Cincy Jungle

QB

Andy Dalton QB 1

Bruce Gradkowski QB 2

RB

Michael Bush RB 1

Isaiah Pead RB 2 also team Returner

Bernard Scott RB 3

Brian Leonard RB 4

FB

Chris Pressley

WR

AJ Green X1

Mike Wallace Y 1

Jordan Shipley Slot 1

Chad Ochocinco X 2

Ryan Whalen Y 2

Andrew Hawkins Slot 2

G/T/C

Andrew Whitworth LT 1

Andre Smith RT 1

Anthony Collins RT 2

6th Rounder LT 2

Carl Nicks LG 1

Clint Boling LG 2/ C2

Otis Hudson RG 2

Kyle Cook C1

Bobbie Williams RG 1

TE

Jermaine Gresham TE 1

Colin Cochart TE 2

Donald Lee TE 3

DE/DT

Carlos Dunlap LDE 1

Michael Johnson RDE 1

Frostee Rucker RDE 2

Jonathan Fanene LDE 2

Pat Sims NT 2

Geno Atkins DT 1

Domata Peko NT 1

Derek Wolffe DT 2

2nd Fith Rounder DE 3

LB

Manny Lawson SAM 1

Dontay Moch SAM 2

Rey Maualuga ILB 1

Dan Skuta ILB 2

Roddrick Muckelroy LB 3

Brandon Johnson Weakside 2

Thomas Howard or Keith Rivers Weakside 1

DB

Leon Hall CB 1

Janoris Jenkins CB 2

Nate Clements CB 3

Kelly Jennings CB 5

Trumaine Johnson CB 4/ S 3

Reggie Nelson FS 1

Harrison Smith SS 1

Taylor Mays SS 2

Jeromy Miles FS 2

K

Mike Nugent

P

Kevin Huber

LS

Clark Harris

Draft

1sta Janoris Jenkins

1stb Mike Wallace ( goes to Pit)

2nd Harrison Smith

3rd Isaiah Pead

4th Trumaine Johnson

5tha Derek Wolfe

5thb DE

6th T

7TH round C/G to practice Squad

I think the bengals should get at least one big name FA this and i believe that it should be a guard or cornerback. If we decide to go with a guard i believe the saints will sign brees long time early so they can use the franchise tag on nicks so i would go after grubbs because i believe that the ravens cant afford to bring back rice and grubbs. For cornerback there are so many good ones in free agency (finnegan, grimes, carr, etc). I would go with finnegan out of that group because hes tough and a hard hitter and he isn't too happy with the titans organization but i believe since we are run by mike brown he will probably not do either and go after someone he can get cheap such as mathis cornerback from jacksonville because hes coming off a knee injury so that means brown can get the bargain bin guy that he likes. I also believe that we would be foolish not to sign mike Wallace to an offer sheet. Hopefully we do that and get him and then give the 21st pick to the steelers for him. A lot of people think that should get Michael bush also which I agree but I believe he will want more money than brown would like to give out so if we sign another free agent running back I would think it would be someone like Tim Hightower who played great last year before he tore his knee so another guy brown could get cheaper.

For the draft I think the two best guys for the bengals at 17 are TR and decasto. But I believe they will both be gone so I would trade down and pick up another second round because I like 17 is too high for Glenn and Jenkins (character issue not his skill). So we would have a last first, two seconds and at least a third to help fill holes.

First round Cordy Glenn or Gilmore depending on what position they want

Second round Doug Martin and either Washington guard from Miami or hosley cb from vt depending on what we took in 1st

Third round Winston guy jr. Safety from Kentucky

Let me know what you think

The more I watch tape and clips on Lamar Miller, the more I become sold on him and believe he is worth the 21st pick. This guy is a real game-breaker. After watching tape on all the top backs coming out, his elusiveness, vision, and burst is second to none. He does this with a mediocre Offensive Line and breaks big runs on good defenses. If he had the line that TR had in Alabama....wow. Lamar is a blazer and is by far the fastest top prospect RB coming into the draft. I like his vision and he does not hesitate on hitting the hole. He finds a small crease, then boom, he is gone for 60+ yards. We have not had a home-hitter like this in a long time. I believe he has what it takes to be a 3-down back like TR. The film is there. If we can address OG and CB in FA, then we can honestly look at taking Miller with the 21st pick. Then use the 2nd round pick on a DT instead of the heavily favored Doug Martin (which would be the next RB on my big board). All depends how they address positions in FA. When Miller runs a 4.3 at the combine, his stock raises tremendously. Look at what it did for little ol' Chris Johnson. Out of the 5 top RB's (TR, Miller, Martin, Wilson, Pead), none of them can touch Millers game speed. Watch clips on them all and you will see what I mean. Miller is very impressive!

2011 proved to be the best & worst season of Jerome Simpsons three year career. Jerome finished the season with 53 catches for 758 yards, four touchdowns and 1 case of trafficking marijuana in excess of 8 ounces.

