2014 NFL Preseason Picks: Cincinnati Bengals Win AFC North
The Cincinnati Bengals finally capitalized on the fall of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. As both dynasties age and rebuild, the Bengals got younger, more dynamic, and improved enough to dominate a division that once buried them. So, is this division transitioning away from its former powers, or will the Ravens and Steelers bounce back? Heck, even the Cleveland Browns made noise this offseason by bringing in Johnny Manziel. It should be a fun year for the AFC North.
1. Cincinnati Bengals (11-5): I think the Bengals are a few years away from Andy Dalton’s new contract destroying roster flexibility and making it very difficult for the Bengals to win. That said, right now, they’re in good shape. Gio Bernard is ready to explode, and Dalton’s connection with A.J. Green is undeniable. 305 points allowed was tops in the AFC last year. The Bengals should take the division again.
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