Bengals again use early rounds of draft to focus on defense
1 year, 7 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. 99 for the Bengals, said he’s already received text messages from veteran Cincinnati edge rushers Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard. “Just putting every quarterback on notice.” Anarumo continued his focus on Michigan defensive backs, as Cincinnati selected former Wolverines cornerback DJ Turner II in the second round.

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Bengals address needs on offensive and defensive lines in NFL draft, add a receiver for depth
7 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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Bengals take OT Amarius Mims in the NFL draft as Cincinnati seeks better protection for Joe Burrow
7 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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

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

Associated Press  

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Bengals’ mistakes too costly as hopes for playoff berth fall short
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengals’ mistakes too costly as hopes for playoff berth fall short

Associated Press  

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Bengals rookie report: How 8 draft picks (and 1 UDFA!) look through 10 practices
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengals rookie report: How 8 draft picks (and 1 UDFA!) look through 10 practices

New York Times  

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1 year, 4 months ago

Why Bengals’ youth infusion at cornerback was the second-biggest story of Week 1

New York Times  

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Bengals welcome rookies to begin building new foundation
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengals welcome rookies to begin building new foundation

Associated Press  

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Bengals unanswered questions: Is there more to the plan at tight end?
1 year, 7 months ago

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

New York Times  

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Bengals draft ramifications: Who should feel pressure, who should be relieved
1 year, 7 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 …

Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs
1 year, 7 months ago

Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

New York Times  

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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 coach mum on hip injury to star WR Ja’Marr Chase
2 years, 1 month ago

Bengals coach mum on hip injury to star WR Ja’Marr Chase

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor declined Friday to discuss details of Ja’Marr Chase’s hip injury or say how long the star receiver could be sidelined. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday that Chase’s injury could keep him out several weeks, but Taylor wouldn’t go that far Friday and wouldn’t say if the …

‘It’s not supposed to be easy’: Behind the scenes of the Bengals’ complicated, scrutinized NFL Draft path
3 years, 7 months ago

‘It’s not supposed to be easy’: Behind the scenes of the Bengals’ complicated, scrutinized NFL Draft path

New York Times  

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Bengals draft strategy: ‘Mr. Clutch’ or another kicker might warrant a pick
3 years, 8 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
3 years, 8 months ago

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

New York Times  

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