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The depth chart will be the same for some position groups http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-mark-walton-jersey , but it will be totally different for others."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBAAnalysisWhich position groups have the most competition on the Bengals roster?New,68commentsThe depth chart will be the same for some position groups, but it will be totally different for others.EDTShareTweetShareShareWhich position groups have the most competition on the Bengals roster?Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY NEWith a new head coach and new players added in the offseason, the Bengals roster is in for a potential shakeup.The Bengals needed personnel changes in several areas, and addressed some of those needs. There are some spots that have become vacant due to veterans leaving, i.e. Vontaze Burfict and Tyler Kroft. There are other spots that just straight up need an upgrade.But the Bengals added nearly two dozen players via free agency, the draft, and signing undrafted free agents. Which positions are in for a complete overhaul? Which positions will stay the same?Below is a list of each position group, in order of most competition to least competition.Offensive lineLike last year, the offensive line has gone through a notable overhaul relative to the rest of the roster, so there are a lot of players with a lot to prove.Jonah Williams will presumably start on opening day, but the main question is where. Right tackle would be a great place for him to land, but he played on the left side for two years in college and should have no trouble playing inside at guard. Regardless, he’s a great plug-and-play kind of guy that can go wherever they need him.Newcomers John Miller and Michael Jordan will try to crack their way into the starting lineup as well. Returning starters Alex Redmond and Bobby Hart will have to fight for their lives if they want to keep starting. Redmond, Christian Westerman, and Rod Taylor will probably be on the chopping block, as well as Clint Boling, who might be a cap casualty.LinebackersReturning starters Nick Vigil and Preston Brown will keep their jobs Womens Clint Boling Jersey , and Lou Anamuro will probably insert Germaine Pratt into the WILL spot left open courtesy of Burfict’s departure. Behind them is where most of the competition will be. Jordan Evans will be a backup at one of the outside linebacker spots, while Malik Jefferson presumably will earn the opposite spot. But don’t count out Jefferson’s ability to play inside as well. If he’s kept outside, Deshaun Davis and Hardy Nickerson figure to be the main competitors for the backup MIKE spot. Defensive lineOther than the top two defensive linemen on the team, the defensive line is a bit uncertain. Obviously, Carlos Dunlap and Geno Atkins will be there, but the other two spots on the line could be interesting. Andrew Billings will probably start on Day 1, but fourth-round pick Renell Wren could give him a run for his money. Behind them, Ryan Glasgow, Josh Tupou, Christian Ringo, and Niles Scott will all have to work for their living on the interior.On the edges, Sam Hubbard should replace Michael Johnson as the “base” end opposite of Dunlap. Free agent signing Kerry Wynn and Jordan Willis may have to earn their spots on the depth chart. Carl Lawson will also have to come back from an injury, so while he has earned a consistent role on the defense in past years, that role might fluctuate as he returns.SecondaryThe secondary is pretty cut-and-dry at the top of the depth chart, but the backup spots are still up in the air.B.W. Webb and Jordan Brown are the only newcomers to this group, and probably won’t shake things up too much. Webb will probably be the second slot corner behind Darqueze Dennard, but Brown, KeiVarae Russell Tyler Boyd Jersey White , Tony McRae, Darius Phillips and Davontae Harris will all have to compete for their spots on the totem pole.QuarterbacksNot that we thought that Andy Dalton’s job was in any danger when the Bengals drafted Ryan Finley, but Brian Callahan doubled down and assured the media that Dalton is still the starter.Behind Dalton is where things get interesting. Jeff Driskel and Finley are going to have to “compete” for the number two spot. Driskel’s past experience as the starter in the back end of the 2018 season might help him, but Finley has better tape, so they will have to work it out during training camp. Plus, it’s hard to see Finley not having the upper hand after the club traded up for him.Undrafted free agent Jake Dolegala will have a tough road ahead of him if he wants to make the roster at all. The practice squad seems like a safe bet for him.Wide receiversThe Bengals only added two receivers during the offseason in undrafted free agents Stanley Morgan Jr. and minicamp try-out Cory Contini. As with most groups, the bulk of the competition will be towards the bottom of the depth chart.A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd are not going anywhere, and John Ross’ speed still makes him the top candidate to be the third starter. Behind them, the depth chart is still pretty weak. Alex Erickson’s backup slot spot will probably be safe from Hunter Sharp, so there won’t be much competition there. Morgan, Cody Core, Josh Malone, Auden Tate and Kermit Whitfield will compete for the wideout spots, though a few of them will have be on the practice squad next season. Running backsJoe Mixon and Giovani Bernard will probably keep their RB1 and RB2 spots, respectively. Trayveon Williams, Rodney Anderson, and Quinton Flowers will have to fight for the spots behind them. Nothing too complicated.Tight EndsThe roles here are pretty much set in stone. Tyler Eifert will be the primary