If the Bengals don’t turn things around next year I can’t envision any scenario where Lewis keeps his job.
Of course, after this season I couldn’t envision a scenario where he kept his job either. So what do I know?
The Bengals need better coaching on the offensive side of the ball.
They need better players on the defensive side of the ball.
I expect them to address defense early and often in the draft. The coaching may end up waiting until the next head coach.
The Pick: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
Sedrick Ellis is the best defensive player left on the board in the mock draft.
Ellis is a defensive force. He’s strong, athletic, can push offensive linemen around, is great against the run (which is something the Bengals need), and can get after the quarterback with the best of them.
Ellis goes nonstop right through the whistle and knows how to make plays in the offensive backfield.
Most importantly for the Bengals, he’s a solid character guy. He’s a leader with great intangibles. He’s the type of player the Bengals need.
If he’s available at the ninth pick, the Bengals won't walk, they'll run up to the podium to announce their selection of the big man from USC.
I’m SeanMC.
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