04-01-2022, 08:49 PM
(04-01-2022, 07:22 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: The need to draft players at those positions is higher than you think. Under the current defensive system, Safeties are a high priority, actually higher than having top shelf CBs. With the Bengals having a huge number invested in that position group, if they see a Safety that fits their skill set needs, I'd be prepared to see him drafted.
As far as WRs go? We have a genuine franchise QB, along with a set of stellar WRs. You'd better be prepared to see them all leave for huge money elsewhere at some point. The bench stock on WRs on this team is pretty low, so don't be surprised to see WR in the 2-4th rounds.
TE? That depends upon how much of a primary weapon they intend to make TE in the Bengals offense. As we have seen thus far, TE is often the 3rd, or even outlet option in most passing plays. They seem to be paying particular attention to the TE class in this year's scouting, so we'll see if there's fire where there's smoke. If they plan on diversifying the play calling to include TE as a 1st option, all bets are off on when they might select one.
I was thinking safety might be a higher need than people realize. But with some of our other needs and the fact there seems to be several quality safeties that will be available on day 3 that could hopefully do some spot duty this year and then develop into a starter.
WR again I do think is a big need and if we trade back and add some picks I would be all for picking one in the 2-4 rds. But I still would rather other positions as it stands now.
TE is probably the position I would like the least at least early. There has been some signs they are interested in some of the higher rated TE's but I'm hoping that's more just due diligence than real interest. I just think we don't use the TE enough and the fact it usually takes TE's awhile to contribute. The superbowl window is open with Burrow but the defense is what got us there and we need to strike while we have the pieces in place. So to me that gives us a two to three year window and I would rather get pieces to help this year.
I'm really hoping RDS 1-5 are defense outside of Oline and maybe WR.
