Remember that pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson continues his holdout, clouding the defensive outlook. As such, another player stands at a pivotal junction under intense pressure to elevate his game: safety Geno Stone. As camp kicks off, all eyes should focus on Stone’s ability to bounce back and carve out a defining role in Cincinnati’s revamped defense. After locking down their star receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins with lucrative contract extensions, the Bengals have now paid most of their key offensive players over the past 16 months.