01-13-2016, 04:03 AM
Draft-wise, the main areas for upgrading should be:
C: Bodine is easily the weakest link on the OL, and replacements are already on the roster for Andre "Moobs" Smith. Several good center candidates are projected for the first 3 rounds.
DT: Peko is a replacement level talent. He generates zero pass rush, and isn't strong in the run game anymore. His salary dictates he should be replaced, and the dumb stunt he pulled in the WC game doesn't help him. A recent mock draft has the Bengals taking the DT from Baylor in the 1st, although he will likely shoot up once testing ends.
LB: Maybe catch Jaylen Smith on an injury discount and finally get a LB who can cover sideline to sideline. In the mid rounds, I also like the guy from Temple. Good instincts, decent size, a grinder and a playmaker.
S: Depth will be needed to replace Reggie Nelson.
WR: Sanu is a below average 3rd WR that has poor hands, and can't separate. If MLJ is retained, the 3rd WR needs upgrading. There is a fair amount of mid round WR talent this year.
K: Although not an early pick, a late rounder on a kicking upgrade would be nice. Nugent has one of the weakest legs in the league, and has been shaky at times. Aguaio would be nice, but unlikely.
C: Bodine is easily the weakest link on the OL, and replacements are already on the roster for Andre "Moobs" Smith. Several good center candidates are projected for the first 3 rounds.
DT: Peko is a replacement level talent. He generates zero pass rush, and isn't strong in the run game anymore. His salary dictates he should be replaced, and the dumb stunt he pulled in the WC game doesn't help him. A recent mock draft has the Bengals taking the DT from Baylor in the 1st, although he will likely shoot up once testing ends.
LB: Maybe catch Jaylen Smith on an injury discount and finally get a LB who can cover sideline to sideline. In the mid rounds, I also like the guy from Temple. Good instincts, decent size, a grinder and a playmaker.
S: Depth will be needed to replace Reggie Nelson.
WR: Sanu is a below average 3rd WR that has poor hands, and can't separate. If MLJ is retained, the 3rd WR needs upgrading. There is a fair amount of mid round WR talent this year.
K: Although not an early pick, a late rounder on a kicking upgrade would be nice. Nugent has one of the weakest legs in the league, and has been shaky at times. Aguaio would be nice, but unlikely.
Through 2023
Mike Brown’s Owner/GM record: 32 years 223-303-4 .419 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-9, .357 winning pct.
Zac Taylor coaching record, reg. season: 37-44-1. .455 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-2, .714 winning pct.
Mike Brown’s Owner/GM record: 32 years 223-303-4 .419 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-9, .357 winning pct.
Zac Taylor coaching record, reg. season: 37-44-1. .455 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-2, .714 winning pct.
