Cincinnati Bengals free agency 2021: Top 5 targets

4. Hunter Henry

There’s also a strong chance the Bengals could look for a bigger upgrade at the tight end position. If they’re willing to spend the money, Henry could give their passion game a big jolt.

He would immediately become one of Burrow’s favorite weapons. He doesn’t have elite speed, but he’s fast enough to trouble opposing safeties down the seam. Henry’s real strength is his ability to run a diverse route tree at a high-level in the middle of the field.

He’s just the sort of weapon that can help Cincinnati’s offense stay on schedule. His big frame allows him to effectively shield defenders from the football whenever he’s matched up in single coverage. Slot corners have no chance to contain him due to his size advantage. Plenty of starting safeties also struggle to contain Henry due to their lack of size and stature.

Henry may never turn into the All-Pro the Chargers believed he could be coming out of college, but he could become a perennial Pro Bowler if he gels with Burrow in Cincinnati. Keep an eye on the Bengals as a dark-horse suitor if Henry’s market fails to materialize.