CINCINNTI BENGALS (6-9-1) OPEN CAMP: July 27 Womens Anthony Munoz Jersey , Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati. LAST YEAR: Offensive line struggled and defense sagged significantly in first half of season, setting Bengals on course to snap streak of five straight playoff appearances – all of which ended in first-round losses. WR A.J. Green (hamstring) and RB Giovani Bernard (knee) suffered season-ending injuries at midpoint, depleting offense. RT Cedric Ogbuehi did so poorly he was benched, but is slated to take over for departed Andrew Whitworth at LT this season. QB Andy Dalton had another impressive season despite poor pass protection. First-year coordinator Ken Zampese never got offense into flow. K Mike Nugent struggled and was released, leaving Bengals without proven kicker. Coach Marvin Lewis remains without playoff win during 14-year career in Cincinnati, and failed to get extension on contract that ends after 2017 season. Cornerback Adam ”Pacman” Jones was arrested for altercation at hotel soon after season ended and eventually pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charge. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: Rookie WR John Ross, rookie RB Joe Mixon, OL Andre Smith, rookie K Jake Elliott, LB Kevin Minter, DE Chris Smith. IMPORTANT LOSSES: LT Whitworth http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-ryan-glasgow-jersey , RG Kevin Zeitler, DT Domata Peko, LB Rey Maualuga. CAMP NEEDS: Must solidify three areas: offensive line, running back and kicker. Smith returns and moves into Zeitler’s spot at right guard, while both tackles – Ogbuehi and Jake Fisher – lack NFL experience. For first time in seven years, Bengals have genuine kicker competition. Elliott was drafted in fifth round, giving him advantage over journeyman Randy Bullock, who replaced Nugent at end of last season and missed potential winning field goal in Houston. Running game struggled along with line last season, prompting Bengals to take Mixon, who comes with baggage, in second round. He’ll compete with Jeremy Hill for starting job during camp. EXPECTATIONS: Lack of experience on offensive line could overshadow additions of playmakers Ross and Mixon. Bengals have decided to go with youth on defense as well, leaving several roles up for grabs. Lewis enters pivotal season in career. If Bengals don’t get back to playoffs Jake Fisher Jersey White , organization that hates significant change will have to consider it. — The Bengals’ 2018 season is over, which means draft season is officially upon us. There is plenty of uncertainty heading into an offseason when the Bengals are looking for a new head coach for the first time in 16 years, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a look at what the Bengals could do in the first round of this year’s NFL draft.As far as logical choices go, the consensus seems to be pretty clear at the moment. LSU’s Butkus Award-winning linebacker Devin White has been mocked to the Bengals several times recently, and for good reasoning. White looks like a true difference maker at the position. He has sideline-to-sideline speed and tackling ability that Cincinnati simply lacks in the second level of their defense. If you combine that with the Bengals possibly moving on from Vontaze Burfict at some point this offseason due to poor play and/or concerns over his many concussions, Cincinnati will have an obvious need at that position.It is still early in the process, and some players, like White, haven’t even declared for the draft yet. Underclassmen and seniors alike will rise and fall amongst big boards as teams start to get more information on these players. Free agency will also have an impact on needs teams will have, as who knows what potential free agents could part ways with the Bengals this offseason. Here are some names to get acquainted with as the offseason approaches. SB Nation: Ed Oliver, Defensive tackle, HoustonCBS Sports: Devin White Jeff Driskel Jersey , Linebacker, LSUDraft Wire: Devin White, Linebacker, LSUBleacher Report: Devin White, Linebacker, LSUWalter Football: Albert Okwuegbunan, Tight end, MissouriWho is the player you want the Bengals to draft right now?
