BTSC 2009 Community Mock Draft - Pick #6 by the Cincinnati Bengals: Jeremy Maclin, WR/KR, Missouri

by Blitzburgh on Mar 24, 2009 3:26 AM EDT Comment 27 comments

Onward with the 2009 BTSC Community Mock Draft, with pick #6 belonging to another lackluster AFC North foe. Don't forget though, it was just a few short years ago that Cincinnati was a bona fide threat to our hegemony over the AFC North. Some untimely injurys plus a locker room camaraderie nothing like the one fostered by Coach Tomlin, and the Bengals quickly went from contender to pretender to absolute joke in just a few short year's time. It is the NFL though and things can break a different direction in a hurry. Many thanks to PixburghArn for the pick and information! Up next? The Oakland Raiders, represented by BallsOfSteel. -Blitz-

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The Selection - Jeremy Maclin, WR/KR, Missouri Tigers

Since Cincinnati is a hated rival (bear with me) of ours I was tempted to draft a dud for them, but since they’ll do that in real life why waste my time?

The Cincinnati Bengals draft Jeremy Maclin, Wide receiver, University of Missouri. Cincinnati is in need of line help and a replacement for T.J. Whozyamomma. Jeremy Maclin will more than fill the void. What better way to protect your quarterback than giving him some playmakers? Have you heard that anywhere? Maclin is a definite playmaker. He is a threat from anywhere on the field.

Maclin has what it takes to make it in this league. Not only is he explosive and consistent, his work ethic speaks tons for this homerun hitter. After tearing his knee up (partial dislocation and ACL tear) the summer and missing his freshman year, Maclin came back his redshirt freshman (sophomore) year and posted 2,776 all-purpose yards, which was an NCAA Division I-A single-season freshman record. As a matter of fact he was actually cleared to practice with his team before the end of the season. This year despite leaving the game with an ankle injury in the season opener and being limited the next game he still rebounded with 2,833 all-purpose yards, averaging over 200 yards a game.

Watching Maclin play one would think he’s small, but he’s 6’1” and 200 lbs. He has the quickness of a small receiver with the length of a taller receiver. He’s a taller Reggie Bush that runs better routes. At any point in the draft Maclin is a safe pick. A tackle such as Oher would have been a popular choice with most, but I think the variable he brings to the offense and special teams makes Maclin the most obvious choice.

Last year Cincinnati was bitten by the injury bug early in the season on offense. Carson Palmer went down with an elbow injury and as the season wore on the list grew. This even prompted Bengals fans to mutter that they were close to having a starting lineup on IR. Even though Bengal QBs were sacked 51 times last year, I believe the Bengals’ line will rebound when their line is at full strength even with the loss of Stacy Andrews. Their young guys held their own when called upon. One example is the game against the Steelers in Pittsburgh late in the season. I also believe that Maclin is just too good a deal to pass on.

I have included Maclin’s stats below. Take note of his per game average.

2008

	Receiving					Kickoff Returns					Punt Returns
G	Rec	Yds	Y/G	AVG	TD	KR	YDS	AVG	Y/G	TD	PR	Yds	Avg	Y/G	TD
14	102	1260	90.0	12.4	13	42	1010	24	72.1	1	23	270	11.70	19.1	1

Rushing: 40 carries, 275 yards, 6.88 yards/carry, 2 TDs

Yards from scrimmage: 142 plays, 1545 tards, 10.8 yards/play, 15 TDs

2007

	Receiving					Kickoff Returns					Punt Returns
G	Rec	Yds	Y/G	AVG	TD	KR	YDS	AVG	Y/G	TD	PR	Yds	Avg	Y/G	TD
14	80	1055	90.0	13.9	9	43	1039	24	74.2	1	25	307	12.28	22	2

Rushing: 51 carries, 367 yards, 7.35 yards/carry, 4 TDs

Yards from scrimmage:131 plays, 1430 yards, 10.9 yards/play, 13 TDs

BTSC 2009 Community Mock Draft Team Selections

#1) Detroit Lions - Jason Smith, OT, Baylor
#2) St. Louis Rams - Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech
#3) Kansas City Chiefs - Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest
#4) Seattle Seahawks - Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia
#5) Cleveland Browns - Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB, Texas

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Maclin

I think this is a good pick for the Bengals. As you said they probably need to replace Andrews at OT, but they also need to replace Housh. They did sign a FA, whose name slips my mind at the moment, but I seem to remember him being a downgrade.

I also seem to remember Maclin being one of the mid range 40 times for WRs at the combine (maybe in the 4.55 range), but I may be wrong. Regardless, I didn’t see anyone catching him from behind in those highlights.

by WolfpackSteelersFan on Mar 24, 2009 10:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Laveranues Coles

The Bengals signed him for 4 years, 28 million I beieve.

by vherub on Mar 24, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

Yeah, definitely no upgrade over TJ.

by WolfpackSteelersFan on Mar 24, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think the bengals take Maclin here, but I do see them taking Crabtree if he is around

Chad ~~Johnson~~ OchoCinco is a Free Agent in 2010 (although the club does have a one year option to re-sign him) and Laveranues Coles is no spring chicken. Carson Palmer’s window of opportunity is only so big and they need to keep the Wide Recevier position stocked in case they ever get the chance to make another run before Palmer retires, quits football, or plays for another team.

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by drinkyourmilkshake on Mar 24, 2009 12:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

disagree with pick. They have big mouth ~~Johnson OchoCinco and ex-Jet Coles. They should take a WR, but in the later rounds. Hey, you never know.~~

J Mike

by air holmes on Mar 24, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

you have a right to be wrong

lol just kidding…..not really. :)

"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)

by PixburghArn on Mar 24, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

disagree with pick. They have big mouth Johnson (OchoCinco) and ex-Jet Coles. They should take a WR, but in the later rounds. Hey, you never know.

J Mike

by air holmes on Mar 24, 2009 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ocho cinco is actually eight five. 85 in Spanish is ochenta y cinco. I took a course in foreign language in college.

J Mike

by air holmes on Mar 24, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

your mom goes to college...

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by drinkyourmilkshake on Mar 24, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)

by PixburghArn on Mar 24, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Love Maclin but not here

Wow Blitz, I have to say your pick blew me away. Wide receiver is a pretty deep position even without T.J. and they just spent significant money on Lavernues Coles, who has averaged about 1,000 yards a season since he became a starter. They also still have Johnson and Chris Henry (I know I know, he is one arrest away from being out of the league but he is a talented player and for the first time in his career has spent part of the off-season working out with Palmer), along with two high 2008 draft picks Andre Caldwell and second-rounder Jerome Simpson. That gives them five WRs already under contract basically guaranteed spots on the active roster. Caldwell is also an excellent KO returner, taking over from Glenn Holt last year, along with making some nice catches in limited action (13 receptions).

The most obvious need is OT and there are still good ones on the board despite all the chatter about Smith and Oher falling way down. Andrews is gone and veteran LT Levi Jones has been injured a lot, starting only about half the Bengals’ games since 2005. The Bengals are openly shopping him around for a trade, trying to get out from under his huge contract. Rookie fourth-round pick Anthony Collins filled in nicely for him last year but the Bengals still need another guy. They could also use a DT to replace FA veteran starting tackle John Thornton, and B.J. Raji is on the board and probably good value at No. 6 overall. He and the big kid Peko would be a great young DT tandem. If you’re looking offense, why not Knowshon Moreno? The Bengals only established RB is Cedric Benson and he is far from a sure thing. Moreno would be a good complement with Benson and also has good hands, giving Palmer a receiving threat out of the backfield.

But the Bengals are not the Bungles for nothing and I agree that Maclin is a potential star. Johnson is a clown and Henry a low-life so picking Maclin would give them a chance to clear the decks and give Palmer a talented new target. But in their shoes I would give their high WR picks last year another year to develop while filling a major need at either OT or DT with guys who are top 10 talent. Just my thoughts for debate.

by steeler.lifer on Mar 25, 2009 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Calm down

Blitz didn’t make the pick I did. I will answer all of that in one sentence.

The Bengals have not raded Jones and Maclin is good enough to not worry about last year’s picks.

