The Growler Who Dey Light: End of the Downs dream? Jay’s Got Answers
Apr 3, 2026
They dissect recent Bengals secondary signings and debate how those moves reshape draft plans. They argue over Caleb Downs versus corner prospects and whether Dax could be moved again. They riff on mock drafts, pre-draft visits, and what teams look for in interviews. Non-football detours include an Artemis launch, a bizarre quadruple-amputee news story, standup dates, organ donation, and a touching Dad Life segment.
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Depth Signings Don't Replace First Round Targets
- Bengals signed Kyle Dugger and Jasir Taylor as low-cost, one-year depth pieces to add positional versatility in the secondary and linebacker spots.
- Jay Morrison notes both are rotational players (special teams, slot depth, blitzer/linebacker-type roles) and won’t necessarily change the team’s draft priorities.
Caleb Downs Fits Bengals' Versatility Need
- Caleb Downs is viewed as a high-upside, versatile safety who projects to start in the slot and later move to safety next to Brian Cook.
- Jay says medical questions (knee/foot) could drop his draft stock, but if healthy he likely wouldn’t fall past pick 10.
Cornerback Still A Real Possibility At Ten
- Bengals have historical tendency to draft corners early to build succession even when set at the position, so taking an outside corner at 10 remains plausible.
- Jay says if top corners like Bain or Delane are gone, Cincinnati might still pick a corner over other needs.