Love's Draft Stock Soars, Bengals Prioritize Defense

0:00It's March 4th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to Stay Locked in All Season. Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love is making ways ahead of the NFL draft. He recently said he wants to play with the best quarterback in the league, but stayed coy on names, only dropping Tom Brady as an example. The running back spot is gaining steam again, as teams lean into ground games, even if quarterbacks remain key, by the last two Super Bowl winners. Love impressed at the scouting combine with a blazing 4.36 second 40 yard dash. His draft stock lives high, possibly mirroring Boise State's Ashton Jenty, who went sixth overall to the Las Vegas Raiders last year. Love might not even be available when teams pick in the top 10. The Cincinnati Bengals hold the 10th spot, but they are not eyeing a running back there. They already have Joe Burrow, one of the top two quarterbacks among top 10 drafting teams, right behind Kansas City's patch of my homes at 9th. Most other teams in that range face big questions at quarterback.

1:01Instead, Bengals brassies more value spending high picks on defense. Love would be an exciting fit with Burrow, but priorities point elsewhere for Cincinnati. For now, Love pairing with Burrow remains a fun, what if, with slim odds. Teams needing quarterback help could snag love earlier, keeping the draft buzz alive. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. L-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com.