Most mocks have pegged the Bengals to take defense in the first round. But it's clear the Bengals will continue to invest in the offense, especially given all the money they are now paying to quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. A first-round offensive lineman may not be the worst idea in the world.

If you polled most Bengals fans, they would likely predict that the team is going to address the offensive or defensive lines in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. There are also some that would say safety or linebacker.

The Cincinnati Bengals led the NFL in multiple categories offensively last season, most notably passing yards and touchdowns. The Bengals locked up their two dynamic receiving playmakers in Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins this offseason. What more could an offense need?

The Bengals lease at Paycor Stadium will be expiring after the 2025 season, which could make things interesting

Trey Hendrickson's future with the Cincinnati Bengals remains up in the air this offseason amid rumors surrounding a new contract or a potential trade, and the pass-rusher opened up about how the process has been "frustrating.

While Hendrickson expressed frustration with the level of communication from the Bengals and how things have been talked about from the team's side, insiders like NFL Network's Ia