Bengals Defense Overhaul | NFL News

0:00On September 8th, alright, let's talk about the Cincinnati Bengals and their defense. Last season, they were straight up bad, finishing 30th and points aloud. That's rough, giving up almost 29 points a game and getting gas for yards, especially on the ground. It was a tough year for that side of the ball. But here's the flip side, they've made some serious moves. They traded their first round pick, the 10th overall, for pro-bowl defensive tackle, Dexter Lawrence. They also brought in some talent and free agency, with Ed rusher boy Mephe and safety Brian Cook. Plus drafted a couple of guys, Howell and Davis, too. Add depth. Head coach Zach Taylor is feeling good about it, even saying this is the best defensive line he's had since he's been in town. He's talking about a mix of top tier talent and having enough guys to rotate. The hope is that Lawrence will anchor the middle, and Cook can lock down the safety spot, making it harder for teams to hit those big, explosive plays. Now the prediction is that this unit could jump into the top 10 for points aloud this

1:02coming season. That's a massive turnaround, one of the biggest you'd see in the league. If they can even get close to that kind of improvement, especially with Joe Burrow and that offense already in place, it could completely change how. People see the Bengals chances. It's a big if, for sure, going from the bottom of the league to the top. But the personnel changes are real, and the optimism is definitely brewing in Cincinnati. We'll have to watch and see if this defensive overhaul actually translates to wins on the field. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.