Donovan Jackson in rd1.

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(01-22-2025, 01:03 PM)ochocincos Wrote: IMO we need to stop worrying about whether a 1st round pick is going to be someone they sign to a veteran long-term deal if they're too good.

If anything, Bengals will still get 5 years out of them, which is better than these 2-year or 3-year deals they typically do for veterans.
And they can (and likely would) franchise tag at least one year if need be, if not two.

G is a very different position when talking about this philosophy.

If you're spending a 1st on a G, they need to be a cornerstone of your OL for 10+ years just due to the position having very little impact compared to other positions.  Name a G that's transformed a team into a playoff contender.  I can't think of one.  The reason you would go for one is to have long term stability.  Just drafting one to "fill a hole" isn't logical, especially when you consider OL have a steep learning curve coming into the NFL.  It may take a year or two for the guy to start playing at above replacement level starter capacity.