How Many Are Content With Bengals LBs As Is Going Into Draft

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(04-23-2017, 04:26 PM)kevin Wrote: Yes or No

I am a NO.....I am not content with Bengals linebackers. Those who say we are solid and don't need any help here, I just don't see how they can say that.  I have considered LB a weak area on Bengals for years and going from Harrison to Hawk to Dansby to Minter doesn't change that even with this yearly revolving door we have lost talented LB's and we never draft a top LB.  To think Burfict can be a one man wrecking crew is silly.  I don't see us ever getting that play-off win until we upgrade linebacker to play-off win status.

I'm content with what we currently have.  Burfict is in a contract year, so he should show up in shape and have a good year playing for what should be his last chance at a big contract.  Minter is a solid starter and captain of one of the league's best defenses and is in his prime.  Dawson and Vigil are both 2nd day draft picks, and Vigil looked good in his limited PT as a rookie.  Vinnie Rey is a decent backup/spot starter.  Losing Dansby and Maualuga was addition by subtraction.

Given the fact that Minter and Burfict are in contract years, I am not opposed to taking a LB early if there is a value at the position.  I'd be ok with Hassan Reddick at 9 because between his pass rush, cover skills, and athletic ability,he's the perfect nickel LB.  Foster was insanely overrated before his injury, character, and drug concerns raised their heads.  I had him as a late 1st/early 2nd before his downward spiral, but now I wouldn't touch him before the 3rd.  I'd be very happy with Bowser, Davis, Cunningham, or McMillan in the 3rd. 

Reality is, LB is not at a premium for a 4-3 defense, and on top of that, we are in nickel defense well over 50% of the time, which means only two of them on the field.  Yes, we could upgrade, but we would get better results upgrading other positions.