In this 12-part series, The Enquirer looks at the strategy for the Bengals 2018 draft by counting down positional needs from least pressing to most immediate. Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner, Jr. analyze top players, sleepers, Bengals history, fits and what other experts say. The draft is April 26-28 in Dallas.
Today: Specialists
Positional Priority
Twelve of 12. Long snapper Clark Harris was given a 1-year extension through 2018 last year and free agent punter Kevin Huber re-signed for three years. Ah, but what of kicker? Randy Bullock is entering a contract year but unlike a year ago, he is a more proven commodity in-house and there isn’t a pressing need to add a draft pick to compete with him.