Bengals-Jets Trade Mock

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This year we were able to see that this team has a number of holes. With needs at DT, DE, LB, OL to name a few. Because of these needs, I think we see the front office trade away one of the Bengals “luxury” assets… AJ McCarron. There are a number of teams that need a QB, however I think that AJ moves a little north to the outskirts of NYC. AJ ends up a Jet. (I only selected a comp pick in Rd 4, we also have picks in 5, 6 and 7)

Bengals/Jets Trade

Bengals trade- AJ McCarron
Bengals receive- 2 round pick, 3 round pick

Jets trade- 2 round pick, 3 round pick
Jets get- AJ McCarron

Round 1- Solomon Thomas, DE, Stanford
Thomas is the RE that we need to replace MJ, and is the perfect pass rusher to pair with Dunlap. This pick is the perfect combination of BPA and need. You can’t really go wrong with this pick.

Round 2- Forrest Lamp, G, WKU
Lamp is a compact, athletic lineman who played both guard and tackle in college. He has the strength/athleticism to start at RG from day one for us.
Round 2- Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina
Jones has shown well against top competition at the Combine and at the Senior Bowl. Expect him to continue his ways of catching EVERYTHING thrown his way at the next level.

Round 3- Raekwon McMillan, ILB, Ohio State
McMillan is the perfect ILB in the modern NFL. He has the ability to stuff the run, but also the skills needed to match up with a TE in pass coverage.
Round 3- Pat Elflein, C/G, Ohio State
Bodine isn’t cutting it. Elflein gives us the type of quality center we need, with the versatility to play guard in a pinch. His stock has dropped a little in recent weeks. Scouts are concerned with his size and length.

Round 4- Taylor Moton, OT/G, Western Michigan
Moton is a lesser known talent, but a talent. He has the versatility to play G or T, and the strength/footwork to play well in both the run and pass games.
Round 4- Brad Kaaya, QB, Miami
Since we are trading away our backup QB, I expect the Bengals to take a developmental backup in the draft. Kaaya has the talent to play in the NFL, but we will see if the coaches can bring it out of him.

Round 5- Eddie Vanderdoes, DT, UCLA
A stout run defender to replace the likes of Peko and Sims. Some much needed youth to pair with Atkins and Billings.

Round 6- James Conner, RB, Pittsburgh
Conner is a great story. He is a larger back, possesses great power and has adequate hands to contribute in the passing game. Don’t expect him to contribute right away. But, in a year he could be the answer at RB.

Round 7- Jalen Reeves-Maybin, OLB/ILB, Tennessee
This is a depth pick. We do have need at the LB position, as well as a need for special teams contributors. Reeves-Maybin gives us both.