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Bengals selection of Andre Smith makes sense and addresses a need

In this March 14, 2008 file photo, Alabama's Andre Smith prepares to put a brace on his leg during college football practice  in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama coach Nick Saban doesn't want NFL types to get the wrong idea about Andre Smith. The All-America left tackle's college career ended with a suspension, followed by a criticized decision to leave the NFL combine unannounced and the firing of his agent. (AP Photo/Tuscaloosa News, Michael E. Palmer, File)

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7 months ago: In this March 14, 2008 file photo, Alabama's Andre Smith prepares to put a brace on his leg during college football practice in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama coach Nick Saban doesn't want NFL types to get the wrong idea about Andre Smith. The All-America left tackle's college career ended with a suspension, followed by a criticized decision to leave the NFL combine unannounced and the firing of his agent. (AP Photo/Tuscaloosa News, Michael E. Palmer, File)

While it was rather surprising inside many circles that the Bengals were only the second team inside the top-six to draft an offensive tackle, many were surprised that the Bengals drafted Andre Smith who's often perceived as a character/immaturity risk.

Now that Smith is in the fold, one has to wonder where he'll fit in. Most project Smith as the team's right tackle; Dave Lapham called him a younger Willie Anderson. With that in mind, the Bengals now have to figure what to do at left tackle. Ideas range from giving the spot to second-year tackle Anthony Collins to giving Levi Jones a one final shot before declaring him DOA.

There's still a shot that the Bengals could be searching for a left tackle after the first round. While it seems like a long-shot, we won't take it off the table just yet.

Drafting Andre Smith, in our view is a fantastic pick and addresses exactly a need to develop depth and talent on the offensive line.

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Yeah, come on, give Collins a shot to play LT. The kid only managed to shut down Harrison and a few other great rushers last year… nothing special or anything…. He did have a bad game against Freeney, but he did great the others and I think he should be given a fair shot to unseat Jones…

by FriarBob on Apr 26, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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