In recent years, the Cincinnati Bengals have made sizable investments across their offensive line. Orlando Brown Jr. was a major addition a couple of offseasons ago at left tackle, while the team has largely pursued veteran one-year rentals at right tackle.
That strategy changed with the drafting of Amarius Mims last year, and Cincinnati has also preferred a mix of outside free agents and draft picks to man the interior of the offensive line. The Bengals are attempting to extend the contracts of three key stars this year, so in addition to managing the financials, they are also reassessing the play of the starting guards.