Duke Tobin on draft

[bengals1969]

(04-25-2023, 04:16 PM)007BengalsFan Wrote:  We got beat by Kansas City for three reasons none of which had anything to do with a TE or RB. 

#1  The Oline wasnt good enough in talent and depth.  

#2  The D-line didnt get enough pressure which allowed Mahomes to sit back there and make plays

#3  The talent in the secondary was not good enough to compensate for a mediocre pass rush which allowed Mahomes to throw for 326 yards with 2 TDs

If we want to beat K.C. and Mahomes we need to improve the O-line.  We need to improve the pass rush and we need to get better in the secondary.  That would mean we should be looking at DT, DE, CB and OT.  One of those positions will be there at 28th.  The Oline with everybody healthy might be passable allthough depth is very questionable but we still need to improve the pass rush and CB position regardless.  Defense should be the focus with the #28 pick especially when those are premium positions vs drafting a TE or RB.

I fully realize why the Bengals got beat. Mahomes had too much time to pass and Burrow didn’t. I’d love to get a lock down corner at #28 or a disruptive linemen on defense. My point is they probably won’t contribute much this season short of injury. Oline has had vast money spent on it, can’t keep doing it. At best a backup is drafted on day 3. Who could contribute to beating Mahomes right now as a starter? Possible a TE or RB. Kelcie was a big weapon when Mahomes had Hill. Depends upon who falls, cuz likely somebody the Bengals really like will fall.