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2018 Cincinnati Bengals notes: Ryan Hewitt's gamesmanship, injury luck, rookie debut

Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. and photojournalist Kareem Elgazzar offer predictions for the team's Week 1 game at the Indianapolis Colts. Kareem Elgazzar, kelgazzar@enquirer.com

The moment Ryan Hewitt signed with the Indianapolis Colts, the conspiracy theories began. Though, in the NFL, particularly the always-shrouded-in-mystery opener, hard to call any advantage gained as a conspiracy.

It’s gamesmanship. Marvin Lewis wasn't denying the obvious this week.

Hewitt’s presence in Indianapolis and knowledge of the Bengals schemes is an issue.

“We have a concern,” Lewis said. “But we know that going into the season.