Discover how the Cincinnati Bengals kept their insurance for Joe Burrow intact, even with their star quarterback on a positive road to recovery right now.

The Cincinnati Bengals did not have the 2023 campaign they were hoping for, which was due in large part to star quarterback Joe Burrow 's season being cut short after ten games due to a season-ending wrist injury.

When Burrow has played at least 16 regular-season games in his career, the Bengals have won double-digit games and at least reached the AFC Championship, which further emphasizes how impactful he is when on the field. Given his talent, there's no reason to think Cincinnati won't be in contention once again in 2024 so long as Burrow stays upright.

Just before the proceedings get underway, the Bengals appear to be a team at No. 18 capable of taking a trench player for either side of the ball. That, or the front office could pluck from the plethora of offensive weapons at skill positions. Or — in a favorite of the team’s fans — they could even take a cornerback.

The Bengals have the No. 18 pick in the 2024 NFL draft and they have a long list of draft needs. Here's who experts think Cincinnati will take.

The Cincinnati Bengals go the safe route in a new 2024 NFL mock draft, opting for a big-program player with lots of experience in front of Joe Burrow. Said player is Alabama’s JC Latham, courtesy of a new three-round mock draft from The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr.