Five players set to see more playing time for the Bengals in 2019

Five Bengals Set to See More Snaps in 2019

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 23: Clayton Fejedelem #42 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts after picking up a first down on a fake punt during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

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CINCINNATI, OH – OCTOBER 29: Clayton Fejedelem #42 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a defensive stop during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Paul Brown Stadium on October 29, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Colts 24-23. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images) /

Clayton Fejedelem (167 snaps, 14.79% of defensive snaps)

Fejedelem is a talented player who struggles for playing time behind starting safeties Jessie Bates and reliable veteran Shawn Williams.

We still don’t know exactly how new defensive coordinator Lou Amaruno’s scheme will look, but we do know how much he enjoyed playing Landon Collins in the box. Fejedelem is a willing tackler who is equally comfortable covering tight ends, and even covers the slot.

With the Bengals lacking athletic linebackers, as discussed above. The former seventh rounder could provide a solution if Amaruno decides to use some three safety looks.

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If the Bengals want to get more athletic on defense, which is a must, extra snaps to Fejedelem could help significantly.