The Cincinnati Bengals are currently focusing on their offseason plans, with team staff likely engaged in discussions about potential free-agent targets and creating a draft board. One crucial area of consideration is the right tackle position, especially with the potential departure of Jonah Williams.
Fortunately for the Bengals, the current draft class offers one of the most promising collections of offensive tackles in recent seasons. Despite significant investments in the offensive line through acquisitions like Orlando Brown Jr., Alex Cappa, and Ted Karras, the team has faced challenges in adequately protecting quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Jake Browning. Despite some improvement later in the season, Burrow was already out due to injury, diminishing the impact.
With Williams entering free agency after completing his fifth-year option season, the team faces uncertainties. Despite Williams’s professionalism in adapting to the right tackle position, it was evident that he wasn’t content with the situation. There is speculation that he may be exploring other opportunities.
The Bengals now contemplate potential picks in the upcoming draft, considering prospects like Joe Alt, Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Taliese Fuaga, JC Latham, or Amarius Mims, especially with the No. 18 overall pick. The decision to select an offensive tackle in the first round remains uncertain, and the team’s approach will unfold in the coming months.
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