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MMQB: How the Bengals and Their Small Scouting Staff Built a Super Bowl Team

Cincinnati has just six people canvassing the college and NFL ranks, but they’ve gotten a lot right lately. Plus, the Rams six years into the L.A. experience, top story lines, Matt Eberflus on his plans for Justin Fields and plenty from the Senior Bowl.

LOS ANGELES — The guy who built the Bengals would dispute he’s responsible for it. He wasn’t on the podium after Cincinnati won the AFC championship. He was on the coaches’ headset during the game, but only to listen. He basically operates as the team’s general manager, if only he cared about having the title.