01-21-2020, 05:04 PM
(01-21-2020, 04:00 PM)PhilHos Wrote: Not really. Not when it comes to the 1st round of the draft, anyways. The closest thing to a "shocking" 1st round draft pick in the last few years was the John Ross pick but even then many pundits had us drafting him.
While I won't be surprised to see Dalton still on the roster come training camp in July 2020, I'd be VERY surprised if Joe Burrow is not also there. Barring a major injury to him between now and the draft, Burrow will be drafted by the Bengals.
I don't know why people are worried about what the Bengals are going to do. There's nothing in the history of the Bengals to suggest that they are going to trade the pick or pick someone other than Burrow at #1OA.
Picks like Ross and Sample are enough to incite doubt and the organization is well known for keeping employees well beyond their expiration dates.
I think Burrow is a no-brainer pick just like a lot of other fans but I won't be blindsided if they have a Bengal moment and go in a different direction. They have earned my distrust.