(05-06-2022, 01:35 PM)Stewy Wrote: Finally watched this.  Excellent post draft interview with Tobin.

Spoke a bit about the draft process:  
Moving up:  Paraphrase "If your guy is there and you think he won't make it to you, then you go up and get him and you do it aggressively."
Preparation:  Paraphrase "All the work was done days before the draft.  Then we just let the draft come to us."  I'm paraphrasing badly here.  Talked about their board (no specifics), updating it and picking who is there.  Was very pleased with Dax Hill as they figured he would be gone.  They had him as a top 15 talent.

First two picks were about versatility and speed.
Third pick was about adding inside pass rush and versatility.
4th pick was about adding mean grinder and again versatility having played 4 spots on the OLine.  Said he will be given his opportunity at guard.
Spoke some about the other picks but I forget the details.

As we expected versatility, speed and depth were the themes.

Very professional too.  Duke mentioned that it is Bengals policy not to speak of UDFA's until they've had their physicals and signed their contracts.  A couple of times the interviewer touched on UDFA's and Duke just sat there and said nothing.  Silence.  It was purposely awkward by Duke with the interviewer trying to move on with humor.

I haven't seen a recent interview with Duke, but I was really impressed.

(05-06-2022, 01:35 PM)Stewy Wrote: Finally watched this.  Excellent post draft interview with Tobin.

Spoke a bit about the draft process:  
Moving up:  Paraphrase "If your guy is there and you think he won't make it to you, then you go up and get him and you do it aggressively."
Preparation:  Paraphrase "All the work was done days before the draft.  Then we just let the draft come to us."  I'm paraphrasing badly here.  Talked about their board (no specifics), updating it and picking who is there.  Was very pleased with Dax Hill as they figured he would be gone.  They had him as a top 15 talent.

First two picks were about versatility and speed.
Third pick was about adding inside pass rush and versatility.
4th pick was about adding mean grinder and again versatility having played 4 spots on the OLine.  Said he will be given his opportunity at guard.
Spoke some about the other picks but I forget the details.

As we expected versatility, speed and depth were the themes.

Very professional too.  Duke mentioned that it is Bengals policy not to speak of UDFA's until they've had their physicals and signed their contracts.  A couple of times the interviewer touched on UDFA's and Duke just sat there and said nothing.  Silence.  It was purposely awkward by Duke with the interviewer trying to move on with humor.

I haven't seen a recent interview with Duke, but I was really impressed.

(05-06-2022, 05:19 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Thanks Stewy as I don't have the time to watch the video right now. Even though this Draft didn't seem near as flashy as
ours the last couple of years it was just what this team needed after what we did in FA in fortifying the OL. Dax, CTB and 
Volson are who I am particularly excited to watch. We will see with Carter, if he can make the switch to 3-tech well going 
from college to the NFL. Maybe my biggest question of the Draft, who knows, could be better than Winfrey for all I know.

Winfrey was a bad run stopper, maybe that is what gave Zachary Carter the edge.

Tycen Anderson has crazy upside with his size, speed and overall athleticism. I know a lot of guys on here were wanting 
Woolen but this guy might end up being better and we got him in the 5th round. Gunter has great size and athleticism, if
he can gain strength in the weight room big time he could be a steal.

Volson though, as of right now I think could surprise the most people with his rookie play and his versatility/physicality.

(05-06-2022, 05:19 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Thanks Stewy as I don't have the time to watch the video right now. Even though this Draft didn't seem near as flashy as
ours the last couple of years it was just what this team needed after what we did in FA in fortifying the OL. Dax, CTB and 
Volson are who I am particularly excited to watch. We will see with Carter, if he can make the switch to 3-tech well going 
from college to the NFL. Maybe my biggest question of the Draft, who knows, could be better than Winfrey for all I know.

Winfrey was a bad run stopper, maybe that is what gave Zachary Carter the edge.

Tycen Anderson has crazy upside with his size, speed and overall athleticism. I know a lot of guys on here were wanting 
Woolen but this guy might end up being better and we got him in the 5th round. Gunter has great size and athleticism, if
he can gain strength in the weight room big time he could be a steal.

Volson though, as of right now I think could surprise the most people with his rookie play and his versatility/physicality.

