Either way, this late development in the draft news cycle could be the difference between a reach and a good value or, over the long-term, a bust or a success. The Bengals need help now at key spots and the more guys who come off the board in front of them at positions like quarterback, the better.

NFL.com's Chad Reuter has the Bengals drafting Georgia's Mykel Williams, who said he played at 60 percent last season because of an ankle injury.