AFC North: Biggest question for each team in 2020
Cincinnati Bengals: Will the numerous free agent acquisitions on defense pay off?
This is a franchise that doesn’t usually open up its pocketbook when it comes to adding veteran performers. And for the most part, the Cincinnati Bengals’ front office has done a stellar job of providing the club with talent. Why this team has had its struggles, most notably in the playoffs comic, some of it can be traced to any number of other things as well.
In any case, this has certainly been a different kind of offseason for the team from the Queen City. The Bengals have invested substantial money into a number of free agents and also used that process more than usual this year. The club gave big bucks to former Houston Texans’ defensive tackle D.J. Reader in hopes he can help solve the team’s issues when it comes to stopping the run.
The club also added a pair of former Minnesota Vikings’ corners Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander. The addition of strong safety Vonn Bell (Saints) should also benefit the run defense and perhaps help the team do better than the 16 takeaways from a year ago.
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There are also other free-agent additions such as inside linebacker Josh Bynes (Ravens) and cornerback LeShaun Sims (Titans). The team also selected three linebackers in April’s draft. Let the work begin on a unit that was 29th in the league in total yards allowed per game while surrendering the most rushing yards in the league.