Donovan Jackson in rd1.

[*ochocincos*]

(01-21-2025, 07:43 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I could be very happy with that selection, mainly for all of the same reasons that Ochocincos laid out. However, it really puts the pressure on to hit on defensive picks in rounds 2 and 3, which will be tough with all of the premium talent going in the 1st round. For example if Deone Walker were sitting there, he would be a perfect addition to what we have and who we drafted last year.

I think the same, but if they are properly active in FA, I think they can get some good defensive starters that way, which would allow for more time for the mid-round picks to develop if need be.

1st rounder really has to be someone who plays significant snaps in 2025 though.
I can't remember which of the Bengals writers or whoever mentioned it (I think Joe Goodberry), but it's something that is very important to a team like the Bengals to get some boosted performance in the very next season when they aren't usually one of those most-active/big-spender teams in FA.