Bengals address needs on offensive and defensive lines in NFL draft, add a receiver for depth
11 months ago

Bengals address needs on offensive and defensive lines in NFL draft, add a receiver for depth

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals used the NFL draft to take some of the pieces they believe were most needed to address weaknesses. You’ve got to be like that, honestly, just because you’re playing the hardest position on the field, in my opinion.” Bengals coaches speculated Mims dropped in the draft because of a relative lack of snaps for a three-year college lineman. “He’s a polished guy, captain at Michigan, checks every box,” Cincinnati defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo said. Three hundred thirty-pound nose guard — there’s not a lot of those in the draft,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. That was a guy we felt really good about getting in here.” HELPING BURROW The Bengals had hoped to add another receiver to the mix after declining to re-sign Tyler Boyd and putting the franchise tag on Tee Higgins as they try to sign star wideout Ja’Marr Chase to a long-term contract.

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Bengals’ scouts reveal details about Cincinnati’s 2024 NFL Draft class
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengals’ scouts reveal details about Cincinnati’s 2024 NFL Draft class

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Moments occur in the life of a scout all the time. “Watching that Ohio State playoff game last year as a young, true sophomore, he’s out there playing in the first start of his career shutting down some really impressive guys on the edge at Ohio State in a national semifinal,” Potts said. “We think he has some …

Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports
11 months ago

Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Cincinnati Bengals entered the 2024 NFL Draft on April 25 with 10 picks over the three-day draft. — Paul Dehner Jr. Dane Brugler’s analysis A one-year starter at Iowa, All was a “move” tight end in former offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz’s pro-style spread scheme. — Paul Dehner Jr. Dane Brugler analysis A two-year starter at TCU, Newton was primarily …

Bengals take OT Amarius Mims in the NFL draft as Cincinnati seeks better protection for Joe Burrow
11 months, 1 week ago

Bengals take OT Amarius Mims in the NFL draft as Cincinnati seeks better protection for Joe Burrow

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals, seeking an offensive tackle who can play in front of franchise quarterback Joe Burrow for years to come, chose huge Georgia tackle Amarius Mims in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night. There’s a lot there to work with that we’re really excited about.” Mims is seen by some draft analysts as a …

For Bengals, only thing larger than Amarius Mims is the risk-reward
11 months, 1 week ago

For Bengals, only thing larger than Amarius Mims is the risk-reward

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — The traits of Amarius Mims are laughable. There’s big and then there’s, “Did you just see what he looked like in the doorway?” ***EXCITED NOISES*** Amarius Mims receives THE CALL from Coach. “He looks like he could add weight,” Taylor said, almost confused, “and I don’t know how.” Mims will duck under the doorway of the private plane …

Bengals draft Amarius Mims: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
11 months, 1 week ago

Bengals draft Amarius Mims: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

New York Times  

Amarius Mims started just eight games in his college career, but the talented offensive tackle has a high enough ceiling that the Cincinnati Bengals selected him with pick No. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, pick-by-pick grades and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate the selections …

Bengals 7-round NFL mock draft: JC Latham, a trade and a Round 3 triple-up
11 months, 1 week ago

Bengals 7-round NFL mock draft: JC Latham, a trade and a Round 3 triple-up

New York Times  

Time for one final, accountable mock draft before the Bengals set forth on a 10-pick, three-day journey to sustainability this weekend. Round Pick Overall Notes 1 18 18 2 17 49 3 16 80 3 34 97 Compensatory 4 15 115 5 14 149 6 18 194 6 38 214 Compensatory 7 4 224 From Texans 7 17 237 Round …

Bengals likely to look for an offensive tackle and run-stopping defensive lineman in the NFL draft
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengals likely to look for an offensive tackle and run-stopping defensive lineman in the NFL draft

