Trade up to draft Manti Te'o?

[finso]

Originally Posted by GreenDragon

Would you be in favor of the Bengals trading up to draft Te'o?

Won't have to. He'll drop.
But why would we as fans want another soft, overrated Samoan.
Already have 2.

[BengalRugby]

Won't have to. He'll drop.
But why would we as fans want another soft, overrated Samoan.
Already have 2.


Agree, you racist...


ha

[Carl Pickens]

Originally Posted by RedBengal9

Since midway through the season I've been calling him Rey 2.0.

Watching the game last night only confirmed this. Dude is tight in the hips, timid and takes bad angles. If they draft any MLB it will be Ogletree or Nico, Burfict will get the spot though.

Exactly. I would probably even take Rey with talent although Manti is probably a better person and leader. You are def not getting Ray Lewis or anything with this guy, I will be ****** if the Bengals pick him up unless its as an I drafted free agent (obviously someone will take him in the first or second, I would just be upset if we even drafted him).

[Norm]

Originally Posted by Hammerstripes

Hopefully this team has learned it's lesson regarding the MIKE linebacker. In our scheme we need someone who can fly and cover. Every time we've been taken apart by an opposing offense the TE and RBs have scorched us on pass plays.

We need a guy that can make plays sideline to sideline. I'm not sure Burfict has the speed to be a true MIKE in a 4-3.

That's Ogletree. He was a safety and they converted him to MLB.

[bfine32]

Originally Posted by finso

Won't have to. He'll drop.
But why would we as fans want another soft, overrated Samoan.
Already have 2.

Te'o is Hawaiian.

[Dmac18]

No thank's he looks to be the second comming of Rey and not the good Rey.

[D's Nuts and Bolts]

Originally Posted by Hammerstripes

Hopefully this team has learned it's lesson regarding the MIKE linebacker. In our scheme we need someone who can fly and cover. Every time we've been taken apart by an opposing offense the TE and RBs have scorched us on pass plays.

We need a guy that can make plays sideline to sideline. I'm not sure Burfict has the speed to be a true MIKE in a 4-3.

I like Burfict too and think he exceded expectations big time for sure. However I don't think he is a real stud in coverage either. Better then Rey for sure. I do think he is far and away better at reading plays and I would be ok with him in the middle or WLB.

I read somewhere that Lamur might be in the mix next year to start. Howard, Burfict, Lamur? That means they are one injury away from V Rey or Skuta playing. IDK we need an upgrade in talent at the LB for sure. I wonder though if they are confident in getting a guy later or as an UDFA since they have had luck with that. The last two LB drafted high haven't worked out so well.

I read today that Dion Jordan is out for a while with an injury, that was a guy I though could come in and play LB for us next year.

[RIPChrisHenry]

Lofa 1 year wonder
Rey 1 year wonder
Manti-maybe not but most likely 1 year wonder.
I think burfict can play mike and beast in both run and pass defense. His instincts and athleticism makr him a fantastic player,he makes up for his speed very well. With that being said...I say we draft either chase thomas, alec ogletree or sean porter.

[RIPChrisHenry]

Originally Posted by Jasonew6

We would have to give up too much to make that move. We have other needs we need to address with early picks.

We wouldnt even.need to trade up

[benny44]

No way he is not fast enough and as far as i am concerned similar to Maualuga.

[hairdo]

Originally Posted by finso

Won't have to. He'll drop.
But why would we as fans want another soft, overrated Samoan.
Already have 2.

Thick bodys are not quick bodys , At least MR. T keeps his hair cut.. , Rather have that Tackle that plays in front of him take Pekos place but PEKO got 2 yrs. left $$$$

[hairdo]

Originally Posted by bfine32

te'o is hawaiian.

2500 yrs, ago he was samion

[bfine32]

Originally Posted by hairdo

2500 yrs, ago he was samion

Not sure if he was alive 2500 yrs ago

[Monster]

After the national championship it looks as if he may fall to us.

[82bengal]

Before the NC game, I liked the idea of Cincy doing whatever they could to draft T'eo, now I'm not too sure about it. However, if he is available at 21, I think they should pick him and plug him at Sam. Rey isn't great, but he is not the weakest link in the LB core. Manny Lawson is horrible. I love the Idea of Burfict (Will), Maualuga (Mike), T'eo (Sam).