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5 questions about the Seahawks week one opponent the Bengals

By Lee Vowell

CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 11: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 11: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images) /
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Three strengths for Bengals

12th Man Rising: What are the three biggest strengths for Cincinnati going into week one?

Steve Rivera: Andy Dalton is one. He’s a veteran and will be a big assist to Taylor, especially early in the season. Another is the group of receivers Taylor has assembled. Not a lot of big names outside of John Ross in Week 1, but they may surprise you.

Also, keep an eye on Taylor. The locker room has responded very well to him. He’s not what fans have come to expect from Bengals football. Don’t be surprised if he gambles a bit on fourth down or looks to test what is a good Seahawks defense by stretching the field.

Expectations for Bengals in 2019

12th man Rising: Overall this year, what is a realistic expectation for the Bengals and what is a worst-case scenario?

Steve Rivera: After a preseason that was uneven, it’s hard not to find agreement with what many national publications and pundits are saying about the Bengals. It very well could be a season where longtime fans get a final look at players like Dalton and A.J. Green. Perhaps the best scenario is an opportunity for Taylor and the Bengals brass to get a look at just how far back they have fallen within their own division. Cleveland and Baltimore found two solid rookie quarterbacks last season and look loaded for a playoff run. Pittsburgh could very well steal the North away from the Browns just by having lost two major locker room headaches. I think 4-12 is a logical regular season record and probably a top 3 pick in next years draft where they finally get a franchise quarterback.

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