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2019 NFL Draft: Complete two-round mock for every team, New Year’s Day version

By Peter Panacy

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 10: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars greets fans after the game against the Temple Owls at TDECU Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 10: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars greets fans after the game against the Temple Owls at TDECU Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

. Defensive Line. Houston. Ed Oliver. 11. player. 56

The following stat should tell you all you need to know about what the Cincinnati Bengals need to do this offseason:

Like the Raiders and a number of other teams, the Bengals need to upgrade all sorts of positions on the defensive side of the ball. The secondary needs help. So does linebacker. And that defensive line has been a disappointment, too.

Fortunately, Houston’s Ed Oliver — a player many viewed as a top-five pick earlier this year — is still available outside the top 10.

Sure, he might have some character concerns. But Cincinnati has shown a willingness to put up with those sorts of things as long as he performs on the field.

Oliver can, and that’s a good thing for the Bengals.