***2023 NFL Draft Thread***

[phil413]

The trade means they likely took off or severely dropped Washington and maybe Jones. Good they are getting a solid safety prospect that is NFL ready.

[Bengalstripes9]

Clemson, Michigan, and now Alabama. Picking from some solid programs. 3 pick sixes? I trust Lou with this pick. Defensive depth is vastly improved.

[Joelist]

I guess we didn't sign a free agent safety and draft Dax Hill to play safety last year.

[coachmcneil71]

(04-28-2023, 11:55 PM)CarolinaBengalFanGuy Wrote: Yeah, Bowers is the best TE in college football.

Was he behind Bowers, yes, or no? Was he a backup at UGA,at the college level, yes, or no? 

[*Synric*]

Battle was much better in 2021 when he was playing closer to the Line of Scrimage but was a solid deep safety. Versatility on defense. Gotta say this one feels like depth or insurance against player fit/development at their current safeties.

[Gdale_Bengal]

Man this is weird selection

[Stewy]

As predicted - no TE before the 4th.......because.......we........do........not.......value.......them.

It isnt rocket science

[TecmoBengals]

(04-28-2023, 11:52 PM)Truck_1_0_1_ Wrote: Am I the only one that isn't worried about Washington? Big deal.

I'm not, Pick6it isn't scaring me either.

[ah5]

(04-28-2023, 11:57 PM)Rubekahn29 Wrote: Struggling to see the vision here. Aging running back, no starting caliber TE, and rapidly declining RB not addressed, however going after a positions that have several starters in front of the ones they are drafting???? Just don’t get it

You realize there are still 4 rounds left and cuts coming right?

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

Hated the stealers getting DW but loved the Jordan Battle addition. Thought we were better at Safety with the Brick
Scott addition but Michael Thomas is getting up there and Battle could be great, can cover and hit. Good night overall.

[bengals1969]

(04-28-2023, 11:56 PM)CarolinaBengalFanGuy Wrote: Those morons are acting like we lost our starting safeties this year or something.

It’s a 2024 draft. Defense loses most of the starters next season.

[JumboTron]

(04-28-2023, 11:55 PM)BengalsLUFC Wrote: A ***** safety?

Really? Really? Not like we have a RT who doesn’t want to play for us a TE who appears to be made of glass or a RB who falls over with a strong breeze.

Maybe an over reaction but tonight hasn’t been great.

Maybe?  

[*michaelsean*]

Maybe Lou will let the O use the pick from KC

[WeezyBengal]

Bengals FO has an obvious plan. Bengals fans don't understand it and don't know the entire picture...are freaking out. Straight comedy.

Relax everyone. This staff deserves the benefit of the doubt. A lot smarter, informed, and know what's going on inside the building than you and me.

[OSUfan]

(04-28-2023, 11:55 PM)BengalsLUFC Wrote: A ***** safety?

Really? Really? Not like we have a RT who doesn’t want to play for us a TE who appears to be made of glass or a RB who falls over with a strong breeze.

Maybe an over reaction but tonight hasn’t been great.

I guess that is why this offense is so terrible. I sure wish they would address it  

[pulses]

(04-28-2023, 11:56 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: Well, safety was off my radar, but Battle is a good player.

Somebody help me.

maybe Anderson is gonna play CB.

[THE PISTONS]

(04-28-2023, 11:57 PM)Whatever Wrote: Scott is pretty trash.  He had a 118+ passer rating when targeted last year.  Anderson didn't look good in preseason last year, either.  It was definitely a need.

Yep. I've been trying to tell people this.

[CarolinaBengalFanGuy]

(04-28-2023, 11:57 PM)Rubekahn29 Wrote: Struggling to see the vision here. RT in complete flux, no starting caliber TE, and rapidly declining RB not addressed, however going after a positions that have several starters in front of the ones they are drafting???? Just don’t get it

It's not out of the realm of possibilities we can get a RB and/or TE in free agency later after cuts. I would be a little more concerned with our RB situation as I have not be impressed with Mixon in some time. TE we can survive with.

From what people are saying we are targeting a specific guy here in the next 2 rounds hopefully they get the guy they want.

[Nicomo Cosca]

I wanted Washington, but going heavy on defense makes a lot of sense. All the money will be spent on the offensive side of the ball soon.

[Murdock2420]

It's obvious that the Bengals see value at TE in the later rounds (think Whyle from Cincinnati in round 5 or 6) and they are content with Mixon or going to get a late rounder and sign (Elliot)/Trade (Swift/Allgeier) to shore up the RB room.