very possible roadblock. The offensive line has lost high-profile free agents, suffered injuries, been plagued with penalties, a

There has been a lot of chatter about what Cincinnati’s alignment up front should be Womens Tyler Boyd Jersey , based on so many new additions the past two offseasons. We look at a couple of best scenarios." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCincy Junglea Cincinnati Bengals communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryBengalsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBAFiled under:The Orange & Black InsiderBengals NewsAnalysisWhat’s the best configuration for the Bengals’ offensive line?New,43commentsThere has been a lot of chatter about what Cincinnati’s alignment up front should be, based on so many new additions the past two offseasons. We look at a couple of best scenarios. EDTShareTweetShareShareWhat’s the best configuration for the Bengals’ offensive line?You have to give the Cincinnati Bengals some credit for recognizing a problem and working pretty hard to fix it. After the offensive line struggled for a couple of seasons, as well as internalizing the observation that two former high picks weren’t working out, the team has embarked on a two-year rebuild of the unit. Of course, any credit given in this regard has to also be tainted because of the allowance of the whole Kevin Zeitler/Andrew Whitworth exodus of 2017. Still, the investment of two first round picks (Billy Price and Jonah Williams) and two Day 3 picks (Rod Taylor and Michael Jordan), as well as the acquisition of six new veteran contracts for players (two from the outside), shows a solid re-commitment to righting the ship.As the Zac Taylor era is officially kicking off with OTAs, some big news occurred in the form of a re-shuffling of the offensive line...again. The biggest news was is in Williams lining up as the starting left tackle, while Cordy Glenn, who manned that spot in 2018, got pushed inside to guard. A sub-headline of the story was that veteran mainstay Clint Boling was out of the alignment. Now, it’s important to note that he’s healing up an injury, but even with the understandable absence Cordy Glenn Jersey White , confusing smoke signals about the versatile lineman have been sent. On this week’s episode of The Orange and Black Insider Bengals podcast, John Sheeran and I discussed the best potential alignments of the unit for 2019. In doing so, there are obviously a number of factors to consider. Politics: Yes, they exist in football too, folks. Whether it’s in handing starting spots immediately to the first-round picks of Williams and Billy Price, or in the continuing preference for Bobby Hart after a subpar 2018 season, hands can be forced. Cincinnati has invested high capital in these three players and they need to find out if they can carry the unit. Continued career development: This is especially true in the case of both Hart and Price, as both didn’t have the strongest campaigns last year. However, Cincinnati holds the belief that both of these players will be critical to the success of the offense this year (which is true), as well as that they will reach their highest potential in 2019. Turn on the tape—even if it’s from college: Many who have followed Price’s career note that he actually had some superior film as a guard, rather than a center at Ohio State. Meanwhile, Trey Hopkins showed a higher NFL value at center last year than Price in his spot starts, while inconsistency was shown at almost every other spot on the line in 2018. Ironically, the Bengals drafted Price’s college replacement this year in Michael Jordan, who also played center and guard with the Buckeyes—but which spot is a better fit? And http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-tyler-eifert-jersey , of course, Glenn showed promise as both a tackle and guard at Georgia, so the Bengals are apparently trying to tap his college days. Glenn’s comments about his meeting with Jim Turner: After the team drafted Williams, the new offensive line coach along with Zac Taylor had a couple of heart-to-hearts with Glenn. While part of what’s being appreciated with Taylor amongst his players is his honesty (John Ross III said the same recently about trade rumors), Glenn made it seem that his future with the club this year is at left guard, whether or not Boling is available.Some possible alignmentsThere is a fine line to walk with what to do on the Bengals’ offensive line this year. After shuffling things up the past two seasons and apparently doing the same this offseason, cohesion has not been the name of the game. However, said cohesion is one of the most critical aspects in the success of any offensive line and will need to be built quickly if the Bengals are to be competitive in year one of the Taylor era. So, is it wise to