CINCINNATI BENGALS (7-9)
New faces: LT Cordy Glenn
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Key losses: QB AJ McCarron, C Russell Bodine, CB Adam “Pacman” Jones
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Strengths: Playmakers at every spot on offense, especially receiver with A.J. Green, John Ross, Tyler Boyd and Josh Malone. Second-year RB Joe Mixon is dual
threat to run or catch, as is veteran Giovani Bernard. QB Andy Dalton coming off
subpar year after getting little time to throw. Coordinator Bill Lazor
overhauled offense, aiming for more big plays. Deep group of pass rushers led by
veteran linemen Carlos Dunlap and Geno Atkins along with second-year LB Carl
Lawson anchors reconfigured defense under new coordinator Teryl Austin. Dunlap
and Atkins got multiyear extensions before the final preseason game.
Weaknesses: Offensive line was unable to open holes for run game or protect Dalton last season
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during preseason, especially right side. Bengals counting on Ross and Boyd to
have breakout years after disappointing seasons. Also need TE Tyler Eifert to
stay healthy coming off back surgery.
Fantasy Player To Watch: Mixon. With Hill gone, second-year back moves into primary role. Bengals plan to use him as receiver more, and he’s shown ability
to turn short catches into big plays in preseason.
Vegas Says: Super Bowl 105-1. Over/under wins 7.
Expectations: Decision to bring back coach Marvin Lewis after second straight losing season and 0-7 playoff record sent message of more-of-same in Cincinnati,
which operates under change-averse owner Mike Brown and hasn’t won playoff game
since 1990 season, sixth-longest stretch of futility in NFL history. Offense
failed to use its big-play threats effectively last two seasons
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The Cardinals want to see more of Sam Bradford during the regular season.
The status of Bradford’s left knee will make his availability a question the rest of his career. But his current health is a good sign heading into training
camp, where the Cardinals intend him to get comfortable as the starter.
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that during the five weeks leading up to training camp, I can really build on
what we had done here and come into training camp ready to go.
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As long as he holds up, the Cardinals can groom rookie Josh Rosen for the future. But Bradford’s background being what it is (he’s played 16 games twice
in his career), it’s also important to have Rosen as ready as
possible.
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