Mike Sando of The Athletic cites an anonymous NFL executive who thinks the Bengals have a “heightened risk” with their draft picks but feels second-round DT Kris Jenkins is a solid acquisition. However, he raised questions about first-round OT Amarius Mims.
“I do think there is a heightened risk aspect to their picks,” an executive said. “Jenkins offsets the risk some. He is going to be really solid. Amarius Mims is talented, and when he plays, he’s good, but eight career starts?”
Regarding Mims, another executive thinks they won’t need the offensive tackle to contribute immediately if Orlando Brown and Trent Brown play well.
“It’s a calculated risk because he is talented,” another executive said. “You have to bank on the talent to shine. And while we want the first-round picks to play right away, if Orlando Brown and Trent Brown play to their standard, they will not need Mims to be ready right now. He can redshirt to a degree, but be ready as needed and take over next year.”
One executive had high praise for third-round WR Jermaine Burton.
“Burton is going to be a sneaky good player,” an executive said. “He’s fast, he’s strong after the catch, he has a little dog to him. They do a good job getting those types of players established.”
Browns CB Greg Newsome II wants to sign an extension that keeps him in Cleveland long-term but told reporters he is only focused on the 2024 season for the time being.
“Extension-wise, we haven’t really talked about that,” Newsome said, via Scott Petrak of BrownsZone.com. “Honestly, I’m just focused on trying to get us as high as we can this year and whatever happens after that happens. But like I said before, I would love to be a Cleveland Brown for life.”
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