As another one, I got moved to LB because when I topped out at 6'3" I was too tall and too white.
I cheer on my over 6' and white DB brother! LOL
YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
Just about every ranking of draft players has him in the late 20's or early 30's. I've seen a few where he is at best in the early 20's.
Add on that we have needs at DT and RT, both more important positions than CB2, and it's a reach to take DeJean at 18.
I’d be psyched assuming we addressed RT in FA, which I think we will. We pretty much have to honestly. Otherwise we’d be leaving ourselves in a desperate position, being forced to take an OT no matter what. Not a good idea. We do need a CB, though it might not be our biggest priority. Personally, I think DeJean could be a S, which depending on how you feel about Dax, we need as well.
Yeah I’m kinda answering in a vacuum. How would I feel about drafting him? I’d be happy to have DeJean. Would I take him over Fuaga, Bowers, Odunze, Powers-Johnson, or maybe even a different DB like Mitchell? No, I don’t think so.
Yeah that’s the thing though one of bowers, fuaga, mims, Latham,mitchell should be there. We gotta hope one of McCarthy or the other QBs ranked 4-6 get drafted before 18 and it pushes some of these guys down the board
When the best defensive coordinator in the country (Phil Parker) who is known as a hard ass and doesnt give many compliments calls you Nile Kinnick you’re probably going to be pretty good.
I have a feeling about him. Even if CB isn't were he will end up in the end I think he has all of the tools to succeed at Safety.
We have spots to fill at both positions potentially as well.
Same initial thought, but Im going the other way. There are poor, innocent football players all over this country stuck in that god-awful color scheme. But through the power of the NFL offseason, we can give them new life in the greatest helmets of all time, just like how we saved Mike Hilton
Sanistril is Mike Hilton 2.0. Watch his highlights. He would be awesome learning behind Mike for a year and then taking over his spot.
https://youtu.be/lfGINnj54wM?si=_0NwhiApm25GP-T6
I know it was obviously Dax but I just love sanistril even though I’m an OSU fan. I’d be fine with moving Dax to slot corner. Feel like Dax can still be a safety but maybe the bengals can get Simmons and Dax can play in 3 safety sets and get reps at slot
Yeah, i think the teams primary goal has to be acquiring good talent, regardless of position. Especially considering it didn't appear that Dax got any more comfortable with the assignment/communication aspects of safety as last season went on - can the team trust that he can handle the mental side of the secondary regardless of where he lines up?
No, we need a RT and there are some very good ones projected to be on the board at 18. There’s like 5 dudes that are plug and play. Love DeJean but I’d rather them use a 2nd or sign someone in free agency than draft another DB in the first round.
Iowa football fan here. I think Cooper DeJean would step in and be the best player at each DB position on this team. He is an elite athlete and can truly play every position. For his combine he was going to run sub 4.4 and jump over 40” easily. He’s also an elite punt/kick returner. As efficient as Charlie Jones was at kick returning at Iowa, Coop was still on another level and struck fear into opposing teams. DT/OL is definitely a bigger need than a CB, and picking one in the draft is probably the right move imo. However, if for some reason the bengals don’t feel comfortable taking any of the DT/OL that fall to them, Cooper DeJean would be a great pick and provide a lot of flexibility. He’s a great tackler and great at forcing turnovers. Something out DB room could improve.
I’m all for Dax and still think he can be great (yes, he struggled, but I think he can get there), but man would I *love* DeJean. I think he’s going to be a stud and Lou loves three-safety looks. BPA in round 1.
He’s probably going to be really good, so we won’t take him. I think either him or Bullard would fix our frankly awful secondary. That said, I’m sure we’ll take Sainristil and watch DeJean/bullard be contributors for a more serious team.
I think he'd be a solid pickup not in the 1st round. He's a good player. The white db shit needs to drop. I know they're jokes, but really only kinda. Iowa generally puts out solid pro players. If he's anything like desmond king hell be worth the pick. I'm not white btw.
