Guard in the first round?

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(02-25-2025, 12:50 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: Agree

I'd much rather go Dline in first and get a free agent (or two) at the guard positions. Now if they draft like a Tate Ratledge type on day 2 I won't be upset. We need Oline help as well.

(02-25-2025, 05:35 PM)FormerlyBengalRugby Wrote: I was originally in the camp of drafting a guard early, 1st or 2nd, but seeing the values that could be had in free agency, I kind of like the idea of signing Zeitler and Becton, that way we know Burrow is protected going into the draft. That is the single issue I do not want to see left to chance.

It makes the draft wide open on defense and a possible new toy or two for the offense.

I like the option of going guard in round 2 or 3 as well.

I like the option of going with a free agent guard as well but I’d like to see them address the secondary in FA.

They need a consistent corner to step in right away and let CTB be more of a role player as that’s really his ceiling at this point.

DT could be a good spot to hit in FA as there are a lot of options there.

They can’t fill every hole in free agency though. DT, guard and corner would be my top FA needs.

Hopefully they can hit those and it allows them not to reach in the draft. They don’t have a good track record when they reach for need.