Lord, I Hope Not

by IFChris on Feb 10, 2009 3:17 PM EST in NFL Draft Comment 6 comments

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I have nothing at all against Chris "Beanie" Wells -- he was masterful in the Fiesta Bowl before his bell was rung -- but after seeing this post, I'm left with a, "No, really?" type of response. It's either that, or I'd be using an exclamation similar to the title of this post. The issue is whether or not the Bengals should select the Ohio State running back with their sixth pick.

Don't get me wrong, if Wells can run like he did against Texas on upcoming Sundays, he'll be a fine NFL back. However, like we all here know, there are much more pressing needs the Bengals need to address before they go after attractive skill players. I mean, would you want a top ten pick running behind an offensive line that too needs retooling?

Talk about wasting a pick. I, for one, don't really want to go through another Ki-Jana Carter situation because the team couldn't keep Wells healthy long enough -- they wouldn't be able to rebuild o-line in enough time -- for him to make an impact. Besides, Cedric Benson has done enough to at least earn one more year in Cincy.

Beanie Wells with the sixth pick is just a bad/wrong idea all the way around.

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You know, the Buckeyes fan in me wants the Bengals to pick up Wells. However, the Buckeyes fan in me totally wants to avoid Wells. The dude had durability issues at tOSU and it doesn’t make sense to draft a RB that you can’t use because he twists an ankle, or breaks a toe.

I agree, pass.

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by Kirkendall on Feb 10, 2009 4:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Beanie

He was great against Tayhaus … until his concussion showed up, effectively proving your point to a T.

by IFChris on Feb 10, 2009 4:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

agreed on Beanie. That Fiesta Bowl also provides a lesson on Brian Orakpo. Alex Boone, who isn’t one of the elite tackles coming out this year, pretty much owned Orakpo in that game. Just sayin’.

by IgnatiusJReilly on Feb 10, 2009 5:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Even when Orakpo had a sack that ended the game?

I’ve seen Rak dominate too many guys to see his draft stock lowered by a marginal first half. Did you see what he did against Loadholt at OU? Or Okung at Oklahoma State?

Man, drafting Wells would be about the worst decision ever. You can get a good RB in the second or third round. Don’t overpay at that position unless there is an Adrian Peterson out there (and I don’t think anybody would compare the two).

by the1austin on Feb 10, 2009 11:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Couldn't agree more about Beanie

I’m a huge Buckeye homer but this just isn’t a match. Big ten running backs have a bad track record, plus his durability concerns, plus our weak o line. Use the pick on a blue chip OT and sign Cedric Benson

by CincyMike56 on Feb 10, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs