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The Bengals finally drafted a linebacker Cordy Glenn Jersey White , but it was worth the wait?"The first round was exciting, the second round was confusing, and in the third round, the Bengals finally found a player to fill their biggest need ,and it was a good one.After years of neglect and stop-gap players like Kevin Minter and Karlos Dansby, the house of cards that was the linebacker position finally collapsed in 2018. The position was a huge weakness full of players who struggled in coverage, struggled to tackle, and struggled to stay healthy.Now, the Bengals have made a move to change that by adding North Carolina State linebacker Germaine Pratt with their third-round pick of the 2019 NFL Draft.What Pratt brings to the BengalsSpeed: The Bengals needed an athletic upgrade at linebacker, and they got it with Pratt. His testing is okay, but his play speed is much better. He is always flying around and never seems to be out of a play. He has the speed to make plays all from sideline to sideline, whether it be in the run game or the pass game.Tackling: Getting to the ball carrier does not do much good if you can’t make the tackle. The Bengals’ entire defense struggled to make tackles in 2018. Fortunately, they added a linebacker who does not struggle in that area. Pratt is an excellent tackler. He hits hard and high bringing his hips through the tackle for power. Pratt is equally skilled as a tackler in the open field or in the gap.Coverage: Pratt is very good coverage linebacker, which is something that the Bengals lack. He has the skill to play effectively in zone coverage and the athletic ability to cover tight ends and big slots. This fills a big need for the Bengals who have struggled with underneath coverage.Upside: In just his first year as a starter and second year playing the position http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-tyler-eifert-jersey , Pratt had 104 tackles. He is really just learning to play linebacker, which means he has plenty of room to grow. This was already a very good pick, but it could prove even better as he develops in the Bengals defense.Why the Bengals picked PrattNeed: Linebacker was the Bengals biggest need coming into the draft. They likely would have drafted a linebacker earlier, but they missed out on the Devin’s in Round 1, and there was not great value at the position in Round 2. Pratt will have a chance to start as a rookie because the team really needs a shot of life on defense and a long-term solution at linebacker.Skill: On film alone, I actually graded Pratt above Devin Bush, but Bush’s combine obviously makes him stand out. Pratt is a complete linebacker who makes plays in every facet of the game. He has all the tools to step in and contribute from day one in the Queen City.Versatility: Pratt has played inside and outside linebacker over the last two seasons after starting is collegiate career as a safety. He is also flexible in his role. He had two interceptions as a junior and 6 sacks in his senior year, proving that he can frustrate a quarterback in multiple ways. If the Bengals’ don’t draft a linebacker in the first round, they might go with an offensive lineman for the second year in a row."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBABreaking NewsKeep track of the 2019 Bengals draft脳11 for 11 draft series: Jonah Williams can give the Bengals’ offensive line the boost it needsNew,81commentsIf the Bengals’ don’t draft a linebacker in the first round, they might go with an offensive lineman for the second year in a row.EDTShareTweetShareShare11 for 11 draft series: Jonah Williams can give the Bengals’ offensive line the boost it needsChristopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsThe Bengals boasted one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL over the last two years, and it made a profoundly negative impact.Thankfully, the Bengals line was better in 2018 than it was the year before, thanks to the addition of Cordy Glenn and Billy Price Womens C.J. Uzomah Jersey , as well as some work from Trey Hopkins and Christian Westerman. Even though it was improved, however, didn’t mean it was good.The Bengals still had a bottom-tier offensive line when Zac Taylor came in to Cincinnati, so what did he do? He re-signed Alex Redmond and Bobby Hart. And just like that, all concerns were gone.Just kidding. The opposite, actually. The Bengals did sign former Bills guard John Miller, so hopefully he will compete for the right guard spot with Redmond. Hopefully, this means they’re not done improving. If the Bengals want to draft a lineman for the second year in a row, they should consider Alabama tackle Jonah Williams.Williams is one of the most decorated players in the draft, which means a lot for a lineman. He started all 15 games as a rookie at right tackle and won a spot on the Freshman All-American team. He also earned two All-SEC selections, a third team All-American selection, a first team All-America selection, won a national championship, two SEC championship Carl Lawson Jersey White , and was a finalist for the Outland Trophy.Projected as a first round selection, could Williams be the next starter on Cincinnati’s offensive line? Why the pick makes sense:The Bengals currently don’t have a backup tackle on the roster.Given Williams’ versatility and potential at guard, he could replace Clint Boling if the Bengals choose not to re-sign him after this year (which would be a mistake, but that is a conversation for another day).Williams has experience on both sides of the line, and even though he has only played tackle, he could very easily move to guard.The best ability is availability, and Williams has proven durable over the course of his career. He has not missed a game in his three seasons at Alabama. The Bengals usually reward that kind of dependability on the OL (e.g., Bobby Hart, Billy Price).During the 920 snaps of his junior year in 2018, he gave up no sacks.He is a student of the game, and shows marked improvement every year.Despite his lack of size, Williams overpowers those across from him in the run game.In pass protection, he uses great hand placement to keep his leverage.He has great tenacity and is usually able to recover if he is beaten initially.Williams does a great job of moving to the second level on run plays and dominating those blocks.Why the pick doesn’t make sense:The Bengals have, by their standards Womens Ryan Glasgow Jersey , probably fully addressed the OL. Both starting tackles are under contract for the next two years.Williams’ first instincts are wrong sometimes, so he gets beat pretty quickly. In college, he had the skill and wherewithal to recover, but that might not be the case in the NFL.While his strength and power are top-shelf, he often got beat by quickness. This could be a problem going up against Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt twice a year.In the running game, getting beat by quickness often meant giving up the running lanes.Lacks mobility when pulling.As bad as the Bengals’ offensive line is, they have bigger needs elsewhere on the roster. In the eyes of Taylor and the front office, the OL is “fixed” for now. The Bengals will only draft Williams if certain LBs and DLs are off the board. That said, Williams would still be a great pick if that was the scenario that played out on draft day.