It’s not nothing. It’s in between. The kid’s played his entire life that way and been pretty successful. But I think it will pose a challenge. He’s found a way to work around it, leaving blockers, using his [squatness] to his advantage. But you use your hands and arms on every play, trying to control the blocker who’s trying to control you, reaching and running 60 times a game. It’s an imperfect science, and you can’t say he can’t play football because he can. But he will have some issues.
Bengals.com Media Mock Draft 3.0: We Have A Trade
If you look at a consensus of big boards from Pro Football Focus, Scouts, Inc., and The Athletic, the next three highest-rated players available in this particular Mock are all on offense: Oregon pass-catching tight end Kenyon Sadiq, versatile Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano and Georgia left tackle Monroe Freeling. That trio just doesn’t hit the positional sweet spot.
Insider Reveals Key Update That Impacts Bengals’ NFL Draft Plans
“The expectation among many NFL teams is that the 2026 draft will be one of the more trade-heavy drafts in recent memory, according to multiple league sources,” Schultz wrote on X. “Specifically, on the defensive side of the ball — EDGE, CB and LB are all strong/deep — while WR is typically considered to be the most talented offensive position. Several executives I’ve spoken with believe we’re likely to see a flurry of activity in the first half of Round 1. Additionally, because this specific draft lacks depth in the later rounds, many teams plan to pursue extra Day 2 and early Day 3 picks, per league sources.”
Bengals’ top draft target revealed by ‘The Beast’ draft guide
We recently did a mock draft where the Bengals traded up to No. 5 overall, swinging a deal with the New York Giants, and selecting Styles. Linebacker is arguably the biggest need on defense, and perhaps overall, for the Bengals. Neither rookie from last season, Demetrius Knight nor Barrett Carter, instilled much confidence for the team as they enter their second NFL season. The Bengals may very well have been trying to land a better option at the position in free agency, to no avail.
Bengals owner Mike Brown catches stray from DeMaurice Smith in NFLPA talk twist
Smith states that during a speech, “I made the statement that Roger Goodell was underpaid. Here’s why. Mike Brown pays Roger less than three million dollars per year to be a billionaire.”
Bengals prospect visit might hint at NFL draft plans
It’s not just the concerning depth on the interior, either. The Bengals could use another swing backup offensive tackle to get in the mix and improve the depth and long-term outlook there.
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