For all the boxes ticked, the Bengals skipped the loudest one: cornerback is exactly as bare as it was. The board rewarded a patient, disciplined weekend with a A-.

That Moore pick is the receipt they will wave around later. A modest surplus at the table, banked quietly.

Interior defensive lineman was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.

Bottom line, with Derrick Harmon leading the way, this is a class that should pay off fast and rarely be regretted.