Even though most folks want the Bengals to tank for high draft positioning, the team wasn’t about to give up in 2018. Cincinnati beat the Raiders in Week 15 and kept their playoff hopes briefly alive, as their effort level has been raised the past two contests.
The team’s sixth win of the season gave us a number of items to think about as one of the most critical offseasons in franchise history is a few short weeks away. And, as with any offseason planning, a close examination of the roster will take place.