04-13-2018, 09:35 AM
(04-12-2018, 05:36 PM)PDub80 Wrote: I agree with you, but with a twist.
My Stone cold lead pipe lock Mock Draft will be posted at the end of next week. Be on the look out for it! In the mean time, a little preview....
I think the Bengals take RT Brown Jr and DE Arden Key in the first 2 rounds. They perfectly fit who the Bengals are and what they like.
Brown Jr is a (somehow) BIGGER version of Andre Smith and Arden Key is nearly identical to Dunlap. All the way down to character and work ethic knocks coming out of college.
Now, before we get all crazy about a C in the first 2 rounds, remember that Pat Elflein was the #1 rated center in the draft last year. He lasted into the 3rd round at #70 over all. I think the Bengals make several trades, have no desire to keep all of their draft picks - they don't have room - and will maneuver out of the first (or to the back of it) and higher up in the 3rd and 2nd to be able to get 4 higher mid round, high quality guys. I predict: RT, DE, C, and TE. All by the end of the 3rd.
I see Mike Mcglinchey as a strategic move. He can begin his career at Right Tackle while also being a potential future Left Tackle. Cordy Glenn could later move to Right Tackle as he ages a season or two down the road with McGlinchey as the longer term Left Tackle option.
This versatility has me liking McGlinchey over Orlando Brown who is more of a pure Right Tackle.
I agree with you that Centers could be less valued by other teams and that we may be able to get a solid Center with say our highest 3rd round pick.
I see your prediction of RT, DE, C and TE all by the end of the 3rd round as being quite possible.
In my mind, getting McGlinchey would EXPAND your prediction by making it RT/LT with one pick of McGlinchey due to him being position versatile rather than just getting a RT with Orlando Brown.
I don't care how they get there but the Bengals better NAIL all of this down when it comes to the O-line or the struggles will continue.
