Bob McGinn evaluations of our drafted players

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

(05-06-2020, 10:24 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: Tackling was always one of his biggest strengths.  He is a tough SOB.  I know it was only preseason, but we saw signs of his potential last year:

https://www.cincyjungle.com/2019/9/2/20841779/nfl-news-bengals-darius-phillips-given-superlative-marks-by-pff

Could it be that he isn't being given playing time to keep his costs down?  He should be up for a new contract in 2021.  

That kind of surprised me as Phillips is a ballhawk and such a playmaker when he gets his hands on the ball.

Sounds like he could be a very well rounded Corner for us. I wouldn't let this steal go if it was me. If Will Jax doesn't improve
they might want to move on from him instead and re-sign Mackenzie Alexander to a long term deal for the Slot.