MOBILE, Ala. — Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis and offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski were hard to spot on the second day of Senior Bowl practice Tuesday. So I sought out other members of the organization with knowledge of the Bengals' evaluating strategy.

One team source confirmed that the Bengals will address their needs primarily through the draft. Here are some prospects that have caught the eyes of team evaluators: Pittsburgh OL Michael McGlynn, Michigan CB Jamar Adams and Notre Dame DT Trevor Laws.

McGlynn has served up pancakes like Ihop during practice this week. Once he got his hands on an opponent it was over. McGlynn is very strong and held his blocks well at the point of attack. He didn't get beat once during man-on-man drills. He's very durable and versatile, having played all positions along the offensive line including long snapper. McGlynn didn't have the best body in the world at weigh-ins so fans don't have to worry about him running off posing for Playgirl.

The Bengals could go to the Michigan well again to find a defensive back. Adams is a big, physical, hard-hitting, safety with good field speed and cover skills. He plays with a mean streak and is a sure tackler in the open field. Whenever you hear a loud sound coming from the field it's usually Adams making a big hit. Running backs here have been very tentative when running his way ever since the lick he laid on FB Owen Schmitt on Monday.

Laws is considered undersized (6-0, 297) by NFL standards for the tackle position, but don't tell him that. This guy is ferocious and scary. A real monster! I was afraid to shake his hand after practice in fear that he might eat me.

Laws is very strong, athletic and quick off the snap. He has really impressed scouts with his athleticism and non-stop motor. He showed off his hops on Monday when he elevated and batted down a pass from 6-foot-6 QB Joe Flacco.

Looking beyond the Senior Bowl

When it comes to the troubled linebacker position, the Bengals may look to address that matter in free agency first. The team is not expected to make a big splash in free agency, but there is one player who could be on their radar screen and that is Jets LB Jonathan Vilma.

Vilma missed nine games this season with a knee injury and isn't expected to return to the Jets next season. Word is that Lewis had high regard for Vilma when he was drafted in 2004.

It has been said that there are no real impact linebackers in this year's draft that could help the team right away, so this move would make perfect sense.

Also, look for a bigger, stronger and faster Chris Henry next season. I'm told that the receiver will work diligently over the course of the off-season to accomplish those goals.