| CINCINNATI
BENGALS - OFFENSE |
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QB
|
Carson Palmer |
Jeff Rowe |
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RB
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Rudi Johnson |
Chris Perry / Kenny Irons |
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FB
|
Jeremi Johnson |
Kenny Watson (RB) |
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OT
|
Levi Jones |
Stacy Andrews |
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OG
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Andrew Whitworth |
Nate Livings |
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C
|
Eric Ghiaciuc |
Alex Stepanovich |
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OG
|
Bobbie Williams |
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OT
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Willie Anderson |
Scott Kooistra |
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TE
|
Reggie Kelly |
Daniel Coats |
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WR
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Chad Johnson |
Chris Henry |
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WR
|
T.J. Houshmanzadeh |
Tab Perry |
| CINCINNATI
BENGALS - DEFENSE |
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DE
|
Robert Geathers |
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DT
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Domata Peko |
Kendrick Allen |
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DT
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John Thornton |
Michael Myers |
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DE
|
Bryan Robinson |
Frostee Rucker |
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LB
|
Landon Jonhnson |
David Pollack / Caleb Miller |
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LB
|
Ahmad Brooks |
Anthony Schlegel |
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LB
|
Edgerton Hartwell |
Dhani Jones |
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CB
|
Delthea O'Neal |
Keiwan Ratliff |
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CB
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Johnathan Joseph |
Leon Hall |
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S
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Marvin White |
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S
|
Dexter Jackson |
Nedu Ndukwe |
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| CINCINNATI
BENGALS - TEAM NEEDS |
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| CINCINNATI
BENGALS - 2007 Draft in Review |
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RD
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PICK
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NAME
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POS
|
SCHOOL
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1
|
18
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Leon
Hall |
CB
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Michigan |
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2
|
49
|
Kenny Irons |
RB
|
Auburn |
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4
|
114
|
Marvin White |
S
|
TCU |
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5
|
151
|
Jeff Rowe |
QB
|
Nevada-Reno |
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6
|
187
|
Matt Toeaina |
DL
|
Oregon |
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7
|
230
|
Dan Santucci |
OG
|
Notre Dame |
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7
|
253
|
Nedu Ndukwe |
S
|
Notre Dame |
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Draft Grade: D
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| The Bengals made depth and
character their top concerns in the 2007 NFL Draft but not
necessarily need. After countless arrests to top players
during the 2006 season, Cincy knew they had to draft high
character guys. After drafting CB Johnathan Joseph in the
first round of the 2006 Draft, the Bengals opted for another
CB with their first round pick in 2007, acquiring Michigan's
Leon Hall. While Hall has very impressive talent,
the ability to be a solid starter and replacement for '06
starting CB Tory James (lost in free agency), the selection
is still questionable since Joseph is already on board and
ready to take on a starting role. Additionally, the Bengals
had needs up front defensively, specifically at DT. That
need wasn't addressed on day one. Instead, after acquiring
Hall, Cincy turned their attention to the RB position, obtaining
Kenny Irons with their second round pick despite
having a solid 1-2 punch in Rudi Johnson and former first
rounder Chris Perry. QB Jeff Rowe was a solid value
round pick in round five, especially since Carson Palmer
has no reliable backup. Overall, the Bengals draft performance
was average. They had more pressing needs that should have
been addressed, like a DT and DE for example, two positions
that went completely ignored through their first five picks.
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