A great end to the media conference calls with the players provided by Jeff Gunter, the EDGE taken by the #Bengals in the 7th round. "I just know y'all are very good at football. I've been watching you all since I was a kid. Who gonna beat them Bengals? Nobody."

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) April 30, 2022

(04-30-2022, 08:12 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player-news?page=2

"Bengals selected Coastal Carolina EDGE Jeffrey with the No. 252 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.  

Gunter (6'4, 258) is a two-time All-Sun Belt first-teamer who was invited to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and East-West Shrine Bowl. 2020 was arguably his best season as he finished with a career-high 6.5 sacks and six forced fumbles. His relative athletic score makes him an exciting prospect, running an elite 4.7 40 with a 35.5-inch vertical and a 2.7 20-yard split. For context, his elite RAS of 9.73 was just ahead of Kayvon Thibodeaux. As a pass rusher, he has an impressive stab-and-swipe move, and his ability to burst through the line helped him get to the quarterback at the collegiate level. His lack of strength stops him when he's cinched up, and he doesn't have the chopping skills to counter an offensive lineman's punching hands. He'll need to gain some strength if he wants to make it at the next level, but his athleticism gives him a chance to be a value pick for Cincy."

(04-30-2022, 08:12 PM)pally Wrote:

A great end to the media conference calls with the players provided by Jeff Gunter, the EDGE taken by the #Bengals in the 7th round. "I just know y'all are very good at football. I've been watching you all since I was a kid. Who gonna beat them Bengals? Nobody."

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) April 30, 2022

(04-30-2022, 08:20 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Really like this guy's size and hands. Needs to gain some strength in the weight room but he has everything else.

As shown, very athletic with great hands and moves. Crazy he fell to the 7th, our End rotation is deep and I think Cam Sample 
will fill in wherever we need him same with Zach Carter who will be our pass rushing 3-tech behind BJ Hill.

We may have upgraded our DL big time with these selections. Ossai and Hubert coming back should be gravy.

With Hendrickson, Reader, Hubbard, Ossai, BJ Hill, Zach Carter, Cam Sample, Tupou, Tyler Shelvin, Khalid Kareem, Wyatt Hubert
and Jeffrey Gunter we can stop the run and rush the passer with the best of them now.

(04-30-2022, 08:30 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Interesting how heavily defense we went.

(04-30-2022, 08:30 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Interesting how heavily defense we went.

(04-30-2022, 08:23 PM)pulses Wrote: He def needs to get stronger in the lower body and core. He put up 28 reps of 225.

(04-30-2022, 08:41 PM)M.W. Wrote: We did go very offensive in free agency.

(04-30-2022, 08:42 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: This can be worked on. Gunter is a natural with his hands, athleticism and bend. Some edge rushers just don't have these things 
and get washed out of the League. Happens all the time. You can work on your strength, but man do you really have to work to 
improve your hands, athleticism and bend. Most cannot ever work enough to improve these things enough to remain in the NFL.

(04-30-2022, 08:44 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: True, just need depth at WR honestly is my only thought.

We might be looking at extending Hurst at TE as he is only on a 1 year deal.

(04-30-2022, 08:30 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Interesting how heavily defense we went.

(04-30-2022, 08:12 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player-news?page=2

"Bengals selected Coastal Carolina EDGE Jeffrey with the No. 252 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.  

Gunter (6'4, 258) is a two-time All-Sun Belt first-teamer who was invited to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and East-West Shrine Bowl. 2020 was arguably his best season as he finished with a career-high 6.5 sacks and six forced fumbles. His relative athletic score makes him an exciting prospect, running an elite 4.7 40 with a 35.5-inch vertical and a 2.7 20-yard split. For context, his elite RAS of 9.73 was just ahead of Kayvon Thibodeaux. As a pass rusher, he has an impressive stab-and-swipe move, and his ability to burst through the line helped him get to the quarterback at the collegiate level. His lack of strength stops him when he's cinched up, and he doesn't have the chopping skills to counter an offensive lineman's punching hands. He'll need to gain some strength if he wants to make it at the next level, but his athleticism gives him a chance to be a value pick for Cincy."

(05-01-2022, 12:42 PM)Stewy Wrote: What are you talking about?  Ever heard of a weight room?  His arms are super strong.....he just needs more time spent on "leg day"

(04-30-2022, 08:30 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Interesting how heavily defense we went.

(04-30-2022, 08:44 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: True, just need depth at WR honestly is my only thought.

We might be looking at extending Hurst at TE as he is only on a 1 year deal.

(05-01-2022, 06:04 PM)PDub80 Wrote: I heard this from some friends before the draft. i see it differently. WR Depth of Trent Taylor, Trenton Irwin, Mike Thomas, & Stanly Morgan is EXCELLENT and young in my opinion. If a young buck UDFA can come unseat one of them, great.... But, honestly, that is a good enough 4,5,6,7 to me.