Bengals' Draft: Defense's Turn to Shine

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today Football coverage powered by AI. The Cincinnati Bengals are heading into the NFL Draft with their defense as the top priority after missing the playoffs two years straight, mostly because of a leaky unit that ranked 25th in scoring defense in 2024 and 30th last season. They plug some gaps in free agency with guys like Jonathan Allen, Boyet Mave, and Brian Cook. But experts say it's not enough to fix all three. People's linebackers, edge rushers, and defensive backs still need serious help. Bleacher reports Christopher Knox put his straight. The Bengals got a laser focus on grabbing at least one game-changing defender this weekend to turn. Things around. For defensive backs, Jerma McCoy's knee issues have him sliding on boards, but still the top day two guy, with names like D'Angelo Ponds and Kiyante. Scott in the mix, linebackers could dream on Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez or solid picks like Jay Golday, edge rushers are thin, so maybe a vet.

1:01Minimum vet like Joey Bosa or late round shots at Danny Dennis Sutton. Bengals fans, this draft can make or break the rebuild. Watch those day two moves closely as they hunt that defensive spark to give back in the hunt.