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There will be a couple of people who will not like this philosophy but I think in the long term this could really improve our team! This scenario is obviously a "WHAT IF" kind of thing but IF Dre Kirkpatrick falls to us I think we grab him with our first pick no matter what. Next I would like to pick up Janoris Jenkins with our second 1st round pick. In this scenario Adam Jones MUST be let go or signed and traded. I know Jenkins has some baggage but think about who he would be mentoring him (Leon Hall and Nate Clements). I doubt they would let him get away with anything. Another guy we let walk is Crocker for obvious reasons (sucking!!!) We also need to try to resign Nelson but if we can't we have to resign Jennings. I know so many people hate Jennings but he honestly got better as the season went on and is still fairly young. With all of that said (and assuming if Leon comes back healthy) think of how good our secondary would be in a dominant passing league. And to sum up my draft strategy about drafting 2 cb's in the 1st round is because I think Kirkpatrick could be a lethal safety for us. Imagine Janoris Jenkins (who is a younger version of Asante Samuel and can also run with Torrey Smith and Mike Wallace) and Leon Hall (shutdown corner on possession receivers like Anquan Boldin and Antonio Brown)at our 2 corner positions with Dre Kirkpatrick and Reggie Nelson/Nate Clements at safety. That would be a secondary that would be feared for many years. Other thoughts about FA/Draft: RB: Sign one free agent (Michael Bush, Peyton Hillis, or Ben Jarvis Green-Ellis) and then draft Isaiah Pead. I think this guy can be a lot better than people think. I think he can be a hybrid of Scott and Leonard but BETTER! I really just want us to wait so we can go after Marcus Lattimore in the 2013 draft cause this kid is a stud and could be the future at this position. WR: Give Simpson one more year (if law allows it) because this was basically his rookie year. Only sign FA if great deal comes along OL: I hate passing up on Decastro but there are good FA's available and thats what we could dedicate our 2013 draft to. Taylor Mays: I read a comment somewhere saying they think Mays should be tried out as OLB. I think this is an awesome idea. In running situations he could maybe go back to safety and in passing situations as a pass rushing linebacker. This would make our defense really versatile. I would like to hear everyone's opinions and thoughts about going this way with our beloved franchise.

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My first reaction is No, but I have kind of a Yessy aftertaste

In all fairness, I like the ideal of having the talent in the secondary, but we really need help on our O-line. I think we played poorly down the stretch as an offense mainly because we couldn’t run the ball. Imagine if Dalton had the kind of O-line and rushing attack that Houston just gashed us with last night, we would be unstoppable. We need to support both those weaknesses, OL and our Defensive backfield. But that’s just me

by JerseyBengal on Jan 8, 2012 5:48 PM EST reply actions  

Obviously, if Kirkpatrick falls to us, we take him

But taking Jenkins next is unnecessary considering we will be getting Leo back next year. We have to take a solid OL within the first two rounds. IMO the draft has to go like this:
In the first round, take best available CB and OL. In second, take CB or OL if there still is a solid option available or pickup Lamar Miller at RB but that is the only RB I would take that early.

by Tampa_Bengal on Jan 8, 2012 6:19 PM EST reply actions  

I didn't read your post.....

because I like paragraphs, but I will say this…..our draft strategy should be a well thought out thing that takes into account what we THINK we can do via free agency.

by Stanley1 on Jan 8, 2012 8:18 PM EST reply actions  

ok good thinking...

with solidifying a position with the draft picks in the first round… I would also consider doing that same thinking with the O-Line… DeCastro and Konz with the #1 picks… San Fran did that 2 (?) years ago with the guard-tackle combo and proved to work there too….

by tommac65 on Jan 8, 2012 9:17 PM EST reply actions  

I would take OL/DB

but it could be CB, S, OG, or even a CENTER (Cook could move to guard)

by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 8, 2012 9:28 PM EST reply actions  

was a rams fan that tossed that isea out as mays for an olb

did in the bengals game thread on TST. i know the bears had interest in mays as a LB project as well.

"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."

by palewook on Jan 9, 2012 8:23 AM EST reply actions  

who knows

he was 6’3 and 230 in college. as he gets a couple of years older, he’ll probably be 235-240 playing weight. he is a big safety. wouldn’t be a big lb nor would he be a small one.

"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."

by palewook on Jan 9, 2012 10:11 AM EST up reply actions  

yea i know hes huge and fast

But playing a linebacker that close might be way to much for him to pick up. Now sending him like they do crocker and nelson could be great.

by JCompton41 on Jan 9, 2012 10:30 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I wouldnt hate it

I think we can get another corner later who can play though. Asa Jackson or johnathan banks. Then we can solidify our line by taking kontz or another guard. Kirkpatrick, kontz, banks, and running back in the 3rd. Would be a great draft

by JCompton41 on Jan 9, 2012 9:47 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

robert sands???...what's his deal

No one every mention this guy. Think he’s not catching onto zimmer scheme or marvin holding him out. I was excited to see him and moch get their feet wet this yr. More so moch but im guess his migraines have held him out.

by 740WhoDey on Jan 9, 2012 10:25 AM EST reply actions  

5th round pick

With limited coverage skills, nothing special.

by JCompton41 on Jan 9, 2012 10:28 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Fill As Many Needs via FA

In my eyes the Bengals a quite a few needs.

Offensive guard
Safety
Cornerback
2nd WR
One, maybe two running backs
OLB if Lawson isn’t re-signed.

The Bengals need to use free agency to fill as many of these holes as possible. They will have the cap room and if you want to improve the team you need to add guys that you know what they will give you. Plus, even with two first round picks, the Bengals simply have too many holes to fill in the draft.

by AWC71 on Jan 9, 2012 12:35 PM EST reply actions  

One More Thing

Because of the lockout I think there are going to be a ton of players that signed one year deals this past offseason.

by AWC71 on Jan 9, 2012 12:37 PM EST reply actions  

They have 3 ways to go.

1. Take the defense to top 10 status with a draft heavy on dline and secondary.
Could use a pass rusher off the edge. Could use a clone of Pat Sims in the middle, in addition to Sims. Could use a CB and FS in the secondary. This could mean the first 4 picks are all defense. Chances of getting a really good player in FA for DE is slight and the same for CB. DT and FS can be filled in FA.

2. Take the offense to top 10 status with a draft heavy on the offense. Draft a top rated RB and WR in round 1, then build the Oline in the 2ed and 3rd rounds. Guards better than Livings and Williams can be had in FA though.

3. Split it. Use the first 4 picks 50-50. For instance, get a DE/DT and CB in round 1 and RB and OG in round 2 and 3.

Given how badly both lines played since the end of November, they have to use high picks to improve those positions.

by BENGALS69 on Jan 9, 2012 1:16 PM EST reply actions  

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