***2023 NFL Draft Thread***

[jfkbengals]

(04-28-2023, 12:31 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: TE isn't a premium position. The Bengals like to get guys on cheap, rookie deals at premium positions.

It can be.  Look what Eifert did for the offense when he was healthy.  But considering we have injury question marks at starter for both TE and CB, I really thought they would have jumped on one of Mayer or Porter.

[Frank Booth]

(04-28-2023, 12:34 AM)pally Wrote: They must have had him a lot higher on the draft board

Zac Taylor on getting Murphy at 28: "This wasn't a scenario we thought was going to play out for us, to be quite honest."

— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) April 28, 2023

If you're spinning that as a good thing, you're wrong

[Joelist]

So a rotational piece at EDGE when the pass rush problem is not from the Edge but from the inside. Meanwhile we will continue to be ineffective against 2 high because we did not get anyone to help force teams out of 2 high.

[matmaven]

(04-28-2023, 12:36 AM)KyBengalfan94 Wrote: I thought Ossai was an edge for rotation.  what's his job now?  this pick is just pissing me off, Id rather had a DT that would actually make some sense.

Looking at Lou's comments, it looks like they expect him to flex inside on pass rush a lot.

[Frank Booth]

(04-28-2023, 12:36 AM)Burma Wrote: Anyone who watched Mahomes have all day to throw in that AFC championship game should understand this pick.

I saw a lot of blatant holding from kc

[Sled21]

So I guess Patty is going to get Mayer now...

[KyBengalfan94]

(04-28-2023, 12:34 AM)Stewy Wrote: ikr

Call buffalo for a trade.  thought you blocked me lol

[RunKijanaRun]

I don’t love it, but I’m not angry about it.

At least 5 guys I would have taken before him.

[masonbengals fan]

Pass rush had to be improved but I would have taken Mayer the way it played out. But what do I know.

[Stewy]

(04-28-2023, 12:33 AM)Tony Wrote: Stupid ass Tobin dumbest pick.. Mayer was there too..

oh  look - bad take Tony jumps in with his normal quality offering

[phil413]

(04-28-2023, 12:34 AM)Wyche Wrote: Sounds like the boys on WLW did their homework. Said the team was not happy with the pass rush last year and wouldn't be surprised if they took edge or 3T early.

They may have both with Murphy, maybe they line him up at UT on 3rd.

[Soonerpeace]

They were not impressed with Mayer’s blocking that’s why they passed. They need good blocking and there will be some at 2 or 3.

[BobJones4980]

(04-28-2023, 12:34 AM)Frank Booth Wrote: that just shows me they didnt want porter jr. Prob because of his dad

I know I didn't, him and his toxic Dad can go elsewhere.

[Bengalbug]

(04-28-2023, 12:37 AM)Joelist Wrote: So a rotational piece at EDGE when the pass rush problem is not from the Edge but from the inside. Meanwhile we will continue to be ineffective against 2 high because we did not get anyone to help force teams out of 2 high.

Bro, night one. Lots of good tight ends this draft. We also have Irv smith.

R-e-l-a-x.

[*TheLeonardLeap*]

(04-28-2023, 12:34 AM)TheFan Wrote: Do you remember how awful our pass rush was last year with Hendrickson not on the field? 

The pass rush was also terrible with Hendrickson on the field. They are a highly paid group that needs to just figure it out and improve from within.

I also remember how awful our TEs were last year without Hurst on the field and the only change they made was replacing Hurst with a guy who missed more games in his first 4 seasons than Tyler Eifert. TE now is going to be an absolute drain on the offense's ability in 2023 anytime they're on the field.

[CarolinaBengalFanGuy]

The Giants recent Super Bowl teams were really good because they had a deep cast of pass rushers. Also with all the Quarterbacks in our division we certainly need some kind of edge against them.

[northernbengal]

(04-28-2023, 12:36 AM)Frank Booth Wrote: If you're spinning that as a good thing, you're wrong

If any one doesn’t watch Brett Kollamn I would advise you to. Below is a edge video for the draft. He has him in tier 1. Murphy coverage starts at 12 min.


https://youtu.be/7GY9mlEUQYI

[ah5]

(04-28-2023, 12:33 AM)BrownAssClown Wrote: In Lou I Trust. Wonder what is wrong with Porter?

Grew up a stealers fan?

[Memphis_Bengal]

In all the Mock Drafts he avgeraged going 17th. Great value

https://www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com/players/2023/myles-murphy

[Destro]

I love the NFL. Know nothing about college players. I have hated position picks in the past ( CBs notably ), but based on the last few years, I will believe in the picks.