ESPN thinks the walls are quickly closing in on Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals’ chances of winning a Super Bowl Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Orlando Brown Jr., Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe, and Bryan Cook are still under contract at that point. That’s a solid core of players that can help win a lot of games. Obviously, there will be additional turnover, along with new deals, that add and subtract the situation. The point still stands: The Bengals, currently on paper, have a multi-year
window when it comes to being a competitive team.
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“That’s always a question, isn’t it?” Allen asked. “It’s a fine balance. I always tell people, when it comes to athletes, everybody needs somebody to protect them from themselves. Because if you ask me in the moment, I don’t want to come out.”
One Final Move Could Solve Bengals’ Biggest Remaining Weakness
“Linebackers Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter were not very good as rookies for the Bengals last season, and it’s a position where the team can definitely still upgrade,” Schatz wrote. “A lot of Bengals fans are interested in Bobby Wagner, but it’s hard to say how much he still has in the tank at age 36.
Bengals “have to explore” using Joe Burrow under center more often
“If you are looking at, ‘How are we going to be a really explosive offense?’ the data would suggest you got to have a component of your offense that allows you to get under center and attack the defense.” Pitcher said, via Paul Dehner of TheAthletic.com. “Truthfully, yeah, I believe in what those numbers say, and we are going to have to explore that part of our offense.”
Bengals fans should keep their eyes on one unexpected name at training camp
The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted former Missouri left tackle Javon Foster in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The 114th overall pick was a first-team all-SEC selection during his last college season, and made 39 starts at left tackle for the Tigers.
Prized free agent’s mindset shift signals how much Bengals have truly changed
Allen had the most noteworthy quote that reflects how strong of a pull Cincinnati has for outside free agents these days, despite an organizational history of frugality. The great equalizer is the opportunity to win thanks to the presence of Joe Burrow.
