Sitting at 3-5, the Cincinnati Bengals are firmly right between contending in a weak AFC North and limping their way through another lost season. There is a slim chance that Joe Burrow returns in over a month, so keeping the ship afloat is key. Joe Flacco is doing his best, but the Bengals' defense is a massive weakness. There is no singular issue with the defense. There is talent, or, rather, draft capital, invested. Al Golden was a good defensive coordinator at Notre Dame, but his unit is statistically the worst in the NFL this year. Could we have another Teryl Austin situation where he doesn't last a full season?

Regardless, with the disappointing start, the Bengals' mock draft machines have begun firing up. With a loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, it might be time to unload a few c

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