The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping for a bounce-back year after ending last season 9-8 and watching the postseason from home.

The Bulldogs recent coaching hire and transfer portal additions, plus its history, puts them close to blue blood status but there's more that needs to be done.

The Dallas Cowboys add an 11-sack stud from Clemson and a nose tackle from Cincinnati in a 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft.