Even the presence and franchise-amplifying presence of a superstar quarterback like Joe Burrow can only mask so many shortcomings for the Cincinnati Bengals' organization.
Whenever fans hear from the Bengals' key leadership, their messaging often comes across as tone-deaf at best; gross workplace negligence at worst. The truth is probably somewhere in between.
Does that feel like a somewhat nebulous train of thought? Well, it's rooted in actual substance. Because we now have the latest NFLPA report card results, where players report on how they experience the team that they play for. Big shock: The Bengals almost bring up the league-wide rear.