tight end, but C.J. Uzomah may be the more traditional player at the position whereas Eifert might just be a big slot receiver in hopes of preserving him for the entirety of the season. Drew Sample will be a primarily blocking tight end/H-back and used similarly to Uzomah.Behind them http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-joe-mixon-jersey , Cethan Carter, Jordan Franks, and Mason Schreck will find themselves either on the practice squad or on the chopping block.Special TeamsSpecialists are athletes too. But the Bengals added no new specialists to the roster, so the pecking order should be exactly the same. The only change here might be a healthy Darius Phillips taking kickoff or punt returns. Jonah Williams seems to have always had a reputation of a player who could one day be showing off on Sundays."Best and worst, winners and losers of Cincinnati Bengals draftComing up from the fifth to the fourth round to snag Jordan could pay off in a big way. We’ll see what Jordan develops into, but there’s plenty to like about his pedigree with the Buckeyes. He should be comfortable next to Billy Price and it’s a dedication to fixing this offensive line despite the allure to start looking elsewhere at that point. More than any other pick, it showed focus toward the most important offensive task at hand.Hobson's Choice: And Other Draft TakesI think everyone agrees with you on the state of the offensive line this week as opposed to Thursday at dinnertime. To me the interesting thing is where do these guys eventually line up? After Alabama left tackle Jonah Williams arrived with the 11th pick, head coach Zac Taylor said he was going to get the five best players on the field. Does that mean Williams moves into left guard? Or does left tackle Cordy Glenn move into left guard and Williams goes to left tackle? Do they keep the left side intact with Glenn and Clint Boling and put Williams at right guard? That’s a nice fit of veteran and youth. But we also know they like the power of the freshly signed John Miller at right guard. And where does massive, mauling fourth-rounder Michael Jordan fit? Right or left guard? And how close is he to playing?Sample and Pratt Meet AgainNow we know why new Bengals tight end Drew Sample has those “unbelievable feet,’ that club radio analyst Dave Lapham has been raving about during his relentless video watch in this draft.Bengals Officially Become Taylor's TeamIt’s believed to be the first draft the Bengals ever made three separate trades and the first one they traded up twice.They came into the day trading up just four times in the previous 51 drafts, but many of director of player Duke Tobin’s principles were still on display to help Taylor draft a position paper for his first season with his fingerprint on his first roster.2019 NFL draft grades - Mel Kiper on all 32 classes, best picks and stealsIt's tough to know what to think about the Bengals in 2019. While longtime coach Marvin Lewis is gone and Zac Taylor is now in charge, Mike Brown still runs things. That means the team is going to build through the draft and not worry much about free agency. In fact, Cincinnati didn't make many notable moves, other than parting ways with Vontaze Burfict and re-signing its own guys. After a 6-10 finish last season, is this team better?Cincinnati Bengals: 5 things to know about 2019 NFL DraftWith the emphasis shifting to the offense under new coach Zac Taylor, it’s not surprising they mainly added pieces to help Andy Dalton succeed. That begins with bolstering the running game, and that’s where the addition of tight end Drew Sample — a projected fourth-rounder who the Bengals took second at No. 52 – fits into the picture.Grading each Bengals 2019 draft pick and an overall gradeThe Skinny: The Bengals may have gotten outfoxed by the Pittsburgh Steelers for linebacker Devin Bush Jessie Bates III Jersey White , but Williams was the top-rated tackle in the draft and it's hard to fault the pick. If he works out as projected he could anchor the offensive line for the next decade.Folsom’s Jonah Williams drafted by Cincinnati BengalsHe’s the Sacramento State offensive line coach and former Folsom High School head coach, and just the mention of tackles, guards and centers makes the man beam. Last week, Richardson was talking shop with Hornets linemen when Jonah Williams came up, and that’s when the eyebrows raised.Random News2019 NFL Draft: Most improved groups across the leagueAfter breaking down all the winners and losers from Day 1 and Day 2, let's wrap up the 2019 NFL Draft with a look at which groups across the league have improved the most.Kitchens: Duke's trade request 'doesn't matter to me'Since the end of last season, Cleveland has dangled Johnson as trade bait. The Browns' acquisition of running back Kareem Hunt and wide receiver Odell Beckham made it seem like Johnson's days in the Dawg Pound were numbered.Patriots, Rams partner for three draft-day tradesLos Angeles traded away both of those picks, including the No. 101 selection back to New England(!). The Rams did that to move up four spots to draft Oklahoma tackle Bobby Evans. The Patriots picked West Virginia tackle Yodny Cajuste at No. 101 and Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham at No. 133 with picks acquired in the trade.Giants feared two teams wanted to draft Daniel JonesJones' pick was, fairly or unfairly, ridiculed in real time by national and local sports media members as a reach. Primed to be the successor to Eli Manning, the Duke quarterback is of the Eli mold -- close with Duke coach David Cutcliffe, associated with the Mannings, tall with a similar demeanor -- but was not considered by many scouts and draft experts to be the second-best QB in the draft or one at least worthy of the sixth overall pick.