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

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The Cincinnati Bengals have the 28th pick in the NFL Draft when Round 1 begins on April 27 in Kansas City. GO DEEPER ‘The Beast’ 2023 NFL Draft guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports, player rankings Bengals draft analysis Bengals 2023 draft big board: Right tackle, cornerback top targets: Options for the Bengals’ biggest positional needs. Dane Brugler’s Bengals picks — assessing and alternative mock draft picks Bengals positioned to draft tight end depth, but 3 targets make most sense Bengals big board: Ranking the first round and universe of targets beyond Bengals draft debates: These 5 topics could impact Cincinnati’s selections The Athletic’s most recent mock drafts April 26: NFL Mock Draft 2023: Our beat writers pick 5 QBs in first round with Bryce Young No. March 28: Dehner Jr.: Bengals bolster O-line in 7-round, post-free-agency mock draft March 22: Beat writer mock draft: QBs go quickly, surprise trade, Aaron Rodgers stalemate: Paul Dehner Jr. selects an offensive tackle with the Bengals’ first-round pick. March 10: Bengals 2023 mock draft 2.0: Oklahoma tackle Anton Harrison could boost O-line Bengals’ last five top picks 2022: S Dax Hill, pick No.

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2024 fantasy football draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheet, player projections, sleepers and more
3 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 fantasy football draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheet, player projections, sleepers and more

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NFL training camps are underway, which can only mean, with apologies to Andy Williams, we’ve arrived at the most wonderful time of the year — fantasy football draft season! In this draft kit, you’ll find everything you need to prep for draft/auction day: rankings, projections, sleepers, stock watch, dynasty advice, player profiles and training camp reports from The Athletic’s NFL …

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The 2024 NFL Draft is over, and now all 257 picks begin the process of settling in with their new teams and preparing for rookie camp next month. — Jeff Zrebiec | More Ravens takeaways The Bills’ top pick joins a depth chart in desperate need of someone with his talent level, one that Josh Allen told general manager Brandon …

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports
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Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Could quarterbacks go 1-2-3-4 atop Round 1?
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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Could quarterbacks go 1-2-3-4 atop Round 1?

New York Times  

Let the trading begin. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports and player rankings Another new era in Chicago begins, this time with the best playmaker in the draft. Arizona Cardinals : Jer’Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois The Cardinals could trade one of these picks — remember, we now have them holding three first-round selections after …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Rome Odunze cracks top 5, Packers move up for Cooper DeJean
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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Rome Odunze cracks top 5, Packers move up for Cooper DeJean

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers
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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers

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

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CINCINNATI — Jake Browning reignited playoff hopes after star quarterback Joe Burrow was injured, but the Cincinnati Bengals had too many other weaknesses in 2023 to earn another trip to the postseason. Even after Browning’s three-interception, 34-11 pounding by the Steelers on Dec. 23, the Bengals still had a chance heading into the season’s penultimate game. The Bengals were held …

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

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: How many DTs can ascend into Round 1?
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NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: How many DTs can ascend into Round 1?

New York Times  

Dane Brugler has released his 2024 NFL Draft Big Board. 2023 season/2024 NFL Draft outlook Over the past two drafts, five Illinois players have been selected within the top five rounds — all five are Florida natives. Newton was dominant against the run and the pass last season, and many around the league expected him to declare for the 2023 …

Bengals welcome rookies to begin building new foundation
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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, 7 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 …

Beat writers’ favorite 2023 NFL Draft picks: One intriguing player from all 32 teams
1 year, 7 months ago

Beat writers’ favorite 2023 NFL Draft picks: One intriguing player from all 32 teams

New York Times  

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and now 259 players will begin to settle in with their new teams. “You’ve gotta make the quarterback look good.” — Joe Person | More Panthers takeaways Chicago Bears: Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas It’s rare to hear anyone praise a player the way Bears area scout John Syty did for running back …

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 …

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. …

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 7 months ago

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

Follow Monday Night Football as the Detroit Lions face-off against the Las Vegas Raiders. Tashan Reed’s analysis: Raiders draft Tyree Wilson: Las Vegas gets the top edge rusher on its board Scott Dochterman’s grade: B-plus Round 2 No. Vic Tafur’s analysis: Raiders draft Michael Mayer: Big-target tight end will help replace Darren Waller Scott Dochterman’s grade: A Round 3 No. …

Detroit Lions NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 7 months ago

Detroit Lions NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

Follow Monday Night Football as the Detroit Lions face-off against the Las Vegas Raiders. — Diante Lee Dane Brugler’s analysis A two-year starter at Iowa, Campbell was the Mike linebacker in defensive coordinator Phil Parker’s 4-3 base scheme. — Diante Lee Dane Brugler’s analysis A four-year starter at Iowa, LaPorta was the featured target in offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz’s offense, …

Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 7 months ago

Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Browns vs. Steelers on Monday Night Football. It’s the first time the Steelers have taken an offensive tackle in the first round since Jamain Stephens 1996, and the trade leaves Pittsburgh with no picks between No. — Diante Lee Dane Brugler’s analysis A former basketball player, Jones displays outstanding feet, coordination and recovery skills …

Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 7 months ago

Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Jeff Zrebiec’s analysis: Ravens draft Zay Flowers, add more receiving options for Lamar Jackson Round 2 No picks Round 3 No. Jeff Zrebiec’s analysis: Ravens draft Trenton Simpson, adding questions about Patrick Queen’s future in Baltimore Scott Dochterman’s grade: A Round 4 No. 157: Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford Dane Brugler’s …

Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 7 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

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The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Bo Wulf’s analysis: Eagles draft Jalen Carter, add another Georgia standout to their defense Scott Dochterman’s grade: A No. Zach Berman’s analysis: Eagles draft Nolan Smith: Talented edge rusher continues Georgia-to-Philly pipeline Scott Dochterman’s grade: A Round 2 No picks Round 3 No. Zach Berman’s analysis: Eagles draft Tyler Steen: Alabama …

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.

