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Cunningham/Getty ImagesFacts and Figures: The Bengals' 2019 Draft ClassAs the
rookies look to get acclimated to life in the NFL, take a look at some of the
best stats and facts of the team’s draft picks during their respective college
careers.2020 NFL Mock Draft: Bengals take Justin Herbert, three WRs land in top
10Both are athletic signal-callers who want to and regularly win from inside the
pocket. Herbert happens to be about four to five inches taller than Tagovailoa,
but the latter's tape was cleaner in 2018 despite a bad outing in the national
title game. The draft order below is based off the current SportsLine win
projections.Bengals fans listed among ‘most disgruntled fan bases’Fans were
apathetic and responded with poor attendance numbers and disinterest in a city
with a budding FC Cincinnati powerhouse and a Cincinnati Reds team making
massive moves.A.J. Green: Patrick Peterson of Arizona Cardinals is NFL’s best
cornerbackWhen the Bengals played in Arizona on Nov. 22, 2015, Green was
targeted 12 times and finished with four catches for 79 yards. When the teams
met Dec. 24, 2011, Green had two catches on eight targets for 25 yards.Random
NewsLe'Veon Bell sticking to formula that 'works for me'"When it's time to play
football ... I got to stick to the formula that I know works for me to be the
best player I can be," Bell wrote. "I'm not just tryna win football games, I
want a ring!"Dez Bryant posts first route on his comeback trailAfter searching
for suitors all of the 2018 offseason, most notably visiting the Browns and
Ravens, and into the regular season, Bryant signed a one-year contract with the
New Orleans Saints. Only two days later he was put on injured reserved after he
tore an Achilles tendon.Philip Rivers: No stress to get new contract done"There
really isn't," said Rivers when asked if there was any pressure to get the deal
done before the upcoming 2019 season. "I'm certainly thankful for that if that
opportunity comes. I'm just fine right where we are. I've got this year left and
under no immediate stress or urgency to get anything done. Even if it means
playing it out, that'll be just fine, it really will. We've got a good group
here and a good thing going. Just kind of that this point focus on the one year
at a time and kinda just take it from there."DeForest Buckner, 49ers far apart
on long-term dealThat the Niners would begin exploring a course of action to
keep Bucker more than makes sense given what he has meant to the defense, even
if there's still plenty of time to get something done before the end of the 2020
season.Cam Newton 'feeling great' as he rehabs shoulderNewton has done his part
in the recovery process since undergoing surgery in January, and he posted a
video clip on social media showing a workout in March.Kicker-starved Bears trade
Raiders for Eddy PineiroWhile the latest Bears-Raiders trade is ions removed
from the colossal Khalil Mack deal
White Germaine Pratt Jersey , it is evidence of the Bears searching high and low for a new kicker. What small group of names can we assume will be in play at No. 11
for the Bengals? Could a mid-round, developmental quarterback be the best route
in the 2019 draft? And, could a traditional-type of player in an innovative
offensive system make sense?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm
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DraftAnalysisBengals mailbag: Fan mocks, narrowing down No. 11, and the power
gameNew,23commentsWhat small group of names can we assume will be in play at No.
11 for the Bengals? Could a mid-round, developmental quarterback be the best
route in the 2019 draft? And, could a traditional-type of player in an
innovative offensive system make sense? EDTShareTweetShareShareBengals mailbag:
Fan mocks, narrowing down No. 11, and the power gameCan you hear it? That’s the
sound the NFL Draft rumor mill wheels churning and the Cincinnati Bengals are
shoveling coal into the machine. As it currently stands, and in using the
correct variables (availability, need, past draft operating practices), we have
a few names that seem to be obvious links to the team. “The Devin’s” (White and
Bush), some boom-or-bust defensive linemen in the form of Rashan Gary and Montez
Sweat, as well as Dwayne Haskins all seem to be players the Bengals would
consider at No. 11. Ed Oliver is a guy they’d undoubtedly spring for, if he’s
there, while some offensive linemen like Oklahoma’s Cody Ford, Florida’s Jawaan
Taylor, Alabama’s Jonah Williams and Washington State’s Andre Dillard have to be
in the conversation. But, what is the small group the Bengals have it narrowed
down to as they engage in their first draft class under Zac Taylor? In plotting
out some of the above-mentioned variables
Drew Sample Cincinnati Bengals Jersey , while also attempting to sift through the myriad of rumors that inevitably spring up this time of year, the picture is
becoming a bit clearer. At least we think it is. Because of need, probable
availability and the ushering in of the Taylor era, common knowledge tells us
that the group is probably comprised of Haskins, Taylor, Ford, Bush and Gary.
Cincinnati has traditionally liked big school kids who have shown the propensity
to play well against high levels of competition and those five have shown that
trait on film. If Oliver falls in their laps because one of a couple of specific
scenarios play out, he’ll undoubtedly be the pick, while Sweat, Williams and
Clemson’s Christian Wilkins are also on the periphery. Each of these guys come
with pros and cons, but a very good football player should slip to them at No.
