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Cincinnati Bengals 5 moves to have an elite OL for Joe Burrow in 2022

By Sayre Bedinger

Cincinnati Bengals offseason; New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead (72) blocks against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Bengals offseason; New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead (72) blocks against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cincinnati Bengals offseason; Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates with offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) after making a field goal during the first quarter of an AFC Divisional playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Cincinnati Bengals move at left guard: Move Jonah Williams inside

One of the no-brainer moves if the Cincinnati Bengals can find a preferable alternative at the left tackle position?

Move Jonah Williams inside to left guard.

The Bengals have really done Williams a solid by not already moving him inside to guard. I think most teams with Williams coming out of college at Alabama would have projected him inside at guard and you could argue he’s played left tackle in Cincinnati more out of necessity than preference.

Now is the time to kick him inside.

Williams allowed eight sacks this past season. He hasn’t been the worst left tackle in the NFL, by any means, and has probably been the Bengals’ best lineman overall.

With that said, if they have a chance to upgrade, Williams could thrive on the interior offensive line.

According to PFF, Williams was also responsible for allowing an egregious 48 QB pressures on the season.

If he can play inside, his weaknesses against speed could be mitigated.

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