[BFritz]

I agree with you that the Bengals definitely do not need to draft another running back, at least not until the second day. The high picks need to go toward the defense.

However, i'm still not convinced Kenny Watson is the answer as an every-down back. He looked great against the Jets, and I know his per-carry average is better than Rudi's this year, but I would have to see more to believe he can do it for a whole season.

On the contrary, I'm actually excited to see Kenny Irons next year (after I roasted the Bengals for drafting him back in April). I think he could be the #1 back next year, and I wouldn't be opposed to trading Rudi. However, with the way he's looked this year, I don't think we would get much for him.

With our spread offense in three-wide and gun a lot, I think Watson is a PERFECT fit for us, and I think he's very good, but I don't think he can just lower his head and pound for a tough few yards, which is why I agree on taking a power back for short yardage in a higher round.