After dominating the Senior Bowl and the NFL combine Cheap Michael Jordan Jersey , Montez Sweat is on track to be a top-10 pick. If he’s not, the Bengals become a serious contender to draft him."Two years ago, wide receiver prospect John Ross ran himself into the top 10 picks of the NFL Draft thanks to his record-breaking 4.22 40-yard dash. While defensive end Montez Sweat isn’t quite that fast, he may very well find himself coming off the board in the exact same range as Ross did.A tremendous showing at the NFL combine (headlined by his 4.41 40 time) is what established Sweat as a bonafide first-round prospect. Solid production, strong tape and positional value is what elevates him into the discussion just outside the first handful of picks. Every team needs more pass rushers, and the Bengals can’t pretend to be an exception. Sweat has a résumé that the NFL will always value. If not for names like Nick Bosa and Josh Allen, it may not even be a discussion if Sweat is gone after the first 10 picks.Ahead of the draft, we’re doing an ‘11 for 11’ series making the case for 11 different players for the Bengals’ No. 11 overall pick.Up first, here’s why the Bengals should take Sweat with the 11th overall pick:Outside of linebacker and offensive tackle, defensive end is a sneaky need for the Bengals. Carl Lawson is coming off of a torn ACL and Jordan Willis hasn’t proven much in two seasons. Now that Michael Johnson is gone Michael Jordan Jersey Womens , there is very little depth behind Carlos Dunlap and Johnson’s presumed replacement Sam Hubbard.Even if Lawson is going to make a full recovery, edge rushers should always be in consideration for a franchise’s first-round pick, especially one that’s missed the playoffs forthree consecutive seasons.In a draft class that’s utterly front-loaded with talent on the defensive line, Sweat has managed to rise near the top and separate himself from the second-tier players at his position.Even with multiple pass rushers set to come off the board before the Bengals select, Sweat would very easily be one of the highest ranked players available.Sweat ran the fastest 40-yard dash for a defensive lineman in the history of the combine. His vertical jump (36”), broad jump (10’5”), 3-cone drill (7.00) and short shuttle (4.29) all ranked in the top-six for edge rushers at Indianapolis this past March. Sweat posted those numbers after measuring in at a hair under 6’6”, 260 with 35.75” arms, 10.5” hands and a marvelous 84.75” wingspan.In his two seasons at Mississippi State, Sweat has accounted for 22 of his defense’s 75 sacks (29.33% market share)and 29.5 of 189 tackles for loss (15.6% market share).More than just a pass disrupter Michael Jordan Cincinnati Bengals Jersey , no draft-eligible edge defender had a higher run-stop percentage (12.7%) than Sweat in 2018, per Pro Football Focus. With a frontline that already has Lawson, Dunlap, Hubbard and Geno Atkins, not to mention a promising secondary, the addition of Sweat could make this Bengals defense elite, despite flaws at linebacker. Here’s why the Bengals should pass on Sweat with the 11th overall pick:Despite having positional value, selecting Sweat over either Devin White or Devin Bush at linebacker would be quite the controversial move. NFL teams don’t purely draft best player available in the first round, the Bengals proved that fact last year.Sweat isn’t universally ranked high. PFF has him as only their 46th best player.It can be argued that Sweat’s combine performance wasn’t indicative of the athleticism he showed on the field in pads. His lack of bend around the edge is a notable flaw of his. The Bengals only have to look at Willis for a similar discrepancy. While his production was decent, it wasn’t dominant. Even at SEC programs Carlos Dunlap Jersey , the best NFL prospects dominate the box scores for their collegiate unit. Sweat’s production keeps the possibility of a high quality career alive, but far from a certainty. There will be at least two edge rushers taken before Sweat no matter when he’s drafted. For the Bengals, who lack sufficient talent at multiple positions on their roster, adding Sweat would likely mean declining the chance of adding the best player at another position of need.The Bengals have shown clear interest in drafting a defensive lineman early, and Sweat is arguably the best one they’ve met with over the last few weeks. If he remains available, he belongs in the most likely outcomes at 11th overall. Andy Dalton has a reserved parking space near to the players' entrance at Paul Brown Stadium this year.The leisurely walk reminds him that he's no longer an up-and-comer.The chances to break that long playoff drought are starting to dwindle for the 30-year-old quarterback.Coming off one of his least-productive seasons, Dalton is the focus of a reconfigured offense that will put more emphasis on long plays. The Bengals showed flashes of it during preseason.In the opener, Dalton completed 6 of 8 passes, four of them for at least 20 yards — a satisfying showing for an offense that was among the worst at big plays last season.Dalton completed 71 percent of his throws in preseason with four touchdowns, one interception — the receiver fell on his route — and a passer rating of 130.9."I felt real comfortable with the way I played Geno Atkins Jersey ," Dalton said Wednesday. "With the way this offense has moved and the way we're doing things, I feel really good about where we are."The Bengals finished last in the league in yards last season, a franchise-worst showing. Much of it was linked to a line that couldn't open holes for running backs or protect Dalton, who threw for the fewest yards of his career in a full season.Interim coordinator Bill Lazor was retained at the end of the season and given latitude to overhaul the playbook, with more of an emphasis on big plays. Despite some misgivings about an adjustment period, the offense had few glitches during the preseason."He (Lazor) feels comfortable with it, and our guys feel comfortable with it," Dalton said. "The big thing is we're playing fast."The offense gets its first real test Sunday at Indianapolis, a place where the Bengals haven't won since 1997. Much of the focus will be on the revamped line featuring new starters at four positions — left guard Clint Boling is the only holdover.The line was better at giving Dalton time during the preseason, although it still had some rough times against Dallas."Any time the quarterback has time and the ability to stop into his throws Michael Jordan Jersey 2019 , you feel like you're going to be able to put the ball in a good spot," Dalton said. "It's a big part of the reason we had the success we did in the preseason."Dalton helped the Bengals reach the playoffs in each of his first five seasons from 2011-15, losing in the first round each time. They've failed to reach the playoffs each of the past two seasons. Cincinnati hasn't won a playoff game since the 1990 season, the sixth-longest streak of postseason futility in NFL history.Dalton is entering his eighth season on one of the NFL's youngest teams. Only five players have more experience. Punter Kevin Huber, long snapper Clark Harris and defensive end Michael Johnson are in their 10th seasons. Defensive end Carlos Dunlap and defensive tackle Geno Atkins are in their ninth seasons.Dalton, receiver A.J. Green and Boling are the oldest veterans on offense, each in their eighth seasons.Coach Marvin Lewis awards parking places near the players' entrance to those with the most experience. Dalton has graduated to one of the coveted spots."I feel like I'm one of the oldest on the team," he said.INJURY UPDATESLeft tackle Cordy Glenn was limited in practice Wednesday because of a shoulder injury suffered during the preseason. Receiver Cody Core was held out with a back injury.BAD DAYS IN INDYThe Bengals are looking to break a streak of eight straight losses in Indianapolis, including a 26-10 playoff defeat in the first round of the 2014 season. Dalton was only 18 of 35 for 155 yards in an offense missing an injured Green.