Mock Draft (first 4 rounds)

dez85 · Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 424

Tell me what you guys think...

Before i start i should note a few things:
- i think we let Michael Johnson and Rey Maualuga walk (however its concerning that they just assigned him captain). I think we have to invest that money into the guys we need to resign in advance (Geno and Carlos).
- I think we've seen enough from our rookies that we avoid early round WR's.
- We give Andre Smith the money he deserves.
- Resign Adam Jones, let Nate Clements walk.

1. Sam Montgomery DE, LSU - I dont see us paying Michael Johnson the money he'll demand after posting around 10 sacks. Breaking out in a contract year is usually bad news anyway. I dont know if i trust him. I wouldn't mind letting him go and go DE first round. Not to mention Moch should apply some pressure.

2a(from Oakland). Matt Elam SS, Florida - Finally someone who can cover and help with the run at the SS position. Mays, Crocker and Miles are nothing more than stopgaps and special teamers.

2b. Giovani Bernard/Eddie Lacy/Stepfan Taylor RB - I think its time we grab a back with some talent that doesnt need a gapping whole to gain 7+ yards. Its unfortunate that Bernard Scott got his shot and lost it to a freak injury. My patience at RB is growing thin and if were going to take the next step and become a playoff caliber team we need a talent in the backfield to compliment BJGE.

3. Andrew Jackson MLB, Western Kentucky - I love this kid. Probably the best defensive leader in the draft with Manti Te'o. The Maualuga days are numbered. Personally id like to see him leave and go with the youth movement at LB. Keep Burfict at the WILL, resign Lawson, and start Jackson. However, Marvin hates handing rookies the starting jobs.

4. Gerald Hodges OLB, Penn State? Desmond Trufant CB, Washington? Sean Porter OLB, Texas A&M?... - More depth at the linebacker or corner spot.

As you can see i see us going for defense this draft. I also wouldnt mind grabbing a first round CB in back to back years ala J-Joe and Leon. I dont see many holes in our offence. If we sign Smith we have 2 above average tackles and two young, experienced guards to go along with 2 good centres. I think our WR's are set. AJ is AJ. Marvin Jones can handle the outside while Sanu and baby hawk disrupt the inside. I also have a feeling they really like Whalen or else they would have let him go with the abundance of WR's we had last offseason. As far as TE's go, Gresham is solid and Orson Charles has proven to become useful. Thoughts?

LondonBengal · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 8:14 pm Post subject: Re: Mock Draft (first 4 rounds)

ochocinco4pres · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 5:27 pm Post subject:

I mean I like it. I doubt we keep both Dunlap and MJ. But should resign Gilberry.

After today I think our O needs help but the only position likely to be upgraded is RB.

I have wanted a new safety for years. I would be ok with Vaccaro and Arthur Brown as our first 2 picks with a RB also.
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THE DUKE · Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 14283 Location: Centerville, OH

I'd love to see:

1) Alec Ogletree, LB
2a) Eric Reid or Matt Elam, S
2b) Best RB available (Gio Bernard ideally)
3) William Gholston, DE (replace oft injured Dunlap)
4) BPA
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ochocinco4pres · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 6:42 pm Post subject:

LondonBengal · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 8:54 pm Post subject:

Jason_Bengal_Fl · Joined: 02 Aug 2006 Posts: 3228

Given our cap room, and the new cap floor, I see no reason we can't retain every free agent we want to.
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futbudds · Joined: 20 May 2008 Posts: 1409 Location: Neptune Beach Fl

It's odd how the D is clearly a better unit than the O and we're pretty much all in agreement that we need to use more picks on the D.

LondonBengal · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 2:47 pm Post subject:

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LondonBengal · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:04 pm Post subject:

Hokie · Joined: 01 Apr 2012 Posts: 184

Here's my way too early, 5 round mock (I love doing these):

Re-sign: A. Smith, M. Johnson, T. Howard, W. Gilberry, A. Jones, T. Newman, J. Brown, K. Huber, C. Harris, C. Peerman, A. Hawkins, D. Skuta

Free agents: Louis Delmas (S)

Draft:

1. Barret Jones (OC/OG), Alabama

Center is a mess for the Bengals, and I'm not sure undrafted rookie free agent Trevor Robinson is the long-term answer. Boling has been hit and miss at LG this year as well. Jones could play either position and would represent an upgrade to the OL, which has struggled mightily of late.

2a. Justin Hunter (WR), Tennessee

May not be here in the early 2nd if he has a good pro day. Has excellent size and speed. While I like Sanu and Marvin Jones, neither represent the deep-threat ability that Hunter possesses. Having a deep threat like Hunter would take a huge load off of Green and give your franchise QB Dalton another valuable weapon.

2b. Chase Thomas (OLB), Stanford

Would start at SLB from Day 1 and probably represent an upgrade to Lawson. Resign Howard and move Burifict back to the middle. Thomas would be adequate at worst at SLB.

3. Cornellius Carradine (DE), Florida St.

Was likely going to be a first round pick before his ACL injury. Bengals have great depth on the DL (assuming they resign their own guys). Draft Carradine and let him continue his rehab. He should be ready by the halfway point of next season at worst. Once he's fully healthy, you have a very explosive pass-rusher and possible future starter.

4. Mike Gillislee (RB), Florida

While there aren't elite prospects at the top, there is very good depth at RB in the draft. Gillislee had an outstanding season at Florida and would be a great compliment to BJGE.

5. Zeke Motta (S), Notre Dame

Motta plays a lot like another Notre Dame safety who was a 1st round pick in last years draft (Harrison Smith). I'm not just saying that because he's white. He's an explosive hitter and a great leader. As monumental as Manti Te'o has been for ND this year, they wouldn't be where they are without Motta, who is the undisputed leader in their secondary. With a good pro day he could move into 3rd round territory. Would be a great special teams player and possible future starter.

Obviously we'd bring in more than one free agent, but they would likely just be small deals for backups.

THE DUKE · Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 14283 Location: Centerville, OH

Assuming he is making a full comeback, i'd rather resign Thomas Howard over Rey or Lawson, along with a high draft pick like Ogletree.

I'd never hate a pick taking an olineman or a dlineman in the first round. You can never have too much talent up front on either side of the ball.
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