05-12-2017, 02:25 PM
(05-11-2017, 07:54 PM)Whatever Wrote: Well, I did say he would be taking the majority of the #3 snaps by the end of next year, not this year. As a mid round rookie, he will need to earn his touches and improve his route running, but I think he will supplant Boyd in time. Boyd is an ok player, but he's just a possession receiver. I don't think the Bengals are enamored with what Boyd brings to the table. It is well known that they wanted a WR with deep speed early last year. The board didn't fall their way, and desperate for a #3, they took Boyd in 2 based on need, but he wasn't what they wanted. If you put AJ, Ross, and Boyd out there, the defense will gladly let you check it down to Boyd for 8-10 all day. If you put Malone out there instead of Boyd, anyone of them can burn you for 6 at any time. The Bengals have stated that they thought Malone would be gone in 2, so they thought very highly of him.I'm confused about most people opinion of Boyd being slower than molasses in January? He did beat Fitzgerald's receiving records at Pitt, so he isn't a stiff. Had a pretty damn good rookie season last year to boot! If we had to check down to Boyd for 8-10 yds then I would consider that a win in most situations.
From the outside looking in, it seems like they are going for their version of "The Greatest Show on Turf" Rams on offense.
I"ll be honest, I don't know much about Malone but it sounds to me, he is a 1 year project. I guess we will see.
