01-14-2017, 09:34 PM
(01-14-2017, 05:33 AM)Burma Wrote: Ok, to understand why the Bengals have the picks that are here you need to reference another thread I made with 2 trade scenarios.
http://thebengalsboard.com/Thread-2-Quarterbacks-could-turn-this-team-around
Let's dive in.
Offseason moves:
Cuts:
Rey Maualuga: No explanation needed. Cap savings $3.7 mill
Adam Jones: Just done with his act. Time to go. Cap savings $6.333 mill
Michael Johnson: (Post June 1) Keep through training camp. Cap savings $2.875 mill
AJ McCarron: (traded) Cap savings $690k
Post cut cap space: @ $60.38 Mill
Signings: Only 1 notable signing from outside. Other camp bodies will surely follow
Datone Jones: DE (OLB for packers) 26, 6’4” 280 lbs 4 year/ $22 mill per sportrac
· The Packers have never quite figured out how to use Jones. Initially the dropped him into a 3/4 DE role asking him to play near 300lbs, then recently moved him to OLB. His true position though is 4/3 DE.
· Strong, thick, powerful and agile Jones would be a massive upgrade over Hunt and also fill in as a rush DT for the departed Gillberry
· One of the best D linemen in his draft class with outstanding measurable, production and work ethic.
· http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2013/02/datone-jones-scouting-report.html
Resignings: Bulk of cap space needs to go to bringing back key players. Until their replacements are up and running.
Andrew Whitworth: Whit has to be resigned. There is no other option on the team or in the draft to replace his performance. 2 year/$16 mill
Kevin Zeitler: Franchise tag if no long term deal worked out. Tag is @ $14 mill for Oline
Dre Kirkpatrick: Cap savings from cutting Pacman gets tied into new Dre contract. 3 year/ $23 mill
Brandon Lafell: Worth bringing back. 1 year/ $1.5 mill
TJ Johnson: Need at least a backup at C. 1 year/ $1 mill
Ced Peerman: Worth bringing back. 1 year/ $1 mill
Other role players as needed
Cap Space after signings: @ $27 Mill
The Draft:
(17th) Taco Charlton, 6'5" 275lbs, DE, Michigan.
Pass rusher we have needed for quite some time. Replacement for MJ.
(41st) Raekwon McMillan, 6'1" 240lbs, LB, Ohio State
Begin the athletic overhaul of the LB core. Massive upgrade over the departed Maualuga.
(49th) Pat Elflien, 6'3" 295lbs, C, Ohio State
Do I really need to explain this?
(67th) Elijah Qualls, 6'2" 320lbs, DT, Washington
Incredibly disruptive run stuffer. Hard to move and his burst kept Alabama's oline on their heels. Great DT rotation with Billings.
(73rd) Taylor Moton, 6'5" 330lbs, RT, Western Michigan
Anchor at RT. Should be day 1 starter.
(81st) Jake Butt, 6'6" 250 lbs, TE, Michigan
Tyler Eifert is ouchy, again. Butt should not be here but for an injury in his bowl game. Way too much talent to pass up.
4C (138th) Channing Stribling, 6'1" 175lbs, CB, Michigan
Unsung rock solid corner for the Wolverines. Imagine a Dre Kirkpatrick with better coverage skills, fluidity, and less "swag"
4C (145th) Julie’n Davenport, 6'7" 315lbs LT, Bucknell
Small school giant. Best worst kept secret in the scouting community. long, agile and good movement skills. Tuck him under Whitworth's wing and see what happens.
5 (156th) James Conner, 6'2" 230lbs, RB, Pitt
Great kid, great running back. Hard runner with great patience to set up blocks, also displays a very solid cut and go. Good out of the backfield as well.
6 (193rd) KD Cannon, 6' 180lbs, WR, Baylor
Blazing speed. Absurdly dangerous with the ball in his hands. 87 catches, 1250yards, 13 TDs last season.
6C (219th) Jalen Reeves-Maybin, 6' 230lbs, LB, Tennessee
Athletic infusion of LB core continues. Split time between safety and LB, plus coverage skills, and sideline to sideline range.
6C (221st) BPA
7 (230th) BPA
Like it a lot especially elflien but I would keep pacman. u cut pacman and u lose Dre k looking at a serious weakness at corner. huge mixon fan so would take mixon in the Conner spot. love the butt elflien McMillan and moton picks. butt is the next wittten.
