The Bengals have the 10th overall pick in this year's draft and despite the fact that Fernando Mendoza is not on their radar and is a lock to go number one, Matt and Willie have compiled their top 10 boards. These are the top 10 players that each of them think the Bengals will target in Round 1.

The ball-knowers have kept their lists secret, even from each other. Now, live on the air they will reveal their independent top 10 lists. Then they will put their big brains together and hash it out until they come up with one definitive list. The official Matt and Willie Big Board will come together right in front of your ears.

There will be discussion over some of the top dawgs, unlikely to make it out of the first hour.

Of course, a plethora of Ohio State Buckeyes will be discussed, mostly if not all on the defensive side of the ball, but you never know who could slide into the conversation. Could their be a surprise Buckeye?

They will top about popular picks like Rueben Bain, Caleb Downs, and Sonny Styles. Of course, top cornerbacks Jermod McCoy and Mansoor Delane will be brought up as well.

There may also be so surprises.

Where do we think the Bengals will rank linebacker Sonny Styles? What about his teammate Caleb Downs?

Will they look to fill a need or take the best available player?

Does Jermod McCoy's knee worry them?

Is Rueben Bain's past concerning? What about his arm length or Spencer Fano's for that matter?

Is Jeremiyah Love a real option? Are any offensive players?

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On this episode:

-We engage in our second mock draft.

-We profile one of the best cornerbacks in the 2026 Draft Class.

-A look at recent visits and reading the tea leaves.

-And more!

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On this episode:

• The Bengals greatly bolstered their quarterback situation recently.
• Dugger and Taylor will provide a lot of defensive and special teams assistance.
• What do multiple defensive back signings in free agency mean for the Bengals’ draft plans?
• What is the state of the Bengals’ roster in the wake of their free agency signings?
• Zac Taylor’s comments at the recent owner’s meetings.
• And more!

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The NFL Draft is nearly upon us!

The Bengals may not have checked every box in free agency, but they checked enough boxes to give them the flexibility to draft the best available player with the 10th overall pick, rather than trying to fill a need.

So who will it be?

Could it be Sonny Styles?

A moment ago, you were probably curing me saying that they haven't done enough in free agency and the word "Linebacker" surely came into your mind. Well, Zac Taylor repeated at the NFL owners meeting coaches' breakfast what he and Al Golden have said countless times before. Demetrius Knight and Barrett Carter were in a tough situation as a starting tandem of linebackers and they kept getting better.

You can believe that or not, but whether or not it is true, I Zac Taylor thinks it's true, and that is all that really matters. It wasn't coach speak. They genuinely think those guys can get it done.

This is backed up by their approach to free agency. They spent big on a safety and an edge, then added an interior pass rusher. There may have been some interest in adding a linebacker, but we know they were never in on the top of the market guys. The weren't going to put Bryan Cook or Boye Mafe money into a linebacker. Why? Because they like the guys they have.

So why Sonny Styles? Because he is a dude, that's why.

Of course, it has felt all along like it will be a cornerback. Mansoor Delane and Jermod McCoy each put up crazy performances at their respective pro days.

Matt and Willie talk about this duo and which one of them in the best fit in Cincinnati.

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On this episode:

• Some final thoughts on Trey Hendrickson and how the Ravens handled that situation.
• Any truth to the Maxx Crosby trade rumors linking the Bengals?
• How do we feel about the Allen signing and Brown’s extension?
• What may be next for the team in free agency
• A little bit about draft buzz with workouts underway.

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It was a slow start to free agency for the Bengals, but noon turned into afternoon, the Bengals made their moves Seriously, they made both of their moves, and it's been radio silence for two days. I mean what is that about?

But I digress.

The team made two pick signings.

They signed Bryan Cook who was widely seen as the top safety in free agency. Finally, they did something to solidify that position in a meaningful way. The former Cincinnati Bearcat comes home. Tears in his eyes, I suppose. This was a great move for the Bengals, but it was not enough.

Should we do one more? Let's do one more. Okay, one more it is.

People have asked, "Who is this year's Trey Hendrikson." Well, it might just be Boye Mafe. They gave the young edge rusher a huge contract betting more on his future than his past. Like Hendrickson he might be right on the fringe of his breakout

The excitement from these moves slowly decreased then to turned largely into rage as we got into Wednesday night and there was still no third move.

It's coming. I'm telling you, it's coming. They have the money.

The Bengals were also involved in the John Franklin-Myers sweepstake, but despite an initial report from a phony Twitter account, Ed McMahon did not come knocking on their door.

Logan Hall was the other name to consider in this unimpressive lineup of interior rushers, but he went to Houston on the cheap, so it appears the Bengals were not in on that deal. Which is wired because it would have made a lot of sense. I am not totally confident in Hall, but he has the versatility to play the run on the edge, which would at least give them some value if he didn't pan out as an interior rusher.

Speaking of making sense, let's talk Leo Chenel. He would have made a lot of sense for this defense. He is a linebacker who has some crazy athletic traits, is young, and has that oh so important ability to line up on the edge. He would have been an excellent complement to Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight, but alas, it was not meant to be. He wound up in Washington on a very reasonable deal.

There was lots of talk from the fan base about Devin Lloyd, but apparently they were never involved even though everybody and their brother has been reporting that they have been interested in him. Perhaps it is Ezekiel Elliott all over again.

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On this episode:

-The Bengals brought Bryan Cook back home to Cincinnati and he fills a major defensive need.

-Cincinnati also agreed to terms to defensive lineman Boye Mafe from the Seahawks.

-Which players may be next on the docket for them?

-A few former Bengals signed elsewhere on Monday, as well.

-And more!

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On this episode:

• At last, some finality with the Trey Hendrickson situation.
• Dalton Risner is back with the Bengals and it's an early, positive key to the team's free agency period.
• What are the biggest needs for the Bengals heading into free agency at the draft?
• Who are the players we'd most want in free agency at defensive line, linebacker and safety?
• Our Pre-Combine Three-Round mock draft!
• And more!

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