I don't think you guys realize HOW GOOD JaMarr Chase is

[WeezyBengal]

(03-31-2021, 12:46 PM)Burma Wrote: Most people understand Chase is an AJ Green level talent. Most also can see what the Bengals accomplished with AJ while he was here.  

Part of that may have been Dalton, but a far larger part was the offensive line.  Take a look at this production chart for the offensive line 2006-2017. (AJ's 1st year was 2011).  With the exception of the 2014 line up the offensive line has been lacking.  

This chart stops at 2017 but the trend is clear and to fill in the gaps 2018 ranking: 27th. 2019 ranking: 30th, 2020: 30th.





It does not matter how many game changing talents and play makers you have if your franchise QB gets a shredded knee and you trot out your backup and back up's back up every season. This is such a fundamentally simple concept that I can't believe it's still a discusion. Like a house with no doors and windows because you spent your money on the most crowd pleasing TV and sound system. Flash over substance.

The offensive line is better than last year with the addition of Pollak, Reiff and with XSF getting healthy. Is it good enough yet? No, its not. 

I'm not saying ignore the OL in the draft. You can upgrade in the second round or even trade up to get a guy you want. I'm just saying not to do it with the 5th pick.