**OFFICIAL BOARD MOCK DRAFT 2024 (Results)

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Unfortunately, a bunch of regulars were unable to participate this year, but a few of us were able to keep the tradition alive.

We did 3 rounds w/ trades and had the following folks representing:

BENGAL DUDE: Seattle

PYSCHDOC: AFC Wet (Remaining)

BENGAL STRIPES: NFC NORTH

bfine: AFC North

Doc will post the results. Feel free to comment and hope more of you can make it next year.

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Round 1 Results:

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Round 2 Results:

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Round 3 Results:

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Wrap up of Bengals Picks:

Let it be a cautionary tale of "trade back" I moved back 8 spots (for an extra 2nd RD) when 6 players I wanted were still available.

Especially disheartening that Barton went just before.

But JPJ has the skillset to be Frank Ragnow; unfortunately, he could also have the same injury concerns

RD 2 had me taking Calais Campbell..eerrhh Kris Jenkins. The 2nd RD2 pick we had the choice of WR or OT. Many would prefer Rosengarden, but I considered Wilson BPA

RD 3 Had the 2nd best TE in the draft there, so I took him and with the 2nd pick in the rd I reached for a personal favorite. Roman Foster was there and may have been the better choice, but I side w/ CJ

[Whatever]

Ouch. I know it's gone wrong for our boys when we're reaching for Christian Jones at the end of the 3rd.

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(04-24-2024, 10:18 PM)Whatever Wrote: Ouch.  I know it's gone wrong for our boys when we're reaching for Christian Jones at the end of the 3rd.

Not much choice at that point

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(04-24-2024, 10:18 PM)Whatever Wrote: Ouch.  I know it's gone wrong for our boys when we're reaching for Christian Jones at the end of the 3rd.

Depends. Folks have different evals. 

Athlon did a mock yesterday and has Jones going the next pick after us to the Steelers:
https://athlonsports.com/nfl/nfl-mock-draft-2024-caleb-williams-chicago-bears-jayden-daniels-washington-commanders

A couple weeks ago Draft Network had him going 20 picks before us
https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2024/04/07/nfl-mock-draft-2024-april-4-round

Of course there are others that have him going as late as RD 5. But as I said: Folks have different evals and I like Jones.

[tms]

Great job, y'all.

I like the idea of moving back if our top targets (say, top 3) are gone. And if you'd ended up with that haul as recently as last month (i.e., move back, add a second-rounder and JPJ), it would have looked INSANELY good. I always find that's important to keep in mind. These guys' stocks are going up and down without playing in any games, as dictated by the draft hype machine. So if you look at it like that our haul here is impressive.

My favorite pick is actually Christian Jones. For one I think he'll make a fine pro. But it's also because Rosengarten and Fisher bug me as an idea and I hope to stay away from them: I don't want to settle for the second-best OT off any team. I'm tired of the little brother instinct. Let's take a shot at some upside. Let's start with someone who's at least the best lineman on his own team, and Jones is clearly that.

If I had to make one change I'd swap out Sinnott for T'Vondre Sweat. Kinda the same logic as above. If you'd told me we could get Sweat at #80 last month, I would've jumped on it like a fat kid on candy (like T'Vondre Sweat on candy?). Yes he's fighting a DWI now- but his game's the same. He's still by far the best NT in a draft class that lacks any depth, and we still have that need. I'd just trust in our locker room to handle the risk and, together with Jenkins, add a player who'd solidify our DI for years.

Great draft