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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Nick Bosa heads to Raiders, Dwayne Haskins to Redskins

By Randy Gurzi

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 02: Alex Hornibrook #12 of the Wisconsin Badgers is sacked by Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 02: Alex Hornibrook #12 of the Wisconsin Badgers is sacked by Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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CORVALLIS, OREGON – NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball during the first half of the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium on November 23, 2018 in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
CORVALLIS, OREGON – NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball during the first half of the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium on November 23, 2018 in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

4. Cincinnati Bengals: Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon

Another season ends before the playoffs for the Cincinnati Bengals, and this one really stings. They actually started out as one of the better teams in the AFC North before they simply fell apart. Then, Andy Dalton was lost to a hand injury and their hopes for a hot streak to end the season were dashed.

Of course, counting on Dalton to lead them hasn’t been fruitful for the past few seasons anyway. In 2016, the Bengals were 6-9-1 with him under center followed by 7-9 last season. Then in 2018, Dalton was 5-6 as a starter and had lost his last three starts before being declared out for the season.

Dalton won nine games as a rookie and then went on a tear with double-digit wins in each of the next four seasons. However, his 10-3 mark in 2015 also ended with a hand injury and he hasn’t been the same since then. Now finishing with a pick this high, they decide to move on and get a new quarterback — and they’ll probably be pairing him with a new coach.

Cincy’s struggles do at least land them the top signal-caller in the draft as Justin Herbert from Oregon makes his way to their roster. He has scouts enamored with his size, strength, and accuracy but has yet to declare. If he does, he’s the safest bet to be the best quarterback.

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