The Cincinnati Bengals face a monumental offseason in the coming months. Of course, it all begins with being on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
For months, Joe Burrow has been the presumptive No. 1 pick for the Bengals after a historic season at LSU. Whether it is Burrow or someone else, there's no doubt that Cincinnati is going to select a quarterback in the first round.
Since 2011, Andy Dalton has been the starting quarterback for the Bengals. In that span, Dalton was able to throw for 31,594 yards, 204 touchdowns, and 118 interceptions.
Also, Dalton was able to lead the Bengals to the playoffs in four consecutive seasons from 2011-2014. Despite advancing to the postseason in those four seasons, he has failed to win one playoff game in his career.
As a result, the Bengals are prepared to move on from the veteran signal-caller in favor of finding their next franchise quarterback. With Cincinnati selecting their quarterback of the future with the No. 1 pick, here are two perfect options for the Bengals with the No. 33 overall pick in the draft.
2. Brandon Aiyuk
Coming into the draft, it's well-documented that this year's class of wide receivers could be a historic one. Of the wide receivers that are available, Brandon Aiyuk is one of the most interesting prospects.
Aiyuk began his collegiate career at Sierra College—a junior college that is located in Rocklin, California. After two years at Sierra College, Aiyuk would make a decision to attend Arizona State for the final two years of college.
At Arizona State, Aiyuk was an explosive play waiting to happen as he averaged 18.3 yards per reception in 2019. Besides playing at wide receiver, Aiyuk was an electric return specialist for Arizona with 672 return yards and a touchdown this season. Adding Aiyuk would give the Bengals another vertical threat in the offense and a lethal return specialist.
1. Justin Jefferson
When the Bengals hand in their draft card for the No. 1 pick, it's destined that Burrow's name will be on it. In the event that Cincinnati makes the expected selection, there's a chance that the Bengals could reunite Burrow with one of his wideouts from LSU.
Again, this year's class of wide receivers is going to be one for the ages. Provided that, teams near the end of the first round are going to be clamoring to select a receiver. Among the receivers that could be taken, Justin Jefferson could sneak into the second round of the draft.
It goes without saying that Burrow and Jefferson were a lethal pairing in 2019. The duo connected on 111 receptions for 1,540 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2019 as LSU won the National Championship. Giving Burrow a receiver he's already comfortable with would be a wise move for the Bengals.
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