05-06-2022, 05:19 PM
(05-06-2022, 01:35 PM)Stewy Wrote: Finally watched this. Excellent post draft interview with Tobin.
Spoke a bit about the draft process:
Moving up: Paraphrase "If your guy is there and you think he won't make it to you, then you go up and get him and you do it aggressively."
Preparation: Paraphrase "All the work was done days before the draft. Then we just let the draft come to us." I'm paraphrasing badly here. Talked about their board (no specifics), updating it and picking who is there. Was very pleased with Dax Hill as they figured he would be gone. They had him as a top 15 talent.
First two picks were about versatility and speed.
Third pick was about adding inside pass rush and versatility.
4th pick was about adding mean grinder and again versatility having played 4 spots on the OLine. Said he will be given his opportunity at guard.
Spoke some about the other picks but I forget the details.
As we expected versatility, speed and depth were the themes.
Very professional too. Duke mentioned that it is Bengals policy not to speak of UDFA's until they've had their physicals and signed their contracts. A couple of times the interviewer touched on UDFA's and Duke just sat there and said nothing. Silence. It was purposely awkward by Duke with the interviewer trying to move on with humor.
I haven't seen a recent interview with Duke, but I was really impressed.
Thanks Stewy as I don't have the time to watch the video right now. Even though this Draft didn't seem near as flashy as
ours the last couple of years it was just what this team needed after what we did in FA in fortifying the OL. Dax, CTB and
Volson are who I am particularly excited to watch. We will see with Carter, if he can make the switch to 3-tech well going
from college to the NFL. Maybe my biggest question of the Draft, who knows, could be better than Winfrey for all I know.
Winfrey was a bad run stopper, maybe that is what gave Zachary Carter the edge.
Tycen Anderson has crazy upside with his size, speed and overall athleticism. I know a lot of guys on here were wanting
Woolen but this guy might end up being better and we got him in the 5th round. Gunter has great size and athleticism, if
he can gain strength in the weight room big time he could be a steal.
Volson though, as of right now I think could surprise the most people with his rookie play and his versatility/physicality.
