Thus far in the preseason, Bengals fans have seen little or no action from the players who figure to be the main cogs for success this year. This can be frustrating for those who want to get a glimpse of what the new era Bengals will look like when the games count. However, once the regular season comes, everyone could be thanking the rookie head coach.
Often injured players such as John Ross and Tyler Eifert have seen zero playing time so far. Established stars like Geno Atkins have also been sidelined. Even players returning from injury like Carl Lawson have sat and watched two preseason games come and go.