If you say Dax hill at 4 I’m turning this off lol

I dunno, James... Great ranking for the most important Bengals, but this is supposed to be for the Bengals FUTURE. I don't think a two year ranking really qualifies as the future, so it missed the assignment. Like what would be that different from this when ranking the most important Bengals in 2024? I ranked Hendrickson high in my list because he could be one of the most important keys to winning our first super bowl, but shouldn't the list skew towards Bengals who will help build our dynasty in the next 4-5 years when we win our second, third and fourth rings? Love you James, but c'mon dude!

You know I don’t think people realize how much we upgraded at Right Tackle. Trent Brown, if he can stay motivated and control his weight, is an elite offensive tackle. Last year his run blocking grade was 80.6, his pass blocking grade was 85.3 (3rd best in the NFL), and his overall grade was 82.4. All of those would have been tops on the Bengals last year. Jonah Willliams run blocking grade was 54.0, his pass blocking grade was 57.9 ( a career worst), and an overall grade of 58.5 (also a career worst). Cordell Volson scored a little higher than Jonah did. All there guys not named Jonah and Cordell did ok. Red Karras was the best lineman last year and was the 4th best pass blocking center in the game last year. Cordell is getting better though. Jonah got worse every year he played. Cordell overall grade last year was up 8 points from the previous year.

If Trent Brown plays to his potential this year and is motivated he can be dominant. Ted Karras is a former teammate so he can help keep him motivated. Last year Trent playing left tackle for the Patriots was so good it was unbelievable. In true pass sets in pass protection he was second in the NFL behind only future hall of famer Tyron Smith. And I island situations one on one situations with no TE help and no RB chipping again he was 2nd in that catagory behind again only Tyron Smith. And the cool thing about Trent is he can play left and right equally well. He had a run blocking grade last year of 80.6. That would have been the highest on the Bengals team last year. Trent had an overall grade of 82.4 and a pass blocking grade of 85.3!! That’s very very close to elite. I consider elite to be 88 or 89 and up. So run blocking grade lf 80.6 pass blocking grade of 85.3 and an overall grade of 82.4. ALL of those would have been the highest by far of anyone on the Bengals line.

I always thought Dax looked more like a high end CB than he did a safety. He is long and is built to run. Jordan Battle is built like a strong safety should be. 6’1’’ 206.

My top 5 most important players. 1) Joe Burrow. 2) Jamar Chase. 3) Myles Murphy 4) Amarius Mims. 5) Cam Taylor Britt. That’s the most important for the future but not necessarily right now. Right now or even in the next 2 years Burrow and Chase are obviously the most important filled by Orlando Brown Jr Trey Hendrickson Sheldon Rankins Ted Karras and all 3 of our CBs Dax, DJ Turner, and CTB. I don’t list Mike Hilton because she this is going to be his last year with us most likely. Dax Hill or DJ Turner or Josh Newton will be playing the slot nickel next year. If I had to guess I would say it will be Dax because that’s what he is the best at. DJ Turner was an outside CB at Michigan. Dax was a nickel at Michigan and Dax played some SS too. Oh and Jordan Battle is important too. I think we got a future Pro Bowl player in the third round. Possibly even a future All Pro. Jordan Battle is a fucking baller!! And the guy he played with at Bama Brian Branch the Lions took him in round 2. While Branch is good I think we got the better player. Battle is bigger than Branch faster than Branch in a straight line and he is stronger than Brian Branch. Here is Branches state line for the year. He was a starter all year last year. 74 tackles, 1 sack, 1 FF, 13 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, 1 td. Battle started ONLY 6 GAMES last season and he had 71 tackles, 2 sacks, 6 pass deflections, 1 interception. Now take those numbers and multiply them by 2.5 and you will see what kind of player we got. The dude is a fucking tackling machine. Tackles are a stat that is glossed over a lot. They are extremely important!! Aside from scoring points tackling is the most important most fundamental skill there is in football!

I love and appreciate Jake’s thoroughness. Great work!

Just at a glance, I would have Mac much higher. Possibly top 5. However, well thought out and well done !

Who dey!!!

Even McPherson?

