The AFC North has a reputation for being a nasty place. To be successful in the division, there has to be an understanding of principles. There will be hard hits, smack talk and powerful running backs…followed by more brutal hits. The Cincinnati Bengals have embraced the model of operation and look like the team to beat. They’ve fortified the defense and Andy Dalton is healthy.
Bengals doubters can be found in all places. If you investigate that noise under the kitchen sink, you’ll be surprised. It’s not a mouse, you’ve discovered a Bengals hater. They lurk around true fans and troll social media, waiting for their chance to pop out and spew their special brand of nonsense.