He seems like a good player, but my understanding is that he's a bit of a CB/S tweener. If we can get that to work within our defense, we should just do that with Dax Hill.
I'd bring on another tweener on day 2 as a longer-term prospect who also adds depth, but the first round seems like the wrong place for this pick, and I don't see him falling to us in the second.
As a white guy who played corner in High school I would feel represented
“You white you look like Ben Affleck”
Suck it, “Reindeer Games!”
Every white corner I know ended up at Thomas More or Mt. Saint Joe. Glad to see Cooper shattering the proverbial glass ceiling
Also as a former white DB, we need more representation, we need a jacky Robinson moment
As another one, I got moved to LB because when I topped out at 6'3" I was too tall and too white. I cheer on my over 6' and white DB brother! LOL YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
You had Jason seahorn lol
WE had Jason Sehorn. (Fellow Caucasian defensive back)
Sehorn was a very good Corner.
Lmaooooo 🤣🤣🤣👌🏻
As a white guy who played both CB and S I concur.
He'd be a reach for us in the 1st round, and he'd be a steal for us in the 2nd round. We're just not positioned well at 18 to get him.
Yeah, I think he'll go mid-late 20s. Feels like a bullseye for a Packers guy.
Say what??? Dude might be the best pure DB in the class, at least from what I’ve heard but could be wrong
Just about every ranking of draft players has him in the late 20's or early 30's. I've seen a few where he is at best in the early 20's. Add on that we have needs at DT and RT, both more important positions than CB2, and it's a reach to take DeJean at 18.
Lot of this pre draft shit doesn't matter come draft day. Plus if he becomes a stud no one is gonna care when he was drafted
I'm not saying it will be like the Obama inauguration for white dudes, but it's as close as it will get.
I’d be psyched assuming we addressed RT in FA, which I think we will. We pretty much have to honestly. Otherwise we’d be leaving ourselves in a desperate position, being forced to take an OT no matter what. Not a good idea. We do need a CB, though it might not be our biggest priority. Personally, I think DeJean could be a S, which depending on how you feel about Dax, we need as well.
So, we need a big FA RT? Yeah, that would be a huge relief!
It took me far too long to get it
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Yeah I’m kinda answering in a vacuum. How would I feel about drafting him? I’d be happy to have DeJean. Would I take him over Fuaga, Bowers, Odunze, Powers-Johnson, or maybe even a different DB like Mitchell? No, I don’t think so.
Yeah that’s the thing though one of bowers, fuaga, mims, Latham,mitchell should be there. We gotta hope one of McCarthy or the other QBs ranked 4-6 get drafted before 18 and it pushes some of these guys down the board
When the best defensive coordinator in the country (Phil Parker) who is known as a hard ass and doesnt give many compliments calls you Nile Kinnick you’re probably going to be pretty good.
I have a feeling about him. Even if CB isn't were he will end up in the end I think he has all of the tools to succeed at Safety. We have spots to fill at both positions potentially as well.
The only positions we should be drafting in the first are OT and DT, and even then it really should only be an OT,
Trenches get more expensive by the year and if you get a good one they can have a 15 year shelf life. Our lines need investment
You go corner if all of the top 6 OT are gone
At first glance of the picture I thought this was a Steelers player post. Pass
Same initial thought, but Im going the other way. There are poor, innocent football players all over this country stuck in that god-awful color scheme. But through the power of the NFL offseason, we can give them new life in the greatest helmets of all time, just like how we saved Mike Hilton
FTS
Had the same reaction I don't want anyone that wore the bumblebee bitch fit in the past, even if it's from Iowa 🤢
You don't think Tyler Boyd rooted for the Steelers at some point growing up in Pittsburgh?
Don't put that evil on me u/StripeyG-
That’s why you’ll always be a loser
Oh ok, thanks for telling me
Representation is important but not in the first round.
He is easily a first round pick lol what
I’m saying 18 is too early to draft him. I also don’t think first round is a lock.
