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Cincinnati Bengals 2009 NFL Draft

Draft Needs of the Cincinnati Bengals

From Drew Wynne, for About.com

Mar 31 2009

Offense: QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C
Defense: DT NT DE Hybrid DE/OLB OLB ILB FS SS CB
Special Teams: K P RS LS

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Bengals Picks by Round: 1(7), 2(38), 3(70), 3(c98), 4(106), 5(142), 6(179), 6(c209), 7(215), 7(c249), 7(c252)

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Bengals Draft Needs / Bengals Draft Board
Urgent: A solid starting center to anchor the offensive line is sorely needed. Solid starters at strong side linebacker and middle linebacker are needed to combine with Keith Rivers.

Strong: A versatile offensive linemen who can back up at both offensive tackle and guard positions is needed. A solid nickelback is needed.

Moderate: Looking for future projects at left offensive tackle, tight end, right defensive end, and running back would enhance the Bengals future.

Nice to Have: The best talent with an eye for special teams.

Wildcard: Can Cedric Benson run well enough to take some heat off of Carson Palmer?

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Bengals Gains and Losses
Gains: Laveraneues Coles WR, J.T. O'Sullivan QB, Hank Poteat CB
Losses: T.J. Houshmandzadeh WR, Stacy Andrews OT/OG, Ryan Fitzpatrick QB, Glenn Holt WR, Marcus Maxwell WR

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