Bengals 7-round NFL mock draft: JC Latham, a trade and a Round 3 triple-up
11 months ago

Bengals 7-round NFL mock draft: JC Latham, a trade and a Round 3 triple-up

New York Times  

Time for one final, accountable mock draft before the Bengals set forth on a 10-pick, three-day journey to sustainability this weekend. Round Pick Overall Notes 1 18 18 2 17 49 3 16 80 3 34 97 Compensatory 4 15 115 5 14 149 6 18 194 6 38 214 Compensatory 7 4 224 From Texans 7 17 237 Round 1, pick 18: JC Latham, OT, Alabama The Bengals will track the tackle pace closely as the first 17 picks come off the board. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports and player rankings Round 3, pick 80: Jalen McMillan, WR, Washington Receiver will be in play at every pick on Day 2, but McMillan makes perfect sense at this point in the draft. Round 7, pick 224: McKinnley Jackson, DT, Texas A&M At some point, the Bengals must find an oversized defensive tackle to compete for Josh Tupou’s backup role. Mock Draft Results Rd Player Pos College Hgt Wgt 1 JC Latham OT Alabama 6-6 342 2 Mike Sainristil CB Michigan 5-9 182 3 Jalen McMillan WR Washington 6-1 197 3 Mekhi Wingo DT LSU 6-0 284 3 Tanor Bortolini IOL Wisconsin 6-4 303 5 Tip Reiman TE Illinois 6-5 271 6 Dillon Johnson RB Washington 6-0 217 7 McKinnley Jackson DT Texas A&M 6-1 326 7 Michael Barrett Jr. LB Michigan 5-11 232 Analysis: The simple move back with the Cowboys allowed for five picks in the top 100 and all of the primary needs filled with a top-100 selection.

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Bengals’ cutdown day takeaways: Ja’Marr Chase relief, Amarius Mims’ timeline
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengals’ cutdown day takeaways: Ja’Marr Chase relief, Amarius Mims’ timeline

New York Times  

The Bengals exit cutdown day with a feeling of stability. The final exhale with Ja’Marr Chase The moment the star receiver returned to practice as a full participant on Sunday, there was an exhale of relief around Paycor Stadium. On Tuesday, we got the answer in one word when Taylor was asked if he was confident Chase would play Week …

NFL Draft 2025 Big Board: Will Johnson, Abdul Carter lead Dane Brugler’s initial top 50
7 months ago

NFL Draft 2025 Big Board: Will Johnson, Abdul Carter lead Dane Brugler’s initial top 50

New York Times  

The initial top-50 draft board is one of my favorite articles every year. Photo: Kim Klement Neitzel / USA Today S Jr. 10 Will Campbell OT LSU Height: 6-6 Weight: 319 Class: Jr. One of the top recruits in Louisiana a few years ago, Campbell started the 2022 season opener as a true freshman left tackle and hasn’t looked back, …

Bengals’ scouts reveal details about Cincinnati’s 2024 NFL Draft class
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengals’ scouts reveal details about Cincinnati’s 2024 NFL Draft class

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Moments occur in the life of a scout all the time. “Watching that Ohio State playoff game last year as a young, true sophomore, he’s out there playing in the first start of his career shutting down some really impressive guys on the edge at Ohio State in a national semifinal,” Potts said. “We think he has some …

Bengals address needs on offensive and defensive lines in NFL draft, add a receiver for depth
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengals address needs on offensive and defensive lines in NFL draft, add a receiver for depth

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals used the NFL draft to take some of the pieces they believe were most needed to address weaknesses. You’ve got to be like that, honestly, just because you’re playing the hardest position on the field, in my opinion.” Bengals coaches speculated Mims dropped in the draft because of a relative lack of snaps for a …

Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Cincinnati Bengals entered the 2024 NFL Draft on April 25 with 10 picks over the three-day draft. — Paul Dehner Jr. Dane Brugler’s analysis A one-year starter at Iowa, All was a “move” tight end in former offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz’s pro-style spread scheme. — Paul Dehner Jr. Dane Brugler analysis A two-year starter at TCU, Newton was primarily …

