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2 players for Bengals to steal from each AFC North rival

By Rory-Joe Daniels

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 3: Marlon Humphrey #44 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a pass defended against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on October 3, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 3: Marlon Humphrey #44 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a pass defended against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on October 3, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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Baltimore Ravens Offensive Player – Mark Andrews, TE

It almost feels unfair to supplant Bengals newbie Hayden Hurst with Mark Andrews. It’s déjà vu for the tight end who left Baltimore to get out of Andrews’ shadow. Despite him being the lower draft pick of the two, Andrews was soon the No. 1 and developed into one of the top five players in the league at the position.

With an underwhelming receiving corps in Baltimore, Andrews dominated the receiving statistics. He led the Ravens in receiving yards (1,361) and touchdowns (9). His unique combination of physicality and athleticism makes him difficult to defend.

Adding him to a group containing Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd would be among the most dangerous groups the NFL has ever seen.

Baltimore Ravens Defensive Player – Marlon Humphrey, CB

The Bengals still have a question mark over one of their outside cornerback spots. The training camp battle between Eli Apple and Cam Taylor-Britt is among the most keenly anticipated of this offseason. While Apple provided a solid option last year, banking on him to repeat that seems risky.

Adding Marlon Humphrey would give the Bengals an elite duo of lockdown corners. Former Alabama cornerbacks seem to transition into the league quickly, and Humphrey has been no different. He has been an ever-present in the Ravens’ backfield until a pec injury ended last season early for him in week 13.

Being a Super Bowl team, the Bengals don’t have too many worries, but finding an elite corner to pair with Chidobe Awuzie would allay one concern. A player of the caliber of Humphrey would be an ideal fit and, ultimately, the dream find for Cincy.

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