give the mantle of the most important position on the line to a rookie right away? Should the team swap out two or three starters from last year once again? Keep in mind that aside from trying to build cohesion, there is also the need for the new system to be digested from veterans of previous regimes. The OTA formation: Left tackle: Jonah WilliamsLeft guard: Cordy GlennCenter: Billy PriceRight guard: John MillerRight tackle: Bobby HartThe “find a spot for Clint Boling” formation:Left tackle: Jonah WilliamsLeft guard: Cordy GlennCenter: Billy PriceRight guard: John MillerRight tackle: Clint BolingThe “safe” formation:Left tackle: Cordy GlennLeft guard: Clint BolingCenter: Billy PriceRight guard: John MillerRight tackle: Jonah WilliamsThe “mix-it-up” formation:Left tackle: Clint BolingLeft guard: Cordy GlennCenter: Trey HopkinsRight guard: Billy PriceRight tackle: Jonah WilliamsThe “wild card” formation:Left tackle: Jonah WilliamsLeft guard: Cordy GlennCenter: Billy PriceLeft guard: Michael JordanRight tackle: Bobby HartWhat is your ideal formation for the starters on the Bengals’ offensive line?Also on this week’s episode:What is the impact of Alex Redmond’s suspension? Is now on the outside looking in to a crowded position room?What are the exact benefits of Gerald McCoy potentially signing with the Bengals?How realistic is it that a top-tier defender like McCoy would sign with the Bengals, given the new staff and low expectations from the national media?If you’re unable to join us live for here at Cincy Jungle or YouTube every episode, all Orange and Black Insider content is available here on CJ, the Stitcher, Spotify and Google Play Music apps, our YouTube channel Womens C.J. Uzomah Jersey , as well as through Megaphone and, as always, on iTunes! You can tweet us @BengalsOBI or get in touch with us via email at theobinsider@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and go subscribe to our channels! The Bengals’ offensive line was unsurprisingly bad last year, according to the data." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesCincy Jungle homepageHorizontal - WhiteCincy Junglea Cincinnati Bengals communityFollow Cincy Jungle online:Follow Cincy Jungle on TwitterFollow Cincy Jungle on FacebookFollow Cincy Jungle on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchCincy Jungle main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryBengalsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBAPFF ranks Bengals near bottom of the league in pass blocking efficiencyNew,29commentsThe Bengals’ offensive line was unsurprisingly bad last year, according to the data.EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:PFF ranks Bengals near bottom of the league in pass blocking efficiencyTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailThe Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAEvery Bengals fan knows that one of the most problematic units on the team is the offensive line.Not only did the Bengals lose two high-profile free agents three seasons ago, but the line has stumbled over every possible roadblock. The offensive line has lost high-profile free agents, suffered injuries, been plagued with penalties, and some spots have been occupied by personnel that are just plain incompetent.So in a surprising twist, when Pro Football Focus ranked all 32 offensive lines in pass blocking efficiency, the ranked the Bengals as high as 27th on the list.Even though many Bengals fans feel their team should be ranked much lower, there are five teams in the NFL with lines that have worse pass-blocking efficiency.But before we get into the nitty gritty, what does PFF mean by pass blocking efficiency, or PBE for short?So Carl Lawson Jersey White , this only counts plays that take longer than 2.5 seconds to develop, which is about the average window of time each quarterback is given before he is expected to get hit. It may not seem like a long time, but when you are in the pocket 2.5 seconds can be an eternity.Typically, given the weaknesses of the offensive line and Andy Dalton’s ability to read defenses before the snap, Bill Lazor schemed passes that left Dalton’s hands as quickly as possible. In other words, they tried to avoid these kinds of plays.But no matter how much they tried, the quarterback is bound to have to hold the ball every once in a while.Here’s what they said about the Bengals:Obviously, this is bad, but at least the Bengals tried to fix it this offseason. In addition to signing two outside free agent and extending every free agent on the line, they drafted two more linemen to round out the group.Unfortunately, first round pick Jonah Williams will not be able to help fix the line issues, but hopefully a new head coach, offensive coordinator, and offensive line coach will help improve the weakest part of the offense.