Bengals take OT Amarius Mims in the NFL draft as Cincinnati seeks better protection for Joe Burrow
11 months ago

Bengals take OT Amarius Mims in the NFL draft as Cincinnati seeks better protection for Joe Burrow

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals, seeking an offensive tackle who can play in front of franchise quarterback Joe Burrow for years to come, chose huge Georgia tackle Amarius Mims in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night. There’s a lot there to work with that we’re really excited about.” Mims is seen by some draft analysts as a …

Pittsburgh Steelers draft Roman Wilson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
11 months ago

Pittsburgh Steelers draft Roman Wilson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

New York Times  

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected former Michigan receiver Roman Wilson with the 84th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday, addressing a key need in the third round. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, pick-by-pick grades and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate Rounds 2-3 Full …

For Bengals, only thing larger than Amarius Mims is the risk-reward
11 months ago

For Bengals, only thing larger than Amarius Mims is the risk-reward

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — The traits of Amarius Mims are laughable. There’s big and then there’s, “Did you just see what he looked like in the doorway?” ***EXCITED NOISES*** Amarius Mims receives THE CALL from Coach. “He looks like he could add weight,” Taylor said, almost confused, “and I don’t know how.” Mims will duck under the doorway of the private plane …

Tennessee Titans draft JC Latham: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
11 months ago

Tennessee Titans draft JC Latham: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

New York Times  

The Tennessee Titans bolstered their offensive line in Round 1 on Thursday night by drafting Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham with the seventh pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate the selections Full draft order: Team picks for all 257 selections “The Athletic Football Show”: Watch live reaction to the draft A right …

What I’m hearing about Bengals’ Round 1 trade approach, Trey Hendrickson fallout
11 months ago

What I’m hearing about Bengals’ Round 1 trade approach, Trey Hendrickson fallout

New York Times  

The tradewinds are blowing around the NFL as the draft is now just hours away. 💰 Growler draft coverage Yes, the Bengals possess extra picks, but the reality is Cincinnati will be far more willing to move back rather than even look in the direction of a trade up the board in Round 1. GO DEEPER Bengals big board universe: …

NFL beat writer mock draft 3.0: Vikings, Bills, Saints shake things up with trades into top 10
11 months ago

NFL beat writer mock draft 3.0: Vikings, Bills, Saints shake things up with trades into top 10

New York Times  

After months of building the hype with speculation and opinions from around the league, the moment we’ve anxiously awaited has finally arrived. — Nick Kosmider GO DEEPER Broncos aim to build Zach Wilson up, but trade doesn't change NFL Draft outlook Well, we didn’t lose our minds and take Michael Penix Jr. at 13. — Joe Rexrode Verse was the …

Bengals likely to look for an offensive tackle and run-stopping defensive lineman in the NFL draft
11 months, 1 week ago

Bengals likely to look for an offensive tackle and run-stopping defensive lineman in the NFL draft

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals went into free agency with explosive plays in mind — producing more of them on offense and allowing fewer on defense. That could mean an offensive tackle who can help keep franchise quarterback Joe Burrow off the ground, a run-stopping D-lineman, a wide receiver or just the best player available. Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese …

Evaluating Baltimore Ravens’ 9-player draft haul in Dane Brugler’s 7-round mock
11 months, 1 week ago

Evaluating Baltimore Ravens’ 9-player draft haul in Dane Brugler’s 7-round mock

New York Times  

Dane Brugler, The Athletic’s lead NFL Draft analyst, checked most of the boxes for the Baltimore Ravens in his seven-round mock draft on Wednesday. In the middle rounds, he attacked two of the Ravens’ biggest remaining needs, adding secondary help with Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha in the third round and Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson in the fourth — and …

7-round NFL mock draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 257 picks
11 months, 1 week ago

7-round NFL mock draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 257 picks

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL Draft Rounds 4-7. Las Vegas Raiders *: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington According to The Athletic’s Vic Tafur, “the whispers are getting louder” that the Raiders might draft Penix at No. Los Angeles Chargers: Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan It will feel like an upset if the Chargers don’t draft either Jenkins, Junior Colson …

