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5 Questions Cincinnati Bengals Must Answer In Training Camp In 2015

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5 Questions Bengals Must Answer In Training Camp In 2015

Marvin Lewis has big questions to answer this upcoming season
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Another playoff team. Another playoff loss. As the new season gets underway and players report, countless questions arise. Here are five questions the Cincinnati Bengals must answer in training camp.

5. Which Michael Johnson Will the Bengals Get?

Michael Johnson returns to Bengals' defensive line
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5. Which Michael Johnson Will the Bengals Get?

Michael Johnson returns to Bengals' defensive line
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The Bengals re-signed fan-favorite Michael Johnson this offseason after he spent one season in Tampa. Johnson failed to match expectations of the hefty contract the Buccaneers signed him to, collecting only 27 tackles and 4.0 sacks in 14 games played in 2014. The Bengals signed him to a cheaper deal but fans will be wondering which Johnson did they get.

4. Is a Fullback In 2015 Offensive Plans?

Could Wilder Jr. be Bengals next fullback?
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4. Is a Fullback In 2015 Offensive Plans?

Could Wilder Jr. be Bengals next fullback
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Bengals running back James Wilder Jr. was asked to put on some weight leading up to training camp. Why? The Bengals are looking into making him a fullback/tailback hybrid. Their goal is to have him at 240 pounds by training camp. Could this lead to seeing more fullback play this season, especially in short yardage and goal-line plays? I think fans will have better idea as camp gets underway.

3. Who Will Be Returning Kicks: Tate or Alford?

Tate's days with Bengals may be drawing to close
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3. Who Will Be Returning Kicks: Tate or Alford?

Tate's days with Bengals may be drawing to close
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Return kicks is all the Brandon Tate has done for the Bengals the past four seasons. In 2014, he averaged 9.6 yards per return on punts and 22.05 yards per return on kickoffs. While both sound like decent numbers, many fans are ready to move on without him. Rookie Mario Alford was mainly used as receiver and kick returner. In 2014, Alford averaged 28.58 yards per return on kickoffs for the Mountaineers. His speed could lead him to beat out Tate.

2. Is Eifert Healthy Enough For Full-Speed Action?

Eifert ready for season after injuries
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2. Is Eifert Healthy Enough For Full-Speed Action?

Eifert ready for season after injuries
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Tyler Eifert had high hopes entering last season before losing the season to a torn labrum in last year’s OTAs and later dislocating his elbow in the season-opener. The Bengals will lean on him even more this year after losing Jermaine Gresham in the offseason. They need to know (without pushing him too much) that Eifert is healthy enough to take the hits that he will get in real-game action.

1. Can Andy Dalton Cut Down On Turnovers?

Andy Dalton turnover issues
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1. Can Andy Dalton Cut Down On Turnovers?

Andy Dalton turnover issues
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Andy Dalton has been the cause of Bengals fans’ headaches, as he has yet to reach that “next level” many hoped he would. Four years into his career, many watched Dalton make the same mistakes you would see a rookie make, which resulted in 18 turnovers. While his completion percentage did improve (64.2 percent), Dalton still managed to throw 17 interceptions. The Bengals need him to make better decisions and cut down on his turnovers.

Chad Troyan is a baseball and football writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @ChadTroyan15, “Like”him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google

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