Does Burfict suspension change draft

[BengalChris]

(03-17-2018, 12:20 PM)Fullrock Wrote: We talk a lot on here about fixing the run offense, but very little talk about improving the 31st ranked run defense. You have to be able to stop the run, especially in AFC North football. I would have felt pretty good about it with the signing of Preston Brown, but now Burfict is looking at missing a quarter of the season (assuming he does nothing else to miss more time). Does it create more urgency to draft the best available LB or D-Lineman at No. 21? I've said I would love Vita Vea to fall to the 21 spot and the Bengals to grab him. Instant upgrade in the run defense with he and Geno anchoring the D-line.

I believe we were thinking LB early already and I bet that hasn't changed. We'll have to see how the draft unfolds. We need a C and a RT as well. Andre was our best OT last year and he's not coming back to provide insurance at RT. Fisher and Og have proven they cannot hold down the position.