AP mock NFL draft 3.0: 8 trades, including 2 in the top 5 highlight AP’s final mock draft
11 months, 1 week ago

AP mock NFL draft 3.0: 8 trades, including 2 in the top 5 highlight AP’s final mock draft

Associated Press  

The NFL draft madness begins early in the final edition of the AP’s 2024 mock draft. Tennessee Titans: JOE ALT, OFFENSIVE TACKLE, NOTRE DAME The 6-9, 321-pound Alt is an athletic, versatile player widely considered the best blocker in a strong draft class. New York Jets: BROCK BOWERS, TIGHT END, GEORGIA After addressing the offensive line in free agency, the …

Panthers’ 7-round mock: A trade, a playmaker for Bryce Young and defensive help
1 year ago

Panthers’ 7-round mock: A trade, a playmaker for Bryce Young and defensive help

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers filled several holes in free agency but created a rather large one by trading two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants. 1 spot last year, the Panthers traded their first-round pick this year to the Chicago Bears, who will pick first overall as a result of Carolina’s 2-15 record …

AP mock NFL draft 3.0: 8 trades, including 2 in the top 5 highlight AP’s final mock draft
1 year ago

AP mock NFL draft 3.0: 8 trades, including 2 in the top 5 highlight AP’s final mock draft

Associated Press  

The NFL draft madness begins early in the final edition of the AP’s 2024 mock draft. Tennessee Titans: JOE ALT, OFFENSIVE TACKLE, NOTRE DAME The 6-9, 321-pound Alt is an athletic, versatile player widely considered the best blocker in a strong draft class. New York Jets: BROCK BOWERS, TIGHT END, GEORGIA After addressing the offensive line in free agency, the …

Can the Bengals finally solidify Joe Burrow’s protection this offseason?
1 year ago

Can the Bengals finally solidify Joe Burrow’s protection this offseason?

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Since the moment Joe Burrow was chosen with the first pick of the 2020 draft, the Cincinnati Bengals have arrived at the NFL Scouting Combine each season plotting a path to protecting their franchise quarterback feeling like the puzzle was not complete. • 2020: Bobby Hart • 2021: Riley Reiff • 2022: La’el Collins • 2023: Jonah Williams …

Bengals 2024 mock offseason: Choose your own adventure to building the roster
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengals 2024 mock offseason: Choose your own adventure to building the roster

New York Times  

The Bengals mock offseason exercise has returned for a fourth year. The point of this exercise isn’t to pinpoint the exact amount free agents will cost — that’s impossible — or even to show every option on the table when you get into trades, cap gymnastics, friendly structures and free-agent bargains. They always keep money behind to allow room for …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. to Bears; Broncos nab Drake Maye
1 year, 5 months ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. to Bears; Broncos nab Drake Maye

New York Times  

Read the latest 2024 NFL mock draft from The Athletic’s draft expert, Dane Brugler The 2024 NFL Draft looks like it’ll be loaded at the top with elite talent, including a couple of highly coveted quarterbacks. — Nick Baumgardner GO DEEPER Jahns: A Bears reporter’s scouting report on USC QB Caleb Williams Although Fashanu might have been the top-ranked offensive …

Bengals rookie report: How 8 draft picks (and 1 UDFA!) look through 10 practices
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengals rookie report: How 8 draft picks (and 1 UDFA!) look through 10 practices

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — The Bengals enter the next phase of preparation for the season Wednesday with a joint practice against the Packers preceding Friday’s preseason opener. That’s the biggest thing that we’ve harped on to those guys is this is just the infancy stage of the season and you’ve got to be built to last to make it here.” After conversations …

Bengals welcome rookies to begin building new foundation
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengals welcome rookies to begin building new foundation

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have been close. The Bengals hope at least one of their eight picks in this year’s draft will help provide the missing link to the franchise’s first Super Bowl win. Cincinnati welcomed its latest batch of draft picks and a group of undrafted free agents into the team’s indoor practice facility for the first day …

Bengals unanswered questions: Is there more to the plan at tight end?
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengals unanswered questions: Is there more to the plan at tight end?

