Bengals’ Offensive Line Sparks Concern Ahead of 2025 Season
So, there's been a lot of buzz lately about the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive line heading into the 2025 NFL season—and honestly, it’s not the kind of attention you want. Sharp Football Analysis just released their rankings, and Cincinnati’s O-line landed second to last—31st out of 32 teams. That’s right, just a notch above Houston. For a team with championship aspirations and a franchise quarterback like Joe Burrow, that’s a massive red flag.
Now, what’s causing all this skepticism? The report points out that last year, guards Cordell Volson and Alex Cappa were among the worst in the league when it came to allowing pressure—ranking 97th and 98th out of 103 interior linemen. That’s brutal. And despite some offseason moves to patch things up—like signing veteran Lucas Patrick and drafting rookie Dylan Fairchild—this line is still seen as a liability.
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Let’s not sugarcoat it: this isn’t just a minor concern. When you’ve got a quarterback like Burrow, who’s already had to deal with injuries and constant hits behind a shaky line, you need better protection. Expecting him to dodge pressure snap after snap isn’t a sustainable strategy. Yes, Burrow’s elite when it comes to maneuvering the pocket, but asking him to pull off miracles every down is a dangerous game.
That said, there is some hope. Patrick and Fairchild aren’t locked into failure. They’re entering a system where there’s really nowhere to go but up. If they can gel quickly and outperform the low expectations, they could stabilize the interior and take some pressure off Burrow. But that’s a big “if.”
What really stands out here is the gap between the Bengals’ offensive potential and their protection upfront. You’ve got elite skill players, a top-tier quarterback, and a defense trying to find its footing. But if the offensive line remains a sieve, none of it will matter when it counts.
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