I have no idea how I managed to forget Orlando on my list of 15.

letssss fuckingggg GOOOOOOOOOOO

Jake is very hard on ctb I think he’s above average

Jake can you evaluate the OLine one time without using the words weighted and heavy? Im beginning to get offended😂😂

Without watching your top 15 yet, I just know you better have said CTB in your top 5 😅

4-4 to begin season

Jake, thought this was extremely interesting discussion and very courageous on your to attempt this exercise. Disagree seriously about placement of one player ... Jermaine Burton. Expect Jermaine to be notable player this year. Orlando's placement is another placement I question. Agree withTee's placement, and most sports analysts have the Bengals being myopic regarding him. Think they should extend Tee, but your right, they may not. Otherwise I get your logic and can except most of your placements.

Bottom bottom line to this 6 part summer filler project...our roster is loaded and the window is most open in 2024 to win it finally

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nice work fellers.

Guys Dax hill was a missed pick you gotta stop harping on this man bc he is athletic. You will find out this year we have no place for him. That is just the reality

Hands down...Cal Adomitis.

Myles Murphy better have a breakout season this year. Our sack totals from the front four were atrocious last season outside of Trey Hendrickson.

The big question mark is the D. Terrible last year and except for a couple of retreads it’s the same crew. Counting on a lot of guys to make a big step up is a bad strategy

If they don't extend Cam Taylor Brit without a major drop off on his part then this year is must win.

We have always been greatful to pittsburgh steelers if it wasn't for their bully tactics Cleveland Cincinnati nor would the Ravens been tough and as good as we all are when we play other Divisions thanks big brother pittsburgh but it's our time to shine now we appreciate everything you have done for all of us but it's time for the other Divisions to feel our wrath ❤

Everything about the Bengals is dependent on Burrow staying healthy and continuing to develop. That isn't something to be hopeful for. But we will be hopeful nonetheless. Eventually the negativity around this franchise must dissipate. Also, Chase is just a WR. There's no way he's the 2nd most valuable player on the roster. I don't understand how anyone who follows this team thinks Orlando Brown Jr. is such an important player. He's maybe the most overrated player on the roster. I'd put Mims over any other OL on the roster, even if he doesn't start this year. I think Trent will be better than Orlando.

Ive been a true biggest fan since 1970 n this is the best off season draft n free agent ive ever seen all key spots . most important offense line improvements .This could b the year. Make a bet in vegas now lock it in . key word stay healthy

Listen let me tell you and mark my words tee Higgins is about to go ham this season watch and see period

When will we be told the exact percentage that Joe has healed? Will he ever be 100% again?

They gonna have one the best seasons win the bowl but lose week 1 tho 🤣

Got to stay healthy

Keeps joe un hurt!!!😂

Keeps joe un hurt!!!😂

Keeps joe un hurt!!!😂

513CINCINNATI BENGALS 👶

They start horrible the O line looks terrible every year to start the season try something new

Higgins wants to play ball. He wants to have a good season. And he wants to win a Super Bowl. And he’s got a great attitude. He’s everything you want in a football player. I hope he gets 1250+ yards and 10+ TD’s and gets paid all he deserves. Go Bengals!

Healthy Joe Burrow doesn't have anything to do with poor O-line play and play calling.

Hello, coming here from locked-on Mavericks. As the NBA came to a close I was excited to get into football now and for years my buddies have tried to get me into it but I never could find it entertaining. They are also Cowboys fans so I tried going along with it all but still struggled to get hyped. I think a part of it was I just grew up hearing the same things over and over about the Cowboys and I didn't have a team I really could get behind during these years they tried getting me into it I had done 2 fantasy football leagues and had no idea who anyone was but I liked the name Joe Burrow decided to look up a couple highlights of him and just fell in love immediately funny enough both leagues I had picked him up as my QB and some other Bengal players. Though I'm from Dallas I'm excited more than ever to watch this season and see this team Win the AFC North!

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DJ Reader not being an all pro during ANY of his bengals years is WILD. Trey Hendrickson’s advanced stats are on par with Watt and Garrett… still not an All Pro. I’ll make a wager right here and now that if DJ Reader has bengals era DJ Reader type of season this year he’ll be named All Pro.

Does Zach moss start over Chase brown

If they get reps in joint practice that’s good enough I won’t want them to play in preseason

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If the Bengals have win the Super Bowl, then you might see a few more pro bowlers and possibly an all pro. I think that it really just depends on how well the team goes to some degree.

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