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — The Bengals possess a roster, staff and quarterback set up as well as any team in the NFL to win the Super Bowl this season. The way this offense is designed, second in the NFL in 11 personnel usage at 83 percent, along with one of the best trios of receivers in the league, doesn’t necessitate elite tight …

Bengals draft ramifications: Who should feel pressure, who should be relieved
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengals draft ramifications: Who should feel pressure, who should be relieved

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — None of the Bengals’ draft picks were at Paycor Stadium on Monday, but their presence certainly was felt in certain corners of the locker room, where it was fallout day as most of the questions centered on the ramifications from the draft. But the fact that the Bengals didn’t draft an offensive lineman should be seen as a …

Browns post-draft depth chart: Question marks remain at linebacker, safety
1 year, 10 months ago

Browns post-draft depth chart: Question marks remain at linebacker, safety

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Browns vs. Steelers on Monday Night Football. Monday, ESPN reported that the Browns are picking up the fully-guaranteed 2024 fifth-year option for left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. General manager Andrew Berry again declined to discuss plans for Wills during Saturday’s media session, but the Browns picking up the option has always seemed like a …

Bengals again use early rounds of draft to focus on defense
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengals again use early rounds of draft to focus on defense

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo stood up from the podium late Friday night and said his work for the NFL draft was complete. “I’m excited for how it shook out for us with the eight picks we had,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. …

Bengals’ draft decisions in April have created a defense built to win in January
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengals’ draft decisions in April have created a defense built to win in January

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo made the joke on the way out of the media room inside Paycor Stadium on Friday night. Understandable considering of nine Bengals draft picks the last two years, eight of them have been on defense, including all six selections on the Thursdays and Fridays. The project of recalibrating a defense needed to function alongside …

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.
1 year, 10 months ago

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.

New York Times  

Follow Monday Night Football as the Detroit Lions face-off against the Las Vegas Raiders. NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis Draft grades: Scott Dochterman on Round 1 Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? NFL Draft Round 1 winners and losers: Mike Jones’ analysis ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Lions provided plenty of …

Bengals draft DJ Turner II: Michigan cornerback adds blazing speed to secondary
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengals draft DJ Turner II: Michigan cornerback adds blazing speed to secondary

New York Times  

NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis Taking speedy cornerback DJ Turner II of Michigan with the 60th pick in Friday night’s second round marked the first time in Bengals history they have taken defensive players with their first two picks in back-to-back drafts. We joked around about it, like, ‘Man, what if we get back together?’ And …

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Our beat writers pick 5 QBs in first round with Bryce Young No. 1
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Our beat writers pick 5 QBs in first round with Bryce Young No. 1

New York Times  

With the 2023 NFL Draft set to get underway Thursday, the timing was right to get our beat writers together one last time to see how they’d represent the team they cover with their first selection. New coach Shane Steichen’s track record with QBs — most recently Eagles dual-threat superstar Jalen Hurts — gives the team confidence that he can …

Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs
1 year, 11 months ago

Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

New York Times  

The Cincinnati Bengals have the 28th pick in the NFL Draft when Round 1 begins on April 27 in Kansas City. GO DEEPER ‘The Beast’ 2023 NFL Draft guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports, player rankings Bengals draft analysis Bengals 2023 draft big board: Right tackle, cornerback top targets: Options for the Bengals’ biggest positional needs. Dane Brugler’s Bengals picks — …

Raiders 2023 mock draft 3.0: Who to target after trading back twice?
1 year, 11 months ago

Raiders 2023 mock draft 3.0: Who to target after trading back twice?

