BREAKING: Bengals give Trey Hendrickson permission to be traded

[Isaac Curtis: The Real #85]

(Yesterday, 02:15 PM)Goalpost Wrote: His combine numbers, with a 9.95 RAS, were impressive.

I really like his film and the number of things he can do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXCaKuJQ2Bg

I'd be happy with Campbell or Walker (less likely to be there) at #17. I think both are absolute studs. 

I will take a stud at a "lesser" position over a so-so guy at a premium position any day. A premium guy at a premium spot is best, of course.

Premium spots: QB, WR, OT, DE, CB, + pass rushing DT. 

Non-premium: RB, TE, IOL, LB, S, + run stuffing DT.

Drafting at QB or WR would be insanely stupid given the holes elsewhere. We have one stud DE,,keeping him should be a priority. OBJ is not a stud LT,,but is close in pass pro, and Mins could be a stud at RT. 

That leaves DE2, CB, and pass rushing DT as peemium spot needs. Not sure I see a surefire stud DT (beyond Graham). Nolen, Grant, and Harmon are fine. Ditto CB beyond Johnson. It is a deep DL draft.

If I can get a stud LB (Walker, Campbell), S (Starks, Emmanwori), TE (Warren), or maybe even RB (Jeanty) I think I do it over DT/DE. 

This is assuming we get some G help in FA. If we don't, then Campbell, Membou, Booker, & Jackson are on the table for me at #17.

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

(Yesterday, 06:10 PM)samhain Wrote: I know they play different positions, just speaking to the lack of production in college despite physical tools.  I hate when they pick those kinds of players regardless of position.

As Nicomo shown, 6.5 Sacks and 14 TFL aren't too bad and Nolen is more disruptive than the stats show IMO.

(Yesterday, 06:27 PM)coachmcneil71 Wrote: I live in the heart of SEC country where at least 5-6 SEC games are aired every Saturday. ACC, SEC, and thankfully now BIG10 with the FOX acquisition. Ts, if you get a chance go watch some tape on Nolen. I think it will help to ease your concern a little.

Unless a player like Warren, Booker, or Jackson falls; Nolen and Grant are the two clear choices or so it seems. 

Yes sir. Nolen and Grant are both great at stopping the run and rushing the passer.

(Yesterday, 08:52 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I agree, the defense needs another playmaker. That's why I'm so hooked on Nick Emmanwori. Getting an air traffic controller back in the middle of the secondary will fix a lot of things wrong with the defense, as well as make life easier for the front four to get to the QB.

Would love to get Emmanwori.

(Yesterday, 09:50 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: 6.5 sacks and 14 TFL this past season is lack of production?

Nope, sure looks productive to me and in the SEC against some of the best IOL in the nation.

(Yesterday, 10:20 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I think the LBers looked worse because of no Reader to keep lineman off of them.

They also took weird angles sometimes.

I'd probably take Jihaad with what I know now. I haven't did my draft evals yet. And I may not have time to anyways.

Well, Slaton and McKinnley can keep OL off of the LB's pretty sure.

It isn't Reader in his prime, but McKinnley could certainly grow into a Reader type I have no doubt.

(Yesterday, 10:41 PM)Bengalbug Wrote: The Texans just outlined how to take care of this.

Via Tom Pelissero of NFL Media: “The #Texans and Danielle Hunter have agreed to a one-year, $35.6 million contract extension that makes him the NFL’s second-highest paid defensive end, per sources. Hunter will make $32M this season — a $12.5M raise — and $55.1M ($54.1M fully guaranteed) over the next two seasons. Deal negotiated by @ZekeSandhu
of @KlutchSports.”

As we know, it’s not really a one-year extension. It’s a new, two-year contract. Hunter was due to make $19.5 million in 2025. He’ll now make $55.1 million over the next two years, an average of $27.55 million per year.

Sounds about perfect for Trey honestly.

[coachmcneil71]

(Yesterday, 08:52 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I agree, the defense needs another playmaker. That's why I'm so hooked on Nick Emmanwori. Getting an air traffic controller back in the middle of the secondary will fix a lot of things wrong with the defense, as well as make life easier for the front four to get to the QB.

This wouldn't bother me at all. Safety is arguably the weakest and scariest (in a bad way) position group on the team. Hence, why I've mentioned we could see Dax back there again. Not saying that's a good thing but it may be necessary.

Turner, Ivey, CTB, and Newton alone already give the CB position an edge over the paper thin Safety position. Battle and Stone are talented but neither really pop off the screen when watching a game. AG may be able to help Battle, Stone said he wants to play better. Let's hope so!