Now that a bit of time has passed to digest what happened at the NFL Scouting Combine, there should be more clarity on what the Cincinnati Bengals' draft strategy will be in 2026.
Obviously, free agency is a massive piece of the equation still to play out, yet the testing numbers from the prospects in Indianapolis and their corresponding production profiles should rule out certain players in certain rounds.
Sounds cryptic, I know. The main thing is, the Bengals can't afford to reach on a developmental project in Round 1. That's not exactly a hot take.