March Mock

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(03-30-2023, 09:43 AM)ochocincos Wrote: I understand that sentiment, but...
1) Nick Scott signed a 3-year deal, so he's going to be the starter.
2) The Bengals have multiple returners on their roster already, including re-signing Taylor, which is why I didn't take one with the 7th pick. If I did, it'd be Nikko Remigio, WR Fresno St.
3) I guess I have a different opinion on Johnson than you when it comes to his talent, but regardless I wanted someone in the 4th round that I felt could pass block, catch the ball, and run. I didn't see many options in the draft class that could do that.

Scott's contract is structured so he can be released next year at a cap savings.  If he had gotten a significant chunk of his deal as guaranteed money, I'd agree, but his deal has easy outs if the Bengals find an upgrade.

Taylor was 20th in the league in PR average and we were 27th as a club in KR average amongst multiple returners.  The return game is a big weakness right now.  For a team with SB aspirations, it needs to be addressed.  Look at how big returns set up the GW scores in the AFCCG and the SB.  

Johnson has good hands, but will be overmatched by the NFL LB's DC's will use to cover him.  He's a guy that will reliably catch that swing pass just to get dropped for no gain.