Scouting the All-Star Games

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(01-28-2025, 01:32 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: We need to fix the trenches now. I understand this is a draft thread, but can we count on any of these guys that have been mentioned at DT being a plug and play and replacing Hill (not signed) and or Rankins if we cut him? Or do you see them as potential starters in 2 to 3 years?

There's always rookie inconsistency but this is a great defensive tackle class. CJ West is an excellent example I said he's a late day 2 guy in this class but I wouldn't bat an eye about him starting week one. 

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Rosters and Measurements added.

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(01-28-2025, 02:06 PM)Synric Wrote: There's always rookie inconsistency but this is a great defensive tackle class. CJ West is an excellent example I said he's a late day 2 guy in this class but I wouldn't bat an eye about him starting week one. 

Are you saying if we don't resign Hill, West can replace him and be better or at a minimum as good.

If that is the case, we would be crazy to pay Hill 12 or 13 million a year when we can play a rookie drafted in round 3 less than 2 million a year. Are you also saying West is better than McKinley and Jenkins?

I have concerns because we need to get much better on the DL and I am not confident a rookie drafted in round 3 will be an upgrade on our DL. Our DL was horrible in 2024. We need it to become a strength versus a weakness.

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(01-28-2025, 02:28 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: Are you saying if we don't resign Hill, West can replace him and be better or at a minimum as good.

If that is the case, we would be crazy to pay Hill 12 or 13 million a year when we can play a rookie drafted in round 3 less than 2 million a year. Are you also saying West is better than McKinley and Jenkins?

I have concerns because we need to get much better on the DL and I am not confident a rookie drafted in round 3 will be an upgrade on our DL. Our DL was horrible in 2024. We need it to become a strength versus a weakness.

I would say there's a decent chance. I'm on the CJ West train now. High floor players like West usually have smoother transitions.

Edit: The DTs with first round grades might have rough edges year one week one but you can see where they can offset that with impact splash plays too.

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I'll post a YouTube Video of the 1 on 1s as they become available but Joe Goodberry clipped the first National Practice already on Twitter.

Supercut of the National Team's OL/DL from today's @seniorbowl practice. pic.twitter.com/1yxXhFYeCO

— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) January 28, 2025

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Mike green had a really good day today.

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(01-28-2025, 02:06 PM)Synric Wrote: There's always rookie inconsistency but this is a great defensive tackle class. CJ West is an excellent example I said he's a late day 2 guy in this class but I wouldn't bat an eye about him starting week one. 

Indeed. It is a grear DT class. I could see us doubling up again + signing a mid-tier FA to join Jackson & Jenkins. 

There is not a guy worth $15-$20 mil in FA at DT IMHO. Some guys who are solid BJ Hill types. Some guys who are good situational pass rushers but poor vs the run. Not a real frontline stud. 

Same story at DE, beyond Mack (who likely stays in LA) and maybe Sweat (who likely stays in Philly). 

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Duke Tobin is paying attention to the trenches in Mobile.

For what it’s worth, that’s Duke Tobin in the grey jacket and hat watching the interior d-linemen including Walter Nolen up close #Bengals pic.twitter.com/kKZDYfh5yU

— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) January 28, 2025

Here is #Bengals director of personnel Duke Tobin watching practice pic.twitter.com/C6ytchVkbm

— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) January 28, 2025

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Good to see Tobin watching DT drills. I would hope both Golden and Montgomery are also there and evaluating. Same for OL coach Peters there and evaluating OL.

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Wyatt Milum playing himself into day 3 at rh Senior Bowl. Grey Zabel might win practice week MVP.

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Emory Jones LSU RT/G is standing out.

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Sacramento State OL Jackson Slater is having a week. He is handling these good interior rushers like Walter Nolen and TJ Sanders.

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(10 hours ago)Synric Wrote: Sacramento State OL Jackson Slater is having a week. He is handling these good interior rushers like Walter Nolen and TJ Sanders.

I wonder if he's any relation to the legendary Jackie Slater?

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(Yesterday, 03:42 PM)Synric Wrote: Wyatt Milum playing himself into day 3 at rh Senior Bowl. Grey Zabel might win practice week MVP.

Milum is a OG

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(9 hours ago)SunsetBengal Wrote: I wonder if he's any relation to the legendary Jackie Slater?

No this kid is white lol