The Cincinnati Bengals invested two of their top four draft picks in linebackers last year. Alas, that position remains their most glaring roster need.
So, in the aftermath of the Miami Dolphins trading away star wideout Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, why wouldn't Cincinnati call new Fins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan about linebackers Tyrel Dodson and Jordyn Brooks?
Well, because for one, vets like Bobby Wagner can still be had in free agency. No draft pick compensation required. And the Bengals could've easily traded for Minkah Fitzpatrick, only to watch Miami trade him to its AFC East rival, the Jets, for a seventh-round pick.