With news breaking that 2019 first-round draft pick Jonah Williams will miss the entire upcoming season due to a shoulder injury, the Cincinnati Bengals flurry of first-round picks missing significant playing time in their rookie season continues. Williams was slated to be plugged into the left tackle position and anchor a line that has been struggling. With his injury, many fans and pundits alike are growing anxious that the unit will again be a lackluster group this season.
While there certainly is a reason for concern, the outlook is not as grim as many would lead you to believe because the Bengals certainly have some pieces along the line to play with.