San Jose Mercury News · Jul 28, 2016
AFC North camp preview: Has window closed on Bengals?
Has the window closed on the Bengals' opportunity to make some post-season noise?A: When we last saw the Bengals on Jan. 9, they had just completed an epic meltdown in an 18-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. A 15-yard personal foul on Vontaze Burfict and an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Adam Jones set up a Pittsburgh field goal, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Since then, offensive coordinator Hue Jackson left for the Cleveland Browns and wide receivers Marvin Jones and Mohmmad Sanu left in free agency, as did tackle Andre Smith. Burfict will open the season on suspension. Not a lot of reason for optimism.Other issues: Has quarterback Andy Dalton reached his ceiling? Does coach Marvin Lewis have what it takes to instill some sorely needed discipline?Site: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, rookies report July 26, veterans July 28. Pittsburgh SteelersWill Le'Veon Bell pick up where he left off as the NFL's top back outside of Adrian Peterson?
