04-28-2017, 08:32 AM
My top 5 goes as follows:
1.) Cam Robinson, OT/G- Great value here if he reaches us, but I seriously doubt it. Just couldn't leave him off in case he did fall as everyone else tries to get shiny toys. He would provide competition at LT and if Ced wins the job, we have a guy that could start at any other line position except Center and be dominant.
2.) Kevin King, CB- I know people would freak out if they drafted a CB, but I see him as a first round talent. He has significant length and is a ballhawk. Could also play safety as well. Have a higher grade on him than everyone remaining except Robinson. Remember, we only have Dennard under contract for this upcoming season and no one seems to think Adam Jones will be here long. That leaves WJIII and Dre. Paper thin depth, though I really like Shaw as our slot CB, King could provide excellent depth and potentially play safety.
3.) Jordan Willis, DE- Could be there and would provide an immediate upgrade on pass rushing downs from the RDE spot. Like that he has played a lot of LDE as well. Some players struggle from the left side, not Willis. He is also incredibly strong, team-oriented, and would likely send some of the Bengal's defenders running back to the weight room. Speed kills on offense, and strength wears people down and wins on defense. He is the strongest DE in the draft and he ran a ridiculous 4.59 at the combine.
4.) Zach Cunningham- Could be long-term solution should Burfict freak out or if Vigil can't stay healthy. Rangy LB that is a tackling machine. He needs to get stronger, but he played in a very tough conference with only marginal talent around him and made plays all over the field. We need speed on defense? This guy has it in spades.
5.) Obi Melifonwu- Ok, I am falling in love with measurables here a bit, but I have never seen a guy his size move like he does. Can you imagine having the height of Iloka and Melifonwu on the field together? It would be like trying to throw the ball through windmills. He is raw, and this is an early spot for a project (hey, it is the Bengal's second round pick), but I don't see another Taylor Mays, I see another Cam Chancellor but this one can run. I might even take him over Cunningham on the basis that I don't have to worry about this kid being strong enough. Can play nickel LB or safety right now. Hell, I might even blitz him a couple times...
1.) Cam Robinson, OT/G- Great value here if he reaches us, but I seriously doubt it. Just couldn't leave him off in case he did fall as everyone else tries to get shiny toys. He would provide competition at LT and if Ced wins the job, we have a guy that could start at any other line position except Center and be dominant.
2.) Kevin King, CB- I know people would freak out if they drafted a CB, but I see him as a first round talent. He has significant length and is a ballhawk. Could also play safety as well. Have a higher grade on him than everyone remaining except Robinson. Remember, we only have Dennard under contract for this upcoming season and no one seems to think Adam Jones will be here long. That leaves WJIII and Dre. Paper thin depth, though I really like Shaw as our slot CB, King could provide excellent depth and potentially play safety.
3.) Jordan Willis, DE- Could be there and would provide an immediate upgrade on pass rushing downs from the RDE spot. Like that he has played a lot of LDE as well. Some players struggle from the left side, not Willis. He is also incredibly strong, team-oriented, and would likely send some of the Bengal's defenders running back to the weight room. Speed kills on offense, and strength wears people down and wins on defense. He is the strongest DE in the draft and he ran a ridiculous 4.59 at the combine.
4.) Zach Cunningham- Could be long-term solution should Burfict freak out or if Vigil can't stay healthy. Rangy LB that is a tackling machine. He needs to get stronger, but he played in a very tough conference with only marginal talent around him and made plays all over the field. We need speed on defense? This guy has it in spades.
5.) Obi Melifonwu- Ok, I am falling in love with measurables here a bit, but I have never seen a guy his size move like he does. Can you imagine having the height of Iloka and Melifonwu on the field together? It would be like trying to throw the ball through windmills. He is raw, and this is an early spot for a project (hey, it is the Bengal's second round pick), but I don't see another Taylor Mays, I see another Cam Chancellor but this one can run. I might even take him over Cunningham on the basis that I don't have to worry about this kid being strong enough. Can play nickel LB or safety right now. Hell, I might even blitz him a couple times...
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