11 because of the unpredictable nature of night one. What may be even more
interesting, though, is what the team does on night two. Some first round
talents will be available atop the second round, and some signs point to a
receiver being taken higher than some expect. If Cincinnati doesn’t get one of
those versatile defensive linemen in the first, could they go with the more
traditional and mammoth-like Dexter Lawrence in round two, if he gets past New
England and Los Angeles? What about a guy like Andy Isabella in the third round
to work into Taylor’s play-action, four-receiver sets? The Rams liked their
mid-round wideouts, as evidenced by recent picks like Cooper Kupp (third round)
and Josh Reynolds (fourth round).We’re close to one of the more interesting
draft classes for the Cincinnati Bengals in recent memory. And, while this
franchise is adverse to almost anything resembling the label of “progressive,”
there should be some twists and turns this coming weekend. *****Speaking of
picks, one of our listeners on The Orange and Black Insider submitting his own
four-round mock draft. We thought it was interesting enough to share on air and
in this mailbag. Here’s how the mock played out: Round 1
Drew Sample Jersey 2019 , pick 11: Devin Bush, LB, MichiganRound 2, pick 42: Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama StateRound 3, pick 72: Alize Mack, TE, Notre DameRound
4, pick 110: Brett Rypien, QB, Boise StateI’ll save time with a bypass of Bush,
seeing as how he’s been talked about quite frequently here. The other three are
interesting picks, with high upside. Some are also major risks,
though—particularly for a Bengals team in need of immediate contributors to
their team.Howard is a guy who might sneak into the back end of the first round,
even though he went to a lesser-known football school. He has work to do at the
next level and could benefit from good coaching, but as a former quarterback
around the time he entered college, the athleticism and IQ are there for the
molding. When we received this mock, Mack was a guy I knew the least about in
this group of four prospects. And, like many of his Fighting Irish predecessors
at the position, he has good size (6’4”
Color Rush Drew Sample Jersey , 250 pounds) and should prove to be a viable red zone target in the NFL. His blocking needs work and there have been some
“concentration drops” in his history, but he could become a decent rotational
tight end. I think he’s more of a day three guy, but he’s definitely a name they
should consider as they look to add more talented contingency plans at the
group. Rypien, the nephew of Super Bowl XXVI MVP Mark Rypien, is one of the more
interesting players in this year’s draft. If the Bengals don’t grab a
quarterback on night one, it’s very likely that they wait until day three to
grab a developmental guy for backup competition with Jeff Driskel. At 6’2” and
210 pounds, Rypien doesn’t have the size that most scouts look for in a viable
NFL quarterback. Of course, there are outliers in the molds of Russell Wilson
and potentially Kyler Murray, but Rypien doesn’t have their athleticism. He does
have a high football IQ, is accurate with his passes and was productive for the
Broncos (90 career touchdown passes, 64% career college completion percentage
and an average of 3,395 passing yards per NCAA season). This is the type of
player who could come in and immediately take a hold of the backup quarterback
position in Cincinnati. He would probably grasp the system well early on and
could be effective in the rare spot starts for Andy Dalton. However, the Bengals
would probably be looking for another long-term starting option in 2020 or 2021
should they go this route. Which is fine, as many folks want to see what Dalton
can do in Taylor’s new system.*****Another question that came our way on OBI was
in the potential need for a more traditional style fullback in the Bengals’
offense. Back in the day, thumpers like Daryl Johnston and Lorenzo Neal are what
were needed for guys like Emmitt Smith, Corey Dillon and LaDainian Tomlinson to
get record-breaking performances. However, as the NFL has developed into more of
a passing league, these walking squares of football players have become passe.
What’s the deal?Well, there are two main reasons for this evolution. Because of
the need/desire of pass-catchers at multiple positions in an offense, units have
either opted for players in the H-Back mold, or have eliminated from their final
rosters altogether. Zone blocking schemes have also made the need for the
traditional fullbacks slamming up the middle less frequent. These schemes have a
lot of outside runs and sometimes require a back to be patient and pick their
lane. Joe Mixon frequently ran without an additional blocker in the
backfield
Cheap Drew Sample Jersey , as well as out of shotgun formations. Cincinnati may opt to look for some of these H-Back-type of players in this years draft—or at least
fullbacks who have more versatility than some of the older molds. West
Virginia’s Trevon Wesco is an interesting player, as is Wisconsin’s Alec Ingold.
But, Taylor will need to be able to use these players effectively in his system.
One of the criticisms of Marvin Lewis is that, while he was able to gather
talented players, he didn’t always use them to their maximum potential (see:
Burkhead, Rex). The Rams did occasionally use Tyler Higbee out of the backfield,
so maybe Taylor can adopt some of those concepts with a potential rookie H-Back
in Cincinnati. For now, we don’t expect the Bengals to be employing a true, old
school fullback on the roster. If you’re unable to join us live for here at
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