There were big plays, non-first-round rookies in key spots and the simple fact Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were present and looked good. There’s even system continuity and, for the most part, not major roster turnover.

Bengals rookie defensive lineman Shemar Stewart, who had attended, but sat out two prior days of mandatory minicamp, did not show up on the third day of camp.