Brandon Thompson

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(08-21-2017, 11:20 AM)ochocincos Wrote: From what I can see on PFF for Russell Bodine, he was #28 C last year (scroll to bottom of link below). That's not good.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/russell-bodine/8746

Let's say he was 32nd (or worse) originally. His "improvement" level is then 1-2 spots up each year. If that trend continues, he'll take another 5-10 years before he becomes above average as a starting C. The Bengals cannot afford to wait that long.

Let's just face it. It should be much easier and faster to draft a top 3 C next year and that player should be able to perform better than Bodine (assuming the Bengals scout properly).

Here is the thing though PFF considers a 70 to be an average player. So while against his peers he may be low ranked, it does appears they believe he is at least an average player. I am telling you, the interior of our line isn't even top3 in our biggest issues right now.