So far, the Bengals have primarily focused on locking down their own with names like tight end Mike Gesicki and defenders Joseph Ossai and B.J. Hill. Newcomers T.J. Slaton and linebacker Oren Burks on the defensive side of the ball are rotational players at best. Big needs like offensive line have gone unaddressed.

With the first part of free agency in the books, it's a good time to put together a seven-round mock for the Bengals. For this mock, we are using Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator. Starks could be a legitimate top-10 talent in this draft class and safety is still a key need as the Bengals look to revamp their defense with new defensive coordinator Al Golden.

The Cincinnati Bengals have the power to make this right. Cincinnati Bengals Sign Joe Burrow Bodyguard Brandon Scherff in Free Agency Prediction So far, the Bengals have largely stuck to their own, re-signing tight end Mike Gesicki and defensive tackle B.