Cincinnati Bengals, Drew Sample (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
The Bengals probably should have drafted a tight end with one of their 10 picks in the 2021 NFL Draft but they opted not to. By not grabbing one, the Bengals indicated that they believe in Drew Sample and think he’s the guy at tight end.
When looking at the position as a whole, it’s not going to wow anyone. Sample was fine a year ago, grabbing 40 receptions for 349 yards and one touchdown through 13 starts. He appeared in all 16 games and stepped up when 2019 starter C.