, and the team later adds more depth at the position in McCray. Holland brings depth to the defensive end rotation.

Kelly is a talented back who could be the long-term No. 2 behind Joe Mixon. Ateman adds depth at receiver and serves as an insurance plan for John Ross. White offers nice value in the fifth to come in and push Shawn Williams. Pryor brings more O-line depth and could start down the road. Atkins can compete for a roster spot on the D-line, while Springs is a dart throw at corner.

(04-20-2018, 12:28 PM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: Today, RL White of CBS sports came out with a 7 round mock draft and, man, I think it may be the worst draft I've ever seen for the Bengals all year.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/seven-round-nfl-mock-draft-21-trades-256-picks-and-draft-class-analysis-for-all-32-teams/


A CB in the first is terrible. Jones is a reach in the second. Warner and Holland are depth in the third. depth at RB and WR in the 4th and 5th. Throwaway depth at safety and G to finish the 5th round and then who cares about the 7th round.

I don't see a single impact player here. Especially not in the rookie year. And no Center or even guard that has the potential to start is just unforgivable.

Am I seeing this wrong? What was he thinking when he made this?

(04-20-2018, 01:04 PM)Synric Wrote: Josh Jackson would fit as the Bengals field corner (Kirkpatrick's Spot), but I wouldn't touch Jamarco Jones and no Center? CBS draft stuff has really went down hill.

I clicked on this cause i used to respect CBS some of the time.

This is terrible and definately the worst Mock i have seen.

(04-20-2018, 01:04 PM)Synric Wrote: Josh Jackson would fit as the Bengals field corner (Kirkpatrick's Spot), but I wouldn't touch Jamarco Jones and no Center? CBS draft stuff has really went down hill.

(04-21-2018, 11:49 AM)leonardfan40 Wrote: Jamarco Jones is going to be a very good player and could play T/G for us. He picked him a round earlier than I’ve been seeing him go, but if you’re saying you wouldn’t touch him then you haven’t watched him. Most underrated tackle in the class. Won’t be a hall of famer, but will be a very solid starter wherever he ends up

(04-20-2018, 12:28 PM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: Today, RL White of CBS sports came out with a 7 round mock draft and, man, I think it may be the worst draft I've ever seen for the Bengals all year.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/seven-round-nfl-mock-draft-21-trades-256-picks-and-draft-class-analysis-for-all-32-teams/


A CB in the first is terrible. Jones is a reach in the second. Warner and Holland are depth in the third. depth at RB and WR in the 4th and 5th. Throwaway depth at safety and G to finish the 5th round and then who cares about the 7th round.

I don't see a single impact player here. Especially not in the rookie year. And no Center or even guard that has the potential to start is just unforgivable.

Am I seeing this wrong? What was he thinking when he made this?

(04-21-2018, 11:49 AM)leonardfan40 Wrote: Jamarco Jones is going to be a very good player and could play T/G for us. He picked him a round earlier than I’ve been seeing him go, but if you’re saying you wouldn’t touch him then you haven’t watched him. Most underrated tackle in the class. Won’t be a hall of famer, but will be a very solid starter wherever he ends up

(04-21-2018, 12:15 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Early on, Jones looked shaky this year.  As the season wore on, he settled down and played quite well.  As long as he hasn't reached his "physical ceiling", he could develop into a solid pro, as he seemed to still be learning the position this year.

Edit:  Due to his horrible combine performance he, like Orlando Brown, will probably find themselves still available at the end of day 2 or beginning of day 3.

(04-22-2018, 04:02 PM)Synric Wrote: Jones just seems for a lack of a better word Awkward. He looked like he had good feet on tape but stuggled with balance. Jones also had no power to his game he would pull an Ogbuehi alot and caught defenders instead of using his length. 

Tackles I would take over him. Christian, Richardson, Okafor, Noteboom, Rankins, Brown, Parker.

Geron Christian and Noteboom are also growing on me. Maybe i just like the name Noteboom. Boom, take note.

(04-20-2018, 12:28 PM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: Today, RL White of CBS sports came out with a 7 round mock draft and, man, I think it may be the worst draft I've ever seen for the Bengals all year.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/seven-round-nfl-mock-draft-21-trades-256-picks-and-draft-class-analysis-for-all-32-teams/


A CB in the first is terrible. Jones is a reach in the second. Warner and Holland are depth in the third. depth at RB and WR in the 4th and 5th. Throwaway depth at safety and G to finish the 5th round and then who cares about the 7th round.

I don't see a single impact player here. Especially not in the rookie year. And no Center or even guard that has the potential to start is just unforgivable.

Am I seeing this wrong? What was he thinking when he made this?