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Walterfootball.com has it's latest mock taking:

1st round:

18th- Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama
What a steal for the Bengals. Trent Richardson falls in this version of my 2012 NFL Mock Draft because no teams needed a running back. It's surprising to see him this low, but then again, no one thought Mark Ingram would fall to No. 28 this past April either.

The Bengals have a great run-blocking offensive line. It's just a shame that they have nothing in the backfield to speak of. Cedric Benson is incredibly mediocre, and he'll be a 29-year-old free agent in March anyway. If Andy Dalton continues to impress, Cincinnati's offense could be really explosive with Richardson joining A.J. Green, Jerome Simpson, Jordan Shipley and Jermaine Gresham.

20th- Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama
Cornerback is a need for Cincinnati. Nate Clements, who turns 32 in December, has been inconsistent thus far. He'll also be a free agent after the 2012 season anyway.

This pick almost makes too much sense. There's no question that Janoris Jenkins is the top talent available; if it weren't for his legal history, he'd be a top-10 selection. He'll get pushed down in the draft because of his multiple arrests, but a team like the Bengals will happily snag him off the board.

2nd round:

49th- Mark Barron, SS, Alabama
The Bengals have some issues at safety. Reggie Nelson is having a great year, but he'll be a free agent in March. Chris Crocker, who isn't very good, will be entering his contract season in 2012. Robert Sands, a fifth-round pick in 2011, is just a project.

Free agent's (info from football's future):

Carl Nicks (NO) - OG - Nicks is one of the premier guards in the league and after watching Jahri Evans strike a rich deal not too long ago, the Saints may be hard pressed to offer a second guard that type of money, though Nicks arguably had a better season a year ago. If Nicks doesn't put a hometown discount on the table, there's a good chance the market shows him more love than the Saints can afford to show him.

Ben Grubbs (BAL) - OG - Grubbs has been one of the top offensive linemen on one of the better units in the league over the past few years. Despite having some moving pieces next to him at left tackle, Grubbs has continued to excel. The team's run game is at its best with him blocking on the move. With some instability along the offensive line over the past few years, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Ravens address Grubbs' contract immediately.

Demetrius Bell (BUF) - OT - Bell is another under-the-radar player capable of protecting the blindside and is a vital piece to the Bills' offense with an expiring contract. Though he's an above average pass protector, he's an even better run blocker for the left side. The Bills have some work to be done to keep all of the pieces together, which could allow Bell to slip through the cracks into free agency.

Dwayne Bowe (KC) - WR- One subpar season aside, Dwayne Bowe has emerged into the number one receiver the offense needs. He's a big body and a good route runner with a large catching radius. His most impressive attribute is his body of work around the goal line. He's a complete mismatch with the fade, slant, and back shoulder passes and has shown the propensity to make the acrobatic catches on numerous occasions.

Marques Colston (NO) - WR- When healthy, Colston is a match-up nightmare for any corner. He's an incredibly physical receiver and a sure-handed, polished route runner. When he's available, he brings another dimension to the Saints offense that none of their other talented weapons possess. Though Brees has proven capable of running the offense without him, they're even more dangerous with him.

Robert Meachem (NO) - WR- Meachem is one of the younger receivers that could be a nice pick-up for an offense with a larger workload to offer. He's a good downfield threat and has nice instincts in the red zone. Unlike Colston, Meachem is more of a luxury for the offense.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Cincy Jungle's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Cincy Jungle's writers or editors.

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I like the 1st round pick-ups

the only problem is that if we dont get a Great FA pickup on the O-line then we have to get a OG in the Draft

by Touhue Cha on Dec 21, 2011 5:05 PM EST reply actions  

I dont' think that is a list of FA's they expect us to sign

It’s just the options. There’s no way we’re going to sign Bowe, Meachem, AND Colston.

I think we go after Nicks and Meachem. Colston will get tagged. Though if they decide to tag Nicks instead to protect the enormous investment they’re making in Brees, it could easily mean they lose Colston and Meachem, in which case I’d target Grubbs and Colston. Not much of a dropoff from Nicks to Grubbs, and Colston is elite.

by eric nyc on Dec 21, 2011 5:57 PM EST up reply actions  

The free agents are just a list of the free agents out there

not a list that we will necessarily sign. I agree with eric ny.

by Marc57 on Dec 21, 2011 6:19 PM EST up reply actions  

this would be awesome except it isnt going to happen

richardson is not falling that far and mark barron is a 1st rd pick himself no way he is there 2nd rd when we pick

by trussell70 on Dec 21, 2011 5:54 PM EST reply actions  

Am with you, Ingram was same situation. He went 28th, the teams ahead of us largely have needs at QB and OL...

