Yesterday, 07:30 AM
(03-20-2025, 05:12 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I can see the Bengals drafting an OT like Conerly from Oregon who could slide into guard for a year or 2 and also be a swing tackle backup for Brown and Mims.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4685326/josh-conerly-jr
Yep, they’ve met with him.
(03-20-2025, 07:38 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I have a feeling they consider their DT starters (possibly entire DL starters) set with Hill and Slaton (and Hendrickson and Ossai for DEs).
I feel like with Hendrickson and Ossai both set to hit FA next year whereas Hill, Jenkins, and Jackson are signed through 2027 and Slaton signed through 2026, they'll prioritize DE over DT in the draft.
They also have Geno Stone in final year under contract, and they have a big wide opening at RG plus Volson hitting FA after this season.
We know Mike Brown and Duke Tobin feel starting guards can come after Rd 1, so I don't think Rd 1 HAS to be an OL even if they don't address RG in FA.
So I lean toward Rd 1 being DE or S, a G taken on Day 2, and a pass rushing 3T taken somewhere in the Rd 3-5 range.
Yes, I think the way they attacked FA they’re now likely looking at a midround pass-rushing DT who will be more of a role player at least at first. Rylie Mills in R4 or 5 might be one to look out for here given the Al Golden connection. Waiting until R5 to address that scares me though. Maybe they’ll have a trade back in R1 or 2 to pick up another 3 or 4 so they can go Edge, G, S, LB (in that order?) before 119.
I really wish they’d have plugged the holes better in FA so they could be more BPA. I suppose that’s what Patrick is. He’s someone who could play half a season whilst a R4 G got up to speed.
