There might still be a long way to go in the NFL season, but Bleacher Report is looking ahead to what every team might need when the offseason comes around, and they believe the Cincinnati Bengals need to strengthen their front four on the defensive side of the ball.
It’s not a secret that the Bengals defense hasn’t been what the team hoped it would be in the first few games of the season, and while there isn’t much they can do this season about it other than hope the current players improve and possibly making a trade, they can start looking at future free agents to sign.
Bleacher Report thinks Cincinnati should take a look at defensive end Chase Young, who has been an elite pass rusher in his time in the league.
Here’s what Bleacher Report had to say about it:
The Bengals defense is in dire need of new blood. The once-feared group led by Lou Anarumo is in a position where they just don’t have many players that move the needle. Trey Hendrickson had three sacks coming into this week’s game, and there just isn’t much depth behind him.
Chase Young could be one of the most talented edge-rushers in the free-agent class. Bringing the former Buckeye back to Ohio could be a fun story that would also help the Bengals with an important need that must be addressed.
It wouldn’t hurt for the Bengals to at least take a look at Young, but they also have other possible additions the team could make. It says Cincinnati should also look to trade for New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones and should look for Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham, who will more than likely be going in the first round.
