Predicting each AFC North team's record for the 2019 NFL season

#4 Cincinnati Bengals: 6-10

A.J. Green

The Bengals have never really been that great of an organization, especially with longtime (and now former head coach) Marvin Lewis running the show. Insert Zac Taylor, who comes over from the Los Angeles Rams. But we don't really know if he's any good. I do like the upgrades they've made to the offensive line over the past several seasons, though.

My biggest problem, like many other teams that aren't that good, is the quarterback. Andy Dalton has been about as average as you would expect a fomer second-round pick at quarterback to be. It's not entirely his fault, either. His offensive line, up until recently, has been average to below average, the receivers can't stay healthy or produce like they should and, to top it all off, you've had Marvin Lewis at the helm for the last decade-plus.

Yes, the Bengals started 3-1 last season. But they have't done much to address their major holes defensively. I mean, there's a reason Cincinatti's defense ranked in the bottom half of several important categories last season. I don't see things changing this season. They'll win a few games, but with the offensive struggles, defensive holes, and a rookie head coach, 6 wins is as high as I'll go for the Bengals in 2019.