Something that I appreciate about the Bengals is the predictability in their roster construction, as it makes the cloudy picture of the 90-man roster a little more clearer.
Like every team, the Bengals not only have their “types” at certain positions, but they also consistently reserve roster spots for specific role players.
For years, the Bengals have kept Cedric Peerman as the fourth running back on the active roster specifically for his play on special teams. They’ve employed players such as Jonathan Fanene, Frostee Rucker, Wallace Gilberry and Chris Smith to be the pass-rushing defensive tackle in their 3rd down nickel package.