04-29-2019, 10:38 AM
(04-29-2019, 08:56 AM)psychdoctor Wrote: video does not work Fritz. Sample is under the radar type workhorse which PFF reported that his blocking was the best among ALL TE in this draft, including Hochenson, Smith Jr.
He caught every single pass but was not targeted often. If Bengals selected him in the 4th, many would have considered he could have been had in the 5th.
The problem I have and many have with the selection is at the time, there were many needed talented edge rushers, backers, and other athletes on the board.
I think Bengals were targeting Risner and should have traded up to get him instead of watching Broncos take him before pick 42. The Bengals went with Risner lite in MJ.
I hope Sample makes the pro-bowl. But one never knows. He has been compared to that kid on the Colts, Doyle or something. I don't know much about him either. All I know is that Taylor is not ashamed of the pick. Defended the pick. Said they loved his work ethic and believe he has the tools to be on the field the same time with Eifert and Uzi.
Read this link by Mel Kiper who gave Bengals A-. Kiper said that Williams and Sample are the two starters from this group:
https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/28/espn-mel-kiper-jr-draft-grades-2019-bengals-draft-class/
bengals tried to trade up in the 2nd but where not able to do so.
