​Cincinnati Bengals players are starting to report to training camp to start making good on the all-in offseason by the franchise. There, players will compete for jobs and ultimately final roster spots on what projects to be one of the top contenders in the NFL around quarterback Joe Burrow. Before the pads go on and things get serious, here’s a quick projection for how the final 53-man roster eventually shakes out. Bengals 53-man roster prediction before training campQBs (2)Joe BurrowJoe FlaccoCut: Josh Johnson, Sean CliffordOne could argue the Bengals have the best top-to-bottom quarterback room in the NFL, so no surprises here. WRs (6)Tee HigginsJa’Marr ChaseAndrei IosivasCharlie JonesColbie YoungMitch TinsleyCut: Kendric Pryor, Ke’Shawn Williams, Xavier Johnson, Jordan Moore, Dohnte Meyers, Noah ThomasThe competition for the sixth spot is almost wild. Colbie Young is a rookie draft pick with huge upside who probably sticks. Mitch Tinsley has looked a little like Marvin Jones out there. But it’s hard to dislike what names like Kendric Pryor and Jordan Moore have shown over time, too. RBs (3)Chase BrownSamaje PerineTahj BrooksCut: Gary Brightwell, Kendall Milton, Kentrel Bullock, Jamal HaynesChase Brown leads the way in what could be a three-back show to start the season, at least. They have to hope that Tahj Brooks can keep ascending and help if needed, too. TEs (4)Mike GesickiDrew SampleErick All Jr.Tanner HudsonCut: Cam Grandy, Jack Endries, Josh KattusErick All is key to the tight end room this season if he can stay healthy. Four is probably the max right now, but they will look to keep someone like draft pick Jack Endries on the practice squad. OL (9)C Ted KarrasLT Orlando Brown Jr.T-G Cody FordLG Dalton RisnerRT Amarius MimsG Dylan FairchildG Jalen RiversT-G Brian Parker IIT Andrew CokerCut: T Javon Foster, C Jacob Bayer, G Liam Brown, C Connor Lew, T Christian Jones, T Corey Robinson IIThe starting five returns for the first time in the Joe Burrow era and depth names like Cody Ford and rookie Brian Parker can play multiple spots. Don’t sleep on Jalen Rivers to continue developing, too. Draft pick Connor Lew is one to watch here, as if he’s fully healthy, he’ll probably make the 53 and they will have to make room. DL (10)DT Jonathan AllenDT B.J. HillDT Dexter Lawrence IIDT T.J. Slaton Jr.DE Boye MafeDE Myles MurphyDT Kris Jenkins Jr.DE Shemar StewartDE Cashius HowellDT Landon RobinsonCut: DE Isaiah Foskey, DT McKinnley Jackson, DT Jordan Jefferson, DE Cedric Johnson, DT Howard Cross IIIThe Bengals turned a weakness into a strength by adding Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen. Even TJ Slaton remains a key piece of the rotation. There’s a chance they don’t even give Kris Jenkins another chance to prove himself at this point. Boye Mafe and Cashius Howell join the edge-rushing fray and fan favorite Landon Robinson sneaks aboard, too. LB (4)Barrett CarterDemetrius Knight Jr.Shaka HeywardOren BurksCut: Joe Giles-Harris