In the Marvin Lewis era, talent at the wide receiver position has rarely been an issue. Having had a smooth transition from one star wideout to another, there has almost always been a reliable No. 1 option in the offense. The complimentary pieces have been harder to find, but the ones who pan out really do pan out.
The 2018 receivers group for Cincinnati possessed as much potential as any other position group, and at the very least, one of their young stars broke out in the best way possible. Unfortunately, his teammates behind him struggled to follow his lead while a nagging injury shelved their superstar before season’s end.