NFL Draft 2005 Approaching

[WVRed]

Who do the Bengals take?

My pick is Luis Castillo(DT-Northwestern). He has been rising up the draft boards lately and would replace Tony Williams. Another possibility is Thomas Davis(S-Georgia).

Of course, if the Sharper signing falls through, then we could be looking at a LB.

Thoughts?

[GoReds]

What is the deal with the Sharper signing? Are the Bengals really going to be able to pull that one off?

[StillFunkyB]

I think this is the weakest draft I have ever seen. Mike Williams is the only player I like. I would like Clarett, but he is a naughty word.

[WVRed]

Originally Posted by GoReds

What is the deal with the Sharper signing? Are the Bengals really going to be able to pull that one off?

Its between the Bengals and Seahawks right now. Seahawks are offering more money, but factor in Sharper playing under Lewis in Baltimore and that Sharper flies his family in from Florida to see him play, its favoring the Bengals right now.

Of course, you could say the same thing about Warren Sapp.

I agree in terms of this being the weakest draft(especially compared to last year). Although outside of Mike Williams, I do think Derrick Johnson is the best player available.

[GoReds]

Clarett can be had for a buck-fifty and a diet coke after the draft.

[StillFunkyB]

I'd rather have the buck-fifty and the diet coke.

Traitor.

[WVRed]

Mark it down, I think Clarett will be a Bengal. Sixth or seventh round pick.

[KronoRed]

That would not be a wise pick, OSU fans hate him and a lot of Bengal fans are also OSU fans

[StillFunkyB]

Originally Posted by KronoRed

That would not be a wise pick, OSU fans hate him and a lot of Bengal fans are also OSU fans

Reason I called him a traitor.

Why would the Bengals draft him?

[Reds Fanatic]

Originally Posted by GoReds

What is the deal with the Sharper signing? Are the Bengals really going to be able to pull that one off?

According to John Clayton there are 4 teams still trying to sign Sharper.

Apr. 11 - Jamie Sharper's visit to Seattle went well, and contract talks are expected to heat up today, reports ESPN.com's John Clayton. The Bengals, Cowboys and possibly the Ravens are also pushing for the former Texans linebacker, who was released in a salary-cap move. Sharper is hoping to get $3.5 million a year in a deal. His consistent ability to make over 100 tackles a season makes him one of the best options on the market.

[StillFunkyB]

So with Sharper, would the Bengals employ the now popular 3-4 defense?

[WVRed]

Originally Posted by StillFunkyB

So with Sharper, would the Bengals employ the now popular 3-4 defense?

I believe from what I've read that Nate Webster's health is in serious question, and that is why they are looking at Sharper.

Seems like Landon Johnson, Jamie Sharper, and Brian Simmons is what we are looking at.

[gonelong]

Thomas Davis(S-Georgia).

woot! yes please!

GL

[StillFunkyB]

Originally Posted by WVRed

I believe from what I've read that Nate Webster's health is in serious question, and that is why they are looking at Sharper.

Seems like Landon Johnson, Jamie Sharper, and Brian Simmons is what we are looking at.

That sucks for Nate. He is/was a good player.

[Fil3232]

I agree with gonelong, I would salivate over Thomas Davis in the #17 slot. If not him, I think Marvin turns some heads and drafts offense at #17 (WR-Williamson or TE-Miller).

Also, this draft is certainly weak in marquee franshise players, but I think it is long in depth. There will be many players taken in 2nd-4th rounds that will be almost non-distinguisable from some players taken in the 1st round.