07-26-2020, 06:24 PM
(07-26-2020, 06:08 PM)Synric Wrote: I wouldn't say my expectations need tempered because I've considered 2020 a growth year for a while now.The Bengals are a young team and a lot of these guys haven't really played together.
On the offensive like as it looks right now only Michael Jordan and Trey Hopkins will be the only two returning linemen to play next to each other in 2020. The Bengals rebuilt a huge portion of the defense so they all need to learn to work with together and communicate. Joe Burrow has to build chemistry and trust with his receiving core. I'm thinking it will be a mediocre season especially considering the state of the AFC North.
...That said there is ALOT of talent on the Bengals roster and they could surprise everyone.
The Bengals lost 8 games by less than a TD in 2019. They had
Lead in the 3rd quarter in many of those games.
I don't think Burrow walking into such a rebuild situation
As people think they they are. How many wins was a healthy AJ Green worth last year ?
Even before Burrow throws a pass you can sense the culture is starting to change
Cancers and malcontents are gone like Cordy Glenn.
Very few 1st year QBS walk into a plethora of talent that JB has to work with
