Synric's Mock Me (Pre-Season 2023)

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(08-15-2023, 05:18 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: Agree with a lot of what you said.  I also think that the Bengals will prioritize defense in the draft the next few years as the offensive contracts start to kick in.

What positions on defense would that be?

DT is the obvious one, depending on what happens with Carter.
Hill and Reader I would expect are gone after their current contracts are up, or maybe a 1-year extension like what Hendrickson got.
NT likely the next up to be drafted from defensive side.

For DE, they just drafted Murphy. If Ossai isn't in their plans, I can see a DE coming probably not in 2024 but likely in 2025.

DB I feel we're gonna be pretty good with CTB, Turner, Hill, and Battle in a couple years.
Slot CB will be a need though.

LB is locked up with Pratt and Wilson for the next few years.