Much of the NFL preseason is learning about the league’s newest players. Rookies need the preseason, no matter how talented or valuable they are to their respective organizations. And in just a month’s time, their career trajectories can alter dramatically.
This month, the Bengals rookie report will reflect that reality. Rookies will prosper, dwindle, or stay their normal course on the road to the regular season much like companies rise, fall, or stagnate on the stock market. Before we learn which rookies will be contributors for the Bengals this year, we’ll do weekly updates to see how the entire group is handling their first taste of NFL game days.