Cincinnati Bengals: Why losing this season is not all bad

Starting 0-5 has already made for a long season and on the current trajectory it’s only going to get longer. That being said, losing now could set the foundation for a brighter future for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before you can go up. That may be where the Cincinnati Bengals are right now, and have been for a couple of years. Allow me to explain.

Ever since losing their last playoff game to the Pittsburgh Steelers following the 2015 season, the Bengals have been a shell of their former selves. Key players have since left the team and have not been properly replaced by an equal quality of player. It has shown on the field. They were unable to put together a…