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Bengals’ combine winners and losers: Arrow pointing up for Jordan Battle, B.J. Hill
- Jordan Battle emerged as the Bengals’ major winner after the Combine, with momentum toward him starting alongside a now clearer defensive plan.
- B.J. Hill is viewed as essential to the defense, despite contract and age questions, with optimism for a rebound season.
- Potential top-10 draft discussions centered on Rueben Bain’s arms and how tape vs. measurables could affect a pick.
- Offense under center on early downs was flagged as a potential area for growth to spark more explosive plays.
- The Bengals face a thinner quarterback market for backups, with realistic options limited in free agency and the draft.
- Andrei Iosivas remains a focal point for competition and explosiveness at receiver, with cap considerations nearing the final year of his deal.
- T.J. Slaton’s role is noted as a steady locker-room presence with potential cap implications if the team seeks other nose tackles.
- The article highlights the potential of defensive line and edge options, noting the evolving conversation around top testers and available prospects.
- Quarterbacks’ landscape for backups remains unsettled, with Malik Willis, Kirk Cousins, and Geno Smith cited as high-profile but not necessarily accessible options.
- The Bengals are exploring how to maximize explosiveness from the receiving corps, including competition for the third receiver role.
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