Young Defensive Playmakers

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(12-15-2021, 06:27 PM)J24 Wrote: Ossai is just a pass rusher though the Bengals need a complete player on the line besides Hubbard.  

As for offensive line I think Duke, Zac, and Pollack are way more comfortable the line then the public. They did draft 3 players on the Offensive Line last year 2 guys in Particular Smith and Carmen could be long-term starters. Also they seem to be high on Hakeem at G. Plus they will probably sign one of Rieff and Spain in the off-season.

Cam Sample has a 67.4 run defense grade according to PFF. He can be the base 4-3 DE and rotate in with Ossai on passing downs.
I'm fine with getting another DE on Day 3, but I don't want to see a premium pick spent on DE when there are clearly bigger needs.

If the Bengals can properly address the needs in FA though prior to the draft, I'm cool with DE.

I find it interesting though that you say the Bengals are comfortable with the OL.
You could then use the same "excuse" for the DEs too.
They just drafted three DEs this past draft (Ossai, Sample, Hubert).
They just signed Hendrickson to a big contract.
They just re-signed Hubbard.

I would bet they view the DEs in higher regard than the OL going into 2022.