The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to make major noise this season. Even with the questions that remain on defense and on the offensive line at guard, Joe Burrow brings a level of play that makes this team dangerous.

The Cincinnati Bengals remain in a contract impasse with their top defender, Trey Hendrickson. NFL sources open up on his market value

The Cincinnati Bengals could pull off a historic move by trading first-round rookie Shemar Stewart if the two sides can't agree to a contract. One analyst believes the San Francisco 49ers should make a call to inquire about him.

The latest wrinkle in this debate comes from Geoff Hobson of Bengals .com:

ESPN's NFL Live dissected the contract standoff between Shemar Stewart and the Cincinnati Bengals, highlighting Stewart's absence from the mandatory minicamp. Coach Zac Taylor acknowledged the frustration,

The implementation of a rookie wage scale in 2011 has largely ended contract holdouts of draft picks, with a couple of exceptions.

The Bengals aren’t doing themselves any favors with the current news emanating out of the organization. They have another disgruntled player.

Oh, that's right, the Cincinnati Bengals refusing to spend money. Now we're talking. Mandatory minicamps are wrapping up around the league, and the headlining discussion about the Bengals isn't Joe Burrow coming off an NFL-leading 43-touchdown season.