CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The problem with the state of the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense is that there’s no quick fix to get that unit out of the hole that it’s in. It’s not a deep enough unit for changes to the starting lineup to be a real consideration. Al Golden said that he has to keep the scheme pretty simple because of the defense’s youth, so there’s not going to be a big scheme change. Looking toward next year, the Bengals won’t have the cap space to be able to overhaul the defense through free agency.

The Bengals’ defense is tied for last in the NFL in EPA allowed per play and third-to-last in points allowed per drive. This defense is stuck, lost, inexperienced and lacking in leadership.

The front office and coaching staff also hasn’t done a good enough job at putting this defense toget

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