Lets Talk Nati.

This is just a few explanations of whats going on in orange and black and in the enigma we call the Bengals front office. So much going on during this season and this off season. Coaching change may occur and depending on the Bengals can get under contract, owner Mike Brown may be loosening his death grip on football operations. But in this post I just wanna talk about the roster and depth chart concerning the the draft.

Level 1 Needs

• Wide Receiver - Jerome Simpson labeled as a bust. Andre Caldwell disappears at times(now buried on depth chart) Chad has been on the decline since the name change. Terrell Owens will be gone. And Jordan Shipley last yr's 3rd round pick is only a slot wr. They need new number 1 wr who can go deep or short. They also need a new deep burner to make their passing game a reak threat again.
• Franchise Quarterback - QB is a need but may get moved back because of other needs. But with the changing of the coaching staff looking imminent, the chance goes up that the coach may want their own "face of the franchise" to mark the start of their era.
• Defensive Line - Do not be shocked at all if they go Defensive Line. They need a strong #1 DT to go along with Peko. But there are also so many quality D ends to go with Micheal Johnson and Carlos Dunlap. The defensive trenches are definitely an area that can be upgraded So with a top pick it could be a great possibility to see a DL go to the Bengals.
  

Level 2 Needs

• Offensive Line - This is a position that will be addressed but it will definitely be on the back burner behind the other problems. There's no interior lineman worth a top 3 pick so expect a pick coming after the first. The bengals have two young pups; Reggie Stephens and Otis Hudson. Reggie actually made the 53 man this season and filled in greatly during the pre-season for Kyle Cook at Center. One of those 3 interrior spots will go to Stephens or Hudson next season.
  
• Safety - The bengals are in desperate need for a true coverage safety to play free. Chris Crocker is really more of a SS playing free, and Ndukwe and Williams are miniature linebackers. Reggie Nelson may be able to capitalize with Crocker being on IR giving him a shot to be a starter again in the NFL.

Now for my mock.

1. Andrew Luck QB Stanford*

It's definitely either a QB or DL. I feel unless we slide back closer to pick 6 we would pass on AJ Green. So it's now a decision between Franchise QB or one of the many strong candidates on the defensive line. Until combine, it's at a time, it's too hard for me to tell who really is the #1 DL in the draft. They're all solid, and just about all of them are receiving great comparisons. But the big need is a new QB as well as with the possibility of a new coaching staff they may want to say this is MY QB. *If he doesn't declare go DL.

2. Jon Baldwin WR Pitt.

This kid has it, he may not drop out of the first, but there's a strong chance he might. He can become the new #1 receiver Cincinnati needs. He's got great height, vertical leap, and phenomenal strength for the position.

3. Marvin Austin DT NC

Sure he's been one of the many many NC players suspended this year, but doesn't mean he's not talented. He's got a big frame and knows how to play his strengths. Many list him as a possible 2nd rounder, but regardless he will drop from that but a strong combine performance may give him a chance to be a 3rd round pick.

4. John Moffitt OG Wisconsin

Personally I'm a strong believer in the Wisonsin offensive line and think they're one of the premeir lines in college football. They're big strong bruisers who have great run blocking and I think that fits what they need to have in the AFCN.

5. Tejay Johnson FS TCU

Nice ball hawk, showed up big in last years bowl game against Boise St. with 8 tackles, makes plays when given the chance. May be a work in progress free but has a big upside at the next level when using a 5th round pick on him.

6. Terrance Toliver WR LSU

Pretty big upside for a 6th round pick, may not break into the earlier rounds and wow the scouts. But as a late round pick there's a lot of potential in him to get a roster spot and to mature into one of the better steals in this draft.