04-02-2016, 10:58 PM
(04-02-2016, 07:49 PM)fortyyearfan Wrote: The first round pick should be and must be a stud D-line person.That is a big need and this years class in the best in years for Defense.We MUST address this position and I feel like they are going to do so .I want a stud DT-DE OR NT.There are several that we could get.I seriously like ROBERT NKEMDICHE,ANDREW BILLLING,JAVON HARGROVE,THE REED DUDE FROM ALABAMA,YOU PICK ONE.We need to go after a top D-lineman and there will be a stud sitting there as the BPA with our 24 th pick.I am saying this is something I hope they address with the first pick.Do not want until the second round as all the super good ones will be gone.I want to see someone that can line up next to Geno Atkins and kill the qb.Its time we made are defense number one in the NFL.We have excellent coaching on D and we need to get after it this season.You all know the stinkin stoolers will have a defense that kills people,we need to match that.It will be the difference of moving on in the dance or staying home.D wins super bowls.
Correct, so WHY take one early? There will be 1st round Dline talent available in the 3rd and 4th round because the draft is so deep. Take the shallow draft class talent early so that your later rounds aren't filled with trash.
Seriously, look at the D-linemen grades on NFL.com's draft site and see who high they are. There are guys rated 6 or higher 16 spots down!!!!! http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/tracker?icampaign=draft-sub_nav_bar-drafteventpage-tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-position/dt-by-position-input:dl Then look at the other spots to compare. The Bengals can get 1st round Dline talent late EASILY this draft.
Draft depth by position rated 6 or higher...
QB = 3
WR = 3
RB = 3
OL = 5
TE = 1
DL = 16
LB = 5
CB = 3
S = 0
With 16 Dlinemen rated that high... six-freaking-teen... the Bengals need to wait on that spot. Would be foolish to take that spot high and then lose out on premium talent at other spots due to lack of supply in this years draft. Premium Dline talent WILL be there in round 3 and later.
