An NFL insider has pitched what most would consider an outlandish trade scenario involving Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor is sticking with his defensive coaching staff despite the team having the worst defense in the NFL.

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson has one of the strongest legs in the NFL, so it was surprising to see him miss a 54-yard field goal in Cincinnati’s Week 9 loss to the Chicago Bears, not by kicking the ball too far left or right, but by not getting it to the uprights at all.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi as Cincinnati Bengals Defense is One of Worst Ever, and That's Not Hyperbole; the Numbers are Damning. CINCINNATI – To say the Cincinnati Bengals have one of the worst defenses in NFL history is no longer hyperbole or anecdotally reactionary in the wake of another terrible loss.

Cincinnati became the first team in at least the last 45 years to take a lead in regulation after trailing by 14-plus points in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter -- and still lose! And they lost in spectacular fashion, surrendering a 58-yard game-winning touchdown from Caleb Williams to rookie Colston Loveland in the final seconds.

A litany of special teams issues became a sore spot for Chicago during their 47-42 win over Cincinnati in Week 9, and Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower shouldered the blame for his unit's play.

Williams: The Bengals whiffed on an opportunity to rebuild their defense via trade. Instead, they doubled down on flawed plan to overhaul in the draft.