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Chase: Expectations raised in Cincy with better D
Key takeaways
- It was so blatantly obvious to Chase last year that he didn't feel the need to explicitly point it out as the Bengals sputtered to a third straight year without a playoff appearance.
- This year at the Pro Bowl Games, Chase said he was not subtle about recruiting players to join the Bengals.
- Cincinnati overhauled its defense by adding three notable players -- including defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
It was so blatantly obvious to Chase last year that he didn't feel the need to explicitly point it out as the Bengals sputtered to a third straight year without a playoff appearance.
This year at the Pro Bowl Games, Chase said he was not subtle about recruiting players to join the Bengals.
Whatever the method, it worked. Cincinnati overhauled its defense by adding three notable players -- including defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II. And for a team that was minutes away from winning it all at the end of his rookie season, Chase believes the recent additions on defense put another Super Bowl trip back in the spotlight.
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