03-22-2025, 12:40 PM
The question is whether the Bengals feel the roster is almost set in terms of starters.
If that is the case, then we are looking at a 2022 type of draft, where the first three rounds are on picks to replace future departures. CTB started at week 8.
Also, I realize that it is difficult to find immediate starters outside of top 10-15, especially on OL and DL. I don't think Mims was supposed to start early, and Jenkins was thrown in due to immediate need.
There is so much to consider in terms of which position(s) is/are immediate need(s) and who is(are) available in the draft at our mid round picks.
First and Second round CB, S, LB - could start sometime this year. G and 3-tech could possibly do as well.
But to get starters at all those positions in this draft, maybe wishful thinking.
If that is the case, then we are looking at a 2022 type of draft, where the first three rounds are on picks to replace future departures. CTB started at week 8.
Also, I realize that it is difficult to find immediate starters outside of top 10-15, especially on OL and DL. I don't think Mims was supposed to start early, and Jenkins was thrown in due to immediate need.
There is so much to consider in terms of which position(s) is/are immediate need(s) and who is(are) available in the draft at our mid round picks.
First and Second round CB, S, LB - could start sometime this year. G and 3-tech could possibly do as well.
But to get starters at all those positions in this draft, maybe wishful thinking.
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