Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. and staff photojournalist Kareem Elgazzar discuss the team's 34-23 win against the Baltimore Ravens. Kareem Elgazzar, kelgazzar@enquirer.com
There was reason for nervousness to surround the early weeks of the Cincinnati Bengals season. For a franchise so often based in continuity, they faced opening the year with the most overhaul on the assistant coaching staff as we’ve seen under Marvin Lewis.
Teryl Austin entered at defensive coordinator. Bill Lazor took over full-time as offensive coordinator, but with a collection of new assistants.
How long would it take for everyone to find comfort with each other, adjusting on the fly and working a game plan together?