Bengals Insiders Don’t Have Us Taking Pitts

[CJD]

By their own logic ("It’s an easy line of thinking to get behind when the objective of the offseason is better protecting Joe Burrow.") it seems they think Chase/Smith would be out of the question as well.

So it sounds like, if we are to take this at face value, the pick will either be Sewell or Slater, as those are the only two in the top 10 that would tangibly protect Burrow.

Of course, this is assuming that having an incredible player like Pitts as an relief valve for Burrow under pressure is not considered "protecting" him. I'm not sure I agree with this assertion, but it is worth mentioning, at least.