12-07-2016, 06:58 AM
(12-07-2016, 01:25 AM)Derrick Wrote: Pat Elflein, OSU center, is about the same caliber of center that the Bengals have too often employed -- missed blocks; motion and holding penalties; low snaps. He is definitely not a Nick Mangold. Personally I would pass on this pick.Did u only watch one game? He is on a line of 3 freshman having to compensate for their mistakes? Whenever zeitler has trouble we are quick to point out he has to compensate. bottom line he has played in 53 games as a 5th year player 3 time 1st team all big conference guard who moved to center this year by that's the position he will play. he is regarded as one of the best centers in the country. In his first year at center he is a finalist for the top center in the country. His game translates very well to the NFL. His run blocking will be elite at the NFL lever bc of his huge upper and lower body strength he gets off the line and has great leverage. His pass blocking is very solid. The one question in his game is his length he is great against bull rush. But questions remain about his ability against speed rushers. He has gone up against pretty dominant dts in his career and has always played well. But with Elflien, bodine, and zeitler we could have a great running game for hill imo.
