Who Have You Ruied Out at #9?

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(04-05-2017, 07:05 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: I don't want you to comment on who you think the Bengals have ruled out, but who have you ruled out at #9 and why?

In other words, even if he's there, who are you passing on - keep it to the top guys.

At this point, I've ruled out Barnett.  I just don't think he provides much upside or value compared to the rest of the DEs in the draft.

Who have I ruled out?
Fournette, Cook, Lattimore, Mike Williams. Even Reuben Foster to a lesser extent. 

I've cooled on Foster because I think Kevin Minter is at least considered in their longer term plans beyond a year. Granted he did only sign a one-year prove-it deal, but if the Bengals don't hope to keep him longer, they likely would have just kept Maualuga for his final year of his contract.

I'm not thrilled about Derek Barnett because I think comparable talent will be there in Rd 2 and he's not as elite of an athlete. At 9, I want an elite athlete with high potential.
But I didn't include Barnett because at least it'd be a solid pass rusher. May not ever be Pro Bowl bound, but I'll accept a 6-8 sack-a-year player if that ends up being the Bengals' decision.