After the 2010 NFL Draft: How the Bengals Draft Impacts The Wide Receiver Position

Shipley will win the number 3 slot role out right coming out of camp, IMO. He will win over the coaches with his hard work and intangibles. At the very least he will split time with Caldwell, but I see Shipley getting the bulk of the snaps at the slot receiver position when the season starts. I know a lot of people wanted Mardy but I LOVE this pick. I think fans will love this pick by week 4-5. He will be a HUGE part of the Bengals offense this season. As you mentioned his versatility on Punt and Kickoff returns his huge too. It won’t ‘force’ the bengals to keep Quan Cosby. It may allow them to keep a bigger faster receiver such as Matt Jones (only if he performs at a very high level).

if Caldwell, Shipley, and Cosby all make the roster as I feel they all are pretty much the same player. Shipley’s return abilities were touched on, which is why I would think Cosby would be the odd man out. I don’t see Caldwell being let go since he is on track to develop nicely going into year 3, but I could see him being let go if he doesn’t perform in camp and Shipley takes the slot position by the horns.

Frankly, I am higher on what Matt Jones brings than most folks, but it is true he does not contribute on special teams. His size and athleticism differentiates him from the rest of the WR corp. Of course, with Gresham and Coffman at TE, a third 6’6’’ pass catcher may not be needed. Bottom line is I think he has a spot on the team unless he blows it.

I don’t think Briscoe is a shoe in here. Aside from the fact that he was a 6th round draft pick that a lot of teams passed on, he’s a guy who’s measurables, and effort have raised some serious questions. Scouting reports have him being pegged as a poor blocker, which doesn’t bode well for him in our offense either.

I’d be shocked if Cosby didn’t make the squad. His special teams contributions have probably made him a lock for next season.

So I think the most likely scenario is that Briscoe, Matt Jones and Simpson will be fighting it out for that last roster spot. If Simpson still hasn’t learned the playbook after too years, then he’ll be done for, but he’s got to have an edge on either Jones and Briscoe on pure athletic ability alone.

It seems to be that Ochocinco, Bryant, and Caldwell are the only three that will certainly make the team. Most likely Shipley, if he lives up to his scouting report, will be the #4. After that its a free for all. I have a feeling Matt Jones won’t make it and it seems like the Bengals are prepared to say the Jerome Simpson experiement is over. Not saying he isn’t going to make the team, but he certainly isn’t going to get any special treatment—if we wants a roster spot, he’ going to have to earn it.

Shipley’s return ability will push Cosby to earn a spot as well—so basically four guys (Brizcoe, Jones, Simpson, and Cosby) competing for 2 spots. Gonna say its really between Cosby and Brizcoe.

I’m all about Dez Briscoe. I’m also somwhat in shock that we had the honor of calling Shipley’s name. Stunned, really.

Not sure if anyone saw this, but you have to read this interview:

DEZMON BRISCOE

Q: Did you expect to be selected somewhere around the place you were, or did you expect to go earlier?
DB: "I expected to be selected earlier, but it is a blessing to be drafted. Many people don’t get picked, and I am happy that the Bengals selected me."

Q: What do you know about the Bengals?
DB: "They are my favorite team. I follow the team. It is a blessing having my name associated with the team. There is something about the team that I really like."

Q: What are your thoughts on the receiving corps?
DB: "The receiving coach has done an excellent job, and they are one of the best units in the league. I like how Chad Ochocinco approaches the game. It is amazing that I now get to play next to a great man."

Q: How would you describe your game?
DB: "I am a possession receiver, and I pick up yards after the catch."

Q: You caught a lot of touchdown passes at Kansas. Why is that?
DB: "The coaches did a good job drawing up the right plays against different defenses. The quarterback put the ball where it needed to be and I made plays."

Q: Have you followed Chad in Dancing with the Stars?
DB: "Yes, I have been watching him a little bit."

Q: There is a lot of talent in the receiving corps here. How do you see yourself fitting in?
DB: "I am going to come in and work my butt off. I hope to work my way onto the football field. I am going to take things from the veterans and learn from their game. Hopefully I can incorporate what I learn from their game use it in mine."

I will be shocked if Briscoe dosent make the team. He brings what housh did when he was here. He has the talent and the skills to be a solid number 2 reciever in the league. With Ocho at 32, and Bryant an injury risk i see Briscoe and Simpson the only other 2 recievers with the size and ability the Bengals want on the outside. Shipleys a pure slot, Caldwells better in the slot, Cosbys not a 1 or 2 or even 3, and we cant count on Matt Jones to stay out of trouble or play up to his potential because he hasnt done either so far.

It seems like he’s been overshadowed by Shipley, who, don’t get me wrong, is also an excellent pick up and will contribute right away. I don’t think Briscoe’s going to have the same immediate impact that Shipley will, but he’s definitely got a future with the organization.
Watching highlight videos of him, the kid is TOUGH. He was dead-on in that interview by describing himself as a possession receiver…reminds me a little of Housh. Can’t wait to see what this guy can do.

but I don’t think Cosby is a lock to make the team. I could see Matt Jones or Jerome Simpson being given the #6 spot. It’s a battle between those three for that last spot. Even though Briscoe was drafted late he’s probably a better route runner and student of the game than either Jones or Simpson…

I’d hate to see Cosby go. Chances are one receiver will get injured preseason so I expect Jones + Cosby to make it. If jones is plays well in preseason, he would make a nice tall red zone target for carson.

I wonder if the good-but-odd-man-out WR plus, say, Frostee Rucker could be packaged up and sent to another team for a player that fills another one of the Bengals’ needs…like, oh…I dunno…

SAFETY???

Sure, he’s got the hands to be a “possession” receiver but I see him as more Slim than TJ. At 6’-3", 200, with a 4.5, Dez seems like the type to stretch defenses deep on double moves, freeing up Chad and AB underneath. Shipley probably will edge out Caldwell in the slot but I see Quan’s contributions on special teams, both return and coverage, as his almost guaranteed ticket to the 53- really, why would you risk injuring a starting WR on teams when you have a pro like Cosby to throw out there. The two wild cards are Simpson and Jones. I think both have the athleticism and skill to take that spot I’ve awarded to Briscoe here. Whether either one is mentally prepared to do it is anyone’s guess. I’d say Caldwell’s pretty much toast.

Great healthy competition with so many quality recievers. I’m sure that they will push each other to become excellent and give Carson layers of targets. This leaves little room for a “Me first” attitude and means the WR’s will be doing exactly what Carson tells them to do, or else they risk being put on the PS or cut.

I don’t get why folks are so down on him. He is in his second year and he was our second leading reciever from last year. Not saying he’s the next Housh, but if we were this impatient with TJ……

I am high on our draft picks as well, but I think Caldwell is going to be just fine. His receiving numbers declined in the second half of the season, but with the exception of the Lions game, Chad wasn’t exactly tearing it up either.

In my opinion his second half decline was more product of the general problems our offense had—besides Chad and Caldwell, there were no viable receiving threats, no down field threat, and our pass protection was mediocre. Teams learned to double team Chad, sit on the short routes, and blitz, making our passing game ineffective. Hard to blame Caldwell for that.

This year with more targets and a o-line with one more year experience and Andre Smith starting game #1—things should be better.

i like the idea of having jones shipley cinco bryant and jone as our five recievers…i like jones cuz hes a match up problem for dbs and safeties hes 6’6 and runs a 4-36..we will see a lot of 4 reciever sets cuz we have that much talent at the position i wont be surprised if we ran a lot of 5 reciever sets……to make a long story short we will be better on offense than we were last year………………..WHO DEEEEEEEEEEEEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!