04-15-2016, 10:02 PM
(04-15-2016, 06:58 PM)bfine32 Wrote: DEBATE
ANDREW BILLINGS/ NT
Billings won't turn 21 until March of 2016, but he has the overwhelming strength of a full-grown NFL defensive tackle. With elite power and unusual closing speed for a big man, Billings has a chance to become something we rarely see -- a playmaking nose tackle with the ability to dominate at the point of attack. Teams will decide through research and interviews whether Billings can handle the NFL life at such a young age, but if he can, he has all-pro potential.
JOSH DOCTSON/ WR
Highly productive receiver with good height but in need of more functional mass for the NFL game. Doctson must prove he can play against press coverage if he is to reach his potential, but his ability to go up and win when the ball is in the air will endear him to quarterbacks. Scouts don't expect to be wowed by his 40 time, but most believe he'll be a solid No. 2 receiver in the league.
KEVIN DODD/ DE
The arrow is pointed up for Dodd who finished the season with a streak of five consecutive games with a sack. Dodd already looks the part of an NFL defensive end and his desire to make plays coupled with his physical traits and talent should have him shooting up draft boards. His lack of college snaps could preclude him from being "pro ready", but his instincts and football intelligence should expedite the learning process.
WILLIAM JACKSON III/ CB
Tall cornerbacks with length who can run and play the football are usually in high demand and that could be the case for Jackson as well. While he has the traits for the position, the league is turning into small and fast or big and strong at the receiver spot and handling those two elements could take a year or two for him to improve in before he becomes a full-time starter.
DEBATE THESE. THE POLL WILL COME LATER
You need a QB. You need to protect your QB. You need to get after the other team's QB.
Bronco's pass rush > Panther's pass protection = Super Bowl victory
I'd be happy with any of those players and they all make sense, but I would pick Dodd for the above reasons. MJ has had one good year and is over valued by a the fans. Who do we really have behind him to rotate in to rush the passer?
Billings would make sense to learn from Peko for a year.
The Bengals already have spent two first round picks on Kirkpatrick and Dennard. I would like to see the wealth spread around a bit more on the defense.
They need a receiver opposite AJ, but they can find a Houshyourmomma type receiver outside the first round.