When I first read that police busted Jerome Simpson after tracking a package containing over 2.5lbs of Marijuana en-route to his Northern Kentucky home, I was disappointed. Not only do I believe he has squandered away a golden opportunity to make something of himself, he let his coaches, team mates and fans down who are trying to change the perception of the Bengals organization.

Since then, Jerome Simpson has pleaded Not Guilty to the crime. Although Jerome's lawyer, Burr Travis, has stated that the package was not addressed to Jerome, I think there is enough evidence to charge him with the crime. That being said, it is also possible that Jerome is found Not Guilty. If this happens, we think that the league would still punish Jerome for violating the leagues personal conduct policy.

I wrote Jerome off back in September. I'll admit that I went nuts when he front-flipped into the endzone but that didn't really change my opinion of him. I wonder how I will feel if he is found Not Guilty? I might be willing to welcome him back to the team. The jury is still very much out in his case.

What do you guys think? Would you resign him either way? Would you not resign him either way?

I know the Bengals have bigger needs (OG,RB,CB and S). I just was thinking bout the leader on D. Rey had a up and dwn year in 2011. The last two years Rey has missed games due to injuries. I believe Rey still has some growing to do at MLB. I was thinking that the Bengals bring in someone that can teach Rey and maybe motivate him at the same time. My thought was London Fletcher. Yes he is up in age but he has been very productive his years in the NFL. Don't think the Bengals would have to spend much to get him. Maybe sign him to a two year deal. London hasn't slowed down any as he gets up in age. Would like to know what Bengals think. Remember its just a thought. Don't chew my head off :-)

I have been looking at the available free agents and trying to match need and opportunity for the Bengals. The Bengals have a once in a generation opportunity to raise the team to a new level and become a consistent contender. Mike Brown, in his waning years, could remake his legacy of amateur futility and refill PBS. The point here is to fill gaping holes with LONG-TERM solutions that are guaranteed to add impact for years. That means on offense the Bengals need to: (1) Put in place the last piece of a top class offensive line to protect Dalton and give him time to get the ball to the receivers and to create holes for the next 2-4 primary running backs that will run for this QB (2)Complement AJ and join the rest of the competitive NFL with 2-3 top tier threats in the passing game (3) Get a young running back to mature with this QB and receivers (4) Add power and rushing ability to the defensive line linebackers (5) Begin the process of repairing the critical damage caused by the JonJoe departure and Hall injury (6) Solidify the safety position.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

The first position of critical need to look at is right guard. Without the right protection up front any investment in QB, receiver or running back is wasted. Some mock drafts have the Bengals choosing a new guard in the first round. This would be a mistake. Why put a first round rookie next to a slowly maturing Andre Smith when a larger, proven player entering the prime of his career is available? Sure you will have to pay, but the Bengals are one of the few teams that can! The reason I chose Nicks #1 is that his age (26), size (6'5"/345) and skill (elite run blocker and pass protection) make him a no brainer long term investment. You will get every dollar back on each and every offensive down. And imagine, on short yardage, run right behind Nicks and Smith. In year five of an eight or nine year deal he’ll be a steal. World Class!!

The next position is receiver. This is probably the position that offers the most choices for serious upgrade. The clear best choice is Mike Wallace of the Steelers. Not only are the Steelers cash-strapped, meaning he’s likely available, but this choice would affect 2 possibly 3 games (playoff matchup) every year. It makes the Steelers, who now must deal with an aging Rothlisberger and a new OC, much weaker while it makes the Bengals considerably stronger. You know what he can do within the division and matching his speed and youth with AJ's talent and Shipley’s toughness would create a trio that Dalton could grow with for years. The choices are between:

Now on to running backs. CB, with his 2011 3.9 YPC is not a bad choice to hang on to if he can be had cheap and frees up cash for other positions of greater need. Especially if he runs behind Nicks and Smith on the right side. I wouldn’t break the bank for a new running back this year but if Arian Foster is somehow magically available I would definitely go for it. As with the "Wallace rule" he makes the Bengals better and a potential playoff opponent weaker. A close second and third choice is Lynch and Bush. Lynch is higher on my list because of his age, while Bush’s power and receptions are intriguing even if his 3.8 YPC are lower than CB’s. I include McClain on the list because of the possibility running CB behind McClain-Nicks-Smith offers in the AFC North.

On the defensive side, we have two positions worth attempting to upgrade/deepen ASAP. The first position is cornerback. I have ceaselessly whined about the loss of JonJoe to the Texans. I personally think that this loss may have cost us at least three critical games (Baltimore, Steelers and Houston regular season) and possibly contributed to Hall’s injury (overworked against #1 receivers). That said, the Bengals have to move on. They need to create interceptions and slow down opposing passing attacks in the closing minutes of close games. If they draft the projected CB in the first round they will need at least one more experienced player to man this position. My choice would be to make a run at Marshall with Carr a very close second, especially considering his age and the fact that the Bengals play the Chiefs this year. I could be convinced here to change my mind. Or go after both.

