NFL.COM ON BENGALS

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Cincinnati Bengals: These are not the old Bengals, perennial losers; these are the new Bengals that can play the game with power and toughness. From my years in the league, I never thought there was a weight room in Cincinnati, as the teams appeared physically weak, wearing down as the season went along. But all that has changed. Last year, the Bengals were a tough and physical team. With the return of defensive lineman Antwan Odom, and linebackers Keith Rivers and Rey Maualuga, this already-tough unit should continue to improve. For the first time in a long time, all the questions in Cincinnati center on the offense and more specifically, the passing game. Can Carson Palmer return to his old form, or even to his "almost old form"? Lack of speed or big-play ability hurt the offense. They finished 31st in quick scoring drives (four plays or fewer) and 28th in plays of more than 20 yards, which is why the Bengals must improve offensively to return to the playoffs. If they do, they can be a dangerous

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