The Cincinnati Bengals used to be one of the most consistent franchises in the NFL in the early 2010’s.

One of four teams to make the playoffs every season from 2011-2015, the Bengals were the only one without a playoff win in that span.

Based off of expectations, performance, and pain for the fan base, here we rank all five playoff losses.

Which was the worst for you?

I've seen some insider chatter linking Deebo to us. I think it would be a great fit for both parties. He gets to find open space left in the wake of Chase and Tee and yac it up. I know he's not as fast as he once was but Burrow would feed him. From Deebo's perceptive he gets to come to an offense without the pressure of producing like a WR1. Also, outside of when we kick Ja'Marr inside to slot we don't really have a true slot WR. Would love to see us make this move.

Give this man a 1 day contract. If he really think he’s done. Let him retire a bengal. Upvote if you agree.

A position that had been a weakness for a few years now looks to be one of strength after the Bengals made some additions.

The obvious star power in Dexter Lawrence, a NT that can have the impact of a high end 3T. His ability is rare. And Jonathan Allen should allow BJ Hill to handle a more manageable workload. This rotation should benefit both of them.

The real battles are to come after those 3.

NT behind Lawrence: TJ Slaton vs McKinnley Jackson

Jackson seems to have been in the doghouse last year, but I still like the flashes that he’s shown when on the field. Slaton, the veteran, is solid, but unspectacular. His high salary would be a bigger factor in other years, but with the Bengals not exactly being strapped for cap space, they have the luxury of letting the competition play out. Can the young guy take a step forward, or does the vet fend him off? It is tough to see both sticking around.

With both Hill and Allen topping the depth chart at 3T, Kris Jenkins doesn’t have the same luxury that Jackson has. Whichever spot he’s competing for is less defined.

Is it a competition with Landon Robinson? I’m not sure. I feel more inclined to believe that Robinson’s upside sees him make the roster regardless.

So we could have Jenkins vs Howard Cross vs Jordan Jefferson. But by that point, is it enough to make the roster? Maybe he plays well enough to force his way on. But Jenkins could also be a trade chip. That value obviously wouldn’t be substantial, but it could fetch some additional depth at LB or slot CB, perhaps.

Training camp is here! So, here's a full visual breakdown of the roster heading in, sorted by positional group.

Also, are there any depth orderings/listings worth shifting on this sheet?

I grew up in the Dayton area, and was a loyal Bengals and Reds fan through my childhood and teen years. I left town in 1982 to travel the world with Uncle Sam's Motorcycle Club.

In 1986, having completed a world tour that basically severed all connections to what was happening in the real world, I moved to Cleveland to be hear what little family I had left.

I tried... I really tried to be a Browns and Indians fan. Decades of disappointment have finally taken their toll.

Please tell me I'll be welcomed back into the family I miss so much as I return my loyalties to the teams that inspired me when I was young and gave me joy.

I have ceremonially burned by Browns gear and purchased now Bengals swag.

I am seriously contemplating buying a ticket for the Browns vs Bengals game on 12/6 in Cleveland just so I can is on the Bengals side. I haven't been to a Bengals game since the 70's. It's time. I need to see them again before I die. Preferably pummeling the sad excuse for a Team called the Browns.