Give me your dark horse and your dud for 2018

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(04-07-2018, 10:23 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I could see the team taking a CB in mid rounds, for developmental purposes.  Your description of his play as "streaky", is quite accurate in my opinion.  However, at a "premium" position like CB, a true professional needs to be consistent and focused in his craft.  At this point, it's tough to see the Bengals ever entertaining the idea of signing him to a 3rd contract.  FWIW, I believe that the dead money on his deal goes down significantly, after this season.

Much like yourself, I certainly hope that he get's it together, and leads the league in PDF and INTs.  But, I'm not holding my breath.

I hear ya.  If the pass rush does what I think it can do with MJ relegated to a rotational role at DT and maybe a guy like Billings surprises, the CB play will look a lot better.  I don't really know what to expect of Austin.   Will he be a piss-and-vinegar guy with an aggressive style or will Marv neuter him?  Either way, I hope the defense is better than last year, and if they get an early LB, they should be much better as they are loaded with talent.