Daniel Jeremiah has quality safety options for Bengals in middle rounds

Signs of decline on the defensive side of the ball for the Bengals have been noticeable over the past two seasons. A debilitating combination of aging players, free agency attrition, and a lack of immediate development from high draft picks has caused the Cincinnati Bengals to take steps backward as a team.

While the defensive line is the primary focus this offseason, the back end of the secondary may also come under scrutiny. There are high-end athletes in the safety group, but some young players with solid metrics haven’t yet proven to be reliable. Among the young crop, third-year safety Jordan Battle appears to have a decent grasp on things and should be a starter.

Meanwhile, Geno Stone…