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REPORT: Cincinnati Bengals Meet with Prospect Who Hasn’t Appeared in a Football Game


So I'd be apprehensive of meeting with a guy who never played in a game but Bayron Matos' athletic profile is intriguing…that OL could use the depth at the very least.

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  4. Why do I feel like he’ll be a bust if we pick him and he’ll be great if he goes somewhere else. I hope I’m wrong 🦧

  5. I seem to remember there being a carve out in roster / PS limits for international players who are developing. We did it for Boeringer a few years ago. More bodies = more chances to hit on a long shot. If there is a situation where the Bengals can snag an athletic freak as an UDFA without it bumping another guy off the boat, this would be a savvy move. 

    It would appear from a quick Google search that this international pathway program is what is happening here. 

  6. 1- he’s an IPPP guy, meaning we would get an extra PS spot for him, so he isn’t taking the spot of someone else

    2- he just didn’t appear in game. He has played football with the team as a walk on in practice. It’s not like he’ll need to learn the sport. He’s been working at football for a couple years now

    3- the athletic profile is ridiculous. Multiple other teams have taken their own look too

    I get it. OL is the hot button issue as we need to protect Joe. I get the apprehension. It’s just a little over the top to say things like “we’re getting desperate” as some have said below

    Will he pan out? No idea. But he’s def worth taking a relailtively risk free swing on him

  7. There’s a lot of very athletic guys works at gas stations or banks or hospitals. With 10 draft picks, maybe we give a late day 3 pick a shot.

    If it’s between a “project” and a punter, I’d take another whiff at a punter.

  10. We have shown a unique skill as a franchise in developing OL. Definitely haven’t had to make some big splashy expensive swings in FA because we are super good at coaching up the position…I say why not

    This is sarcasm we have not shown any proficiency as an organization here

  11. Is he 6’7″ or 6’9″? The article says two different things.

    And is the guy unable to catch a football? Seems more like a good TE prospect.

  12. Jordan Mailata never played football before the NFL either and look at him now. Depending on the round, I’d take a swing on him.

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