04-26-2019, 03:27 PM
(04-26-2019, 12:57 PM)JungleRock85 Wrote: I will start off by saying Jawaan Taylor and the knee concerns have me taking him off the board. Him sliding out of the 1st round after being talked about by every analyst as a top 10 pick says a lot.
This is my personal list for the players I would target/like for the Bengals and not what I think their Board would look like.
1. AJ Brown - I don't think WR is this big of a need but this guy is a really good player that I thought would go toward the bottom of the 1st so if he falls to #42 I would snag him.
2. Byron Murphy - My favorite CB in the entire draft. Would be a good replacement for Dennard when he isn't re-signed next year. He also would play early on this year somewhere.
3. Dalton Risner - Even with Williams I wouldn't pass on the versatility of Risner. He has been an ideal target at #42 for me through this entire process. If they don't double down though at Offensive Line I completely understand that.
4. Cody Ford - Not as versatile as Risner in my opinion but could be a RG or RT. Picking him or Risner could give you Tackles for the next 10 years.
5. Greedy Williams - Has all the physical traits but it doesn't always show up in games. Needs to become more consistent but talent is there.
6. Parris Campbell - Has been mentioned by Lapham and Dehner lately a lot so he is certainly a player to watch for. If the Bengals select him I am sure they have a plan in place for how they want to get him the ball and it would put John Ross on notice.
7. Drew Lock - A guy I wanted the Bengals to stay away from at #11 because of his accuracy issues on tape. I do think he is worth the gamble at #42 and that would allow him time to develop behind Dalton.
8. DK Metcalf - Great straight line speed but needs to work on his overall game.
9. Dre'Mont Jones - Not as good of a player as Oliver and Wilkins but he is up near the top of the next tier of pass rushing Defensive Tackles.
10. Deebo Samuel - Great route runner and hands. I am glad the Steelers don't have a second round pick to take him.
11. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson - A player I like a lot and one that would be much higher on my board if it wasn't for already liking the Safeties on the roster. He can flat out play though so I trust he would find his way on the field somewhere.
12. Blake Cashman - Hopefully he slides til our pick in the 3rd round because I would love to have him or Pratt with pick 72. However, I had Cashman as my second favorite Linebacker during this process after Devin White so I would be happy with him at pick 42 personally.
13. Rock Ya-Sin - Hard hitting CB that would round out the secondary.
14. Irv Smith - Doesn't have prototypical size but his tape is really good. He can block and catch the ball so I wouldn't mind him in the 2nd.
15. Juan Thornhill - Similar thoughts as CGJ above at 11.
16. Chase Winovich - I am not as high on Jaylon Ferguson or Jachai Polite and their tape as some are. Winovich is just flat out productive and plays with a reckless style that is just fun to watch.
17. Will Grier - I would like Grier if he slides until the 3rd round. I think he is the perfect backup for this team and Dalton is injured quite a bit.
18. Mack Wilson - If we trade down from pick #42 about 10 spots or so then I think Wilson could have a chance to be the pick. He is solid but not spectacular by any means.
19. Terry McLaurin - Another player I wouldn't target at #42 but possibly in a trade down. His deep play ability would be a nice addition to this team.
20. Te'Von Coney - I know he didn't test that well but his tape was outstanding. I actually had him as my #3 linebacker just based on tape right after Devin White and Cashman and above Devin Bush.
Man, lots of great players i would be happy with. I just don't find Receiver to be a need. I see Ross coming into his own this year, he did have 7 TD's last year and shown that he can stay healthy for a stretch. Boyd was great. I want Irv Smith or a RG if we go Offense. Would love Risner or Ford.
Good point on Coney, like him a lot but i like Germaine Pratt even better who you did not list.
Winovich is the guy i take if we go End at 42, love that guys heart, reminds me of Clay Matthews.
