Report: Bengals "seriously discussing" drafting two wide receivers

by Kirkendall on Jan 28, 2010 9:44 AM EST in NFL Draft Comment 24 comments

Let's quickly forecast this team's crop of wide receivers under contract for 2010, shall we? Laveranues Coles is an aging receiving that hardly produced compared to the generous deal that Cincinnati handed him. Andre Caldwell disappeared in the final nine games of the season, recording no more than 35 yards receiving in any game and only one touchdown. There's Jerome Simpson who has done nothing to repay the Bengals risk by taking him in the second round. About the only thing you can count on is Chad Ochocinco. After that, the Bengals have no one to step up and contribute to a struggling passing offense.

Geoff Hobson writes that the Bengals could go with as many as two wide receivers in this year's draft.

With Simpson and Caldwell not giving them near the production that is warranted by their second- and third-round selections, (the Bengals) are seriously discussing taking two receivers in this draft.

Consider that they used three of their ten draft picks in 2008, the third being Mario Urrutia. It makes you wonder if the team has given up on Simpson, become disappointed in Caldwell so much that the Bengals feel the need to go after a new batch of receivers.

Either way, Palmer needs weapons.

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I gotta believe Caldwell will be great in the slot this year..

would be nice to get a burner to stretch the field.. or just someone who can catch a freakin ball.

by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Jan 28, 2010 10:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I’m not ready to give up on him yet, either. Those two game-winning catches early in the year were things of beauty. But sending him on go routes clearly is not the answer.

by Todd G on Jan 28, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

they will always take 1 or 2 each year

how high they draft those 2 will show us how important it is to us. If they go early rounds, it show that they have 0 faith in Simpson or Coles and that Caldwell is a #3 guy at best. If they look in the later rounds they will just be guys to push the starters in traning camp.

Our situation reminds me of Carolina’s. Chad (while still great), is on his last few years liek S. Smith. Outside of that they have a mix of bust draft picks and aging vets that don’t pan out. We need to keep bringing in new talent until one of them shines and becomes out next #1 or #2 guy.

by smoormandiddy on Jan 28, 2010 10:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

WR

The one thing they lack is a guy who Palmer can trust to just go up and get it. Looking at AZ with Fitz and Bolden and the trust Warner has in them where he can just throw it to their area and they will make a play. Granted, those two are a couple of the best in the business, but that type of WR is lacking in Cincy.

by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Jan 28, 2010 10:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Or Manning and Wayne. Or Brees and Colston.

Would be nice if we had a seventh-round steal like Colston on our team, wouldn’t it?

by FriarBob on Jan 28, 2010 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I see what you did there…

by Todd G on Jan 28, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldnt mind one in the 1st and third rounds. Get coles out, caldwell can be a 3 or four guy, and if in training camp simpson hasnt shown he can be a 3 guy, time to cut him. I was always a fan of simpson but in his third training camp he should be able to contribute. Draft a guy to be our 2 this year and our 4, then have caldwell, chad simpson in training camp along with a vet and freddie brown. Its young but at least its a change

by BigJungle on Jan 28, 2010 10:28 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Drafting 2 WR

I expect the Bengals to draft 2 recievers but it does not indicate that the Bengals have given up on Caldwell or Simpson. Marvin has now been herre for 7 drafts. He has drafted 10 WR in 7 years, that averages out to 3 recievers per 2 drafts. The Bengals will have 2 slots to fill in the WR corps, replacing Henry and Coles (most likely).

The Bengals have not given up on Simpson, he will have a chance to earn a roster spot this summer and contribute. The Benals were unwilling to let Simpson hit the street in December, even when Purify was contributing on Special teams, and Simpson was doing nothing. That indicates to me that they were afraid someone else would sign him. They still have hope that he will develop into a starter. They do not have the same hope for Purify.

