During his press conference on Wednesday, Bengals coach Zac Taylor downplayed any defensive concerns, noting that they have been vanilla in the preseason under new defensive coordinator Al Golden ahead of Week 1 in Cleveland. But he also believes there’s reason to take the preseason with a grain of salt.

The Cincinnati Bengals are currently the topic of conversation in the NFL. It's not just about Trey Hendrickson's contract saga. It's also about Joe Burrow and the lack of support he's receiving. It's about the team's overall performance. There's plenty to talk about this team.