Bengals don't need to look far to fill hole at center
Cincinnati Bengals04/01/2009 11:50 AM The Dayton Daily News reports the Cincinnati Bengals are in the market for a starting center after losing Eric Ghiaciuc to free agency and will likely address the need via the draft. The franchise may not venture far in search of an anchor in the middle of the team's offensive line. In fact, the Bengals may look no further than their own backyard. Former Cincinnati Elder High School football star Eric Wood is one prospect the Bengals will be keeping close tabs on come draft day. Wood is rated as the top center/guard prospect on a few NFL teams' draft boards, and shouldn't make it past the Bengals with the 38th overall pick in Round 2. He reminds Bengals personnel a lot of Eric Steinbach with his versatility, but he may be a little nastier. Read more