2010 NFL Cincinnati Bengals Betting Preview - 06-29-10

It's no secret that of the four AFC North division teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers have traditionally been the 'top dog'. However, after their awe-inspiring 6-0 record last season, the Cincinnati Bengals may just have taken their place.

Even now it's still hard for many fans of the Bengals - never mind its detractors - to fathom how the team managed to transition from a somewhat mediocre team to a virtually unstoppable force in the space of a single NFL season.

But regardless of how they did it, the Cincinnati Bengals will no doubt be a team to watch this season. Offense-wise, in the off season the Bengals signed receiver Antonio Bryant, which will come as some relief to Chad Ochocinco.

The team's decision to draft receiver Jordan Shipley should work for the team by giving it some much-needed depth, while newly signed tight end Jermaine Greshman and defensive end Carlos Dunlap have proven skills on the field.

Fans of Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer will be pleased to see his return, and will hold thumbs that he'll complement running back Cedric Benson, who dazzled last season with a series of runs that lived up to the team's name.

The saying 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' applies to the Cincinnati Bengals' defense, which was mostly responsible for the turnaround in the team's fortunes last year. Defensive stalwarts will include Johnathan Joseph and Leon Hall.

Out projected Cincinnati Bengals win total this NFL season is 11 and over.

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