The rave reviews continue to roll in for the Cincinnati Bengals after what is a consensus strong offseason.
Next up is Pro Football Focus’ Sam Monson coming in with strong full offseason grades for the Bengals, especially highlighting the team’s biggest pickup in free agency while giving the team an “A” grade:
Cincinnati securing the services of Orlando Brown Jr. at tackle was both unexpected and excellent opportunistic work. Brown has five straight seasons with a PFF pass-blocking grade of at least 74.4 and helps further solidify the Bengals’ offensive line. Cody Ford adds depth to the group, as well, while the gamble that Irv Smith Jr. can remain healthy is an excellent buy-low gamble.
Monson also has high praise for the draft class, headed up by high expectations for first-rounder Myles Murphy and DJ Turner’s addition to the secondary via the second round.
Even names like Jordan Battle and Charlie Jones get mentioned as a way to “future proof” the roster.
But it’s the addition of Brown that continues to rank higher than everything else. Understandably so, too, given the quality play he brings to one of the team’s neediest units.
It’s funny, then, that it only happened because Brown’s camp reached out to the Bengals first during free agency.