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of NFL Draft 2023 For one last time this NFL Draft season, we fired up the simulator, put on our Dave Ziegler and Josh McDaniels masks and set out on making the most of the Raiders 12 draft picks. GO DEEPER Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs Round 1, Pick 17 …

Bengals’ ’20 draft revisited: Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins head franchise-altering class
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengals’ ’20 draft revisited: Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins head franchise-altering class

New York Times  

One of my favorite exercises at the early stages of NFL Draft season involves looking back at the draft from three years prior. GO DEEPER Katie Blackburn hopes Bengals, Joe Burrow can be 'happy together' with extension In fairness, it’s easy to look back at the last three years or even in draft prep and state this was one of …

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Panthers get QB after trade with Bears, Lamar Jackson gets new team
2 years ago

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Panthers get QB after trade with Bears, Lamar Jackson gets new team

New York Times  

The Bears and Panthers agreed to a blockbuster deal on Friday afternoon, with Chicago sending the No. In my opinion, Alabama’s Bryce Young is still the best pure quarterback in this draft, but Frank Reich said it himself at the combine: Young’s size “is a concern.” Enough to pass on him? 1 pick to Panthers: NFL Draft roundtable Both Florida’s …

Bengals 2023 mock draft 2.0: Oklahoma tackle Anton Harrison could boost O-line
2 years ago

Bengals 2023 mock draft 2.0: Oklahoma tackle Anton Harrison could boost O-line

New York Times  

The NFL Scouting Combine, as usual, reshuffled big boards with elite workouts sending some prospects soaring while subpar performances and interviews had others plummeting. Given the money the Bengals have available, the looming Joe Burrow contract extension and the team’s stated mission of focusing on retaining and sustaining rather than looking for outside help, nothing that happens in free agency …

Dehner Jr.: Bengals’ position priorities reassessed after a week at NFL Combine
2 years ago

Dehner Jr.: Bengals’ position priorities reassessed after a week at NFL Combine

New York Times  

A week in Indianapolis filled with late nights, early mornings, prospects, agents and conversations with nearly everyone at the center of molding the next stage in this remarkable Bengals run. Hurst’s presence would open up the preferred, more historically effective method of finding a traits-based tight end in later rounds. The Bengals would take on $5.5 million in dead money …

Bengals mock offseason results: What you’re thinking ahead of the NFL combine
2 years ago

Bengals mock offseason results: What you’re thinking ahead of the NFL combine

New York Times  

The popularity of our Choose Your Own Adventure worksheet, much like Zac Taylor’s postseason win total, continues to grow. Here is one of those sheets from Bill Henderson : The splurge on Brown left room to retain three free agents from last year’s roster and target a third-wave edge rusher such as Justin Houston. Positions drafted by round Position R1 …

Baltimore Ravens 2023 NFL Draft big board: Receiver, cornerback in focus at No. 22
2 years, 1 month ago

Baltimore Ravens 2023 NFL Draft big board: Receiver, cornerback in focus at No. 22

New York Times  

The Baltimore Ravens’ annual pre-draft news conference is still several weeks away, but there won’t be a whole lot of suspense with what the team’s decision-makers have to say. With the help of The Athletic’s NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler’s top-100 list, here’s a look at some of the players the Ravens could be choosing from for their two biggest …

NFL mock draft 2023: Trades push Panthers, Jets up for QBs in the top 10
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL mock draft 2023: Trades push Panthers, Jets up for QBs in the top 10

New York Times  

As final preparations begin before the NFL combine later this month, let’s take stock of how the 2023 NFL Draft’s first round might shake out. Round 1 Short of a Godfather offer — I’ll guess the starting price would be two first-rounders and a pair of Day 2 picks — Chicago would be at peace taking the best player. The …

Bengals’ offseason path, Part 1: Joe Burrow extension dictates free agent returns
2 years, 1 month ago

Bengals’ offseason path, Part 1: Joe Burrow extension dictates free agent returns

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — The Bengals enter the offseason reeling from the disappointment of Sunday’s loss, but also facing a hard reality of a team that will need to be reformed in significant ways in order to return to the AFC Championship Game stage. I think we take a lot of pride in having Joe Burrow as our quarterback.” GO DEEPER Dehner …

Dane Brugler’s NFL mock draft 2023, 1.0: Where do Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud land?
2 years, 3 months ago

Dane Brugler’s NFL mock draft 2023, 1.0: Where do Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud land?

