2017 Bengal Defense Strategies and Plans

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(01-11-2017, 03:44 PM)Au165 Wrote: I like that Vigil has a shot to be the starting LOLB next year. I worry sometimes about guys sitting for too long like we have seen and never getting their shot. I also like that it's at LOLB because it means we are still open to drafting the MLB of the future. Cunningham or Foster in the Middle could make for a nice young and athletic linebacker group.

Wasting a first round pick on a LB would be just that, a waste.  These are talented players, no doubt, but the Bengals spend 2/3rds of their time in nickel, and that package will likely be Vigil and Burfict.  They have Vinny Rey for depth, Maualuga for short yardage.  

I would spend a later round pick on a LB for special teams and development, but this team could be upgraded significantly with a speed rush end on the right side or a versatile RB.  I could even see an offensive linemen if they slide in the first and pick up extra picks, but it would have to be an elite talent.