05-07-2017, 04:09 PM
(05-07-2017, 03:13 PM)kevin Wrote: The key is rebuilding the offensive line. Without blocking you could have Johnny Unitas, Jim Brown, Jerry Rice, Lynn Swann, Shockey and Gronk, and any other QBs, RBs TEs, WRs of all-time in their best years ......and without blocking they would not win a game. .......Other teams have talent at QB, WR, TE, RB, FB. We have not proven we excel in these areas, it's what fans have on paper. The game is not played on paper and on the gridiron it will take BLOCKING.....IF WE HAVE BLOCKING and TACKLING, WE WILL WIN. IF WE DON'T WE WILL LOSE......This is why I give the draft a C because we passed on blocking in 3rd, 4th and early in 5th round. We passed on some good talent at center and guard and tackle. This is why I hope the undrafted free agent O Lineman from Texas pans out for us. Had we taken an O lineman in 3 or 4 or even early in 5, I could give this draft a B. Not addressing O Line when talent was on the board in spite of needs on O Line reduces this draft to a C. If this team can't block, it can't win.
I think we drafted well and the OL impact players (immediate in 2017) did not exist. I did not see anyone valued where we were picking in round 2 that warranted our pick. So, I see your "C" and move my 'B" to an "A" based on your criteria.
I am so ready for 2024 season. I love pro football and hoping for a great Bengals year. Regardless, always remember it is a game and entertainment.