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Cincinnati Bengals mock draft: Zac Taylor gets a new QB

By Sayre Bedinger

CINCINNATI, OH - FEBRUARY 05: Zac Taylor poses with Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin (left) and owner Mike Brown (right) after being introduced as the new head coach for the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on February 5, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - FEBRUARY 05: Zac Taylor poses with Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin (left) and owner Mike Brown (right) after being introduced as the new head coach for the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on February 5, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – OCTOBER 13: Defensive end Spencer Benton #58 of the Iowa State Cyclones puts pressure on quarterback Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the end zone as offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste #55 of the West Virginia Mountaineers blocks in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 30-14 over the West Virginia Mountaineers. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA – OCTOBER 13: Defensive end Spencer Benton #58 of the Iowa State Cyclones puts pressure on quarterback Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the end zone as offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste #55 of the West Virginia Mountaineers blocks in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 30-14 over the West Virginia Mountaineers. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

Second round: Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia

If you use your top pick on the quarterback position, you have to get him some help.

The Bengals’ tackle situation is a mess even with Cordy Glenn in the fold.

They have had a number of draft failures through the last few years, and need someone like Yodney Cajuste to come in and provide stability in the pass protection department.

We know Cajuste’s strength is protecting the quarterback, and the Bengals could pencil him in at right tackle immediately.

Cajuste has the length, strength, and athleticism to hold up against NFL rushers right away, though there are some inconsistencies in his technique that need to be worked with.

I think he’s a long-time starter in the NFL when all is said and done.

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