Next Year's Draft

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(10-18-2016, 10:51 AM)OrlandoBengal Wrote: With Dennard looking like he has when on the field, and his history or injuries, I think they have to make a run at Kirkpatrick.  They really don't know what they have in Jackson and Pacman is getting older by the day.

Looking at your list, I realize that for the first time in a long time, the Bengals could enter the draft with quite a lot of holes to fill.  Given the approach to free agency, that is a scary thought.

Agreed on the holes, but I think Dennard will still develop in to a strong outside CB.  He had a faster 40 than Antonio Brown coming out of college, so I don't think it is his speed.  I think his long layoff has greatly slowed his development, but his football IQ is one of the things I like best about him.  I think we will see more and more of Dennard this year and that can only help him.  

I think they will try to keep Dre Kirk as well, but I wonder if we don't run in to another scenario where he wants to play elsewhere, even if the offer is close.  To a team with a better pass rush, perhaps?  I bet Carolina will be looking for a FA corner.