Peyton Marino
Footballguy
Cleveland on the clock right now.
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Cincinnati Bengals Draft Thread (1 Viewer)
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Peyton Marino
Footballguy
Hope so. We could use a SS but I'm not sure if there's one worth taking in the 1st round at this point.
Peyton Marino
Footballguy
Ravens take Haloti Ngata.
Peyton Marino
Footballguy
Bengals take CB Johnathan Joeseph from South Carolina.
Thoughts Bengals fans/South Carolina football followers? Personally I like taking a corner here.
Thoughts Bengals fans/South Carolina football followers? Personally I like taking a corner here.
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knowledge dropper
Footballguy
Nice pick. 4.31 speed. It is an area of need with James getting long in the tooth. Sporting News had him the #1 CB.
Not necessarily a sexy pick, but we didn't have to draft for need and this is pretty good value at this spot.
As mentioned above, James is 32 years old. Also, our secondary was stretched pretty thin last year with injuries. It was mainly a problem with our safeties, but it affected our depth at CB as well.
As mentioned above, James is 32 years old. Also, our secondary was stretched pretty thin last year with injuries. It was mainly a problem with our safeties, but it affected our depth at CB as well.
gridiron-ghost
Footballguy
Ok with taking a DB, no arguments there. But with Jimmy Williams & Youboty on the board, why take Joseph???
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
Word is, Alexander luvs him. Heard the Bengals thought they might get him in the third, but this is a good indication of how much they wanted him.Probably not good news for Big Willie retiring as a Bengal.
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
Predraft rumors were that the Bengals thought that David Thomas, Tony Scheffler (gone), Ryan Hamby, and Matt Henshaw were good fits and could be had in the third or later.It'd be nice if Ko Simpson keeps sliding. Mark Anderson or a similar player would be a nice third round addition as well.
knowledge dropper
Footballguy
More on Whitworth
BENGALS NOTEBOOK
Second pick’s interview impressed coaches
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Bill Rabinowitz
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
CINCINNATI — The question Bengals coaches posed to Andrew Whitworth at the NFL combine was about blocking different types of pass-rushers.
They were blown away by the detailed answer the LSU offensive tackle gave.
"He did better than I could have," Bengals offensive-line coach Paul Alexander said.
"This kid," offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski added, "probably had the most impressive interview that I’ve had in 15 years in terms of his knowledge and understanding of his position."
It was more than that answer that influenced Cincinnati to make Whitworth their second-round pick (55 th overall) in the NFL draft yesterday. They loved his durability, never having missed a game or practice because of injury. They loved his production, not having allowed a sack in his final 22 games. They loved his leadership abilities. They loved his size (6 feet 7, 334 pounds) and performance in workout drills.
"We didn’t think coming in today we’d probably draft an offensive lineman high, but that’s how the draft goes," Alexander said. "Everyone says you take the best player available, and there was a considerable margin between him and the next guy, so you’ve got to do it."
The pick makes sense considering four of Cincinnati’s five offensive linemen are unsigned after 2006, including left tackle Levi Jones and right tackle Willie Anderson.
Asked what Whitworth’s selection might mean for Jones and Anderson, Bengals coach Marvin Lewis replied, "It doesn’t mean anything. It means we have another guy."
Whitworth played left tackle at LSU, but some draft analysts, questioning his quickness, believe his future is at right tackle. Alexander said Whitworth also could play guard.
"As far as power, speed and strength, I really have all those assets, as well as long arms," Whitworth said. "If I can improve my technique to where it should be, I should be a very effective player."
BENGALS NOTEBOOK
Second pick’s interview impressed coaches
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Bill Rabinowitz
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
CINCINNATI — The question Bengals coaches posed to Andrew Whitworth at the NFL combine was about blocking different types of pass-rushers.
They were blown away by the detailed answer the LSU offensive tackle gave.
"He did better than I could have," Bengals offensive-line coach Paul Alexander said.
"This kid," offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski added, "probably had the most impressive interview that I’ve had in 15 years in terms of his knowledge and understanding of his position."
It was more than that answer that influenced Cincinnati to make Whitworth their second-round pick (55 th overall) in the NFL draft yesterday. They loved his durability, never having missed a game or practice because of injury. They loved his production, not having allowed a sack in his final 22 games. They loved his leadership abilities. They loved his size (6 feet 7, 334 pounds) and performance in workout drills.
"We didn’t think coming in today we’d probably draft an offensive lineman high, but that’s how the draft goes," Alexander said. "Everyone says you take the best player available, and there was a considerable margin between him and the next guy, so you’ve got to do it."
The pick makes sense considering four of Cincinnati’s five offensive linemen are unsigned after 2006, including left tackle Levi Jones and right tackle Willie Anderson.
Asked what Whitworth’s selection might mean for Jones and Anderson, Bengals coach Marvin Lewis replied, "It doesn’t mean anything. It means we have another guy."
Whitworth played left tackle at LSU, but some draft analysts, questioning his quickness, believe his future is at right tackle. Alexander said Whitworth also could play guard.
"As far as power, speed and strength, I really have all those assets, as well as long arms," Whitworth said. "If I can improve my technique to where it should be, I should be a very effective player."
Family Matters
Footballguy
Sounds like Whitworth is a good pick. The Bengals have a long tradition of picking good O lineman. My this just be another in the history of good lineman. 
