Training camp looms (3 p.m. Friday at Paul Brown Stadium) and so do the lofty feelings about what will happen this year. After a heartbreaking 6-9-1 campaign, the Bengals will get things in gear for another season. As a fan, it’s always a push to see Cincinnati going beyond the first round of the postseason dance. But, there are some signs that this could be a breakthrough year. Understanding the markers is the key.
Each year, Bengals faithful purchase new gear and pull out the old feelings of uncertainty. Those feelings are usually hidden beneath years of frustration and grief.