Pledgi Draft 4.0

[pledgi]

Its looking more and more like Ellis could slip to the Bengals as the Rams, Falcons, and KC are all infatuated with Dorsey since his Pro day workout. Also, I still think Marvin has a lot of loyalty to Rudi and will give him this year to prove himself and not take a RB high in this draft. Therefore, I'd like to see it pan out this way:

1. Sedrick Ellis DT/USC- This gives us a penetrating force to flush the QB out of the pocket and allow Geathers and Odom to clean up.
2. Tracy Porter CB/Indiana- Punt return specialist can have an immediate impact on ST and be groomed to replace Deltha O'neal in the nickel next year.
3a. Ahtyba Rubin DT/Iowa St.- Could be a run-stopping force to compliment Ellis' pass rush abilities. Also, would immediately have the inside track on the 3-4 NT position.
3b. Eddie Royal WR/Va. Tech- Was the best reciever at the combine and has good kick return ability which the Bengals need right now.
4. Jonathan Goff ILB/Vanderbilt Both Thurman and Brooks are still big question marks. This pick could provide insurance in the middle as well as provide us more opportunities to go 3-4.
5. Chad Rhinehart OL/Northern Iowa- This large OL can play tackle or guard similar to Andrews and Whitworth.
6a. Jalen Parmele RB/Toledo- This good size running back could be the pounder that we haven't had since Corey Dillon.
6b. Johnny Dingle DE/West Virginia- a solid backup DE with an incredible motor, who is also an option at 4-3 DT in pass rushing situations.
7b. Jason Shirley DT Fresno St.- A practice squad candidate who has great physical tools and size. Can be a backup option at NT next year.
7c. Jack Ikegwuono CB/Wisconsin-Why not take a 7th round flier on an injured guy with great talent. You can never have enough depth in the secondary.


Some of these players may go earlier than projected here, but this is an ideal draft that could be realistic if things fall properly in late April.

Feedback is encouraged.

[Bech72]

Good overall draft. But I think LB is too big of a need to wait until 5.

[pledgi]

I think that having brought in two free agents, they won't go after an LB early. I did consider Lofton in 2.

[Metalhead]

I love the 1st, and 6th rounds :thumbsup:

[t.j_houshurmoma]

i dont like a corner in the second

[MulishaNick]

I like it. Escpecially the Sedrick Ellis and Jason Shirley picks. Jason Shirley could be a great player in the NFL.

[franchise]

Good overall draft. But I think LB is too big of a need to wait until 5.

I agree, I like all the picks individually, but I really want a stud LB we can bring in to lead our defense, because we've gone too long without someone reliable there (except Landon who's gone and wasn't really a leader)

I'd probably stay away from Shirley though based on his character concerns. It's not worth it to pick a 7th rounder who could cause more trouble than he's worth.

I also don't really see the point of picking 2 PRs, I realize they're both good positional players as well, but Royal probably isn't necessary with Porter there.

[mrcrockj]

Great Draft - the few things I would change. If we get a PR/KR in the second round, I wouldn't use another draft pick in the forth for another one. If looking for a WR, maybe Adarius Bowman.

Also after using 2 draft picks on DT's early I don't think I'd go for the Shirley pick. ST's pick would be better.

[DennyG2]

B+:thumbsup:

[Slagneb]

I like Ellis and most postion picks but do not like CB at number 2-we have essentially 2 rookie backs now and need a more seasoned back to replace O'neal. We need to look for near term help at OT (left and right) and drafting 3 DTs is not wise when we cannot keep them all. We are not going to let Peko go.

[Bech72]

I think that having brought in two free agents, they won't go after an LB early. I did consider Lofton in 2.

My thinking was that we had to look at this draft as if Thurman wasn't on the team. But even if we find out before the draft I would like to have someone other than Dhani Jones starting at will or Jeanty starting at sam. Both are serviceable, but neither will be difference makers.

[pledgi]

My thinking was that we had to look at this draft as if Thurman wasn't on the team. But even if we find out before the draft I would like to have someone other than Dhani Jones starting at will or Jeanty starting at sam. Both are serviceable, but neither will be difference makers.

I agree. Lofton could be that guy or if we were lucky enough to see Jerrod Mayo slide in the 2nd, I would be all for drafting him there. He could challenge at Mike or Will.