Cincinnati Bengals fans rightfully expected to see the team compete for a Super Bowl this year.
But with the way things have unfolded, settling for some serious breakout players sure isn’t the worst thing that could happen.
While the season seemed to live and die by two different Joe Burrow injuries, the team continues to at least get huge showings by big pieces of the future for the team.
We’re talking rookie defensive backs DJ Turner and Jordan Battle, first-rounder Myles Murphy and even a few others.
Here’s a look at some of the best love thrown toward those up-and-coming players recently.