Courtesy of a Week 13 loss to the Miami Dolphins, the Cincinnati Bengals remain in a holding pattern when it comes to the 2021 NFL draft order.
And plenty of Bengals faithful will consider that a good thing given how this season has unraveled. As of this writing, the Bengals still sit with the third-overall pick in the draft.
That positioning should guarantee the team whatever top non-quarterback they want to draft, especially with passer-needy teams like the New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars holding the first and second picks, respectively.
Not that it was pretty getting here. The Week 13 loss featured another woeful effort from the offense, a complete loss of control and an on-field brawl involving coaches.
Next up for the Bengals is a game against the Dallas Cowboys, a contest loaded with draft implications. Dallas currently sits at 3-8 with the fifth pick, though the outlook could change dramatically in the coming weeks.
