01-28-2022, 06:59 PM
(01-28-2022, 06:45 PM)ochocincos Wrote: That's kind of the problem with most OL in the league.
Just good at either pass or run, not both.
Very few guys good at both.
I think if the Bengals want to be a run-focused team, they should get good run blockers.
If they wanna be pass-focused, prioritize pass blocking.
You can keep Hopkins at C if you do the latter.
Feel the same if we can't get OL that are good at both. As you said James Daniels is another option at Center and he is a
guy who can both run block and pass block well. I would prefer to be good at both of course. But we are more of a passing
team with our weapons. So pass protection is what we need the most.
(01-28-2022, 06:49 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: I would have loved it more if it was in the 3rd or 4th round. Taking him with that pick as a major gamble. We'll see if it pays off. I don't think Rounds 1 and 2 are for guys switching positions or guys coming off injuries where you expect them to play year 1.
I doubt Carman would of lasted much longer than where we took him let alone to the 3rd or 4th. I had him rated at worst
as a early 3rd rounder. I am a bit disappointed that he hasn't contributed more but I still think he can be a top Guard for us
once he cleans up the penalties and grows. Rookie OL in the 2nd round usually aren't stellar early on.
Creed Humphrey was who I wanted the most who did have a stellar rookie year.
