Bernard Scott is a better complementary player than starter, and the team understands it needs to get him on the field. At 5-10, 197 pounds, Scott, who has good hands, likely will part of a time-share with a new running back. It's a long way to go before training camps, and the only prognosis that seems solid is Benson leaving. Where he winds up will determine his new value.

How does the team upgrade the WR position? 

Jerome Simpson was indicted on drug charges after the authorities intercepted marijuana sent to his home and then found scales and smoking paraphernalia inside. He could serve 1-5 years, but as a first-time offender who has been cooperating, he will probably get probation. Either way he faces a possible league suspension. Simpson's an unrestricted free agent so he might be walking anyway. He averaged 3.1 catches for 45.3 yards and 0.25 TDs on 6.56 targets (including playoffs), but big games kept him on fantasy rosters. In Week Two (4-136-0 on nine targets), Week Six (6-101-0 on nine targets) and Week 11 (8-152-0 on 13 targets) he had big games spaced apart just enough to keep his value high. Don't look at Simpson as anything more than a late-round pick if he sticks with the Bengals.

Andre Caldwell is also a free agent and is the team's No. 3 WR, working the slot. He has minimal fantasy value. In fact, outside of A.J. Green, there is a big void to fill on the Bengals' WR corps. If the team is serious about upgrading the position via the draft or free agency, there is room in this offense for two solid fantasy WRs. Right now there are more questions than answers.

Is Jermaine Gresham good enough to be a No. 1 fantasy tight end?