Barring a change, the Cincinanti Bengals will hold training camp near the end of July.
And while things are unorthodox, there are reasons for optimism. Here’s a look at a few major points to remember when thinking about a team trying to rebound from a two-win season.
Year 2
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It’s Year 2. Simple as that.
Odd as it might sound, the simple fact Zac Taylor and his staff head into their second seasons serves as a point of optimism. A year ago, the defense struggled with the multiple scheme and the offensive line didn’t seem to play consistently until late in the season.
In 2020? The carryovers have a full year of experience in the systems and the shellshock of playing for mostly the same staff for nearly 20 years is gone.