02-12-2018, 06:15 PM
(02-12-2018, 04:53 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Again, maybe I'm being stubborn on Billings given he's not even 22 years old yet and has really only had one year in the NFL, but I'm not ready to move on from him yet.
And a backup 3T or a starting 1T can be found later in the draft. Doesn't have to be addressed with #12 overall.
Plus, I don't see Vea as ever being a starting 3T though full time. He's 1T or 0T all the way for me. But in a pinch at 3T? Sure, why not.
Would I be upset to see Vea selected? No. I get the want to solidify that spot next to Atkins and improve both run and pass defense.
Can I be more on board with Vea if the Bengals get a good LB in FA or Edmunds and Smith are both gone before 12? Sure.
I would say LB is the biggest need on defense.
DT probably need #2 on defense, especially if you don't have confidence Billings will grow into the prospect he was touted to be leading up to the 2016 draft.
Safety I think is third but not really a "need" given the solid play both starters have provided. There is room for an elite playmaker though if the Bengals were willing to shift Williams or Iloka into a different role or do a time share.
Man idk what they're gonna do tbh. I went vea bc that's the most likely imo. in their mind they have their starting 3 lbs who they love. Vigil burfict Evans. They love them. Safety we got 2 who we're paying big money and as much as I love love Derwin James I don't see them going there. So Dt is the most plausible but hell they'll probably go CB.
