03-12-2017, 04:42 PM
(03-12-2017, 04:26 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Man, I'm not a fan of the NFL comp pick system in general.
As far as what picks we'll get next year, we should get a 3rd rounder for Zeitler, a 5th for Whit and maybe a 6th for Peko. That's assuming that if we sign any FA's, they'll be released or bargain bin type guys.
I enjoyed it more when our roster was filled out and it felt more like a bonus rather than a way to build your team. Even a third round pick is on the back end of the round and could be behind 4 other teams. So while it's nice when you miss out on a player it's crazy imo to act like it justifies letting a player walk and I hope that's not what the Bengals are telling themselves.
Zeitlers case is exactly the type of scenario I like getting comp picks though. Considering the Bengals were never gonna pay him the type of money Cleveland did it's better than nothing.
(03-12-2017, 04:26 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: I only hope that Katie will be more willing to do some things Mike has not been "keen" on. Such as expanding the personnel and scouting departments to normal NFL levels, building a practice facility, and maybe an occasional real foray into FA. I don't expect any huge changes in philosophy with her though.
I like picking up compensatory picks...I just don't think mystery picks in the 3rd through 7th rounds should take priority over shoring up a glaring weakness via FA.
That's a small statement that says a lot.
I think all of us are clinging on to that hope that Katie will overturn some of the longstanding Mike Brown traditions. Like you said I don't expect an overhaul but it has to be obvious to her there is a better way to run the team.
Agreed about the comp picks they aren't so valuable that you pursue them when you are picking #9 in the draft. It takes time for picks to develop and we need to get better now.
