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Three Bold Draft Predictions for the Cincinnati Bengals

By Hunter Bittinger

LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 11 : Denzel Mims #15 of the Baylor Bears finds open running room during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 11, 2017 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Baylor 38-24. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 11 : Denzel Mims #15 of the Baylor Bears finds open running room during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 11, 2017 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Baylor 38-24. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers reacts to a touchdown against Clemson Tigers during the third quarter in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers reacts to a touchdown against Clemson Tigers during the third quarter in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

The Bengals have the opportunity to end the playoff drought in the Queen City, and with plenty of draft capital, this may be their best chance to quench the thirst for postseason success.

It’ll start at the top, where all signs indicate the front office will pluck Joe Burrow out of the bayou to bring him back home and represent the franchise. Many analysts say he’s the best quarterback prospect since Andrew Luck, and if that turns out to be true, it’ll be a huge leap forward in their quest to get a win in January.

Their 33rd pick will undoubtedly offer the chance to find another cornerstone player as well. Whether it be an offensive lineman, linebacker, wide receiver, or defensive playmaker, whoever hears their name called will have the opportunity to play a large roll in bringing a playoff win to Cincinnati.

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So far, Duke Tobin and Zac Taylor have shown they’re on the same page this offseason to get the franchise back on track. If that continues, the incoming core of players drafted could be the group to eventually bring the playoff rains to Southern Ohio.