And with the #4 Overall Pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select...
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mprofetta said...
In a surprise move, the Bengals take OLB Von Miller. I think that the Bengals will pick up Donovan McNabb. Jay Gruden will try to milk an efficient season from him in his WCO, much like his brother did with supposedly "washed-up" vets like Rich Gannon & Jeff Garcia. With Leon Hall, Jonathan Joseph, Pacman Jones, Brandon Ghee and Morgan Trent at CB, Peterson would be a luxury pick. A.J. Green & Julio Jones are options, but Simpson, Caldwell & Shipley played well late in the season and CIN would like to return to the physical, ball-control offense/ aggressive defense formula that brought them the AFC North title in 2009. A pass-rusher is the top priority. Bowers & Fairley are too risky here, and CIN seems to like the young group of Dunlap/Sims/Atkins/M. Johnson along the D-line. Who better than Miller, the nation's sack leader over the last two seasons, to improve the Bengals' paltry sack total? He has the versatility to play SLB in Mike Zimmer's flexing scheme & would allow Maualuga to slide over to his natural MLB spot, thus improving the pass rush AND the run D in one fell swoop. CIN loves drafting LBs and Miller is arguably the "safest" pick on the board. Marvin Lewis has used up his nine lives in Cincy and can't afford to miss on this pick. An immediate, high-level contributor is needed. Look for the Bengals to target Christian Ponder or Andy Dalton in the 2nd round to groom behind the stopgap QB while the Palmer Saga unfolds.
Many think that BUF could opt for Miller at #3 because Chan Gailey coached him at the Senior Bowl. Well, guess who the coach on the opposing sideline was at the Senior Bowl. Marvin Lewis.
AugieT said...
If Gabbert gets by Buffalo, I think the Bengals grab him. He is the right fit for Jay Gruden's West Coast offense and I think regardless of whether Palmer was coming back or not, I think they would have drafted a QB. Palmer has been in decline for several years now
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If Gabbert gets by Buffalo, I think the Bengals grab him. He is the right fit for Jay Gruden's West Coast offense and I think regardless of whether Palmer was coming back or not, I think they would have drafted a QB. Palmer has been in decline for several years now
ReplyDeleteIn a surprise move, the Bengals take OLB Von Miller. I think that the Bengals will pick up Donovan McNabb. Jay Gruden will try to milk an efficient season from him in his WCO, much like his brother did with supposedly "washed-up" vets like Rich Gannon & Jeff Garcia. With Leon Hall, Jonathan Joseph, Pacman Jones, Brandon Ghee and Morgan Trent at CB, Peterson would be a luxury pick. A.J. Green & Julio Jones are options, but Simpson, Caldwell & Shipley played well late in the season and CIN would like to return to the physical, ball-control offense/ aggressive defense formula that brought them the AFC North title in 2009. A pass-rusher is the top priority. Bowers & Fairley are too risky here, and CIN seems to like the young group of Dunlap/Sims/Atkins/M. Johnson along the D-line. Who better than Miller, the nation's sack leader over the last two seasons, to improve the Bengals' paltry sack total? He has the versatility to play SLB in Mike Zimmer's flexing scheme & would allow Maualuga to slide over to his natural MLB spot, thus improving the pass rush AND the run D in one fell swoop. CIN loves drafting LBs and Miller is arguably the "safest" pick on the board. Marvin Lewis has used up his nine lives in Cincy and can't afford to miss on this pick. An immediate, high-level contributor is needed. Look for the Bengals to target Christian Ponder or Andy Dalton in the 2nd round to groom behind the stopgap QB while the Palmer Saga unfolds.
ReplyDeleteMany think that BUF could opt for Miller at #3 because Chan Gailey coached him at the Senior Bowl. Well, guess who the coach on the opposing sideline was at the Senior Bowl. Marvin Lewis.
You should change your name to "mproffetic" the way you spew knowledge on this blog. The Miller pick is intriguing...I'll tell you what, after watching film on him, he cannot play DE in a 4-3 as some "experts" have suggested. He's not very tough against the run, doesn't shed blocks well, and would much rather jet around the edge and beat the tackle with his speed. He would have to play the Will for the Bengals and they would blitz him often. I love Miller's athleticism but I just feel that he would be a poor fit in a 4-3. In my latest mock which will be out Friday, I have Miller falling to the Cardinals with the 5th pick overall
ReplyDeletePlus, the Bengals need to stop trying to move Michael Johnson to OLB...He's 6'7"...keep him at DE. The last thing they need is another
ReplyDelete"tweener" at OLB
Yeah, at roughly 240 lbs. there's NO WAY Miller plays DE in the NFL. I think that CIN likes the young bookend tandem of Dunlap & Johnson going forward anyway. I agree that Miller is a more natural fit as a pass-rushing 3-4 OLB, but he shows the athleticism to drop into coverage and Zimmer shows 3-4 looks almost half the time, so Miller wouldn't necessarily be a "square peg". If Miller is available to ARI at #5 they'll UNDOUBTEDLY draft him, but there's no guarantee Miller will last that long with BUF sitting at #3 and badly in need of edge rushers. I'm working on a new mock that has the Cards MOVING UP to #2 to grab Miller. The Cards almost HAVE to get him and DEN is obviously looking to move down a few spots, amass a few more picks and still land an impact defender like Peterson, Fairley or Bowers. Stay tuned.
ReplyDeleteSounds good. When you finish it, let me know if you would like me to post it on the blog. At the very least, write a brief intro for your mock and then post the link
ReplyDeleteA.J. Green no doubt.
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