12-11-2024, 01:22 PM
(12-07-2024, 07:03 PM)Synric Wrote: I was thinking Ravens replacing Kyle van Noy.
The Bengals are already a 3-4 defense.
With 2 LBs and 2 DEs? No. Not even close.
FA will determine what we do in the draft. We have some big decisions on FAs (Higgins, BJ Hill, Hilton, Gesicki) and there are some prome cut candidates out there we could save $$ on (Rankins, Stone, Hubbard, Cappa).
In terms of draft, it looks like a 9-13 ish range.
My philosophy in the draft changes from round to round. But I think focusing on some positions (QB, WR, OT, DE, CB, DT) early and excluding others (IOL, S, LB, RB, TE) is idiotic.
In round 1, get a player. A guy who can contribute at a starter level at his spot relatively soon. And I want football players not underwear warriors. Guys who have been productive AT THE SPOT YOU WANT THEM TO PLAY and fit the system. No raw, project, position switchers. We need help. Now.
Lou likes true DEs not OLBs. Guys like Carter & Pearce are more OLBs. Those are my two favorite pass rushers. But it is schematically problematic. A light DE gets run at in our division. And playing 3 DTs is not a great option for us, we only have 1 that doesn't suck. The others are questionable for a #10 pick (Williams is raw, Scourton a power guy, and Walker has issues on where he plays). I don't want to reach for need a make another Murphy mistake an an iffier/just OK DE prospect. Ditto at DT. I do not think Harmon, Grant, or D. Walker are top 10 worthy. If there is a HR guy at position you need, take 'em rather than reaching at a more valued position.
With only 2 real QB prospects out there, a good trade down is unlikely to be found. Assuming we sit tight at 10-12?
There is no IOL worth taking in our range, and the surefire DT (Graham) will be gone. As will the 2 best CBs (Johnson & Hunter).
My move would be to take Starks. Fix FS for a decade. He can man cover the slot/TEs as well. Cut Stone or move him to SS. I'd prefer taking Loveland or Warren at TE to reaching on the DL.
