It 's keeping opponents from light up the scoreboard that 's been the problem in Cincinnati . The Bengals have made a collective effort to improve their defense in the past three drafts , using their last three first round picks on that side of the ball . In 2006 , Cincy selected South Carolina corner Jonathan Joseph with their first round pick and in 2007 the Bengals took another defensive back with their first pick in Michigan 's Leon Hall . This past draft , the team tabbed USC outside linebacker Keith Rivers in the first round .

Question: How would one describe the Cincinnati Bengals team ?
Answer: The Bengals are an improving offensive team .The Bengals are a terrible defensive team .The Bengals are an improving defensive team .None of the above choices .