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Post by lostwou on Mar 10, 2016 12:05:51 GMT -5
Thought I would make an official thread for the draft. Below is a list of players interviews from combine prodays and ew shrine
•Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson (COM)
• Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor (COM)
• Clayton Fejedelem, FS, Illinois (EW)
• Quentin Gause, OLB, Rutgers (PRO)
• Miles Killebrew, S, Southern Utah (COM)
• Jay Lee, WR, Baylor (SR)
• Stephane Nembot, OT, Colorado (PRO)
• David Onyemata, DT, Manitoba (EW)
• Zeth Ramsay, OT, Mesa State (PRO)
• Zack Sanchez, CB, Oklahoma (PRO)
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Post by 77bengal on Mar 10, 2016 16:51:23 GMT -5
Thought I would make an official thread for the draft. Below is a list of players interviews from combine prodays and ew shrine
•Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson (COM)
• Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor (COM)
• Clayton Fejedelem, FS, Illinois (EW)
• Quentin Gause, OLB, Rutgers (PRO)
• Miles Killebrew, S, Southern Utah (COM)
• Jay Lee, WR, Baylor (SR)
• Stephane Nembot, OT, Colorado (PRO)
• David Onyemata, DT, Manitoba (EW)
• Zeth Ramsay, OT, Mesa State (PRO)
• Zack Sanchez, CB, Oklahoma (PRO)
That's quite a mixture. Some are obviously players that the Bengals may be targeting as college free agents. It sure doesn't hurt to do your homework. |
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Post by 77bengal on Mar 10, 2016 19:19:54 GMT -5
This is only a guess as I haven't read nor heard this anywhere, but don't be surprised if the Bengals draft G Cody Whitehair or another highly ranked G such as Vadal Alexander at some point during the draft.
Kevin Zeitler is a free agent after this year, so it wouldn't come as a shock if they prepare for possibly losing his services. Hopefully the Bengals can work out a deal with Zeitler but I don't see them throwing a ton of money at a guard that's going to command a hefty salary. Tyler Eifert will be the teams number one free agent priority next year as he should be which makes Zeitler's re-signing that much murkier.
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Post by lostwou on Mar 12, 2016 7:52:54 GMT -5
Braxton Miller ran a 4.35 in OS proday. Thomas ran a 4.43. That could move these two receivers up in the draft.
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Post by Rodneck on Mar 15, 2016 7:53:33 GMT -5
Well that's that I guess. There's nothing wrong with supplementing a good team with FA. Just because what you are doing is working doesn't mean all else is a dirty word. The draft won't solve everything. And I don't want to rationalize this out. You CAN do both.
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Post by lostwou on Mar 15, 2016 8:35:54 GMT -5
Rod sounds like you think I am saying they should draft 2 WRS. No. Simply posting proday numbers. We know they will draft at least one. I doubt they draft Miller. Thomas might be an option who knows. It doesn't matter what we think I doubt they pick up a FA WR. They more go after players that have been released so they don't lose comp picks. Not saying I agree with it but its what they tend to do. You will see many good players released after the draft as well. So we will see in a few weeks what happens.
And they may go against the norm and pick up a FA WR who knows. But we do know they will draft 1 WR. I think those 40 numbers help Thomas more than Braxton. I'm not saying they should draft Thomas. Just saying he's faster than teams thought so someone might grab him a little early than thought. Just posting numbers bud hope your not reading into it.
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Post by lostwou on Mar 15, 2016 8:50:39 GMT -5
Actually with having Eifert, Bernard, Zeitler, Kirpatrick being FAs next year, they, like 77 said, might look for a Guard to replace Zeitler or a CB to replace Kirpatrick. If they feel they aren't going to keep Kirpatrick you might see a CB in rd 1.
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Post by Rodneck on Mar 15, 2016 9:10:04 GMT -5
Rod sounds like you think I am saying they should draft 2 WRS. No. Simply posting proday numbers. We know they will draft at least one. I doubt they draft Miller. Thomas might be an option who knows. It doesn't matter what we think I doubt they pick up a FA WR. They more go after players that have been released so they don't lose comp picks. Not saying I agree with it but its what they tend to do. You will see many good players released after the draft as well. So we will see in a few weeks what happens. And they may go against the norm and pick up a FA WR who knows. But we do know they will draft 1 WR. I think those 40 numbers help Thomas more than Braxton. I'm not saying they should draft Thomas. Just saying he's faster than teams thought so someone might grab him a little early than thought. Just posting numbers bud hope your not reading into it. No I am just noticing we have done nothing in FA by the lack of activity. Not really over here steaming mad or anything just making an observation! I'm reading nothing into anything, just that we did little. My point is though that it doesn't have to be an either/or situation. The logic of it's working don't fix it can be taken. I prefer the what's good can be better philosophy. |
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Post by Rodneck on Mar 15, 2016 9:11:30 GMT -5
Rod sounds like you think I am saying they should draft 2 WRS. No. Simply posting proday numbers. We know they will draft at least one. I doubt they draft Miller. Thomas might be an option who knows. It doesn't matter what we think I doubt they pick up a FA WR. They more go after players that have been released so they don't lose comp picks. Not saying I agree with it but its what they tend to do. You will see many good players released after the draft as well. So we will see in a few weeks what happens. And they may go against the norm and pick up a FA WR who knows. But we do know they will draft 1 WR. I think those 40 numbers help Thomas more than Braxton. I'm not saying they should draft Thomas. Just saying he's faster than teams thought so someone might grab him a little early than thought. Just posting numbers bud hope your not reading into it. No I am just noticing we have done nothing in FA by the lack of activity. Not really over here steaming mad or anything just making an observation! I'm reading nothing into anything, just that we did little. My point is though that it doesn't have to be an either/or situation. The logic of it's working don't fix it can be taken. I prefer the what's good can be better philosophy. I saw on the news this morning Andre Smith is gone. |
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Post by clinz on Mar 15, 2016 10:53:14 GMT -5
They resigned a S and CB and not just any S snd CB. Damn good ones. They haven't been flashy FA from other teams but those two signings are detrimental in keeping this ship moving. They did sign Rey also who is a good player that can back up or play a decent amount of times. I have a feeling a deal for Eifert will be done this summer. So there's another extension. Take the best player available when your time comes to draft. The formula is working. I think we'll see a couple impact players taken in this draft.
