Draft Picture Update, Bengals Aftermath

GTripp0012 · 12-14-2008, 05:36 PM

So, we're not mathematically eliminated yet. Whatever. At least last week at this time, we could say that if we won out, we would likely make the playoffs. Now, that's not even true. We're done.

So, we'll probably be drafting somewhere in the middle of the round. Discuss potential first round draft picks here.

MrJL · 12-14-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

So, we're not mathematically eliminated yet. Whatever. At least last week at this time, we could say that if we won out, we would likely make the playoffs. Now, that's not even true. We're done.

So, we'll probably be drafting somewhere in the middle of the round. Discuss potential first round draft picks here.

I didn't want them backing in, so I'm fine with it.

GTripp0012 · 12-14-2008, 05:43 PM

I agree with you, this team needs a quality win over Philadelphia at home, not a playoff birth, to justify it's season.

The Goat · 12-14-2008, 05:46 PM

It's such a shame we'll have so few draft picks this year. I still think we need o-line talent from the 1st round; however, I'm starting wonder whether Zorn can really get a group of guys behind him i.e. the draft seems pretty incidental at this point. My intuition is there will be a lot of team changes before draft day.

GTripp0012 · 12-14-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

It's such a shame we'll have so few draft picks this year. I still think we need o-line talent from the 1st round; however, I'm starting wonder whether Zorn can really get a group of guys behind him i.e. the draft seems pretty incidental at this point. My intuition is there will be a lot of team changes before draft day.

Vinny has had a piss poor calendar year. I think he should get at least a second one, but if he's not significantly better next year, we can't afford to keep him around.

MrJL · 12-14-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

It's such a shame we'll have so few draft picks this year. I still think we need o-line talent from the 1st round; however, I'm starting wonder whether Zorn can really get a group of guys behind him i.e. the draft seems pretty incidental at this point. My intuition is there will be a lot of team changes before draft day.

we have five out of seven picks. THat's not really that few.

T.O.Killa · 12-14-2008, 07:33 PM

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we have five out of seven picks. THat's not really that few.

We only have four. 1,3,5,6. we gave up the 2 for Taylor, the 4 for Kendall, adn the 7 for James.

30gut · 12-14-2008, 05:51 PM

I think we need to trade some players for more draft picks

GTripp0012 · 12-14-2008, 05:54 PM

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I think we need to trade some players for more draft picks

Who wants these players?

30gut · 12-14-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Who wants these players?

You never know, we took the bait on Jason Taylor

GTripp0012 · 12-14-2008, 06:13 PM

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You never know, we took the bait on Jason Taylor

We can't trade with ourselves. There was no market for Jason Taylor, like there's no market for Taylor, Springs, Washington, Daniels, Rabach, Betts, and Moss right now.

Dirtbag59 · 12-14-2008, 06:14 PM

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We can't trade with ourselves. There was no market for Jason Taylor, like there's no market for Taylor, Springs, Washington, Daniels, Rabach, Betts, and Moss right now.

Well I would argue that Moss could easily generate some type of market value but the rest of those guys you mentioned have virtually little trade value short of a 7th round pick, if that.

SouperMeister · 12-14-2008, 07:09 PM

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You never know, we took the bait on Jason Taylor

Just as we took the bait and traded two draft picks each for Brandon Lloyd and T.J. Duckett. There aren't too many other teams out there that piss away as many draft choices for non-productive veterans.

MrJL · 12-14-2008, 06:14 PM

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Who wants these players?

Hey, someone might. I'd say Randle El should be on the block, maybe Betts, possibly Springs. They'd be taking a chance on him being healthy but he's still solid.

bjschmonsees · 12-14-2008, 06:15 PM

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Hey, someone might. I'd say Randle El should be on the block, maybe Betts, possibly Springs. They'd be taking a chance on him being healthy but he's still solid.

No matter what happens, El will be cut...

12-14-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Draft Picture Update, Bengals Aftermath So, we're not mathematically eliminated yet. Whatever. At least last week at this time, we could say that if we won out, we would likely make the playoffs. Now, that's not even true. We're done. So, we'll probably be drafting somewhere in the middle of the round. Discuss potential first round draft picks here. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

12-14-2008, 05:43 PM	#3
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Draft Picture Update, Bengals Aftermath I agree with you, this team needs a quality win over Philadelphia at home, not a playoff birth, to justify it's season. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

12-14-2008, 05:46 PM	#4
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: Draft Picture Update, Bengals Aftermath It's such a shame we'll have so few draft picks this year. I still think we need o-line talent from the 1st round; however, I'm starting wonder whether Zorn can really get a group of guys behind him i.e. the draft seems pretty incidental at this point. My intuition is there will be a lot of team changes before draft day. __________________ 24-34

12-14-2008, 05:51 PM	#8
30gut Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,323	Re: Draft Picture Update, Bengals Aftermath I think we need to trade some players for more draft picks

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