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Who is in the running for the starting left guard position?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesCincy Jungle homepageHorizontal - WhiteCincy Junglea Cincinnati Bengals communityFollow Cincy Jungle online:Follow Cincy Jungle on TwitterFollow Cincy Jungle on FacebookFollow Cincy Jungle on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchCincy Jungle main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryBengalsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBAThe Bengals’ competition at left guard is wide openNew Womens Anthony Munoz Jersey ,22commentsWho is in the running for the starting left guard position?EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:The Bengals’ competition at left guard is wide openTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Joe Robbins/Getty ImagesWhen Clint Boling retired earlier in the offseason, he left some pretty big shoes to fill at left guard. It initially looked like the Bengals were prepared for Cordy Glenn to fill that role, but the injury to first round pick Jonah Williams forced him back out to left tackle. It won’t be an easy job to fill, and it sounds like the Bengals will exhaust all options in trying to fill it, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com:Basically, anyone who has the ability to play guard has a shot at starting for that position. Many expect it to come down to Christian Westerman, a player that many fans have called to get a shot at playing for a few seasons now http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-ryan-glasgow-jersey , and John Jerry who has ties to offensive line coach Jim Turner going back to his days as a Miami Dolphin.One name fans may not want to rule out is one we’ve all become familiar with, Trey Hopkins. He has become known for being a very valuable offensive lineman because of his ability to fill in for multiple positions. Something that casual fans might not see being as valuable, but the logistics of having a guy that versatile opens up plenty of options when it comes to the active roster.“You need a guy that can play more than two spots,” Bengals radio analyst Dave Lapham told Hobson. “Really, you need a guy that can play all of them. And Trey is that guy. He allows you to dress only seven (linemen) on game day. That’s a big impact for everybody. Look what it does for (special teams coordinator) Darrin Simmons and it lets you dress somebody else on offense. Huge.”The Bengals find themselves in a situation where they will probably end up having to carry seven receivers on the 53-man roster at the start of the season due to A.J. Green’s injury. The team won’t be able to put him on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list because he participated in training camp, so Hopkins being healthy and allowing them to maybe make a call along the offensive line easier would mean the world to Cincinnati right now.This versatility could means that even if Hopkins wins the left guard position, his backup becomes a very important spot. If a tackle or Billy Price were to go down Jake Fisher Jersey White , odds are Hopkins may end up being the first guy moved to that spot, which would promote his backup into the starting lineup. So if we see Hopkins start, we should also keep a very close eye on the depth chart and who his backup ends up being.Michael Jordan is also an interesting dark horse candidate. These coaches really only have ties to Jerry and Jordan at this point. Jordan however, has started off running with the second team as a center during Billy Prices’ absence. He seems to be a long shot, but him even being mentioned in the race has to have him fighting a little harder at practice.That is one thing that having an open competition creates, effort. When guys know that jobs are up for grabs it makes everyone try harder. When guys can be removed from their starting spot due to poor play, it makes starters work hard to keep their level of play up as well as bench players work to be ready for their shot.The fact the coaching staff is being so open about how the competition will work is so refreshing. Last season Jeff Driskel Jersey , the coaches seemed too stubborn to admit another combination of offensive linemen could’ve produced better results than Alex Redmond and Bobby Hart starting on the right side. This coaching staff is having an open competition where guys have the ability to audition for the starting spot. Hopefully they are also as open to pulling players who struggle for extended periods of time to see if mixing things up could help. Instead of, you know, starting probably one of the worst sides of an offensive line in football for 15 weeks before making a change. You can bet on if the Bengals will land Josh Rosen."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBANFL DraftNew NFL Draft odds include a Josh Rosen-Bengals betNew,10commentsYou can bet on if the Bengals will land Josh Rosen. EDTShareTweetShareShareNew NFL Draft odds include a Josh Rosen-Bengals betSteven Bisig-USA TODAY SportsRound 1 of the NFL Draft is in the books, but there’s still plenty of fireworks that continue tonight with Rounds 2-3. For the Bengals, they’ll go back on the clock with the 42nd pick, which could be used to find Andy Dalton’s successor.And it doesn’t necessarily mean actually using the pick on a college prospect.BetOnline has released a new set of odds for tonight’s draft action http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-clint-boling-jersey , and it includes the Bengals being linked to Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen:Josh Rosen Game 1 of 2019 Regular SeasonMiami Dolphins3/2Cincinnati Bengals3/1 Los Angeles Chargers 4/1New Orleans Saints4/1 New England Patriots 6/1 Pittsburgh Steelers 6/13-1 odds would suggest there’s a real chance the Bengals make a run at Rosen, but the Dolphins are the favorites for a reason. Recent reports suggest the Dolphins and Cardinals are close to a trade that would send Rosen to Miami. If the Bengals opt to use their pick, perhaps it will be on Missouri’s Drew Lock or West Virginia’s Will Grier:Drew Lock Draft PositionOver/Under 39½Will Grier Draft PositionOver/Under 52½Lock will probably go off the board before the Bengals could get him at 42. Denver at 41 seems like the furthest he’ll fall, but if he is there at 42, that would be a great value pick for Cincinnati.As for Grier, he’d only be good value if the Bengals take him in Round 3. Most projections have him going in the Round 3 range. NFL.com has him landing with the Patriots at pick No. 73.Here is a look at some more odds and ends for tonight’s action:1st Pick of Round 2Offense +150(3/2) Defense -200(1/2)2nd Rd - 1st WR SelectedD.K. Metcalf 5/6 A.J. Brown 6/5Parris Campbell 5/1Deebo Samuel 5/1Damien Harris Draft PositionOver/Under 56½2nd Rd - 1st CB SelectedGreedy Williams 11/10 Byron Murphy1/1 Lonnie Johnson 10/1 Rock Ya-Sin 3/1