Draft Countdown

● By Brian Bosarge
The Cincinnati Bengals came up three points short of back-to-back Super Bowl appearances. Now they enter an uncharted offseason. The Bengals will bring back every coach (as of this writing). However, a looming contract extension for franchise passer Joe Burrow will make for some difficult pending roster decisions. Star safety Jessie Bates is a free agent and will likely get paid elsewhere. Their other safety Vonn Bell is also a free agent. Germaine Pratt also looks to be heading out. The Bengals have seemingly drafted for replacing those guys with Dax Hill, Akeem Davis-Gaither, and others. Cincinnati also enters the 2023 offseason without a single tight end on the roster and questions (STILL) along the offensive line. Will the team cut bait after one year of La’el Collins? Will the Cincinnati Bengals move on from veteran RB Joe Mixon?