he could very well fall to us. If we could get Richardson and then a CB (Jenkins, Dennard) then would be an ideal 1st round.

by The Van Buren Boys on Dec 22, 2011 4:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Would love to see us steal away Grubbs.......

one, to take away from a division rival and two, he can start right away and solidify our line.

by The Van Buren Boys on Dec 22, 2011 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

do you guys realize ingram wasnt rated as high as richardson

richardson is bigger, faster, strong, quicker, more explosive and posses better hands than ingram… ingram wasnt suppose to be drafted in the top ten he was projected a mid to late 1st rd… so again richardson is not falling to us and thats if he enters the draft

by trussell70 on Dec 22, 2011 8:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Don't forget...........

if the Raiders lose out we could also be looking at a top ten pick. He wouldn’t be falling that far anymore………………..

by The Van Buren Boys on Dec 23, 2011 4:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Rogers

I think Carlos Rogers (CB) from the 49ers would be a good FA pick up.

by NYBengalsfan1 on Dec 22, 2011 11:52 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

they resign him

he’s been great for them this year, they’ll keep him.

by JCompton41 on Dec 22, 2011 3:02 PM EST via Android app up reply actions  

No way does Trent Richardson fall that far.

His newest mock has him going 12th and even that’s low. Everyone else has Trent in the top 5 or 10

by BeWarned on Dec 22, 2011 6:34 PM EST reply actions  

annnnnnnnd

The Bengals have a great run-blocking offensive line.

that’s not true…

by BeWarned on Dec 22, 2011 6:35 PM EST up reply actions  

(sorry for being negative). Thanks for the post, love the enthusiasm

by BeWarned on Dec 22, 2011 6:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Richardson will not be there

The only way the Bengals get Richardson is if they package their 2 1st round picks and offer those to someone in the top 5. I would, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, trade the 2 1st round picks to obtain Richardson. I think he will be a stud but he isn’t worth that. We need to focus on the offensive line and corner.

Personally, I would target one of the 2 corners from LSU and an interior offensive lineman (or a right tackle and move Andre to guard).

by WOOD98 on Dec 23, 2011 11:48 AM EST reply actions  

Ingram fell to 28th

Lots of other talent and a lot of teams already have their RB… richardson could make it us. still have senior games and combine and all that stuff for other to increase there stock plus a lot of teams need Defensive players not running backs as if you have a line you can almost plug and play..

the ? will the bengals pull the trigger on him if hes there

by Bengalsfan024 on Dec 23, 2011 12:48 PM EST up reply actions  

As someone mentioned above, Ingram wasn't rated in the top 10

The other reason Richardson will not fall is that he is a 3 down back. He is a great receiver out of the backfield. More so than Ingram.

I also don’t understand all of this talk that no one above the Bengals needs a RB. Indy could use a RB and I would venture to say would draft Richardson if they win next week and lose out on Luck. The Browns are not going to resign Hillis so they’ll be looking, especially since their other backs can’t stay healthy. Ryan Matthews can’t stay healthy so the Chargers likely would look at a RB of Richardson’s caliber.

The shelf life of a RB is short so guys like Richardson don’t slip that far. Besides, I would prefer they grab a top flight corner, a top interior O-lineman and go after LaMichael James, Monte Ball or one of the other guys out there.

by WOOD98 on Dec 24, 2011 10:34 AM EST up reply actions  

i can see richardson going top 5 or making it to 17

All the teams that might look at him, might have other players. Browns could easily go reciever or qb, colts same if they miss on 1. Chargers can go oline real easy. Jets I think are the ones who are most likley to take him.

by JCompton41 on Dec 24, 2011 11:18 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Colts also have Donald Brown

who was a 1st round pick and has been playing very well.

by Oregonbengalsfan on Dec 25, 2011 1:05 AM EST up reply actions  

Let's not kid ourselves

Donald Brown, while playing well, is not Trent Richardson. As I said above, Trent Richardson is that rare (atleast rare nowadays) 3 down back. He is too talented for teams to pass on. Unless Luck is there, the Browns will not take a QB in round 1 and I don’t think they pass on Richardson for a WR unless Blackmon is there.

by WOOD98 on Dec 25, 2011 4:39 AM EST up reply actions  

I want Derek Wolfe in the 3rd.

put him next to Atkins and OMG that would be amazing…

by Bengalsfan024 on Dec 23, 2011 12:47 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

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