The Bengals brought in Mekhi Becton for a free agent visit last March. Becton left without a deal and he ended up signing with the Eagles in April.
The former first round pick has been great for Philadelphia, making 15 starts and playing 903 regular season snaps at right guard.
Becton cleared the way for Saquon Barkley’s 62-yard touchdown run on Sunday in the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Rams.
What if the Bengals had signed Becton?
It’s an interesting question since he’s had so much success at guard. Would the Bengals have benched Alex Cappa or Cordell Volson in favor of Becton?
Would he have made a difference in one of Cincinnati’s seven one-possession losses?
Becton left Cincinnati without a deal and the Bengals. Apparently he didn’t have the best visit, but clearly he can play at a high level. He posted a 75.2 overall grade according to Pro Football Focus this season.
Ultimately, the Bengals signed Trent Brown. The veteran made three starts for the Bengals before suffering a season-ending knee injury.
Putting Becton at right guard with Amarius Mims at right tackle would be intriguing. The Bengals will get a chance to do it this offseason. Becton is scheduled to become a free agent in March.
What-If the Cincinnati Bengals had passed on drafting Mekhi Becton in the 2020 NFL Draft? Would they have regretted missing out on the talented offensive lineman, or would they have found success with a veteran O-lineman instead?
Fast forward to the present, and the Bengals are sitting at home watching the playoffs while a veteran offensive lineman they picked up in free agency is thriving on a Super Bowl contender. This hypothetical scenario raises questions about the impact of draft decisions and the value of experience in the NFL.
While Mekhi Becton may have been a highly touted prospect coming out of college, sometimes the best moves are the ones that fly under the radar. The Bengals’ decision to pass on Becton could have led them to a seasoned veteran who brings leadership, stability, and consistency to the offensive line.
As they watch their former teammates compete for a championship, the Bengals may wonder what could have been if they had made a different choice on draft day. But in the unpredictable world of the NFL, sometimes taking a chance on a veteran player can pay off in ways that no one could have predicted.
So, what if the Bengals had passed on Mekhi Becton? Maybe they would be celebrating a deep playoff run with their veteran O-lineman leading the way to Super Bowl glory. Only time will tell if this alternate reality would have been the key to success for Cincinnati.
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