(05-06-2022, 01:35 PM)Stewy Wrote: Finally watched this.  Excellent post draft interview with Tobin.

Spoke a bit about the draft process:  
Moving up:  Paraphrase "If your guy is there and you think he won't make it to you, then you go up and get him and you do it aggressively."
Preparation:  Paraphrase "All the work was done days before the draft.  Then we just let the draft come to us."  I'm paraphrasing badly here.  Talked about their board (no specifics), updating it and picking who is there.  Was very pleased with Dax Hill as they figured he would be gone.  They had him as a top 15 talent.

First two picks were about versatility and speed.
Third pick was about adding inside pass rush and versatility.
4th pick was about adding mean grinder and again versatility having played 4 spots on the OLine.  Said he will be given his opportunity at guard.
Spoke some about the other picks but I forget the details.

As we expected versatility, speed and depth were the themes.

Very professional too.  Duke mentioned that it is Bengals policy not to speak of UDFA's until they've had their physicals and signed their contracts.  A couple of times the interviewer touched on UDFA's and Duke just sat there and said nothing.  Silence.  It was purposely awkward by Duke with the interviewer trying to move on with humor.

I haven't seen a recent interview with Duke, but I was really impressed.

(05-06-2022, 06:02 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: Duke was saying he hates giving up draft picks. So they must have really wanted those guys. Let's hope they were right.

(05-06-2022, 07:44 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Thanks for allowing us lazy fans to "cheat off of your paper".  Personally, I didn't feel the need to spend the time watching, but your synopsis confirms what I was already thinking.  

(05-06-2022, 05:52 PM)pulses Wrote: Interesting tidbit of info about Tycen Anderson.

The Cincinnati Bengals pick Toledo CB Tycen Anderson at No. 166 overall. 233 yards allowed (lowest among MAC CBs with a minimum 200 coverage snaps)

 https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1520480446106243072

(05-06-2022, 06:02 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: Good stuff Weezy thanks for posting.

Duke was saying he hates giving up draft picks. So they must have really wanted those guys. Let's hope they were right.

(05-06-2022, 06:03 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: Winfrey it leaked out was late to practices and meetings at OU. It’s why he tumbled. But Carter’s 17 sacks in the SEC probably helped him. Tycen is indeed fast and strong for a safety but he’s a terror on all special teams. At worst he plays KO team and both return teams immediately. Volson is just versatile and mean.

(05-06-2022, 07:44 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Thanks for allowing us lazy fans to "cheat off of your paper".  Personally, I didn't feel the need to spend the time watching, but your synopsis confirms what I was already thinking.  I feel that given their draft slot, the Bengals draft team killed it this year.  Moving up and giving up picks in the process was definitely uncharacteristic for them, but I certainly applaud them for taking the dive to quality over quantity approach this year.

After letting the draft digest for a week, I firmly feel like 5 of the 6 will see significant action this year.  I kind of feel like Gunter was drafted specifically to put the heat on Khalid Kareem to either get it together or be cut.

(05-07-2022, 12:46 PM)Stewy Wrote: Still worth watching.  Duke is happy, relaxed, confident, dynamic and approachable.  It's about as open and honest as I've ever seen a GM being.

(05-07-2022, 12:46 PM)Stewy Wrote: Still worth watching.  Duke is happy, relaxed, confident, dynamic and approachable.  It's about as open and honest as I've ever seen a GM being.

(05-06-2022, 05:19 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Thanks Stewy as I don't have the time to watch the video right now. Even though this Draft didn't seem near as flashy as
ours the last couple of years it was just what this team needed after what we did in FA in fortifying the OL. Dax, CTB and 
Volson are who I am particularly excited to watch. We will see with Carter, if he can make the switch to 3-tech well going 
from college to the NFL. Maybe my biggest question of the Draft, who knows, could be better than Winfrey for all I know.

Winfrey was a bad run stopper, maybe that is what gave Zachary Carter the edge.

Tycen Anderson has crazy upside with his size, speed and overall athleticism. I know a lot of guys on here were wanting 
Woolen but this guy might end up being better and we got him in the 5th round. Gunter has great size and athleticism, if
he can gain strength in the weight room big time he could be a steal.

Volson though, as of right now I think could surprise the most people with his rookie play and his versatility/physicality.