Running Game

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(09-26-2023, 02:23 PM)depthchart Wrote: Breece Hall was a 2nd rounder, so it may not have to be a 1st.

Having Mixon signed does reduce the need for a RB in the 2024 Draft (as long as Mixon remains productive as he ages/stays healthy)

If Chase Brown proves that he is a strong #2 back then it will be easier for the Bengals to roll with Mixon again in 2024 and

not worry about long term replacement until say 2025. Chase Brown may even show as a #1 caliber back on the field and he will

have some time to show what he can do.

I agree that there are other needs but that may not be the deciding factor.

Many thought they needed a Tight End last Draft with a number of good ones available early and they took a defensive end to develop.

It may come down to the individual player they like. Potential over need to a degree.

Breece Hall was 36th overall, so just barely a 2nd rounder.

We all expect Bengals to be picking in the back half of the draft, even if they don't make the playoffs this year.
That is, of course, unless Burrow misses a lot of time.

I like Trey Benson as a Day 2 RB if the Bengals choose to go that route this coming draft.
But I also don't like the idea of having a RB need to sit for a year due to lack of development.
Plenty of RBs come in immediately as rookies and play well.
Bengals need to get a RB who can do that.