At the NFL Combine on March 3, two offensive guard prospects spoke about their visits with the Bengals coaching staff. The Bengals showed early interest in a couple of projected early NFL Draft picks, but this was before the Bengals changed 60% of their starting offensive line.
Also at the combine, Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack said he was going through tape of offensive line free agents. The Bengals went on to sign offensive tackle La’el Collins, offensive guard Alex Cappa and center/guard Ted Karras. Afterward, the Bengals pivoted their strategy for the draft.
“It makes the need (at offensive line) less pressing,” Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan said.