04-29-2020, 03:11 PM
We can do this stuff all day long. It just depends on if you're a glass half full or empty Bengals fan.
Hypothetical 2023 review of 2020 draft
Joe Burrow -- A+
Joe gets Rookie of the Year award, goes onto making the Pro Bowl Roster by 2023.
Tee Higgins -- A
Tee becomes Joe's downfield threat, and after AJ Green leaves next year, becomes Joe's main threat as AJ was to Dalton. In 2023, he catches 85 balls for an 18 yd per reception average, 12 TD's, 1,200 yds and his first Pro Bowl Appearence.
Logan Wilson -- A
Wilson makes a great entrance and becomes the Leader of the defense, finishing with 90 Tackles, 2 INTs, 1 FF, and an INT return TD. By 2023, he's at the top of the league leaders in Tackles with 120+ with comparisons coming in to Luke Kuechly now. Downhill thumper, sideline to sideline tackler, great in coverage as well as run stuffing playmaker.
ADG -- B
Really good addition at LB, especially as a 3rd down LB covering TEs and RBs out in routes. He averages 4 sacks per year as a rush LB as well as contributing as one of the better Special teams players on the squad.
Kahild Kareem -- B
Steps in to fill void by departure of Dunlap. Good value for when taken. Is an average to above average player especially setting the Edge stopping the run. He averages 6 Sacks per year after 2020.
Hakeem Adenji -- B
He becomes a Starter in 2021 at Right Tackle or Guard. In his first year, he is valued as a player who can play multiple positions on the Line and subs in multiple games for injured starters throughout the season.
Markus Bailey -- D
Makes the 53 man roster but ends up with another season ending injury and can't make the roster again.
College Free Agents:
Mitchell Wilcox --B
Makes it onto the TE roster as the 3rd TE in the room. He becomes a nice addition on Special teams as well. His playing time increases each of the next 3 years.
OVERALL GRADE: A+
3 years from now, this Bengals class will be defined as Burrow and Higgins' initiation together into the NFL as one of the most next Prolific QB/WR tandems over the next Century.
And, on Defense, Logan Wilson becomes an integral part of their Defense over the next 8 years.
This team makes the Playoffs and goes deep into it, giving credence to the A+ draft grade it has garnered at that stage.
New Dey!!
Hypothetical 2023 review of 2020 draft
Joe Burrow -- A+
Joe gets Rookie of the Year award, goes onto making the Pro Bowl Roster by 2023.
Tee Higgins -- A
Tee becomes Joe's downfield threat, and after AJ Green leaves next year, becomes Joe's main threat as AJ was to Dalton. In 2023, he catches 85 balls for an 18 yd per reception average, 12 TD's, 1,200 yds and his first Pro Bowl Appearence.
Logan Wilson -- A
Wilson makes a great entrance and becomes the Leader of the defense, finishing with 90 Tackles, 2 INTs, 1 FF, and an INT return TD. By 2023, he's at the top of the league leaders in Tackles with 120+ with comparisons coming in to Luke Kuechly now. Downhill thumper, sideline to sideline tackler, great in coverage as well as run stuffing playmaker.
ADG -- B
Really good addition at LB, especially as a 3rd down LB covering TEs and RBs out in routes. He averages 4 sacks per year as a rush LB as well as contributing as one of the better Special teams players on the squad.
Kahild Kareem -- B
Steps in to fill void by departure of Dunlap. Good value for when taken. Is an average to above average player especially setting the Edge stopping the run. He averages 6 Sacks per year after 2020.
Hakeem Adenji -- B
He becomes a Starter in 2021 at Right Tackle or Guard. In his first year, he is valued as a player who can play multiple positions on the Line and subs in multiple games for injured starters throughout the season.
Markus Bailey -- D
Makes the 53 man roster but ends up with another season ending injury and can't make the roster again.
College Free Agents:
Mitchell Wilcox --B
Makes it onto the TE roster as the 3rd TE in the room. He becomes a nice addition on Special teams as well. His playing time increases each of the next 3 years.
OVERALL GRADE: A+
3 years from now, this Bengals class will be defined as Burrow and Higgins' initiation together into the NFL as one of the most next Prolific QB/WR tandems over the next Century.
And, on Defense, Logan Wilson becomes an integral part of their Defense over the next 8 years.
This team makes the Playoffs and goes deep into it, giving credence to the A+ draft grade it has garnered at that stage.
New Dey!!
