Even with signing minter, you take foster

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(04-08-2017, 03:12 PM)Beaker Wrote: You'd take arguably the third or 4th best DE over the top LB in the draft?

Minter is signed for 1 yr., and LB has been the weak spot on the Bengals  for many seasons now. Its always been some aging veteran, or UFA that they try to fill the LB corps with. Its about time they addressed it in the draft. Foster can rotate and learn from Minter and Burfict for a year. He then gives us leverage next season when Minter's (and Burfict's) contracts are up.

Foster is the BPA if Thomas is gone.

I disagree that Foster is the BPA if Thomas is gone, and, yes, that means there are four DEs that are rated higher than any LB.  I see a lot of problems with Foster (small, injured, most plays that occurred near LOS were created by amazing front four, D-bag alert at combine) and I wouldn't even use a first round pick at the bottom of the first round on him. 

Minter is only on a one year deal, but the Bengals will either pay him or Burfict to stay longer.  This was a warning shot to Burfict that if he is fat or his stupid side trumps his amazing side that he will not be here much longer.  I love it.  Competition at that spot will pay huge dividends.  Vigil will be a very capable SAM and nickel backer in rotation.

They will still be drafting a LB, but not in Rd 1.