New York Times  

Follow Monday Night Football as the Detroit Lions face-off against the Las Vegas Raiders. NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis Draft grades: Scott Dochterman on Round 1 Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? NFL Draft Round 1 winners and losers: Mike Jones’ analysis ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Lions provided plenty of …

Full list of trades in NFL Draft 2023: Recapping the 7 rounds
1 year, 7 months ago

Full list of trades in NFL Draft 2023: Recapping the 7 rounds

New York Times  

Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft is finished. NFL Draft round 1 live updates NFL Draft 2023 round 2 and 3 live updates NFL Draft 2023 rounds 4-7 live updates Seventh-round trades • Ravens and Browns: The Ravens traded a 2024 sixth-round pick to the Browns for the No. Sixth-round trades • Cowboys and Chiefs: The Cowboys traded a …

A beginner’s guide to NFL Draft 2023: No. 1 pick, draft order, questions and sleepers
1 year, 7 months ago

A beginner’s guide to NFL Draft 2023: No. 1 pick, draft order, questions and sleepers

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Before the 2023 draft gets rolling in Kansas City — the NFL moves the event to a different city every year now — here’s what you need to know. GO DEEPER Dane Brugler's 7-round 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Predicting all 259 picks At the NFL owners’ meetings last month, Fitterer said …

Final 2023 NFL Mock Draft by Dane Brugler: Bryce Young at 1, then all bets are off
1 year, 7 months ago

Final 2023 NFL Mock Draft by Dane Brugler: Bryce Young at 1, then all bets are off

New York Times  

I say it every year: I am perfectly fine going 0-for-32 in my final mock draft, because that means it was an exciting, unpredictable draft. GO DEEPER ‘The Beast’ 2023 NFL Draft guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports, player rankings Although his rail-thin body type might scare off some teams, Forbes consistently gets his hands on the football — something the …

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

Indianapolis Colts NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

New York Times  

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Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs
1 year, 7 months ago

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

New York Times  

Follow Monday Night Football as the Detroit Lions face-off against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Las Vegas Raiders have the seventh pick in the NFL Draft when Round 1 begins on April 27 in Kansas City. Raiders’ draft picks Round Pick Overall Notes 1 7 7 2 7 38 3 7 70 3 37 100 From Giants 4 7 109 …

7-Round NFL Mock Draft 2023: Dane Brugler predicts all 259 picks
1 year, 8 months ago

7-Round NFL Mock Draft 2023: Dane Brugler predicts all 259 picks

New York Times  

From Bryce Young to Gervarrius Owens, and each of the 257 picks in between — a mock draft with all seven rounds. Seattle Seahawks: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State Smith-Njigba would give the Seahawks something they don’t currently have: a third receiving option that scares opposing defenses. Team-by-team results Arizona Cardinals 1 : Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama 2 : …

NFL Draft 2023 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s 401 scouting reports and 1,893 player rankings
1 year, 8 months ago

NFL Draft 2023 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s 401 scouting reports and 1,893 player rankings

New York Times  

Editor’s Note: This story is included in The Athletic’s Best of 2023. Last year’s version of “The Beast” was the biggest ever produced: 399 scouting reports, nearly 1,700 prospect rankings and 300,000 words. The 2023 NFL Draft guide — the fifth published as part of The Athletic — features 401 scouting reports, covering everyone from the superstars at the top …

2023 NFL Mock Draft: How each team should attack Rounds 1-3
1 year, 8 months ago

2023 NFL Mock Draft: How each team should attack Rounds 1-3

New York Times  

Dane Brugler’s The Beast, the complete 2023 NFL Draft Guide, is now available. 91: Jordan Battle, S, Alabama Remaining picks: 130, 137, 205 This could be too low for Addison, but I’m still not convinced we’ll see a receiver go in the first half of Round 1. 79 : Tank Dell, WR, Houston Remaining picks: 106, 138, 162, 176, 221, …

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Panthers get QB after trade with Bears, Lamar Jackson gets new team
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Panthers get QB after trade with Bears, Lamar Jackson gets new team

New York Times  

The Bears and Panthers agreed to a blockbuster deal on Friday afternoon, with Chicago sending the No. In my opinion, Alabama’s Bryce Young is still the best pure quarterback in this draft, but Frank Reich said it himself at the combine: Young’s size “is a concern.” Enough to pass on him? 1 pick to Panthers: NFL Draft roundtable Both Florida’s …

Bengals mock offseason results: What you’re thinking ahead of the NFL combine
1 year, 9 months 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 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  

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 …

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