The Cincinnati Bengals have become one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. Now, according to right tackle Amarius Mims, their offensive line could become a weapon of its own.
Mims made it clear when he spoke this week that frontcourt continuity is important to him this offseason, and not just from a football standpoint. The young tackle acknowledged that he publicly hopes the Bengals can keep the team together and called the offensive line “a big weapon” in Cincinnati’s hopes of making it to the Super Bowl again.
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“It’s kind of like me saying who we want back,” Mims said with a laugh, which perfectly embodies the confidence currently surrounding the Bengals offense.
This confidence is not difficult to understand.
With Joe Burrow healthy, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins still among the league’s elite playmakers, and the Bengals investing in protection over the past few seasons, Cincinnati believes it finally has the balance it needs to compete with the AFC heavyweights. Injuries and inconsistency have continued to derail the team’s hopes in recent years, making continuity along the offensive line a top priority.
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Mims is entering a critical season in his development, and he seems to understand exactly how important chemistry is. Offensive lines rarely become dominant overnight, but continuity often turns talented units into elite ones. The Bengals believe keeping a familiar combination in front of Burrow can elevate the offense from dangerous to nearly unstoppable.
Judging by Mims’ reaction when discussing the team, the Bengals’ locker room may already believe a transformation is underway.