Wasn't a fan. With draft grades!

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(05-01-2017, 02:28 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: For the first time in a long time, I think this team had a blueprint for each player that they drafted - speed.  This team has been fairly slow the past few years.

That being said you can make an argument that this draft will upgrade the team as more than any draft since the Dalton/Green draft.

1.  John Ross.  As soon as I saw Davis go at #5, I looked at my wife and said "the Bengals are taking John Ross."  She laughed and said, how do you know that?  Well, it's simple.  We need a guy that can be a playmaker with and without AJ Green.  A lot of people say Core performed pretty good last year, but we could do diddly poo offensively when AJ and Effect were out.  Ross will really open up the field for Eifert, Green and Boyd.

2.  Joe Mixon.  Best running back fit for this team in the draft.  Feature back size with scat back quickness and receiving ability.  A great pick and an immediate game changer on offense.  He very easily could be offensive rookie of the year if everyone stays healthy.

Jordan Willis and Carl Lawson will help on 3rd downs immediately .  They are both very fast and very productive.  If you wanted Barnett, take a look at Lawson's tape.  He's an outstanding pass rusher.

Is that you Jim Mora? 

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