Ok I’ll add more. I wouldn’t pick a runningback this high that makes less sense than Maclin. Getting Maclin is getting a playmaker. You don’t develope playmakers they are bred. Develope deshmelope go a head a roll the dice but I like my dice loaded.

Sure there are plenty of other options and many that make a lot of sense, but they don’t trump picking Maclin. I’m telling you this kid has the things you want. The one thing I really like about him is his work ethic. He came back from a DISCLOCATED knee and 3 torn ligaments suffered in the spring and was cleared to practice with his team some 7 or 8 months later. Not only that the next year he performed at a record breaking level.

Let me explain something to you. Have you ever returned punts? Have you ever returned punts with the thought of a horrific knee injury in the back of your mind? Punt returners first off catch the ball standing still with people running at them. Then they have to fire their quads to make a quick move. Then they have to use their legs to create a work of art. Form him to come back so fast and so strong and do what he did. That speaks loads. Some NEEDS make you get all punch drunk and lose your mind. Then you pass on a true talent to pick some Mel Kiper love fest. Some guys you just don’t pass up.

You say pass him up because you have an old retread from the Jets, a head case, a criminal and two high unproven picks from the previous year? That’s a real solid lineup.

"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)

by PixburghArn on Mar 25, 2009 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

By the way

You may want to know….the tone of this reply was not anger. It is temperate and sexy.

"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)

by PixburghArn on Mar 25, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I believe afterwards you did a temperate and sexy dance...

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by drinkyourmilkshake on Mar 25, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)

by PixburghArn on Mar 25, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

For the record

The Bengals will probably draft Eugene Monroe.

"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)

by PixburghArn on Mar 25, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think they will draft Pacman Jones

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by drinkyourmilkshake on Mar 25, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe Donkey Kong

"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)

by PixburghArn on Mar 25, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i heard

they scheduled a private workout with Zelda

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by drinkyourmilkshake on Mar 25, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So LEGEND says

"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)

by PixburghArn on Mar 25, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I picked Maclin because

Monroe and Smith were gone. I think one of them will be there for them in the REAL draft.

"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)

by PixburghArn on Mar 25, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ummm ... nice response Arn

First off, sorry I put this on Blitz rather than giving you the credit for … what? A seemingly crazy but inspired decision? A lecture on how hard it is to return punts? A dismissal of last year’s Bengals’ draft picks? A note to the Bengals about how dumb it was to sign a solid veteran WR to replace the solid veteran WR they lost? An analysis that B.J. Raji is a Mel Kiper lovefest rather than the guy who dominated the Senior Bowl after a dominant season in college? Assurance that Levi Jones will be healthy, even if they do keep him? A team needing a running back being crazy to draft a running back? Hey, it’s a mock draft and you can do what you want and Maclin is probably going to be great. But since it’s a mock and none of us really know what we’re doing, and since debate and being passionate about the football is very cool, I will say it’s just a really bad pick and we can move on from there to pick No. 7.

Next!!!

by steeler.lifer on Mar 25, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You have a right

to be wrong. hahaha You also have a right to assume a lot. Ease up Colbert. I’m sure you’ll pick well for the Steelers. You obviously confuse me with someone who has something to prove. I appreciate your energy. I was hoping my pick would stir a lot more but you’ll do.

By the way….I am serrious when I say no malice intended.

"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)

by PixburghArn on Mar 25, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Arn it's all good

No better place for mocking comments than in debate about unlikely scenarios in a mock draft. At least six of them in one paragraph above … nice!!! Maybe this thread should just be a compilation of one-line answers congratulating everyone or voicing disagreement without explaining why.

by steeler.lifer on Mar 25, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not at all I like the explanation

It exposed you. :)

"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)

by PixburghArn on Mar 25, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Raji certainly didn't dominate the senior bowl...

He was impressive during practice according to coaches and scouts (i obviously wasn’t able to see footage of that)…but I did watch the game and he rarely was double teamed and got blown up by centers and guards multiple times during the game.

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by drinkyourmilkshake on Mar 25, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed DYM

He wasn’t dominant in the game. But the game is probably the least important part of Senior Bowl week, most NFL team personnel have already gone a day or two before kickoff. His game tape during the season is the most important thing and that looks pretty good.

by steeler.lifer on Mar 25, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs