***Official 2020 NFL Draft Thread***

[CarolinaBengalFanGuy]

(04-25-2020, 01:10 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: LOL, you guys like this pick?

Your thoughts and concerns?

[*pally*]

Another player who impressed at the Senior Bowl. Without Pro Days, it was the best audition a lot of these kids could do. For Wilson and ADG it worked out

[HarleyDog]

Zac having a great draft. Dude is patient and is getting what he wants. Doesn't explain the Sample pick last year but hey, first time in the seat I guess.

[Fan_in_Kettering]

(04-25-2020, 01:13 PM)yellowxdiscipline Wrote: Ok Zac we hear you loud and clear. Lamar Jackson will not repeat last years highlight on us.

Germaine Pratt, Akeem Davis-Gaither, and Logan Wilson?  That's a strong linebacker corps!

[CJD]

(04-25-2020, 01:12 PM)Bengal Dude Wrote: Man, Washington really dropped the price tag to move Trent Williams.

I'm....kinda disappointed we didn't pull the trigger on a trade like that.

But let's not think about that. We just got ADG in the 4th freaking round!

[yellowxdiscipline]

Lets make a move back into this round for a OT

[Goalpost]

Great pick. New faces on the field at lb. Much needed. Now go o-line

[leonardfan40]

We’ve now addressed defense very extensively this offseason. Reader on the d line, 3 new LBers, a safety and 2 CB’s. People may want another pass rushers but I like our guys there if the rest of the defense improves theyll be better as well

[matmaven]

The overconfidence in the existing offensive line is mind boggling to me. Nothing against the players they have taken in 2nd through 4th but I don't know how you don't invest in upgrading the line when you just drafted a franchise QB you have to protect. I guess we'll know next year if Burrow is still standing upright halfway through the season.

[CJD]

(04-25-2020, 01:14 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: Zac having a great draft. Dude is patient and is getting what he wants. Doesn't explain the Sample pick last year but hey, first time in the seat I guess.

[*pally*]

(04-25-2020, 01:14 PM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: I'm....kinda disappointed we didn't pull the trigger on a trade like that.

But let's not think about that. We just got ADG in the 4th freaking round!

We can't afford his current contract nor what he will want next

[yellowxdiscipline]

(04-25-2020, 01:14 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: Zac having a great draft. Dude is patient and is getting what he wants. Doesn't explain the Sample pick last year but hey, first time in the seat I guess.

Jury is still out on Sample, maybe he takes a huge leap in year two.

[Big Boss]

What's the word on ADG's knee?

[yellowxdiscipline]

We need to make a move up for an offensive lineman, they're all gonna be gone before our next pick.

[Bengalholic]

(04-25-2020, 01:13 PM)Pat5775 Wrote: Haven’t been this pumped about a draft since 2009. Wow!

When you combine the free agents they signed, the guys they got rid of, and this draft so far...

[*pally*]

#Bengals DC Lou Anarumo on Akeem Davis-Gaither: Tough kid, coach's son. First one in meeting, last one to leave. "Brings a ton of athleticism. We're happy with the value where we got him in the draft."

He has some position flex. Could potentially be on the field all 4 downs.

— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) April 25, 2020

[The Stars In Stripes]

Shoot there goes Simpson... still happy with ADG

I hope Biadasz or Kindley make it through the 4th...

[Speedy Thomas]

Simpson. That didn't take long.

[CJD]

(04-25-2020, 01:15 PM)matmaven Wrote: The overconfidence in the existing offensive line is mind boggling to me.    Nothing against the players they have taken in 2nd through 4th but I don't know how you don't invest in upgrading the line when you just drafted a franchise QB you have to protect.  I guess we'll know next year if Burrow is still standing upright halfway through the season.

I think they're banking on the 4th quarter of the season when they put Johnson at LT and Jordan back in at LG and them performing admirably being real and not a dead cat bounce.

I personally think it's risky as hell, but we have more needs than picks. Burrow won't be ruined if he gets hit a little too often in 1 year. We can address Oline early and often in 2021 if these young players don't play up to the potential they showed in the final 4 games of the season.

[Au165]

(04-25-2020, 01:17 PM)yellowxdiscipline Wrote: We need to make a move up for an offensive lineman, they're all gonna be gone before our next pick.

No O linemen take today is saving us this year. We are more likely to pick up a vet who is cut because his replacement was drafted and get production then anyone today right away.