March Mock

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(03-30-2023, 04:13 PM)Whatever Wrote: Personally, S is a bigger need than CB.  At S, we need a potential starter.  At CB, we need depth/guy to groom.  However, there's unlikely to be a S worth the 28th pick available.  You can also argue that you can get by with mediocre S's if you have standout corners.

RT isn't a need at this point.  If a RT is the BPA and you're convinced he has a reasonable chance to start, then I get it, but a mid round T isn't going to play this year in all likelihood.  We've got 7-8 T's already on the roster, depending on what we count Ford as.  A mid round RT is going to be Plan D, at best.  I wouldn't take a Plan D over a Plan A or B.

I would take Eric Gray over Johnson, but being realistic, if you're removing RB's from consideration if they aren't good pass blockers coming out, you're removing 80-90% of any given class.  The remaining 10-20% generally don't give you enough as a runner or a receiver because of athletic limitations.  Most RB's have to learn pass pro when they come in.

You're gambling on Awuzie being ready by Game 1 and/or hoping Sidney Jones can fill in. Personally, I don't care much for Jones.
Also, Awuzie is entering the final year of his contract and the team might want to have someone groomed for a year before taking over for him.

Why are you so down on Nick Scott at safety?
Or are you more worried about Dax Hill?
If it's Hill, I'd say give the guy a chance before looking to invest another super early pick on yet another safety.

As for RBs with pass protection...Mixon can't pass block, and they clearly showed the past two years they value someone like Perine because of his pass blocking.
If the Bengals can't find a FA who can pass block to bring in to cover that duty, I would expect they'll look for a draft pick who can.
I get that those guys usually aren't as dynamic, but it seems like the staff wants someone who can do it.