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals went into free agency with explosive plays in mind — producing more of them on offense and allowing fewer on defense. That could mean an offensive tackle who can help keep franchise quarterback Joe Burrow off the ground, a run-stopping D-lineman, a wide receiver or just the best player available. Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese …

Bengals free-agent targets: Pinpointing options using recent history, desired profiles
1 year ago

Bengals free-agent targets: Pinpointing options using recent history, desired profiles

New York Times  

The Bengals of the last four years in March have been like the good son who went off to college. Out Christian Wilkins, Leonard Williams, Grover Stewart, Sheldon Rankins, Fletcher Cox Many of the biggest names expecting to land the largest contracts don’t hit the Bengals’ age threshold for significant deals. Out Jonah Williams, Donovan Smith, George Fant, Cam Fleming …

Can the Bengals finally solidify Joe Burrow’s protection this offseason?
1 year, 1 month ago

Can the Bengals finally solidify Joe Burrow’s protection this offseason?

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Since the moment Joe Burrow was chosen with the first pick of the 2020 draft, the Cincinnati Bengals have arrived at the NFL Scouting Combine each season plotting a path to protecting their franchise quarterback feeling like the puzzle was not complete. • 2020: Bobby Hart • 2021: Riley Reiff • 2022: La’el Collins • 2023: Jonah Williams …

Bengals promote QBs coach Dan Pitcher to offensive coordinator to replace Brian Callahan
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengals promote QBs coach Dan Pitcher to offensive coordinator to replace Brian Callahan

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t need to search far and wide to find their next offensive coordinator. He spent the past four seasons as Joe Burrow’s position coach after previously serving as assistant QBs coach and offensive assistant. This is what I was hoping for all along.” Burrow set single-season team records for completions, yards passing, touchdown passes and …

Bengals 2024 mock offseason: Choose your own adventure to building the roster
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengals 2024 mock offseason: Choose your own adventure to building the roster

New York Times  

The Bengals mock offseason exercise has returned for a fourth year. The point of this exercise isn’t to pinpoint the exact amount free agents will cost — that’s impossible — or even to show every option on the table when you get into trades, cap gymnastics, friendly structures and free-agent bargains. They always keep money behind to allow room for …

Bengals free agents: Who stays, who goes and projecting the Big 5
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengals free agents: Who stays, who goes and projecting the Big 5

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — The Bengals enter the offseason with one of the most noteworthy classes of free agents in their recent memory. 3D/4D: Targets per route w/ Burrow Player 2023 2022 2021 Ja'Marr Chase 19.4% 25.9% 20.5% Tee Higgins 18.6% 16.3% 20.0% Tyler Boyd 20.8% 17.5% 16.1% 3D/4D: First downs per target w/ Burrow Player 2023 2022 2021 Ja'Marr Chase 61.9% …

Bengals’ offensive woes: Diagnosing the problems and exploring potential fixes
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengals’ offensive woes: Diagnosing the problems and exploring potential fixes

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Through three weeks, the Cincinnati Bengals offense accepted the ball with Joe Burrow at quarterback, arguably the top receivers trio in the NFL and the sixth-highest-paid offensive line for 33 drives. No deep threat, no off-script The sight of Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase running down Burrow shots downfield has become common and the primary thrust of the …

Joe Burrow, Bengals aim for another Super Bowl run in loaded AFC
1 year, 7 months ago

Joe Burrow, Bengals aim for another Super Bowl run in loaded AFC

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI BENGALS EXPECTATIONS: Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow strained a calf muscle early in camp, and returned to practice on Aug. 30. With the addition of Pro Bowl tackle Orlando Brown Jr., the fourth-year quarterback will work behind the best offensive line he’s had yet with the Bengals. The Bengals believe they have to team to get back to the …

Bengals welcome rookies to begin building new foundation
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengals welcome rookies to begin building new foundation

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have been close. The Bengals hope at least one of their eight picks in this year’s draft will help provide the missing link to the franchise’s first Super Bowl win. Cincinnati welcomed its latest batch of draft picks and a group of undrafted free agents into the team’s indoor practice facility for the first day …

Bengals unanswered questions: Is there more to the plan at tight end?
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengals unanswered questions: Is there more to the plan at tight end?

