Cincinnati Bengals 2020 NFL schedule: 5 must-win games
By Matt Conner
Away: Miami Dolphins
This should be a battle of the franchise quarterbacks, as most draft analysts believe it will be Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa taking the reins of these two teams respectively. As such, even for two losing teams from 2019, this should make for an exciting watch.
The Miami Dolphins look like they’re farther along than the Bengals due to the aforementioned slow process chosen by Mike Brown, but the Bengals have brought in some nice defensive talent—especially in the secondary—to match the Dolphins own imports. While Miami has brought in Kyle Van Noy, Byron Jones and others, it needs to be said that the Bengals have responded with Trae Waynes and Von Bell, among others, in their efforts to improve the secondary.
This will likely come down to the way two young coaches approach their game plans and the resulting preparation of two talented young quarterbacks. If Taylor can help Burrow get the best of the Dolphins on the road, it will be a sign that Cincinnati is in better hands than many might have expected.