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The Cincinnati Bengals traded the No. 10 pick in the NFL draft for Dexter Lawrence, a move that received mixed reactions. Critics argue the team lost a valuable edge rusher in Trey Hendrickson in the process.
The Cincinnati Bengals were almost universally heralded for leaving their comfort zone for Joe Burrow while trading the No. 10 pick in the NFL draft for Dexter Lawrence.
Almost.
There were some detractors who didnât love the trade, too. Most of those who disliked the move were concerned that the Bengals let a player like Trey Hendrickson walk, meaning they lost a good edge rusher and a No. 10 overall prospect in exchange for just Lawrence.
Itâs far more complicated than that, of course, but alas.
Dan Patrick wasnât a fan of the deal: âIt feels like thereâs an urgency with Joe Burrow,â Patrick said. âYou went to a Super Bowl, and it seems like youâre getting further and further away.â
Then there was ESPNâs Ben Solak, who questioned if Lawrence still has a ceiling to hit and that he costs more than the 10th pick: âHowever, the odds are quite high that we've seen Lawrence's best play (this coming from an enormous fan of his), and the difference in finances is massive!â
Former NFL coach Eric Mangini went on First Things First and wasnât a fan: âIn the bigger picture, I donât love thisâŠYou had a great player in the building and you had the 10th overall draft pick. So you couldâve potentially kept him and then drafted someone."
Then there was Domonique Foxworth calling it an act of âdesperationâ by the Bengals.
There are other examples, but onlookers get the idea.
Granted, as a disclaimer, these are small vocal minority opinions. While most seemed to like the move, it serves as a warning, though: If this big gamble for the Bengals doesnât work, the backlash will be immense.
This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Not everyone loves Bengalsâ trade for Dexter Lawrence
The Bengals aimed to strengthen their roster by acquiring Dexter Lawrence, despite concerns about losing the No. 10 pick.
Critics are worried that the Bengals let go of a strong edge rusher, Trey Hendrickson, in exchange for Lawrence.
Dexter Lawrence is a defensive player acquired by the Bengals to enhance their defense, following the trade of a high draft pick.

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