The Draft Class of 2010
by Hudepohl Dey on Jul 22, 2010 9:14 AM EDT
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One week until training camp, Bengal fans…. Hang in there.
In doing a little nfl.com vid watching to ease the pain of football withdrawal, I started thinking about what type of impact our rookie class will have on the 2010 season. In my efforts to separate myself from my homerish optimism, I think the Bengals first five draft selections will contribute this season. To be specific, I look at potential improvements in 3rd Down efficiency.
Offensively, Palmer now has a pair of legitimate threats in between the hashes. Jordan Shipley excels at route running, while Jermaine Gresham is a severe mismatch for most defenders which he will face. The openings for Palmer potentially double, due to limitations of brackets and double teams, by way of the sidelines or in between the hashes. Any of Ocho, Bryant, Gresham or Shipley will present an open target for the god of the golden arms. (if not, Brian Leonard will just keep jumping over everyone (1:55), which is also fine by me)
Looking at the Defense - my favorite squadron in the entire universe – a pair of QB-killas joins the D-Line rotation with the selections of Carlos Dunlap and Geno Atkins. Mike Zimmer has put a major emphasis on interior pass rush (“let’s try to get some f**** rush on this guy” 1:33) In 2009, we mostly saw Michael Johnson on 3rd Down as well. In addition to the pass rushers, Brandon Ghee – the fastest CB in the draft – provides help with deep-zone coverage, and a potential extra blitzer used much like Morgan Trent was last season.
As for the rest of the draft picks, I mostly see them getting work on special teams. But who knows, it seems like there’s a surprise star from the late round or CFA every season… however, the team has never been this deep before.
Let’s debate, HuDey!
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hell to the yes
3 yards and a pile of dust
by Hudepohl Dey on Jul 22, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
In Zim We Trust......Collaros for Heisman
by TennBengalfan on Jul 22, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Hudepohl Dey, question....
Your poll question- Are you asking who will make the biggest impact THIS year, or overall? Before I answer I was just wanting to clarify if you were meaning this year, like your article.
yeah,
this year.
sorry, i didn’t type out the question very clearly, mybad….
3 yards and a pile of dust
by Hudepohl Dey on Jul 22, 2010 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Hard to choose from what should have some great talent.
I can see other teams at the end of the season questioning why did they overlook “____” during the draft. A model draft class at this point for us that emphasise team and not individual.
2010 - The Year of the Tiger.
fixed, my man
lo ciento
3 yards and a pile of dust
by Hudepohl Dey on Jul 22, 2010 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I cant wait to see this team this season
the past 2 drafts have been spectacular, Gresham and Shipley should both contribute alot, but also look out for Dunlap….a huge steal in the 2nd round
In Zim We Trust......Collaros for Heisman
The best thing about Gresham and Shipley is that they both seem like they’re ready to play right now. They’re not project players *cough cough… Simpson Simpson… not the Homer variety
not the Homer variety
hahahahaaaa
3 yards and a pile of dust
by Hudepohl Dey on Jul 22, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Great Question
2009
Hits- Maualuga (2nd), Michael Johnson (3rd-A), Kevin Huber (5th), Morgan Trent (6th-A), Bernard Scott (6th-B)
Verdict Unknown- Everyone else
2008
Hits- Keith Rivers (1st), Pat Sims (3rd-A), Andre Caldwell (3rd-B), Anthony Collins (4th)
Misses- Jerome Simpson (2nd), Jason Shirley (5th), Corey Lynch (6th-A), Matt Sherry (6th-B), Angelo Craig (7th-A), Mario Urrutia (7th-B)
2007
Hits- Leon Hall (1st), Chinedum Ndukwe (7th-B)
Misses- Kenny Irons (2nd), Marvin White (4th), Jeff Rowe (5th), Matt Toeaina (6th), Dan Santucci (7th-A)
MwWsA
After wasting the second halves of the drafts in '07 and '08...
we got serious contributions from Trent and Scott in ‘09. The trend continues as Briscoe slides into Henry’s role and Atkins blows up O-lines all year. Atkins is flying far below the radar after slumping hard in his senior year at Georgia. Plus, being a former Bulldog, he stands to redeem his alma mater’s reputation with this team (Thurman & Pollack). Briscoe fell in the draft, as well, only from minor (1st offense, I believe) legal troubles. These are, quite possibly, our most passionate draft picks.
MwWsA
by raclark11986 on Jul 22, 2010 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah Briscoe’s knock was skipping classes, and taking something from a WalMart in high school….
As for Geno, I think he has a shot to Rush from the interior this season, he’s a deceptive, powerful, explosive tackle that can wreak some havoc when working with a tough front four.
(All SEC Front 4 – Geno Atkins, Robert Geathers, Carlos Dunlap and Pat Sims)
3 yards and a pile of dust
by Hudepohl Dey on Jul 22, 2010 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Shipley
There’s no way Shipley makes the impact everyone thinks or even get’s many opportunities to.. He’s a rookie WR we may see him in 4 WR sets on obvious passing downs and that goes the same with the other guys on the lower end of the depth chart..If he makes a large impact it will be from KR’s or PR’s and that’s going to be difficult to because of the competition with Cosby and Adam Jones…
Experience Rules…
1.Chad
2.Bryant
3.Caldwell
I believe that Shipley
will make a big impact this year. He will see plenty of time in the slot role. I believe the catches he will make will be huge. 3rd downs, moving the chains, etc…. I also think that he could possibly get oppurtunities on Special Teams.
What has Caldwell done to be ‘given’ the 3rd receiver spot? Shipley has a chance to win this role. While he may not start out in this role I believe he has it by the end of the year. I would consider making contributions at the end of the year, far more important then the beginning of the year. His toughness and knack to get open over the middle will allow him to contribute.
That being said, I’m not sure he makes the biggest contribution. I believe that Dunlap may surprise some people with his versatility. Being able to play end and tackle, on passing downs, will allow him to get plenty of oppurtunites.
Of course Gresham should have plenty of oppurtunites as well. Its early to say but I have a feeling that all three of these players will make a fairly large contribution. I’d also say there is going to be another, less likely player, that will make large contributions. Injuries may play a role here as well.
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