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A Bengals Offseason Tradition<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We have a bit of an annual tradition that kicks off around this time of year. Once the first waves of free agency and the NFL Draft are in the rearview mirror, we turn our attention to identifying which Bengals players might be poised to take that all-important next step in their careers.<\/p>\n

Spotlight Series: \u201cPotential Bengals Breakout Players\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here at Cincy Jungle<\/em> and on our associated podcasts, we launch a recurring series each offseason titled \u201cPotential Bengals Breakout Players.\u201d<\/strong> It\u2019s our way of forecasting which players could step into larger roles, show significant growth from the previous season, or otherwise emerge as key contributors in the upcoming year.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t just guesswork. It\u2019s based on their likely increased responsibilities, glimpses of talent, and how they\u2019ve been developing behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

Introducing: \u201cMake-or-Break Year\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Building off that tradition, we\u2019re rolling out a new companion series: \u201cMake-or-Break Year.\u201d This series spotlights Bengals players who are entering pivotal stretches in their careers\u2014those who need to prove themselves now or risk fading from the team\u2019s long-term plans.<\/p>\n

These are players at a crossroads. Whether it\u2019s due to inconsistent performance, off-field concerns, or simply needing to show growth, the next few months could be career-defining.<\/p>\n

Cordell Volson<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ever since Joe Burrow joined the Cincinnati Bengals, the offensive line has been a major focal point of criticism and questions. Cincinnati made some major moves in outside free agency over the last few years, but the guard spots have particularly come under much scrutiny.<\/p>\n

Cincinnati used a fourth round pick on Cordell Volson in 2022 and he has since manned the left guard spot. The staff thought so highly of him that, at certain points, he was the only starter the team originally drafted to play on the line.<\/p>\n

While he has taken steps forward in his development, the consistency still hasn\u2019t been there. Entering the final year of his rookie deal, Volson saw the team draft Dylan Fairchild in the third round a few weeks ago, followed by comments made by coaches saying the rookie has an opportunity to win a starting job.<\/p>\n

Gone is a major Volson advocate in offensive line coach Frank Pollack, so Volson will need to ingratiate himself with new coach Scott Peters this spring and summer. Will he take another step in his development to show consistency, or will his future with the Bengals get murky as the preseason wears on?<\/p>\n

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