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@andreperrotta13 @David_Potteiger Yeah. Hes a pass rush specialist. Especially as a rookie

@David_Potteiger @RoyleRedlegs You want Howell screaming off the Edge and hunting QBs, not playing offball LB.

Need an Edge 4 more (Edge 4 can routinely play 20%-25% snaps in a game and have in most recent seasons for CIN). CBs don't rotate and you at least have the three starters there for now. Edge 4 will see at least 15% (and likely more) snaps weekly. Ced Johnson and Foskey can't be counted on as Edge 4 and Shemar as Edge 3 is a giant question mark still. Draft is loaded with Edges and CIN should marry their need at Edge #4 with the strength of this class at either #41 or #72 tomorrow.

@andreperrotta13 and I think they know it. even if Shemar makes progress.

@RoyleRedlegs I don't know why most don't realize how thin they are behind Myles and Boye. They need 4.

@andreperrotta13 big time agree

They really only have 7 legit DL (and they usually make at least 8 active on gamedays): Edge Murphy Edge Mafe DL Stewart DT Lawrence DT Allen DT Hill DT Slaton That's 7. Kris Jenkins would be #8 but that would be 5 DTs active. They desperately need Edge 4. High value position and strength of this class. I'd have no problem going Edge at 41 and 72 (waves and waves as you aptly said), but imo they need to grab an Edge at either 41 or 72.

@andreperrotta13 waves of pass rushers man. just endless fresh legs late in a game.

@RoyleRedlegs Like all of these guys

@andreperrotta13 Same. Jacas, Howell or Thomas. Sleeper: Barham

@RoyleRedlegs Give me Howell, short arms be damned. Dude's an animal and thunderbolt off the edge. Would love a DPR in the edge rotation.

@andreperrotta13 definitely. I think a lot of people are narrow in their view expecting DB or LB. I also dont think anyone with questionable medicals is on the board. they need to get guys who can contribute in 2026

@RoyleRedlegs Same. Really think it'd hit a sweet spot of this draft. Have to come out of this draft with a viable Edge to add to the rotation.

Give me one of these Edges, Rodriquez, McCoy (if medically cleared), Ponds, or Hood tomorrow at #41. Plenty of really good options available.

@andreperrotta13 And Jon Allen. And BJ Hill

It'll be baptism by fire for Ioane going againt Dexter Lawrence twice a year. Rueben Bain still available at #15 is one of the early storylines. Many mocks had the Bucs selecting Bain's teammate, Mesidor. Yet Bain is still on the board...

@andreperrotta13 He offers 31 for a 6th and we fake some Joe Burrow drama to take the focus off his affairs.

Patriots want to call CIN to see if they want to get back into Rd. 1...?

@JoeGoodberry this new team that has replaced the Bengals will aggressively move up in the second for Parker or Jacas in that scenario. Or something. IDK

My short list in that scenario would be D'Angelo Ponds Gabe Jacas TJ Parker Peter Woods Jacob Rodriguez Jake Golday Avieon Terrell

The Detroit Red Wings' 2026 1st round pick (belongs to St. Louis - Faulk trade) is officially 15th in the NHL Draft Lottery (2nd lowest odds). ~98% chance of staying at pick 15. ~1% chance of moving up to 5th overall (highest it can go). ~1% chance of dropping to 16th. #LGRW