The Bengals did not receive any calls about trading down from their No. 9 overall pick, according to coach Marvin Lewis.
“Nobody was interested when we were on the clock,” Lewis said (via Paul Dehner Jr. of the Cincinnati Enquirer).
With the pick, the Bengals surprised most pundits by selecting speedy Washington wide receiver John Ross.
Here’s more from the AFC North:
- Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome said the team tried to trade up in to the teens but couldn’t get a deal done (Twitter link via Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun). Newsome didn’t say who he was targeting, but Zrebiec believes that Temple linebacker Haason Reddick was one of the candidates.
- Browns head coach Hue Jackson said the team will get a first round quarterback “when it’s time for us to get one,” (Twitter link via Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon-Journal). Jackson noted that the team did try to land a QB in the first round, but it didn’t materialize. Many believe that the Browns had their eye on Mitch Trubisky.
- Jackson likes Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs and he’s one to watch on Day 2 for the Browns, Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com tweets.
I was a little surprised at the Bengals pick. So much defensive talent on the board for them. Still, Ross can flat out fly. Maybe that will be the missing piece for Dalton. A over the top weapon
It was still a reach. This guy seems like Ted Ginn all over again.
He is a better route runner and has better hands than Ginn and I am a Ohio St fan.
Like the Browns picks so far. Geez, 3 first-rounders plus adding another for next year. Now it’s time to strengthen the defensive backfield, especially cornerback.
With all those picks next year, that will be the time to get a QB….depending on how Kessler performs this season. But it wouldn’t surprise me if they do draft Dobbs this year.
As a Steelers fan, I’m rooting for you guys. Seems like the front office finally got their stuff together, hopefully these guys perform like they’re supposed to.
And then they go and cut Gary Barnidge and make you roll your eyes again…lol.
Logan’s Run. Only Joe Thomas is exempt.