02-28-2024, 10:08 PM
(02-28-2024, 12:43 PM)Nepa Wrote: Most mocks, agreed. And Mel Kiper has him [Bowers] as the 10th in his most recent mock. But NFL.com Brooks 2.0 mock has him going 16th to Seattle.
At any rate, I wouldn't use a 1st round pick on Bowers even if he falls to 18. There are going to be some really good OTs and DTs available at 18, as well as a CB if there is a run on OTs and DTs. This is going to be a terrific opportunity to get someone excellent in the trenches. The NFL.com mock has Bengals selecting Jer'Zhan Newton, with Bryon Murphy II still on the board, as well as quality OTs. Mel Kiper has the Bengals selecting OT Taliese Fuaga.
This is an ideal draft to fix the lines. Even if there is a run, imagine Brian Thomas as a replacement for Tee or making the greatest WR corp imagineable. The Bengals need a TE, but they run 11 personnel so much, they could pick up a TE in round 3 or 4 that would work.
All great points, I think we take Bowers if he is there though from what is being said here and he is by far the best TE in this Draft. He can
block and is an elite pass catching TE. I take Murphy over Newton if both are there by the way just because of the Newton injury and the
fact he isn't a perfect prospect either, I think Bryon Murphy is the better overall 3-tech. Fuaga? Yes please, my fave RT for us in this Draft.
Brian Thomas Jr is a crazy good WR prospect with his size/speed combination that you just cannot coach.