New York Times  

Mock draft season is back! 💪 pic.twitter.com/rI2MqsaMdh — FOX College Football November 26, 2022 General manager Howie Roseman won’t need any convincing to target a defensive lineman, especially a prospect like Bryan Bresee, who has the athletic traits and intangibles worthy of the top 10. Detroit Lions: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State* Joey Porter Jr. is a long, physical …

After improbable Super Bowl run, confident Bengals dig in
2 years, 8 months ago

After improbable Super Bowl run, confident Bengals dig in

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI BENGALS CAMP SITE: Cincinnati, Ohio LAST YEAR: Coming off a 4-11-1 run in coach Zac Taylor’s second season, expectations for the Bengals were tempered. Cincinnati finished 10-7 in the regular season, good enough for the AFC North title as rookie receiver Ja’Marr Chase emerged as a star. The Bengals need some depth at the position, Last year’s backups Stanley …

With vote of confidence, Williams ready to lead Bengals line
2 years, 10 months ago

With vote of confidence, Williams ready to lead Bengals line

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals retooled their porous offensive line after watching Joe Burrow get sacked an astounding 70 times in 20 games last season, including seven times in their losing effort in the Super Bowl. One of the bright spots in that mess was left tackle Jonah Williams, who was graded out by Pro Football Focus as the Bengals’ …

Late-picking Bengals may look to draft for defensive depth
2 years, 11 months ago

Late-picking Bengals may look to draft for defensive depth

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t used to this, picking so late in the NFL draft. We feel good about our ability to analyze who’s available and how they would impact our team early.” The Bengals wasted no time addressing their biggest need when they snagged three offensive lineman out of the free-agent pool — guard/center Ted Karras, right guard …

Jaguars take NC State tackle Ikem Ekwonu with No. 1 pick in Dane Brugler’s latest NFL mock draft
3 years, 2 months ago

Jaguars take NC State tackle Ikem Ekwonu with No. 1 pick in Dane Brugler’s latest NFL mock draft

New York Times  

With the first pick in The Athletic’s latest NFL mock draft from expert Dane Brugler, the Jacksonville Jaguars select North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu. Reacting to Dane Brugler's mock draft Bengals picks GO DEEPER Mock draft reaction: Steelers take a quarterback in Round 1, but should they? GO DEEPER Lions mock draft reaction: Aidan Hutchinson, Chris Olave and …

Cleveland Browns draft Greg Newsome: Northwestern corner will bolster new-look secondary
3 years, 10 months ago

Cleveland Browns draft Greg Newsome: Northwestern corner will bolster new-look secondary

New York Times  

The Cleveland Browns selected Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome II with the 26th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. He’s a Chicago native, and lots of Browns fans will remember him from his strong performance against Ohio State in last year’s Big Ten title game. LIVE BLOG: The latest from the NFL Draft ROUND 1 …

Bengals draft strategy: ‘Mr. Clutch’ or another kicker might warrant a pick
3 years, 11 months ago

Bengals draft strategy: ‘Mr. Clutch’ or another kicker might warrant a pick

New York Times  

In this 10-part series, Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison take a deep dive into the Bengals’ draft strategy by taking stock of each position and addressing where need, talent and fit intersect. Bengals’ recent draft history • 2017: Jake Elliott, fifth round • 2000: Neil Rackers, sixth round • 1993: Doug Pelfrey, eighth round Key variable Is it worthwhile …

Revisiting the Bengals’ 2018 draft: What it says about then and teaches about now
3 years, 11 months ago

Revisiting the Bengals’ 2018 draft: What it says about then and teaches about now

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — In the seconds following the draft in four weeks, you will be inundated with football pundits showering you with grades on the Bengals’ draft. 21 and a late-round pick swap Pick : Billy Price Playing out what could have been if the Bengals took a different direction than making this trade would make for a serious change in …

‘This is crazy’: Inside how Bengals plotted, executed a massive roster overhaul
4 years, 10 months ago

‘This is crazy’: Inside how Bengals plotted, executed a massive roster overhaul

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Bengals tight end C.J. “The fact we weren’t able to bring those guys in I thought would hurt us,” Radicevic said, “but coaches did a great job of staying on them and kind of recruiting the players up.” They had a goal of four players they wanted to sign in free agency and ended up with three of …

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