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[Jmble]

PFF’s first Mock Draft has us taking Interior Offensive Lineman Kenyon Green from Texas A and M.

Here is what they say about him.

The dream scenario. The Bengals badly need offensive line help that can step in right away. The good news is that Green has shown he can start anywhere, as he logged reps at every position except center this season.

[skycruiser]

Agreed I think they fix the OL in FA and go CB or DT in round 1

[MeatHeadbengal]

Folks need to remember we'll be getting Ossi back next year and hopefully he can make a huge impact.

[Joe Bananas]

PFF’s first Mock Draft has us taking Interior Offensive Lineman Kenyon Green from Texas A and M.

Here is what they say about him.

The dream scenario. The Bengals badly need offensive line help that can step in right away. The good news is that Green has shown he can start anywhere, as he logged reps at every position except center this season.

Definitely the top Guard in this class. Some say Ekwonu is, but he's being targeted as a OT and his expected to be taken top 10 if not top 5. Green will def be a safe ass pick and a great pick. At 31 he can plug and play right away and play for years.

[Mag]

Folks need to remember we'll be getting Ossi back next year and hopefully he can make a huge impact.

Gotta look at him as a bonus player. I'd like to use a day 2 pick on another edge. Kareem and Sample make for ok depth, but we need someone else to spell the starters and challenge Ossai.

[MeatHeadbengal]

As for Bates, I think everyone here has the understanding more then likely Cinci will use the franchise tag on him because it's going to be a better value then a contract. I do so much want a long term deal done but it's probably 80%/20% tag over extension right now.

[Mag]

As for Bates, I think everyone here has the understanding more then likely Cinci will use the franchise tag on him because it's going to be a better value then a contract. I do so much want a long term deal done but it's probably 80%/20% tag over extension right now.

We might be able to get him less than he was expecting. This is now a destination team with championship expectations. Bates, while talented and great in the post season, was often mediocre this season.

[Bengals1]

PFF’s first Mock Draft has us taking Interior Offensive Lineman Kenyon Green from Texas A and M.

Here is what they say about him.

The dream scenario. The Bengals badly need offensive line help that can step in right away. The good news is that Green has shown he can start anywhere, as he logged reps at every position except center this season.

Definitely the top Guard in this class. Some say Ekwonu is, but he's being targeted as a OT and his expected to be taken top 10 if not top 5. Green will def be a safe ass pick and a great pick. At 31 he can plug and play right away and play for years.

They've had some luck recently with free agents, not so much on drafting O-linemen. Gotta' wonder if they don't try and fill the holes via free agency and draft defensive players early instead.

[MeatHeadbengal]

As for Bates, I think everyone here has the understanding more then likely Cinci will use the franchise tag on him because it's going to be a better value then a contract. I do so much want a long term deal done but it's probably 80%/20% tag over extension right now.

We might be able to get him less than he was expecting. This is now a destination team with championship expectations. Bates, while talented and great in the post season, was often mediocre this season.

I don't disagree with you, but honestly he and his agent because of his play in the playoffs will still try and command high dollars. With that being said it's going to be cheaper to tag him, follow me here. As I know things the Tag just pays him the amount of a top 5 at his position correct? There's no up front money, no bonus structure, just base pay. Don't get me wrong I want to sign him long term instead of Tag but I think the odds are they tag him.

[skycruiser]

I do think we’ll see them spend on the OL in FA. A guy I work with is married to a lady who’s a cousin of the Browns. He was with them at the SB. Said they’ll be taking steps to fix the OL in FA. We’ll see tho