As to the linebackers, I think there is only one choice – Mario Williams – and then the rest. Of course he will cost money but he, like Nicks on the offensive line, is an investment that will pay off for years to come. His unique strength size and speed makes him a clear upgrade and an instant improvement to our ability to pressure the opponents QB. In addition, he will be unbelievably motivated in any future matchups with Houston, a team that the Bengals, if successful, are likely to meet in key games for years to come.

These are the players I would put the highest priority on for an immediate upgrade. There are three other positions I would also pursue as much for the opportunity as for the need. On offense, you have Jermichael Finley as a young, stud upgrade as another target for Dalton. On defense, the addition of Soliai to an already solid run stopping front makes the mouth water while the availability of Avril has to be recognized.

No one in their right mind thinks the Bengals can add many of these players but these are the ones I would target. Landing two or more of the key players or a combination of two key (Nicks/Wallace) and one of the other defensive players and a solid draft could put the Bengals on the map for years to come. The Bengals have built through the draft. But they are reaching the point where they have to start WINNING consistently. They need now to solidify the core so that the draft builds on success. It can’t be an unending project that never reaches maturity. As exciting as this past year was, the Bengals won a lot of games due to last minute heroics, backed into the playoffs, were outclassed by Houston and are facing a tougher schedule against teams all projected to be better than last year. The Bengals get no credibility for good drafts or player potential, if teams were measured by this yardstick Tampa Bay and Philly would have been in the playoffs. A weak free agent offseason will be a huge setback for the Bengals, even if they have a good draft. A weak free agent offseason and I will guarantee a return to below .500, ridicule, players in their hearts looking for the exit, endless soul-searching, coaching turnover, empty seats, and a return to business as usual in the Bengaldom.

Nicholas Kovach, Sports and News producer for Fox 8 News in Cleveland is reporting that the Browns have reached an agreement with free agent running back Peyton Hillis.

@TheKovach Reports that #Browns have reached an agreement with @thepeytonhillis on new contract. ONLY REPORTS - Nothing Confirmed to @fox8news yet

Source: Twitter

If the reports are true, the Browns should make an official announcement soon, and it would be safe to say that they would not be interested in drafting Trent Richardson with the #4 overall pick. This would also be the first free agency signing of the year that would have a significant effect on the draft.

On the other side of the country, NFL.com is reporting that the Seattle Seahawks are "deep in talks" with Marshawn Lynch and are prepared to use the franchise tag on him if talks break down.

Seahawks: The Seahawks are deep in talks with running back Marshawn Lynch on a long-term deal, which could well be completed before the March 5 deadline. If that somehow falls apart, the Seahawks are prepared to tag Lynch, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Source: NFL.com

Assuming both of these running backs are resigned, it would appear that only three teams drafting ahead of us would take a serious look at Trent Richardon. Tampa Bay (5th), Kansas City (11) and the New York Jets (16).

I personally believe that Tampa and Kansas City have bigger needs than RB and will most likely pass on TR. The Jets, on the other hand, might no be able to resist.

What do you think about Hillis returning to the Browns? Does Marshawn Lynch deserve the $7.7 million dollars that comes with the franchise tag? Do you think these moves increase the likelihood of Trent falling to us @ 17?

I would much prefer to go get Foster then Wallace! The steelers have good receivers ever without Wallace and giving them another first round pick would not help. Foster has had two huge seasons and not too much miles on him yet. He is in the perfect place to sign to a five to six year deal! Fix the line get a stud back and sign a quality number two wideout makes more sence to me!

Just completed my mock, let me know what you think..

1. Andrew Luck- Colts
2. Justin Blackmon – Rams
***Trade (Washington 1st round pick (6th overall) and 2013 2nd round pick to Minnesota for 2012 3rd overall pick
3. RGIII – Redskins
4. Trent Richardson- Browns
5. Moris Claiborne- Buccaneers
6. Matt Kalil- Vikings
7. Michael Flyodd- Jaguars
8. Quinton Coples- Panters
9. Melvin Ingram- Dophins
10. Courtney Upshaw - Bills
11. Dre Krikpatricks- Cheifs
12. Riley Reiff -Seahawks
13. Jonathan Martin- Cardinals
14. David Decastro- Cowboys
15. Luke Kuechely- Eagles
16. Mark Barron- Jets
17. Janoris Jenkins- Bengals
18. Alshon Jeffery - Chargers
19. Kendall Wright -Bears
20. Andre Branch-Titans
21. Cordy Glen- Bengals
22. Ryan Tannehill- Browns
23. Mike Adams-Lions
24. Devon Still -Steelers
25. Antonio Allen- Broncos
26. Dontari Poe- Texans
27. Alfonzon Dennard - Patriots
28. Lamar Miller - Packers
29. Peter Konz- Ravens
30. Harrison Smith - 49ers
31. Mohamed Sanu - Patriots
32. Cody Fleener - Giants

I made a Big Board+etc.

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