![]() ![]() WIDE RECEIVERS: (6) Tyler Boyd, Tee Higgins, Ja’Marr Chase, Auden Tate, Trenton Irwin, Stanley Morgan Jr.Ĭuts: Mike Thomas, Scotty Washington, Trent Taylor, Riley Lees Our friends at Ourlads have the scouting report on Randy’s son. Thaddeus Moss is certainly someone to look closely at and consider a favorite because of his LSU ties with Burrow and the singular skill he put on display at a hybrid spot in college since he’s not a traditional every-down, in-line tight end. Will Joe Burrow throw over or under 4,250.5 passing yards this season? ![]() Does this speak to the wealth of talent there or the team’s desire for someone to step up and impress them behind Sample and Uzomah? The team has used seven of its 85 spots so far on tight end. No position on the roster has more competition than tight end. TIGHT ENDS/FULLBACKS: (4) Drew Sample, CJ Uzomah, Mason Schreck, Thaddeus MossĬuts: Mitchell Wilcox, Cheyenne O’Grady, Pro Wells Keep a close eye on rookies Chris Evans (Michigan) and Pooka Williams (Kansas), backs who offer a change of pace and the elusive Williams, who might get a chance in return game. It’s the other spots that give the Bengals hope for tremendous growth, as Perine proved to be a back who could carry a decent load when Mixon was lost for the season in 2020. It seems Joe Mixon’s transformation into Barry Sanders is nearly complete /DeALiMcsbz Mixon is the clear-cut go-to back, who figures to be a huge factor in taking the running game to the next level to A) keeping defenses honest on the outside and B) keeping defenses from coming after Burrow on every snap. RUNNING BACKS: (5) Joe Mixon, Samaje Perine, Trayveon Williams, Chris Evans, Pooka Williams Those spots are too valuable for versatility in other areas. There’s no reason to carry more than two on the active roster. Burrow is the franchise starter and 28-year-old Brandon Allen has understanding of the system, having been there at the end of 2020. QUARTERBACKS: (2) Joe Burrow, Brandon Allen It is with all of that in mind we present the 2021 Cincinnati Bengals 53-man Roster Projection 1.0: The Bengals finished their one-day mini-camp on June 15 with 85 players on the roster. And, in theory, when you make the kind of moves that the Bengals made this offseason in free agency and the draft, it should make the back end of the roster that much better. That’s where the 2021 Cincinnati Bengals MUST make a huge jump. ![]() The key to this roster and its ultimate success – as is the case with any team with playoff aspirations – is its depth. Those corners will be quarterbacked by one of the best in the game in free safety Jesse Bates III – a true leader – and veteran strong safety Vonn Bell.Īs we mentioned last week, special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons has already hinted that the job of punt returner and place kicker will be wide open. Their secondary should be a strength with free agents Trae Waynes, Mike Hilton and Chidobe Awuzie, Eli Apple and Ricardo Allen joining Darius Phillips. They have a deep backfield led by Joe Mixon which needs to find its footing behind a re-worked offensive line. This trio should strike fear into the hearts of even the deepest of secondaries and defenses in the league. They have a projected group of wide receivers in Tyler Boyd, second-year receiver Tee Higgins and a deep threat in Ja’Marr Chase they valued so much that they passed over a potential franchise left tackle with their first pick in April. They have – presumably – their franchise quarterback in Joe Burrow set to return from ACL reconstruction of his left knee and set to begin training camp in July at close to full speed. They have one thing going for them that all playoff teams have, upper echelon talent at skill positions – at least on paper. Those dreams include transforming a rebuild into a return to playoff contention. Trags is a working member of the Pro Football Writers of America and begins his 29th year covering the NFL in 2021.ĬINCINNATI - The Bengals have big dreams coming into 2021. Trags has covered 12 Super Bowls, including all 10 appearances by the New England Patriots under Bill Belichick. Every week, Mike Petraglia details his observations and analysis about the Bengals, their inner workings and how it relates to their competition in the AFC North. ![]()
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