The Bengals are “targeting” wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, according to Tyler Dragon of The Enquirer (h/t Jason McIntyre of Fox Sports). With the No. 5 overall pick, the Bengals might be able to reunite the LSU star with his old quarterback, Joe Burrow.
Cincinnati has invested a first- or second-round pick in the wide receiver position in three of the past five years. Still, they’re moving ahead without A.J. Green and John Ross, so Chase would be a welcome addition to the offense. Meanwhile, Burrow has reportedly stumped for a reunion with Chase, who went off for 84 catches, 1,780 yards and 20 touchdowns last time they played together in 2019.
The Bengals figure to have a lot of options available at No. 5 — particularly if the Falcons draft a quarterback at No. 4. In a worst-case scenario, only one of this year’s top non-QBs will be there for the taking. In a best-case scenario, Chase, Oregon tackle Penei Sewell and Florida tight end Kyle Pitts will all be available. From the latest rumblings, it sounds like Chase would be their choice.
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