Bengals could build around these potential stars in 2019

CINCINNATI -- There's not much to be excited about these days with the Cincinnati Bengals headed for their third straight season without a playoff berth.

The Bengals have a lot of work to do before they can be considered a playoff-caliber team again, with their linebackers and offensive line needing an upgrade and decisions to be made at tight end.

But it's not all dire. The Bengals have some budding superstars on their roster, and some players that could have the potential to be very good in the future.

Here are five players from the last three drafts who could potentially be the next generation of Bengals stars:

Tyler Boyd, WR (2016 second-round pick)

Bengals receiver Tyler Boyd has had a…