Bengals' Draft Dilemma: Defense vs. Versatile Tackle

NFL stories making news on March 18th.

The Cincinnati Bengals' Mott Draft picture at pick number 10 is changing fast.

Fans and analysts have long-pig safety, Caleb Downs, Limebacker Sonny Styles, or Defensive

Lyman, Ruben Bain Jr. as likely choices.

But now, it looks more likely none of those guys will fall that far.

Earlier this week, names like LSU Cornerback, Montsour de Lane started popping up more

often for the Bengals.

Styles.com writer Jeff Hobson just threw in a fresh option, Miami offensive tackle,

Francis Mauigoa.

Experts are buzzing about the so-called Whitworth rule, which boils down to picking the best player

available no matter the team's needs.

Mauigoa stands out as a versatile right tackle who could slide inside to guard or back up left

tackle down the line.

That said, the Bengals' defense is hurting after losing key-edge Russia-Trey Hendrix

in this offseason.

They added a few starters but still lean on holdovers from last year's week unit, raising

real questions about big jumps and performance.

Heading into the draft, this highlights a tough spot for the team with glaring defensive

holes.

Grabbing a non-defensive player like Mauigoa might feel like a luxury they can't afford,

even with more picks and possible free agency moves ahead.

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