DJ Reader is irreplaceable. Still, the Cincinnati Bengals need someone who can fill his cleats. There was a time when guys like Gilbert Brown, Tony Siragusa, and BJ Raji were easy to find in both the free agent market and the draft.
Unfortunately, in today’s world, it’s much easier to find a Boston Lager than a Sam Adams.
The scarcity of this skillset makes it hard to believe that many are questioning the value of using a third-round comp pick on Texas A&M’s McKinnley Jackson. While he may not have a direct impact on the passing game, Jackson’s skillset is exactly what the Bengals need in a nose tackle.