The Bengals desperately need pass-rusher help.
The NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and the Cincinnati Bengals are looking to add some young talent that helps them return to the playoffs.
At the moment, it seems that the Bengals front office will be focused on adding some depth on the defensive side of the ball, but now they have been tied to a star pass rusher.
Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer worked out at the Buckeyes Pro Day and mentioned that he will be meeting with the Bengals. The team’s director of player personnel, Duke Tobin, was in attendance for the workout.
With Sam Hubbard now retired and things still up in the air with Trey Hendrickson, it appears the staff if starting to pivot to addressing the need for another edge rusher via the draft.
There won’t be many better prospects available than Sawyer when the Bengals’ first selection happens. He finished this past season with 59 tackles, including nine sacks. He also added three forced fumbles and an interception.
It should be interesting to see how this develops going forward, as most mock drafts have Sawyer going in the later first round or early second round. Will the Bengals use their first-round pick on the talented edge rusher? Or will they wait it out and see if they can land him in the second?
Will be fun to watch. Add another name to the list, folks.
