Thinking outside the box

I keep seeing Cincy taking a defensive player in every mock. Carson Palmers' best year was when he a stable running game. Who would be shocked if the Bengals took a RB at 9 and went D the second round?

I think a Mendenhall selection wouldn't be surprising. I don't know enough about Stewart or his surgery to comment on him being worth the 9th pick.

Cinci needs defense as bad as we do. But, Mendenhall would be a perfect fit for that team.

But, they really need defense.