It’s no secret that the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense had a forgettable season in 2019 after ranking as one of the worst units in the league. When all was said and done, the team wielded the 24th ranked defense in the NFL, finishing dead last in stopping the run.
Thankfully, the front office put in the work to turn the tide for defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. The turnover started in early March with the addition of D.J. Reader and Trae Waynes. Duke Tobin continued to make smart moves from there on out, landing players such as Vonn Bell, Mackensie Alexander, and Josh Bynes.