Cincy Jungle · Aug 12, 2021
Elizabeth Blackburn outlines why expectations should be high for the Bengals
Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Cincinnati Bengals aren’t expected to get anywhere close to the top of the AFC North but do not tell their management team that.
After pouring their energy into the draft and free agency, the Bengals came away with a drastically improved defense, signing Trey Hendrickson and Chidobe Awuzie, and selecting the draft’s best receiver.
Along with a healthy Joe Burrow, the Bengals aren’t going to be taking any stock in pre-season analysis. Just ask Director of Strategy and Engagement Elizabeth Blackburn who outlined why the Bengals have “high expectations” entering the 2021 season.