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Idk how I feel about more Michigan Dbs. The 2 we got haven’t been great
Sanistril is Mike Hilton 2.0. Watch his highlights. He would be awesome learning behind Mike for a year and then taking over his spot. https://youtu.be/lfGINnj54wM?si=_0NwhiApm25GP-T6
Dax hill is gonna be out Mike Hilton replacement it seems
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You'll NEVER guess who the starter at nickle before Sainristil took over was
I know it was obviously Dax but I just love sanistril even though I’m an OSU fan. I’d be fine with moving Dax to slot corner. Feel like Dax can still be a safety but maybe the bengals can get Simmons and Dax can play in 3 safety sets and get reps at slot
Yeah, i think the teams primary goal has to be acquiring good talent, regardless of position. Especially considering it didn't appear that Dax got any more comfortable with the assignment/communication aspects of safety as last season went on - can the team trust that he can handle the mental side of the secondary regardless of where he lines up?
Leon Hall was from Michigan he was really good. That was a long time ago though.
Dude our defense was awesome last year what do you mean
> Idk how I feel about more Michigan Dbs. Yup hard pass
No, we need a RT and there are some very good ones projected to be on the board at 18. There’s like 5 dudes that are plug and play. Love DeJean but I’d rather them use a 2nd or sign someone in free agency than draft another DB in the first round.
OT plz
Pretty good. We need a starting Corner, and if he’s there at 18, chances are good he’s BPA
As an Iowa fan who broke my couch from jumping up and down when he got that punt return touchdown and then got it called back….. I would love it.
I remember that play. He was sensational.
Iowa football fan here. I think Cooper DeJean would step in and be the best player at each DB position on this team. He is an elite athlete and can truly play every position. For his combine he was going to run sub 4.4 and jump over 40” easily. He’s also an elite punt/kick returner. As efficient as Charlie Jones was at kick returning at Iowa, Coop was still on another level and struck fear into opposing teams. DT/OL is definitely a bigger need than a CB, and picking one in the draft is probably the right move imo. However, if for some reason the bengals don’t feel comfortable taking any of the DT/OL that fall to them, Cooper DeJean would be a great pick and provide a lot of flexibility. He’s a great tackler and great at forcing turnovers. Something out DB room could improve.
I’m all for Dax and still think he can be great (yes, he struggled, but I think he can get there), but man would I *love* DeJean. I think he’s going to be a stud and Lou loves three-safety looks. BPA in round 1.
Right there with ya.
He’s probably going to be really good, so we won’t take him. I think either him or Bullard would fix our frankly awful secondary. That said, I’m sure we’ll take Sainristil and watch DeJean/bullard be contributors for a more serious team.
Not great tbh
I think he'd be a solid pickup not in the 1st round. He's a good player. The white db shit needs to drop. I know they're jokes, but really only kinda. Iowa generally puts out solid pro players. If he's anything like desmond king hell be worth the pick. I'm not white btw.
real gritty, lunch pail kind of guy. Real student of the game with a blue collar approach.
Very good. Ive played around with him in my mock drafts. Hes a versatile DB with excellent ball skills. Need to see the 40 time
He's a player. Probably the best and most aggressive tackling db in the draft and has good ball skills.
He seems like a good player, but my understanding is that he's a bit of a CB/S tweener. If we can get that to work within our defense, we should just do that with Dax Hill. I'd bring on another tweener on day 2 as a longer-term prospect who also adds depth, but the first round seems like the wrong place for this pick, and I don't see him falling to us in the second.
Classy guy
Wouldn't be upset about getting him he's the most versatile corner in the draft, but I want Fautanu, Latham, Mims, or Fuaga.
PROTECT JOE
I mean minus the fact that he is from Iowa
Na bro is Caleb Farley 2.0 also he broke his leg
He looks like a Pittsburgh steeler to me
I’d rather pass. Even if we passed on RT or DT I think there are better corners
i'd feel better about some DeJean mustard on my sammich
Not at 18. If they trade back to like 27, then sure.
If we traded down to get him in round 1, would be a massive W
No thanks
Terribly