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — The Bengals possess a roster, staff and quarterback set up as well as any team in the NFL to win the Super Bowl this season. The way this offense is designed, second in the NFL in 11 personnel usage at 83 percent, along with one of the best trios of receivers in the league, doesn’t necessitate elite tight …

Bengals draft ramifications: Who should feel pressure, who should be relieved
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengals draft ramifications: Who should feel pressure, who should be relieved

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — None of the Bengals’ draft picks were at Paycor Stadium on Monday, but their presence certainly was felt in certain corners of the locker room, where it was fallout day as most of the questions centered on the ramifications from the draft. But the fact that the Bengals didn’t draft an offensive lineman should be seen as a …

Bengals again use early rounds of draft to focus on defense
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengals again use early rounds of draft to focus on defense

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo stood up from the podium late Friday night and said his work for the NFL draft was complete. “I’m excited for how it shook out for us with the eight picks we had,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. …

Bengals draft DJ Turner II: Michigan cornerback adds blazing speed to secondary
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengals draft DJ Turner II: Michigan cornerback adds blazing speed to secondary

New York Times  

NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis Taking speedy cornerback DJ Turner II of Michigan with the 60th pick in Friday night’s second round marked the first time in Bengals history they have taken defensive players with their first two picks in back-to-back drafts. We joked around about it, like, ‘Man, what if we get back together?’ And …

Bengals pick up 5th-year option on QB Joe Burrow
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengals pick up 5th-year option on QB Joe Burrow

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals exercised the fifth-year contract option for star quarterback Joe Burrow on Tuesday as they move toward signing him to a long-term deal. NFL teams had until May 2 to exercise fifth-year options for first-round picks in the 2020 class, and Burrow, the first player taken that tear, has already proven to be worth any extra …

Bengals’ ’20 draft revisited: Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins head franchise-altering class
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengals’ ’20 draft revisited: Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins head franchise-altering class

New York Times  

One of my favorite exercises at the early stages of NFL Draft season involves looking back at the draft from three years prior. GO DEEPER Katie Blackburn hopes Bengals, Joe Burrow can be 'happy together' with extension In fairness, it’s easy to look back at the last three years or even in draft prep and state this was one of …

Dehner Jr.: Bengals’ position priorities reassessed after a week at NFL Combine
2 years ago

Dehner Jr.: Bengals’ position priorities reassessed after a week at NFL Combine

New York Times  

A week in Indianapolis filled with late nights, early mornings, prospects, agents and conversations with nearly everyone at the center of molding the next stage in this remarkable Bengals run. Hurst’s presence would open up the preferred, more historically effective method of finding a traits-based tight end in later rounds. The Bengals would take on $5.5 million in dead money …

Bengals mock offseason results: What you’re thinking ahead of the NFL combine
2 years, 1 month ago

Bengals mock offseason results: What you’re thinking ahead of the NFL combine

New York Times  

The popularity of our Choose Your Own Adventure worksheet, much like Zac Taylor’s postseason win total, continues to grow. Here is one of those sheets from Bill Henderson : The splurge on Brown left room to retain three free agents from last year’s roster and target a third-wave edge rusher such as Justin Houston. Positions drafted by round Position R1 …

Bengals’ offseason path, Part 1: Joe Burrow extension dictates free agent returns
2 years, 2 months ago

Bengals’ offseason path, Part 1: Joe Burrow extension dictates free agent returns

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — The Bengals enter the offseason reeling from the disappointment of Sunday’s loss, but also facing a hard reality of a team that will need to be reformed in significant ways in order to return to the AFC Championship Game stage. I think we take a lot of pride in having Joe Burrow as our quarterback.” GO DEEPER Dehner …

