Joe Burrow almost had enough magic in his right arm to help the Cincinnati Bengals make the playoffs after their sluggish start. Cincinnati came up short in the end but their late-season run proved they are only a clever offseason move or two away from crashing next season's postseason party. A few clever free agency moves can help improve head coach Zac Taylor's roster, but the draft is where the team can really improve. The defense could use reinforcements at almost every position. Finding a player or two who can create negative plays up front should be a strong consideration for the Bengals' front office every time they go on the clock. Burrow's abilities make the offense prolific, but the impending departure of Tee Higgins will leave a hole in the starting lineup at wide receiver. Offensive line help is always a priority for a team with a star quarterback to protect. The Bengals have a big opportunity to take a major step forward in 2025 if they manage to land premium prospects early in the draft. Here's how the big event could go down for Cincinnati.
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