03-29-2018, 05:51 PM
(03-29-2018, 04:07 PM)ochocincos Wrote: CLE trades up to 21 to get their preferred CB now that McCourty was released and Randall was moved to FS. Browns give 33 and 64 (800 pts vs 850 pts trade value chart - Browns have to overspend due to inter-division. They are fine with this because they have pick 35 still)
33) Frank Ragnow, C/OG Arkansas - Bengals met with Ragnow privately at his pro day. The interest is there. He also was the top rated C in NCAA before his injury. Very good, consistent tape both against run and pass all three years in college. The Bengals won't get that 5th-year option since it'd be in the 2nd round, but they do make sure to get an outstanding C.
46) Mark Andrews, TE Oklahoma - Andrews's Combine performance may have convinced people he's not worth a first rounder, but I don't think he falls out of the second round. Bengals take him at 46 and get a great pass catcher while they work on his blocking as a rookie.
64) Tyrell Crosby, RT/RG Oregon - Mean, road grading RT that should push Fisher. Crosby also projected possible RG candidate. Perhaps both Fisher and Crosby on the right side if Westerman or Redmond doesn't wow at the RG spot in TC.
77) Jessie Bates III, FS Wake Forest - Coverage FS the Bengals have needed since Nelson left. I'd expect to see Bates see nickel work while Williams plays early downs (or Williams moves to nickel LB).
100) Shaquem Griffin, OLB UCF - Elite playmaker that flies around the field. Bengals could use a LB like Griffin.
112) Tyquan Lewis, DE Ohio St - Base 4-3 DE for depth. Lewis is solid against both the run and pass.
151) Darius Phillips, CB/RS Western Michigan - Playmaker at CB and as a return specialist. Considered undersized by most (about same size as Adam Jones) and not good against the run. Will have to start out as a nickel CB.
158) Mike McCray, LB Michigan - Potential MIKE or SAM that excels in the run game but struggles some in coverage. If Lawson struggles as an early-down SAM, I could see McCray filling that starting role. If Lawson can handle those duties, I can see McCray as an early-down MIKE or depth for MIKE/SAM. Would allow Bengals to free up cap by releasing VRey.
170) Jaleel Scott, WR New Mexico St - Late-round WR to compete for a final roster spot with Core (or surprising twist where all the young WRs look good in camp, LaFell is released).
249) Josh Adams, RB Notre Dame - Replacement for Jeremy Hill. Good downhill runner that has good long speed and can catch, but does need OL help to get production.
252) Bruce Hector, DT USF - Sleeper backup 3T to compete for one of the final DL spots. Expect he would land on PS.
253) Maea Teuhema, OG/OT Southeastern Louisiana - Big, strong blocker with position versatility who used to play at LSU but was suspended due to a team violation. Big contributor to Fournette's elite 2015 rushing season. Could be a nice steal if available, but I think he should be given most sites have him projected as UDFA.
Hail to the King of Mocks.
Dalton approves as do we all. :andy:
