NFL Power Rankings: Post-NFL Draft Edition
By Jon Dove
10. Cincinnati Bengals
Key Additions: Andre Smith, John Ross, Joe Mixon, Jordan Willis, Carl Lawson and Josh Malone
Key Losses: Andrew Whitworth, Kevin Zeitler, Rex Burkhead, Domata Peko, Margus Hunt
The Cincinnati Bengals have got a lot of heat for allowing both Andrew Whitworth and Kevin Zeitler leave via free agency. However, Cincinnati drafted two offensive linemen in Jake Fisher and Cedric Ogbuehi as future starters.
Christian Westerman is another offensive lineman they drafted with the idea of him being a future starter. Basically, the Bengals made smart forward thinking draft moves that they are now hoping work out.
They also followed the recent trend of not spending big bucks in free agency with Andre Smith as their lone addition. The key to their offseason is the additions made via the draft. They had a very productive draft with several players capable of making an immediate impact.
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John Ross is going to feast on the one-on-on coverage created by A.J. Green. His speed will really bring another element to this offense. Joe Mixon has his off-field concerns, but one the field he is a game-breaker.
Look for Josh Malone to also make an impact at receiver. He’s an underrated prospect who brings big-play ability and size.
The defense gets a major boost from pass rushers Jordan Willis and Carl Lawson.