The Cincinnati Bengals will miss the playoffs this year, despite winning their last five games and going 9-8 on the season.
There is a lot to point to as the franchise goes into an offseason filled with question marks surrounding the roster and the coaching staff, but mostly, the fanbase and the national football media can point to the slow start to the season once again.
Former offensive tackle for the Bengals, Andrew Whitworth, also agrees that an adjustment has to be made, especially coming out of camp. On his weekly podcast with Ryan Fitzpatrick, Whit talked about the Bengals' disappointing season and had this to say regarding it.