6 reasons for optimism as Bengals prepare for training camp

Some reasons for optimism as the Cincinnati Bengals get ready for 2020 training camp.

Everyone’s in the same boat

Apr 23, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A view of LSU quarterback Joe Burrow shown on an Apple iPhone 11 outside of Paul Brown Stadium, after being selected number one overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

As weird as this summer is, from the potential roster reductions to strict rules and canceled preseason games, it’s important to remember one thing — the Bengals aren’t the only team dealing with this adversity.

Cincinnati faces the same hurdles as the rest of the league. There’s no major advantage given to certain teams one way or another. And with a remade roster and a prospect like Burrow under center, one could even suggest the Bengals are a bit of an unknown for opponents once camps end and regular season games begin.

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