04-27-2017, 11:52 AM
(04-27-2017, 12:53 AM)Benton Wrote: We keep waiting on later round dl guys who couldn't replace peko or fill in for mj. Will there be someone in the second or later who might contribute in a season? Probably, you never know. Is it as likely as someone at 9? Probably not.
We can get small fast receivers later in the draft. Or just play some of the guys we've been drafting and sitting. It's like our corner situation. Some guys want us to take another corner. Some pundits, too. I can't fathom that either. We've got high picks, play em.
I hope the fo spreads the love and gives the defense someone opposing coaches have to game plan around. Just hoping opposing quarterbacks get bored and throw a bad pass isn't a great approach.
You have to let the draft come to you. You don't just reach for a D-lineman cause it is an area of need.
We have Billings who will be replacing Peko, barring injuries i think he will be a major upgrade.
Barnett is the most likely D-lineman to be there at 9 and he can't stop the run so he would not be a 3 down Lineman.
We can get a DE in the 2nd that can stop the run and rush the passer. Happens all the time.
McDowell, Willis, McKinley, Tim Williams, Lawson, Watt etc.
(04-27-2017, 08:22 AM)Bengalbug Wrote: Since I didn't see much of him in college I just watched some film.
Smaller in stature but wins a lot of contested balls
Runs crisp routes
Takes the top off the defense
Makes Sh*t happen when it isn't there
Also a kick returner
I'm not sure what the bengals are going to do. I'm also not sure how his knees will hold up... If j knew these things i would be a millionaire! But what what I do know is this kid is talented beyond just his speed. He effect Ross would have on the bengals O is really unexplainable. Safety's would have to play a little deeper, opening up the running game. Coverage would have to be shifted his way so aj can't be double and triple teamed all game. Less safety help on the tight end meaning more looks for eifert or whoever is healthy.
Ross is not necessarily my ideal number one pick. But you are talking once in a lifetime speed on a kid who has football skills and wants to play for Marvin Lewis. The bengals could do a LOT worse. He reminds me a little of Steve smith with speed. Now he likely does t end up a top 15-20 WR all time but the potential is there.
I see the same thing when watching Ross. Dude is a gamebreaker that we haven't had at #2 WR.
Can move him all around the field and in the Slot on AJ's side and really give Defenses problems.
This guy would help this Offense more than people are giving a WR credit for. Speed kills man and like you said...
John Ross is not just speed.
He goes up for the ball like Steve Smith but he is faster, he lulls Defenders to sleep that then just takes off.
He has good hands, runs good routes and is smooth as silk.
(04-27-2017, 10:18 AM)Bengalbug Wrote: Did you watch the same bengals I did last year? Do you think offensive skill players/playmakers is not an area of need?
I get the bengals had injuries, but The offense was atrocious when green went out leaving Lafell as our number one. Dalton is not a qb that is going to make his players better. However dalton will play up to the level of talent surrounding him. Does that make sense?
If the bengals have a better offense and stay on the field longer the defense will be more fresh. I understand we NEED help in the front 7 on defense and they can address that later. We also have billings coming back and minter so there is that.
Howard is probably who I want in my dream scenario. Dalton is lights out with a big body roaming the middle... Who can actually catch (uzomoah) and stay on the field (eifert). But he will likely be gone. The bengals already have a stud wr in green and complimentary possession recievers in Boyd and Lafell. What the bengals are lacking is speed to be honest. And Ross fits the bell. Even if he only caught 50 balls but at a high yards per catch and produced 5-6 touchdowns the overall effect on offense would be noticeable. Throw in a return td or two....
Fwiw- I'd also be happy with Foster, hooker, Adams, Allen, fournette, Thomas. But I'm totally on board with Ross if that is their guy.
Yeah Bengal Bug, completely agree. :andy:
