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'All-in season': How the Bengals' big trade changed everything, including NFL Draft plans
The Bengals’ trade for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence reshaped both
their roster and their draft plans, according to a discussion between
Local 12 Digital Sports Columnist and Editor Richard Skinner and Mike
Petraglia from CLNS Media.
The Bengals sent the No. 10 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft to the New York Giants for Lawrence and then signed him to a one-year extension through 2028. Petraglia and Skinner said the move reflects both urgency and a correction to recent draft misses along the defensive line.
Skinner said the deal should help take pressure off the rest of the defense.
“He provides pressure in the pocket,” Skinner said. “He’s going to create one-on-ones for Boye Mafe.”
Petraglia and Skinner said Lawrence’s presence should also help linebackers and edge rushers by drawing double teams inside.
“That frees those guys up to see clearly and just to make more plays,” Petraglia said.
They said the Bengals now appear likely to target cornerback, linebacker and interior offensive line depth on the draft’s second day. With no
fifth-round pick, they said the team may need to find a developmental
center who can also play guard, noting Ted Karras is 33 and the backup
options are thin.
Skinner said the Bengals also may need to revisit Joe Burrow’s contract to create more cap space after the Lawrence trade and earlier free-agent additions.
Petraglia said the team’s recent moves show a new level of urgency.
“To their credit, they’ve pushed their way into doing that,” he said. “This is an all-in season.”
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The Bengals’ trade for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence reshaped both
their roster and their draft plans, according to a discussion between
Local 12 Digital Sports Columnist and Editor Richard Skinner and Mike
Petraglia from CLNS Media.
The Bengals sent the No. 10 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft to the New York Giants for Lawrence and then signed him to a one-year extension through 2028. Petraglia and Skinner said the move reflects both urgency and a correction to recent draft misses along the defensive line.
Skinner said the deal should help take pressure off the rest of the defense.
“He provides pressure in the pocket,” Skinner said. “He’s going to create one-on-ones for Boye Mafe.”
Petraglia and Skinner said Lawrence’s presence should also help linebackers and edge rushers by drawing double teams inside.
“That frees those guys up to see clearly and just to make more plays,” Petraglia said.
They said the Bengals now appear likely to target cornerback, linebacker and interior offensive line depth on the draft’s second day. With no
fifth-round pick, they said the team may need to find a developmental
center who can also play guard, noting Ted Karras is 33 and the backup
options are thin.
Skinner said the Bengals also may need to revisit Joe Burrow’s contract to create more cap space after the Lawrence trade and earlier free-agent additions.
Petraglia said the team’s recent moves show a new level of urgency.
“To their credit, they’ve pushed their way into doing that,” he said. “This is an all-in season.”
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