NFL Notes: Bengals, Chiefs, Jaguars, Jets & Titans

Bengals

• Coley Harvey of ESPN expects Cincinnati to draft an offensive tackle or a pass-rusher with the No. 21 overall pick.
• Harvey states that coaches are “desperate” to find ways to utilize 2014 first round pick CB Darqueze Dennard.
• Harvey believes Dennard is still under Dre Kirkpatrick, Adam Jones and Leon Hall on the Bengals’ depth chart.

Chiefs

• Adam Teicher of ESPN does not view any wide receivers outside of Albert Wilson and De’Anthony Thomas as “sure things” to remain on the roster.
• Teicher anticipates CFL WR Duron Carter to demand higher contract than the minimum deal the Chiefs gave fellow CFL WR Weston Dressler last offseason.

Jaguars

• Michael DiRocco of ESPN‘s “best guess” on who will be the next offensive coordinator for Jaguars is former either Raiders OC Greg Olsen or former Bills OC Nathaniel Hackett.
• Jaguars are expected to pursue impending free agent FS Devin McCourty, should he reach the open market.
• According to DiRocco, it’s “undetermined” if OL coach George Yarno will return from cancer treatment by his expected date in February. Otherwise, it remains possible for the Jaguars to pursue a new position coach.
• DiRocco believes HC Gus Bradley is looking for an offensive coordinator that is “comfortable with zone blocking, is committed to the run game, and wouldn’t mind going up-tempo.”
• DiRocco anticipates the Jaguars to pursue “several offensive linemen, a pass-catching tight end, and a veteran wide receiver” during free agency.

Jets

• Rich Cimini of ESPN believes signing a cornerback is the team’s top priority this offseason, with Antonio Cromartie and Kareem Jackson being potential free agent options.

Titans

• Paul Kuharsky of ESPN sees the most pressing team needs for Titans as a pass-rushing outside linebacker, offensive linemen, and a play-making wide receiver.
• Kuharsky does not think Titans should pursue impending free agent RB DeMarco Murray if he ends up being available.