01-07-2019, 05:59 PM
(01-07-2019, 02:33 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I admittedly completely forgot about Chris Smith. Looks like he didn't do much in Cleveland (yet).
But three 6th round comp picks were projected back right after the draft happened in 2018, so it's really not something unexpected.
The Bengals better package up some of those Rd 5-7 picks to get back into the upper rounds, as 10+ rookies are not making the roster, especially not that many late-rounders.
I think the Bengals could really get a boost if they can get an extra pick or two in the first three rounds.
My crazy theory-craft idea...
Trade back from 11 to around 18 and pick up an extra 2nd rounder.
Trade all five 6th round picks (regular 6th rounder, Bene Benwikere trade, and 3 comp picks) + 4th round to get an extra pick in 3rd round
Result would be:
Mid 1st rounder
Early and mid 2nd rounder
Two 3rd rounders
I'm only advocating the trade-back part if Bengals don't have an elite prospect worth it at 11.
They could also trade one of the 2nd rounders + one of the 3rd rounders to get back into the 1st round toward the end of the round.
If that happened...
Mid and late 1st rounder
2nd rounder
3rd rounder
Zac Taylor 2019-2020: 6 total wins
Zac Taylor 2021-2022: Double-digit wins each season, plus 5 postseason wins
Zac Taylor 2023: 9 wins despite losing Burrow half the season
Zac Taylor 2024: Started 1-4. If he can turn this into a playoff appearance, it will be impressive.
Sorry for Party Rocking!
Zac Taylor 2021-2022: Double-digit wins each season, plus 5 postseason wins
Zac Taylor 2023: 9 wins despite losing Burrow half the season
Zac Taylor 2024: Started 1-4. If he can turn this into a playoff appearance, it will be impressive.
Sorry for Party Rocking!