***OFFICIAL 2018 DRAFT DISCUSSION THREAD***

[Yojimbo]

(04-28-2018, 01:49 PM)Sled21 Wrote: RIght, Brian Hill. I thought he looked really good.

He did and he should make the team next year along with Walton.

[Shake n Blake]

(04-28-2018, 01:43 PM)The Real Deal Wrote: Can’t say it enough. Our Alvin kamara.

How is he going to get touches behind Mixon and Gio?

(04-28-2018, 01:44 PM)Yojimbo Wrote: Gio clone in Walton.

Possible Gio replacement? Gio can be cut now or next year with little consequence.

(04-28-2018, 01:45 PM)BonnieBengal Wrote: I don't get it either.  

He's a Gio-type, but we already have a Gio who is still young. Although Gio does have cap hits of $4.25 million and 4.55 million over the next 2 years. This does provide flexibility in case we need more cash for extensions and other signings. Other than that, I don't get it at all.

[Yojimbo]

Damn. Broncos are killing it.

[Millhouse]

(04-28-2018, 01:49 PM)t3r3e3 Wrote: Except that Walton is a middling athlete at best.  Guys his size generally aren’t successful in the NFL with his testing numbers.  He basically tested like Jeremy Hill but weighs 25-30 pounds less. This is the first pick so far that does not seem well thought out.  They basically signed a guy in the 4th who will struggle to stay on the active roster and make the team.

If he didnt get hurt early last season, he would have probably been drafted a couple of rounds ago, per tv expert guys.

[bengalhoel]

(04-28-2018, 01:49 PM)t3r3e3 Wrote: Except that Walton is a middling athlete at best.  Guys his size generally aren’t successful in the NFL with his testing numbers.  He basically tested like Jeremy Hill but weighs 25-30 pounds less. This is the first pick so far that does not seem well thought out.  They basically signed a guy in the 4th who will struggle to stay on the active roster and make the team.

That isnt what Mike Mayock or Todd McShay are saying. They said he would have been a late first or second round pick if he wouldnt have gotten hurt.

[Nicomo Cosca]

(04-28-2018, 01:48 PM)mallorian69 Wrote: We currently have 4. Brian Hill looked good in limited action at the end of the season and we also have Jarveon Williams as well.

Who and Who? Guess the 3rd spot is going to be a competition.

[George Cantstandya]

Lauletta went to the Giants but I still would not be shocked to see the Bengals take a QB in the 5th.

[Bengal Dude]

It sounds like ST is where we see Walton in 2018. He’s been praised for his punt and kick coverage.

[The Real Deal]

They are still going to get the lineman they want people, calm down. They just grabbed a great player that everyone on tv raved about.

[Bengalholic]

#Bengals highlight great contribution Walton also made on special teams for Miami. Was on coverage units. "Will make Darrin Simmons very happy."

— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) April 28, 2018

[HarleyDog]

(04-28-2018, 01:55 PM)Bengalholic Wrote:

#Bengals highlight great contribution Walton also made on special teams for Miami. Was on coverage units. "Will make Darrin Simmons very happy."

— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) April 28, 2018

That’s a plus.

[bambino5130]

(04-28-2018, 01:50 PM)The Real Deal Wrote: What do you want to bet they’ll get a tackle or guard with the first pick in the 5th.

I predict Richardson, jones, teller or gossett

Well there are three 5th round & three 7th round Bargin Basement picks to hope one of those players actually make the team. The Bengals didn’t need 11 draft picks & now the odds are faint at best they find another Necessary Starting Olineman. Running Back is nowhere near a position of need.

[Shake n Blake]

(04-28-2018, 01:54 PM)Bengal Dude Wrote: It sounds like ST is where we see Walton in 2018. He’s been praised for his punt and kick coverage.

4th rounder on a Cedric Peerman replacement?

[George Cantstandya]

I just read Walton's dad was murdered when Mark was young and his mom died last year. Seems he has had it rough over the years. Let's welcome him to the team and wish he the best.

[Rattler]

Walton = starter day one on ST and if Gio or Mixon go down will get serious reps in the backfield...

[Bengal Dude]

(04-28-2018, 01:58 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: 4th rounder on a Cedric Peerman replacement?

Sounds like it.

[BrownAssClown]

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/mark-walton?id=32462018-0002-5600-31f4-cfeb568d66bc

[The Real Deal]

(04-28-2018, 01:57 PM)bambino5130 Wrote: Well there are three 5th round & three 7th round Bargin Basement picks to hope one of those players actually make the team. The Bengals didn’t need 11 draft picks & now the odds are faint at best they find another Necessary Starting Olineman. Running Back is nowhere near a position of need.

There are AT LEAST 3 olineman still available that could be starters for us. Relax.

[BonnieBengal]

(04-28-2018, 01:59 PM)George Cantstandya Wrote: I just read Walton's dad was murdered when Mark was young and his mom died last year.  Seems he has had it rough over the years.  Let's welcome him to the team and wish he the best.

That is rough.  I wish him the best.

[*Nately120*]

OOoh, nice shot of corndogs.