Cincinnati Bengals 1980 Record:  6 wins and 10 losses

With new coach Forrest Gregg at the helm, the Bengals drafted Anthony Munoz to rebuild a depleted offensive line. Munoz a rookie Tackle from the University of Southern California was a first-round draft pick and the third pick taken overall.  A perennial All Pro choice, the USC graduate was selected to play in 11 straight Pro Bowls from 1982 to 1992 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998. Despite their new rookie Offensive Tackle, the Bengals would struggle again posting a 6-10 record. One highlight of the season was Bengals defensive end Eddie Edwards setting the single game team record by sacking Cleveland Browns Quarterback Brian Sipe five times. The Browns needing a win to qualify for the playoffs, came out ahead 27-24However.  The Bengals also swept the Pittsburgh Steelers destroying the Steelers chances for a 3rd straight Super Bowl.   The Bengals also added a new Assistant Coach to their Coaching staff who would go on to become the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2001 and 2002.  The new Assistant Coaches name was Dick LeBeau.

Scored 244 points (15.2/g), 27th of 28 in the NFL.
Allowed 312 points (19.5/g), 14th.
Differential of -68 points (-4.2/g), 21st.