Every so often the board makes a mistake, and the Bengals were there to profit. Zavier Mincey, the No. 156 name on the board, should have been long gone before No. 187. More right than wrong, and a B+ to match.

They robbed the room blind at the table, and it lifts the grade on its own. For all the activity, tight end went untouched, which is hard to explain. The Bengals paired the rookies with proven help, Kyle Pitts leading the way.

Job largely done: cornerback settled and 3 of 8 of the wish list covered.

In short, they left a little better than they arrived, which is the whole idea.