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There are several players on the Cincinnati Bengals who need to use the first preseason game to make a statement and place themselves on the right trajectory for the rest of the season.
The preseason is traditionally a time where rookies and fringe roster players can get live game action and set themselves apart from their peers.
For the rookies, this will be the first NFL game action they get to experience. Understanding the pace and physicality of the game will help them be able to prepare mentally for the upcoming season.