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Renell Wren could be a name we look back on and wonder just how he fell into the Bengals lap." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCincy Junglea Cincinnati Bengals communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryBengalsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBAFiled under:NFL DraftAnalysisBreaking down the Bengals’ selection of Renell WrenNew Ryan Glasgow Jersey ,4commentsRenell Wren could be a name we look back on and wonder just how he fell into the Bengals lap.EDTShareTweetShareShareBreaking down the Bengals’ selection of Renell WrenPhoto by Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesThe Bengals started out the final day of the draft by trading up and addressing the backup quarterback position with Ryan Finley. 21 picks later, they used their second fourth-round pick to take defensive tackle Renell Wren out of Arizona state.Wren is a raw prospect who will be added to a defensive line looking for more depth as well as future players.What Wren brings to the BengalsAthletic profile: Wren is what you’d imagine when you think of a project player. He has great strength and speed for his size at 6’4” and 295 pounds. He also has the length that the Bengals simply don’t have in the middle. You can see what I’m talking about when you watch just how quickly he can get off the ball.Ability to plug the middle: The Bengals run defense was just plain bad last year, and it was clear at times they didn’t have enough big guys to properly rotate and defend the run. Wren can step into that rotation from the start. Here is another example of him destroying a play.Traits that project well as a pass rusher: When we say Wren is raw, he doesn’t really have pass rush moves. It seems like at times he coasted off of his physical ability in college. He will now be in a room with guys who will sit him down and make sure he understands how to properly attack the quarterback in the NFL. Why the Bengals selected WrenDepth: Last year the Bengals had to rely on guys like Sam Hubbard, Michael Johnson and Jordan Willis to kick inside far too often. You shouldn’t expect that to stop in obvious passing situations, but Wren can be another guy in the rotation to help keep guys like Geno Atkins fresh during a game.High Ceiling: Wren was never very productive at Arizona State. His NFL career could be where he plays his best football. He just needs to learn more about how offensive lines will be trying to block him, and he needs to develop some technique in pass rushing. If he can do that Cheap Deshaun Davis Jersey , he has all the God given ability in the world to potentially be a starter some day.Versatility: You can expect to see Wren at nose tackle and 3-technique during his career with the Bengals. He has the physical tools to really be successful in both roles once he develops his game a little bit more. The Bengals absolutely love guys who can do multiple things. When you have a guy who is that quick at getting off the ball who knows how to use his power, you just have to get him on the field however you can.The future: It is no secret that Atkins isn’t getting any younger. He will be 32-years-old after the 2019 season is over. They need to start planning for who could take his place, and Wren is a guy who could possibly do that if he is able to take in what the Bengals and Atkins are going to teach him. Imagine this guy learning what he is doing on the field. The Cincinnati Bengals can't stop the run, score touchdowns when they reach the red zone or catch one of those timely breaks that can turn the tide on the most frustrating of seasons.First-year coach Zac Taylor is simultaneously trying to fix his team's many problems while looking forward to the day when the Bengals (0-6) finally erase the zero that has taken up residence in the win column.On Sunday, the Bengals raced to a 7-0 lead on a 92-yard kickoff return by Brandon Wilson before permitting the Baltimore Ravens to score on their first three possessions. Though Cincinnati stiffened after that, the damage had been done in a 23-17 defeat.Yes, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson ran for 152 yards and threw for 236. Sure Hardy Nickerson Jersey , Baltimore amassed 497 yards — including 269 on the ground.What matters to Taylor, besides the final score, is that the Ravens managed only six points over the final 44 minutes."I don't care what the stats say, they buckled down," Taylor said of his defense. "They gave up two field goals there the remainder of the game. That's what we needed from them. That's the response we needed. That's not a normal response from a team that's 0-5 at the time."A defiant Taylor deflected questions about whether he should give up play-calling duties and focus on the bigger picture to turn his struggling team around."We've won zero games and have not scored enough points. That 100 percent falls on me," he acknowledged. "But I do like the communication we have as a staff. We're on the same page when the calls come out, regardless of who calls it."Taylor pointed to the way the Bengals performed on the road against the AFC North leaders as a reason for hope rather than frustration."You can throw every stat at me you want — we're not scoring points Deshaun Davis Jersey Womens , we're not scoring touchdowns, our red zone efficiency is terrible — but the bottom line is we're 0-6 and our team's got more fight than anybody I've been around," he insisted. "I just told them: When we do find that way, it's going to be the most rewarding win you've ever had in your entire life."The Bengals didn't make things easy on themselves Sunday, allowing the Ravens to roll up a 212-6 edge in offensive yards and an 11-0 advantage in first downs in the first 15 minutes.But after quarterback Andy Dalton scored from the 2 with 1:28 left, Cincinnati lined up for the onside kick with the hope of pulling out a victory."We've got some great guys here, we've got guys that are sticking together Deshaun Davis Cincinnati Bengals Jersey ," Dalton said. "For us to get things turned around, it has to be that way."What's also important is getting off to a faster start. For three straight games now, the Bengals have failed to score an offensive touchdown over the first three quarters. That's how a 7-0 lead becomes a 20-10 deficit with 15 minutes left."We've got to be better in the first half," Taylor said. "We have to put points on the board and take the pressure off the defense."Next week, the Bengals host Jacksonville in their quest to get their first win under Taylor."There's not one person in this locker room who has quit on us," Taylor said. "The mood is still (ticked) off that we haven't found a way to the win, but everyone still believes."As a youth Deshaun Davis Jersey 2019 , Bengals linebacker Preston Brown watched many a Cincinnati team struggle from start to finish. He can only hope this isn't one of those clubs."I grew up seeing 2-14 teams, and it's something I never wanted to be a part of," he said. "I'm trying each and every week to get that first win. We know what the whole city wants, and we've got to get this win."