Cincy Jungle on Joe Burrow

Execs rank Bengals seventh in AFC; o-line protection concerns linger for Burrow

NFL executives polled by The Athletic ranked the Cincinnati Bengals seventh in the AFC, with significant variance in assessments (ranging from second in division to tenth overall). Concerns centered on the offensive line's ability to protect Joe Burrow and the defense's scheme limitations. One exec emphasized that even with Burrow back healthy, the Bengals must make a huge defensive jump to compete, suggesting the quarterback's individual talent alone may not overcome team-level structural concerns.

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