Edge Rushers

[wolfkaosaun]

While I agree we need those things, we have to be honest. It's doubtful the Bengals are going to draft a safety when they signed Iloka to an extension. Last year was his first year on the new deal. He's signed until 2021. They signed Williams to an extension last year, he has 3 years left.
I'd LOVE Hooker or Adams on this team, but I don't see it happening due to the extensions they gave out.

Linebacker could be something they look for. Foster makes a lot of sense.

Don't trade up for an offensive lineman. This year's class is weak and there's no one I want within even the top 15.

Also not a fan of Fournette. Cook I would be happy with. But I think they're going to sit on RB until later on this draft.

Edge rusher makes sense. MJ is getting slower. Clarke had every chance to be a starter, but we have to face it, he's not that good. Even as a rotational player who saw 34.22% of snaps last year (3rd most of defensive ends) he still didn't do much. He's had every opportunity to. As has Margus Hunt. We had to bring back Gilberry because outside of Dunlap and Atkins we had virtually no pass rush

A player like Thomas or Barnett changes this defense. How many times have we seen a quarterback get pressure but our line can't finish? That happened A LOT last year. Our players couldn't finish plays. Barnett and Thomas can.