Whether the Bengals will earn back trust and frankly reputation as the tampering window opens Monday at noon is hard to say. But here are a few bold predictions for that window that stretches to free agency opening on Wednesday.

The Cincinnati Bengals have a lot of work to do this offseason. Cincinnati is working on a few key contract extensions, including one for superstar Ja’Marr Chase. The Bengals also need to rebuild their defense after a poor performance in 2024.

A total youth movement is in fact not coming to the defensive tackle group if Hill's deal is in fact the only major signing they make there. You do need experience and leadership, which is why Hill is back on a relatively smaller deal compared to what the salary cap looked like back in 2022.