21. CINCINNATI BENGALS (7-9)
LAST SEASON: After five straight playoff appearances ??and NFL-record five straight first-round losses ??Bengals have had back-to-back losing
seasons
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through 2019. There were moves with staff, notable for reluctant-to-change
organization. Bengals fired offensive coordinator Ken Zampese after 0-2 start
and replaced long-time offensive line coach Paul Alexander after season. Bill
Lazor was retained as offensive coordinator for 2018 and given latitude to
overhaul offense that finished last in league. Line was biggest problem, and
Bengals took first step toward addressing it by acquiring LT Cordy Glenn in
trade with Buffalo, also swapping 12th and 21st picks in first round. Defensive
coordinator Paul Guenther left to join Jon Gruden with Raiders.
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POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: C James Daniels, Iowa; T Connor Williams, Texas; T Mike McGlinchey, Notre Dame; LB Rashaan Evans, Alabama.
OUTLOOK: Trade for Glenn was merely first step in addressing team's biggest problem. C Russell Bodine signed two-year deal with Buffalo, leaving hole in
middle of line. RT Jake Fisher had procedure to fix irregular heartbeat last
season but expects to return. Until Bengals get line fixed, there's not much
hope for significant improvement. QB Andy Dalton and WR A.J. Green return for
eighth season together, coming off what was least-productive one. Bengals
expected top two picks last season
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played in three games without getting catch; he carried one time and fumbled.
Mixon became starter after Jeremy Hill got hurt and finished with 636 yards and
3.5-yard average as running game was one of worst in franchise history.
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