Slow starts have kept Cincinnati from reaching its first goal every season: Winning the AFC North. Both times Cincinnati's started at least .500 under Taylor, they've won the division and made an AFC Championship appearance. Starters played just one series last preseason (13 total snaps).

The question has been asked several times already this offseason and will be asked several more times to come. How can the Cincinnati Bengals avoid another slow start to the season? The answer may be found in making sure the slow start happens earlier,

Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are set with their contracts but glaring needs at guard jeopardize their effectiveness.