Healthy again, Bengals’ Burrow embraces ‘normal’ offseason
2 years, 9 months ago

Healthy again, Bengals’ Burrow embraces ‘normal’ offseason

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow is entering his third season in the NFL. So the 25-year-old Burrow is healthy for offseason team workouts for the first time, shedding the brace he wore on his repaired left knee all of last season when he improbably took the Bengals to a Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years. “I’ve just been …

Late-picking Bengals may look to draft for defensive depth
2 years, 11 months ago

Late-picking Bengals may look to draft for defensive depth

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t used to this, picking so late in the NFL draft. We feel good about our ability to analyze who’s available and how they would impact our team early.” The Bengals wasted no time addressing their biggest need when they snagged three offensive lineman out of the free-agent pool — guard/center Ted Karras, right guard …

With Hakeem Adeniji out, what are Bengals’ free-agent options for O-line depth?
3 years, 9 months ago

With Hakeem Adeniji out, what are Bengals’ free-agent options for O-line depth?

New York Times  

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and each of his coordinators talked this week about how happy they are with the hard work and progress they saw this offseason from a young team that had a lot of ground to cover. Adeniji wasn’t going to unseat left tackle Jonah Williams or right tackle Riley Reiff, whom the team signed to a …

Bengals draft strategy: ‘Mr. Clutch’ or another kicker might warrant a pick
3 years, 11 months ago

Bengals draft strategy: ‘Mr. Clutch’ or another kicker might warrant a pick

New York Times  

In this 10-part series, Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison take a deep dive into the Bengals’ draft strategy by taking stock of each position and addressing where need, talent and fit intersect. Bengals’ recent draft history • 2017: Jake Elliott, fifth round • 2000: Neil Rackers, sixth round • 1993: Doug Pelfrey, eighth round Key variable Is it worthwhile …

Revisiting the Bengals’ 2018 draft: What it says about then and teaches about now
4 years ago

Revisiting the Bengals’ 2018 draft: What it says about then and teaches about now

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — In the seconds following the draft in four weeks, you will be inundated with football pundits showering you with grades on the Bengals’ draft. 21 and a late-round pick swap Pick : Billy Price Playing out what could have been if the Bengals took a different direction than making this trade would make for a serious change in …

‘This is crazy’: Inside how Bengals plotted, executed a massive roster overhaul
4 years, 10 months ago

‘This is crazy’: Inside how Bengals plotted, executed a massive roster overhaul

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Bengals tight end C.J. “The fact we weren’t able to bring those guys in I thought would hurt us,” Radicevic said, “but coaches did a great job of staying on them and kind of recruiting the players up.” They had a goal of four players they wanted to sign in free agency and ended up with three of …

Good news, Bengals fans: Joe Burrow says he’ll play for ‘whoever picks me’
5 years, 1 month ago

Good news, Bengals fans: Joe Burrow says he’ll play for ‘whoever picks me’

LA Times  

Quarterback Joe Burrow, the presumptive No. “I’m a ballplayer,” Burrow, who led LSU to the national title, said at the NFL scouting combine. “Whoever picks me, I’m going to show up.” Joe Burrow said he'd play in Cincinnati if they drafted him. pic.twitter.com/u4JHIPZGCG — Ben Baby February 25, 2020 Burrow, the Heisman Trophy winner, said it had been “a crazy …

Bengals whack more veterans on cutdown day, but a couple could return this week
6 years, 7 months ago

Bengals whack more veterans on cutdown day, but a couple could return this week

New York Times  

The great veteran purge of 2018 continued Saturday when the Bengals cut 10th-year defensive end Michael Johnson, fifth-year H-back Ryan Hewitt and fifth-year offensive lineman T.J. Johnson as part of the 32 moves the team made to pare its roster to the 53-man limit. As part of Saturday’s moves, the Bengals ended the seasons of quarterback Matt Barkley, tight end …

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