04-17-2024, 02:04 PM
(04-17-2024, 01:30 PM)CJD Wrote: I would be happy with Murphy in the first. But I wouldn't give anything up to ensure we get him.
In my opinion, if you are willing to take Murphy at 18, you should be willing to take Newton at 18, as they are both incredibly impactful players at DT. I could see either one of them being a multi-year pro bowl/all pro with elite pass rush ability. The biggest difference is Murphy loses a little pass rush to gain a little run stopping.
And if neither is there, then it's very likely one of Mitchell, Arnold, Fuaga, Mims, or Fashanu is there at 18, and you just take them.
There are more than 18 players in this draft that would dramatically improve our team at CB, WR, DT or OT. I see no reason why we'd give up a premium pick that we need to ensure the health and depth of our roster to go chasing one in particular.
(04-17-2024, 01:36 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: I usually really like the player I can get in mocks at pick 115. I wouldn’t want to give that up.
Fair enough.
I am not convinced that I would Trade Up now either, using say the 4th round pick to do it.
But prospects like Brock Bowers, JC Latham, Byron Murphy II, some of the other more preferred Top OT's etc may be gone by pick #18.
The Bengals can still get a good prospect at pick #18 no matter what but they may be settling for what is left versus going up for exactly
what they would want.
