@benga1scentre Faulk would be like drafting Shemar Stewart in b2b years. Need production vs potential when drafting at 10
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Chris Maier
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Chris Maier
@Coach_Maier
Draftnik, and all around sports fan. Former ESPN Stats&Info, and Senior Editor, NFL Draft 101
Charlotte, NC Katılım Şubat 2010
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ESPN's Jordan Reid on Keldric Faulk:
"The Chiefs at No. 9 and the Bengals at No. 10 overall are two teams to watch here."
Bengalscentre@benga1scentre
I really think he's an option for the Bengals at 10 that everyone stopped talking about because of the increasing allure of Caleb Downs Hope I'm wrong
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@CoachMinich I know a SAM is preferred but I’d be happy with one good LB.
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@FoxNews I have no issue if a league has a deal with a streaming service. It is a problem when leagues split their games on multiple streaming services.
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CRYING FOUL: A new FOX News poll finds 72% of sports fans think major sporting events should be required to stay on free broadcast television, not behind streaming paywalls.
Nearly 6 in 10 sports fans say they’ve skipped watching a game at least a few times in the past year because it was too expensive, while nearly half of fans (47%) say they've skipped games because it was too difficult to find or access them.
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@TyDunne @BobMcGinn Don’t draft a WR because of their 40 time. Draft them because they are a great WR (hands, routes, anticipation, ability to get open).
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Fascinating back 'n forth from scouts to @BobMcGinn on the No. 1 WR in this class: Ohio State's Carnell Tate.
Here's one scout's take:
“Not overly explosive but a smooth-moving dude. Great hands. I had him at 4.5. All the best receivers are 4.5. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is 4.52. Puka Nacua is 4.6. Davante Adams (4.55). Who’s the last 4.3 that’s a great receiver? Tyreek Hill? It’s amazing. We make such a big deal out of 40 times with receivers but then just go down the list of great receivers. None of them ran 4.4, 4.3."
Part 1 of Bob's 42nd annual is live here for Go Long subscribers: golongtd.com/p/part-1-wr-wh…
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@NFLDraftBites I understand being a little concerned with Mendoza for not carrying his team but if that’s the case the argument should be there isn’t a top QB in this draft vs. Simpson being better than him. It’s not a great year for QB and hard to find one I like more than Mendoza.
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Dan Orlovsky’s point is we’re giving Fernando Mendoza too much credit.
Threw the ball a total of 86 times the final 4 games. Big 10 Championship through College FB playoffs.
It’s got a JJ McCarthy feel
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I think Sonny Styles is definitely someone the Bengals will run to the podium for if he falls.
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@TampaBayTre How high can you draft a player based on their potential? Vs the player they are today.
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I think Arvell Reese is an incredibly explosive athlete who I would love to give the freedom to hunt the ball constantly (think Edgerrin Cooper)
However
At edge: Bain >
At off-ball: Styles >
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@JakeLiscow @JonnyBengal So we can expect around a 55 for Knight and Carter this year if they have avg improvement
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Here's a look at how some recent linebackers with significant rookie playing time have moved in PFF grade from year 1 to year 2
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Jeremiyah Love to the Bengals would probably require a rule change in the NFL.
All team playing the Bengals would be allowed to play with 12 defenders.
Bengals friends he is that good. If he is there at 10. He has to be the pick!
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@CoachMinich It very well could be the best option. Styles and Love are 2 guys I’d gladly take at 10 if available over a CB.
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If Bain and Downs aren’t their, it should be.
Even if they the are you could make a case for Delane or McCoy
The Growler Podcast@GrowlerPodcast
It’s gonna be a cornerback isn’t it
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Which 2-day mock would make you happiest if it actually happened?
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@DanWolken But it didn’t happen because of him. He gets that while we coach to win games, it more important to teach them how to win in the game of life. He’s not perfect but he at least tries to do it the right way.
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Not sure I understand what he’s getting at here.
Coaches of Izzo’s generation have plenty of culpability for the Way Things Are. This did not all just happen by accident.
The Field of 68@TheFieldOf68
Tom Izzo on the state of coaching in CBB: "I respect the guys that have left. I understand why some of them did. But my boss told me a long time ago, your job is to be a steward of the game. I don't think right now enough coaches are standing up to be stewards of the game"
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These are the ONLY TWO options on the TV for the rest of your life.
Who are you choosing?
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@AdamSchefter I love the NFL Draft but if you can’t host it without disrupting school you shouldn’t host it.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools will operate remotely from April 22–24 as the city prepares to host the 2026 NFL Draft.
With road closures, heightened security, parking restrictions, and heavy traffic expected, the city believes remote learning is the best option during that time.
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@AlamedaViews Trade back or go OT but this would be one of my least favorite setups. A better free agent period would have set up to take BPA
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@willielutz_ I like Tycen but my guess is the front office is looking to draft a safety in this deep safety class that can be at least a 3rd safety as they know Jules and Anthony can fill the ST/S role(s).
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Losing Tycen Anderson is very frustrating and hard to understand.
The Bengals special teams had morphed into a strength with Anderson as their on-field leader.
This leaves another talent and leadership void that the Bengals will hope & wish to fill instead of actually filling.
Paul Dehner Jr.@pauldehnerjr
Asked STC Darrin Simmons at the Scouting Combine what Tycen Anderson brings and he started with: "Versatility." He went far beyond that, praising what Anderson provided his group. Pointed out Anderson started training early in his career with the responsibility of a personal protector on the punt team, but shifted outside because vet safety Mike Thomas held that role. "We were able to move Tycen out as a gunner. He became one of, if not the most, productive gunners in the league over the course of a couple years, in terms of tackles. That was where he was the most explosive in that position. Unfortunately, I didn’t have somebody I was comfortable enough to put in (PP) this year ... I really had to play Tycen out of his most comfortable position, which is really gunner. He is playing personal protector. "Being able to have somebody like that who knows, understands and thinks like me and able to play that spot in addition to playing where he plays on kickoff and kickoff return and he’s like a quarterback of our punt return team. Having the versatility and general understanding and knowledge that he has is a huge asset for us."
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@GrowlerPodcast The problem is Pratt and Wilson showed a lot more potential than these two did and what if they don’t take a step?
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This season will be defined by the decision to run it back with the two rookie linebackers and not bringing in any serious free agent at the position.
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@SleeperBengals Geno Atkins but Takeo Spikes is exactly what that LB room needs.
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If you could add one player from #Bengals history to the roster right now, in their prime, who would it be?
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@Andrew_Russell7 Where were they with Trey in 2024? Not much better.
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Without Trey Hendrickson on the field in 2025 the Bengals defense finished:
31st in EPA/Play
29th in passing yards/att
32nd in explosive pass %
32nd in rushing yards/att
30th in explosive run %
They added Allen, Cook, Mafe. They're marginally improved imo.
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