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Post by lostwou on Mar 15, 2016 11:23:05 GMT -5
They resigned a S and CB and not just any S snd CB. Damn good ones. They haven't been flashy FA from other teams but those two signings are detrimental in keeping this ship moving. They did sign Rey also who is a good player that can back up or play a decent amount of times. I have a feeling a deal for Eifert will be done this summer. So there's another extension. Take the best player available when your time comes to draft. The formula is working. I think we'll see a couple impact players taken in this draft. Good post I agree! |
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Post by 77bengal on Mar 15, 2016 15:30:00 GMT -5
No I am just noticing we have done nothing in FA by the lack of activity. Not really over here steaming mad or anything just making an observation! I'm reading nothing into anything, just that we did little. My point is though that it doesn't have to be an either/or situation. The logic of it's working don't fix it can be taken. I prefer the what's good can be better philosophy. I saw on the news this morning Andre Smith is gone. Tell him not to forget his man-zere! Seriously, the guy makes a snide remark about the team that drafted him and made him a millionaire even though they had to put up with his underachieving demeanor, countless injuries, weight issues (that led to injuries), stalled negotiations and downright laziness. Get real Andre. |
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Post by 77bengal on Mar 15, 2016 15:47:28 GMT -5
As things stand right now, the Bengals need to take a WR in round one and another one at some point later in the draft.
I re-watched all the top WR prospects in this draft class and I'm going to list them in order starting with the best.
1) Will Fuller, Notre Dame. Sometimes speed shows up on the field and sometimes it doesn't. Fuller's does. He's not a big play waiting to happen, he is a big play. Seriously, Fuller gets two to three steps on almost every DB he ever faced and he's a threat on short to intermediate routes as well. If his hands can be fixed, he's definitely worth a first round pick.
2) Josh Doctson, TCU. Doctson isn't as fast as Fuller, but he's not slow. Doctson also has a great pair hands and is easily the best 'ball plucker' in this draft going high and over defenders to make the catch.
3) Corey Coleman, Baylor. Coleman's game is very similar to Fuller's but he's just not quite as explosive as the latter. Other than that, Coleman is a polished WR with big play ability and may be more NFL ready than any other WR in this draft class.
4) LaQuan Treadwell, Ole Miss. Treadwell's play looks similar to our own A.J. Greens but don't take that the wrong way because he's not A.J. Green. However, like A.J. Green, Treadwell is great at adjusting his body to make the catch and he's a real nightmare for DBs when it comes to one on one battles. Treadwell also is great at tracking the ball even when it's not placed correctly. He's not a burner like Fuller, but he's fast enough to make an impact.
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Post by clinz on Mar 16, 2016 6:46:06 GMT -5
As far as Smith goes, good riddance. He's someone else's problem now. The two tackles we drafted last year will make you forget who Smith was.
I definitely see a WR in the 1st round. That pick will fall where a WR will be slated. So you can feel good that they won't reach, take the best player available and fill a need at the same time. I feel this is a 1st rounder who'll see the field immediately.
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Post by Rodneck on Mar 16, 2016 17:10:40 GMT -5
As things stand right now, the Bengals need to take a WR in round one and another one at some point later in the draft. I re-watched all the top WR prospects in this draft class and I'm going to list them in order starting with the best. 1) Will Fuller, Notre Dame. Sometimes speed shows up on the field and sometimes it doesn't. Fuller's does. He's not a big play waiting to happen, he is a big play. Seriously, Fuller gets two to three steps on almost every DB he ever faced and he's a threat on short to intermediate routes as well. If his hands can be fixed, he's definitely worth a first round pick. 2) Josh Doctson, TCU. Doctson isn't as fast as Fuller, but he's not slow. Doctson also has a great pair hands and is easily the best 'ball plucker' in this draft going high and over defenders to make the catch. 3) Corey Coleman, Baylor. Coleman's game is very similar to Fuller's but he's just not quite as explosive as the latter. Other than that, Coleman is a polished WR with big play ability and may be more NFL ready than any other WR in this draft class. 4) LaQuan Treadwell, Ole Miss. Treadwell's play looks similar to our own A.J. Greens but don't take that the wrong way because he's not A.J. Green. However, like A.J. Green, Treadwell is great at adjusting his body to make the catch and he's a real nightmare for DBs when it comes to one on one battles. Treadwell also is great at tracking the ball even when it's not placed correctly. He's not a burner like Fuller, but he's fast enough to make an impact. I'd take Doctson then. I want better hands not potential! |
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