UDFA Thread
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UDFA Thread
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Yesterday, 10:50 PM
(Yesterday, 10:26 PM)Joelist Wrote: Nice UFDA class so far - I suspect the best bets to make the team are McLaughlin, Loyal and Cross. We only have 3 locks at receiver. There’s spots in that room for an udfa. ![[Image: 4CV0TeR.png]](https://i.imgur.com/4CV0TeR.png) Quote:"Success doesn’t mean every single move they make is good" ~ Anonymous  
Yesterday, 11:45 PM
(Yesterday, 09:51 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Seth must see an opening, Ted is solid but he isn't great, Matt Lee is not a good run blocker yet and has a lot of work to do physically to You got a point there, rather than the Bengals possibility moving one to guard maybe he's betting on himself and yeah he could beat out Lee possibly if recovered. There were some good picks but this may be the highlight of day 3. 
Yesterday, 11:57 PM
(Yesterday, 11:45 PM)phil413 Wrote: You got a point there, rather than the Bengals possibility moving one to guard maybe he's betting on himself and yeah he could beat out Lee possibly if recovered. There were some good picks but this may be the highlight of day 3. It seems every year we get overly excited for both the draft and for after and UFA class. Then we have those who lay old tapes and convince themselves no way in hell Tobin can draft well. This draft and now the free agents may be great and may suck, same as every draft. The naysayers gave us an F+ before our first pick. I am on the other end and can be overly optimistic. In the end, whatever floats your boat, be you. I felt our biggest weaknesses based on 2024 lied on the defensive side of the ball and glad they used 2 defensive picks first. My second concern was G and they addressed that in round 3 and again in round 5 (he may be better than the 3rd round guy if he stays healthy) and then we grabbed a very good center/OL UFA, he may be our center of the future. I see us able to cut bait with Pratt who was bad in 2023 and 2024, we drafted 2 guys and signed 2 LB's in FA, I feel good adding them and I like Wilson as well. The 1st pick I feel's floor is he will be our best DE against the run and setting the edge sooner than later. His ceiling in 2 to 4 years is probaly 8 to 10 sacks as well. If he hits his ceiling, he was a great pick, hit sthe floor he won't be a bust, but would be a miss for a team that can't keep missing. I like the RB, he is upgrade from Williams our RB4 in my opinion. Please use 2025 free agency to fix the trenches, not the draft!!!!!!!!
Today, 03:15 AM
(Yesterday, 09:51 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Seth must see an opening, Ted is solid but he isn't great, Matt Lee is not a good run blocker yet and has a lot of work to do physically to Hill signed with the Packers. I do like the McLaughlin & Cross signings a lot. The rest are PS at best. Though LS is interesting. 
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Today, 10:04 AM
(Yesterday, 09:19 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Reported UDFA signings so far: There is currently room for 12 UDFA on the training camp roster. We have reports of 13 signed. If history comes through again, at least 3 of these guys won't be on the roster post-rookie camp. They either didn't ever agree to a contract in the first place or the coaches liked what they saw from others better QB Payton Thorne - Auburn WR Jamoi Mayes - Cincinnati WR Rashod Owens - Oklahoma State WR Jordan Moore - Duke TE Kole Taylor - West Virginia OT Caleb Etienne - BYU C Seth McLaughlin - Ohio State DT Howard Cross III - Notre Dame DT Eric Gregory - Arkansas DB Shaquon Loyal - Rutgers LS William Wagner - Michigan RB Quali Conley- Arizona CB Bralyn Lux- Texas Tech All hopes turn to next year 
Today, 10:10 AM
(Today, 10:04 AM)pally Wrote: There is currently room for 12 UDFA on the training camp roster. We have reports of 13 signed. If history comes through again, at least 3 of these guys won't be on the roster post-rookie camp. They either didn't ever agree to a contract in the first place or the coaches liked what they saw from others better Rookie Mini-Camp is the beginning of May. Teams invite UDFAs to try out. I heard WVU TE Kole Taylor received one of the biggest Bengals UDFA signing bonuses ever. I'm not sure if it's true or not just throwing it out there. 
Today, 10:20 AM
(Today, 10:10 AM)Synric Wrote: Rookie Mini-Camp is the beginning of May. Teams invite UDFAs to try out. I also read they really wanted Taylor. I cannot find anything that tells me the why behind it. Is he related to Zac?
11 hours ago
Tackle Caleb Etienne is being signed to a 3 year contact. That’s pretty unusual for a Bengal UDFA signing. They must like him
All hopes turn to next year 
11 hours ago
I was hoping for nick nash, wr and Luke Kendra, but they already signed. Still hoping for Jj Roberts the safety from Marshall. Grahame Nicholson pk from Alabama for camp competition
10 hours ago
(11 hours ago)BenZoo2 Wrote: I was hoping for nick nash, wr and Luke Kendra, but they already signed. Still hoping for Jj Roberts the safety from Marshall. Grahame Nicholson pk from Alabama for camp competition JJ Roberts signed with the Bucs (along with WVU QB now WR Garrett Greene).
10 hours ago
(10 hours ago)Synric Wrote: JJ Roberts signed with the Bucs (along with WVU QB now WR Garrett Greene). Damn. Thanks for the update
10 hours ago
(Today, 10:20 AM)TecmoBengals Wrote: I also read they really wanted Taylor. I cannot find anything that tells me the why behind it. Is he related to Zac? Probably Not lol. Kole Taylor could do some H-Back/Slot TE . Good hands but he isn't fast and has leverage issues as a blocker.
10 hours ago
This is an interesting one. DL Dante Barnett from the NFL Academy in London.
10 hours ago
I think the biggest McLaughlin issue is going to be his tiny t-rex arms. 31 inch arms are shorter than Billy Price. I am not a big person on arm length measurements but those are some stumps.
9 hours ago
(10 hours ago)WhodeyRay Wrote: I think the biggest McLaughlin issue is going to be his tiny t-rex arms. 31 inch arms are shorter than Billy Price. I am not a big person on arm length measurements but those are some stumps. Tyler Linderbaum measured just over 31 inches for his arm length. He's a stud.
9 hours ago
(11 hours ago)pally Wrote: Tackle Caleb Etienne is being signed to a 3 year contact. That’s pretty unusual for a Bengal UDFA signing. They must like him Interesting, sounds like we found our 7th round pick https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/04/20/byu-nfl-draft-caleb-etienne-mock-brugler-athletic-left-tackle/ Big Dude Bruegler had going to Chiefs in round 7 Please use 2025 free agency to fix the trenches, not the draft!!!!!!!!
8 hours ago
(10 hours ago)WhodeyRay Wrote: I think the biggest McLaughlin issue is going to be his tiny t-rex arms. 31 inch arms are shorter than Billy Price. I am not a big person on arm length measurements but those are some stumps. Yea not really an issue inside because they line up closer and the action happens faster.
8 hours ago
(10 hours ago)Synric Wrote: This is an interesting one. DL Dante Barnett from the NFL Academy in London. Cool story! It will be interesting to see if he can play at this level! |
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