The Bengals finished 3rd in the AFC North last season with a 7-9 record and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season. The Bengals were as low as you can get in total yards ending up at 32nd, but they were a little better in defense finishing at 18th. Andy Dalton did have a subpar season, but you cannot put that all on him. The Bengals offensive line was one of the worst in the league and gave zero help to allow the offense to gain momentum.
There is a lot to be excited about this years team, they made a couple moves this offseason that will improve the team.