CINCINNATI — Heading into the 2021 season, the Cincinnati Bengals’ front office made a point to add veteran players on defense who had playoff experience and shined in big games on good teams. That strategy was rewarded as the veterans meshed with the young returning core on the Bengals defense and the team made it to the Super Bowl.
Key Factors
“You add to that the humans they are and the leaders they are. Not only did we add a lot of really talented players, they’re really good in the locker room and aren’t afraid to lead and help everyone else get to the next level.”
“Adding high-level talent who have done it before, you’ve seen it on the tape and seen it in their careers,” coach Zac Taylor said.