I also do not think the Bengals will draft a reciever in the 1st or second round. Simpson represents the highest pick the Bengals have used on a WR since Marvin came in. Even before that, I can’t remember a 1st round WR the Bengals drafted, so don’t expect it this April.

by jim0ijk on Jan 28, 2010 10:28 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

P Dub was our last 1st rounder.

by smoormandiddy on Jan 28, 2010 10:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You are correct

It is still pre Marvin though, and an arguement against the 1st round WR I think.

by jim0ijk on Jan 28, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yes and..... yes

by smoormandiddy on Jan 28, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Big Mistake?

I feel like we’ll just be throwing away picks at this point at WR. Apparently we cant coach our receivers very well anyways and our recent draft history suggests that we have had more success drafting defense (who was the last productive offensive player that we’ve drafted – Does B. Scott count?). I’d really rather fill in the holes at Safety or DE with those first couple draft picks.

This is our year!

by Carsonorbust on Jan 28, 2010 10:56 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Agree

I’d rather our first pick be on the defensive side. If you look at our success this year, it started with our record in the AFC North. Pit and Bal both have pro-bowl safeties. We need to emulate them in our approach to be successful. We made a good start with our defense; now we have to fine tune it.

I wouldn’t be opposed to drafting a WR or a TE in the second round.

by sgiridharan1982 on Jan 28, 2010 11:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I especially like TE in the second Round

MOeaki or Dickson from Oregon would both be a great pick there.

by jim0ijk on Jan 28, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Moeaki would be a good investment

Iowa runs a pro style offence so he won’t have the learning curve that Coffman does.

by smoormandiddy on Jan 28, 2010 12:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Also agree

When it comes to the draft, I think there’s more to be gained by filling in the last few pieces of the puzzle on D rather than picking up yet another failed receiver. Since Chris Henry was picked 5 years ago, the only one of draft choices to be any good was Caldwell. We should look at trades or free agency to rework the 2nd and 4th receiver slots.

I share 80%’s confidence in Caldwell for next year. His production dropped off only when Henry got injured, and the opposition started moving their safeties closer in to where he plays. Re-establish the deep threat (and get Bratkowski to involve B. Scott in the offence occasionally) and both Ochocinco and Caldwell will get more room.

by Mr. X on Jan 28, 2010 5:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Can we draft a new offensive coordinator?

by ochouno on Jan 31, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If OG Mike Iupati is there in the first, draft him. No questions.

by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Jan 28, 2010 10:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Man, you stole my thunder.

Iupati would find a very nice home here in Cincy. Every Samoan player on the team is playing well for us. He reminds me of Rey only bigger and would solidify our Oline. He also has the size and physical skills to play Tackle. There is no question that he is our guy if he is there. He will be there game 1 and he will move defenders.

" My enemy said "Love your enemy". I obeyed and loved myself." Gibran

by JUNGLEJOHN on Jan 29, 2010 10:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

+1 for Samoans

by Rocket_Man_G on Jan 29, 2010 10:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Forgot to add

We should go to FA to get the WR we need. We have already taken too many chances with rookies in that position. Lose Coles and get Marshall or hell even TO. TO and Chad would light it up and he has several years left.

" My enemy said "Love your enemy". I obeyed and loved myself." Gibran

by JUNGLEJOHN on Jan 29, 2010 10:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

please no TO in cincy..

by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Jan 30, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe you could explain to me why................

8-10 TDs and 1000 yds. receiving would be a bad thing. On previous ML teams I would agree but this team could control him. He would be much cheaper than Marshall and we need a seasoned and proven WR as we have taken too many chances on rookies there. Coles just won’t get it as he doesn’t care and Simpson is just too dumb to run a route.

" My enemy said "Love your enemy". I obeyed and loved myself." Gibran

by JUNGLEJOHN on Feb 1, 2010 9:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Offense

WR’s like T.O. or Marshall would be effective here. How about a some names at tight end like Shiancoe (if Brett is gone, look for rebuilding in Minn), Jermichael Finley (GB), or Kevin Boss (NYG). However, Carson has me worried, especially after watching him in person in the two Jets games…high throws, bad receiver/qb communication…whatever we do in terms of offensive players needs to be by free agency vs. the draft. Use the draft for defense. I agree with many of you there.

by Roc_Boys on Feb 3, 2010 12:51 AM EST reply actions 0 recs