Wasn't a fan. With draft grades!

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(05-01-2017, 02:25 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I think we actually looked at it the same. I stated that I thought it was a good depth move, just that I thought OL should have been more priority given a WR was already selected. As you mention, he has speed and good size, so he should be able to play multiple spots.
The issue I see is the Bengals have to decide whether to keep 6 or 7 WRs now, as they won't risk Malone to the PS. Erickson is nothing special at WR but does offer great value as a returner. If someone else can prove to be about as good as Erickson as a returner, I think he can get chopped. Otherwise, the Bengals may have to get creative to keep 7 WRs. Given the trend of lower and lower usage out of Hewitt, perhaps he could get cut if the Bengals feel Erickson is worth keeping for returns.

Maybe it is me, but I don't see it as a big issue going from 6 to 7 receivers (1 roster spot) when we carried 3 QB's which we don't normally do in 2016. I also think a guy like Peerman may be in trouble and we only keep 3 RB's due to the potential very good options we have now on special teams. I could see us stashing 2 RB's on our practice squad and only keeping 3 running backs active. Or I could see us placing Gio on IR for first 6 weeks to give him to get closer to 100%.

It is early and injurres God forbid could also alter the roster prior to final cuts