Since Joe Burrow was drafted in 2020, the conversation about the Cincinnati Bengals offensive line has been non-stop.
Near the end of some seasons, it has felt like they've turned a corner. Every time, though, the 0-line was porous again at the start of the next season.
Last year, though, felt different. It seems the Bengals finally have a group with talent and chemistry at all five starting positions.
Amarius Mims is a rising star at right tackle. Dalton Risner held down the right guard spot after so much instability. Dylan Fairchild flashed enough to think he can be a long-term solution at left guard. And Orlando Brown Jr. is still solid at left tackle.
But outsiders aren't as optimistic as Bengals fans.