Possible 2nd round targets

ochocinco4pres · Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:49 pm Post subject:

Overall grades:
Eifert- B+. He can help out Dalton. Didn't fill a need but was BPA and adds a playmaker to the offense.
Bernard- A. I know some people wanted Franklin, but Gio gives us a dynamic player in the backfield. Great vision and ability to cut. Can catch the ball out of the backfield. Needs to improve pass pro but overall very good pick
Hunt- B- eh. Don't dislike him necessarily but to take him over Swearinger kills me. Would much rather filled our biggest need with a player that fits what we need.
Williams- B- don't know a ton about him, people are very hit or miss on him. Fills a need but can't get over the idea of Swearinger/Okefor instead of our last 2 picks. I have faith in Zim, but this pick eats at me
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RedGreenShow · Joined: 06 Feb 2012 Posts: 1674 Location: Nati

After the dust settled on Day 2, i came away with a much more positive outlook. My man crush at RB was Franklin, but we opted to go with Bernard early. Obviously, our staff was keen on bringing in a guy that could do everything (run, catch, block). Bernard is that guy. He's a complete, rounded player in the same mold of Ray Rice. I never really came away impressed with his tape, but i'm starting to come around.

Hunt is a guy i watched nothing on, until today. He's pretty damn impressive to be honest. He definitely shares qualities with Ansah. His potential has just been tapped, and Zimmer will undoubtedly get everything out of him. He dominated his lower competition, which is more than you can say about Ansah. I see us lining him up at LE, and maybe sliding him inside in the nickel. I'm starting to come around to the Eastern Block as well.
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[quote="YoursTruly"]He doesn't get the ball because he is shut down. Zero seperation. It is my understanding that Elite WR should be able to do this when their number is called. AJ gets shut down relatively easy.[/quote]

Hokie · Joined: 01 Apr 2012 Posts: 648

Caught the Reds/Nats game tonight, and I'm posting from my phone.

Like the Bernard pick. Fills a need and is a great fit. And I wasn't particularly high on Lacy.

Not sure how I feel about Hunt. As a raw prospec, he'a loaded with potential. Has great size and should make an immediate impact on special teams, and could be a factor in nickel packages. But he's old and won't get much playing time in base packages early. A classic boom/bust pick. Measures out better than he plays. Ok with the pick, but would have preferred Brown (was he available?) or Swearinger.

Not crazy about Williams. Is great against the run and is a great leader. Great straight line speed. Has stiff hips though and is relatively poor in coverage. Reminds me too much of Taylor Mays. Hoping we sign Rhodes or Mays/Williams/Iloka surprises.

Some very good prospects still available. Khaseem Green, Patton, Rogers all stand out to me at this point. Some good interior linemen available too, and developmental QBs available. Bengals in position to still take BPA each round.

RedGreenShow · Joined: 06 Feb 2012 Posts: 1674 Location: Nati

In Zim's press conference he said that Margus Hunt displayed as good a getoff and closing speed as any defensive end he's scouted. Thats pretty damn promising.
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[quote="YoursTruly"]He doesn't get the ball because he is shut down. Zero seperation. It is my understanding that Elite WR should be able to do this when their number is called. AJ gets shut down relatively easy.[/quote]

ark23 · Joined: 04 Dec 2012 Posts: 1513 Location: Columbus, Ohio

Beck Bristow · Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 6187

Definitely hoping for a strong season from Iloka. Unfortunately the safety position just never seemed to work out in the first two rounds. Hunt worries me. Not a fan of 26 year old project guys. Bernard was my favorite back, and I am excited for what he can bring to the offense.
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RedGreenShow · Joined: 06 Feb 2012 Posts: 1674 Location: Nati

Targets for us on Day 3:
1. Da'Rick Rogers
2. Khaseem Greene
3. Gerald Hodges
4. Brian Schwenke
5. Reid Fragel
6. Tavarres King
7. Tyler Wilson/Tyler Bray
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[quote="YoursTruly"]He doesn't get the ball because he is shut down. Zero seperation. It is my understanding that Elite WR should be able to do this when their number is called. AJ gets shut down relatively easy.[/quote]