Rookie running back Joe Mixon showed elusiveness and vision in his six rush attempts. Reserve back Tra Carson even flashed potential.
William Jackson III, Jordan Willis, Carl Lawson and Andrew Billings provided hope for additional depth on both the defense’s levels. Both kickers, Jake Elliott and Randy Bullock, impressed, converting two long field goals.
Holy smokes, Jordan Willis pic.twitter.com/7AAsPnPwNt
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) August 14, 2017
Perhaps most enticing, quarterback Andy Dalton will throw to A.J. Green, Tyler Boyd, John Ross and Tyler Eifert. If the Bengals fail to make the postseason for the second consecutive year, it won’t be from their lack of depth.
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