***2023 NFL Draft Thread***

[*TheLeonardLeap*]

(04-27-2023, 10:10 AM)ochocincos Wrote: I think that's because people are worried that with Gibbs' size he won't pass block very well, and the Bengals did quite a lot of that between Perine and Mixon last year.
He only played 30 pass block snaps this past season, and he allowed 3 pressures in those limited snaps.
Reportedly, Gibbs has needed to work on his pass blocking since high school days.
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/jahmyr-gibbs-2023-nfl-draft-profile-full-scouting-report-nfl-projection-fantasy-football-dynasty-outlook/

With all that said, if the Bengals like Gibbs enough as a runner and receiver, they can always get another guy who can be more of the pass blocker and short yardage dude. Most teams don't have a great pass-blocking lead back, and pairing Gibbs with a bigger guy might help allow for a more RBBC and keep the RBs healthy throughout the year.

Oof, just 30 pass block snaps last year and allowed pressure on 3 of them. That makes me go from maybe to fully out on Gibbs. Need a RB who can at least be above average at all 3 parts of run/catch/block. If he has to come off the field when the moment is big because he'll get Burrow killed, he's no good here.