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Bengals News 3/29): Ryan Fitzpatrick on how Ted Karras saved Mike Gesicki’s life

Bengals News 3/29): Ryan Fitzpatrick on how Ted Karras saved Mike Gesicki’s life

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports A fun story to start your weekend. Quick Hits: FitzMagic On How Ted Karras Saved Mike Gesicki’s Life And How Joe Burrow Will Use His New Target; Money Mac Proposes New Kickoff Rule; Darrin Simmons’ Fingerprints On New RuleIt will be recalled during Fitzpatrick’s 17 seasons, one of them came in Cincinnati in 2008 and set the table for the Bengals’ 2009 AFC North sweep. Another came in 2019 in Miami with Gesicki as his go-to-tight end. They teamed for the Dolphins’ 38-35 overtime win over the Bengals that gave Cincinnati the...
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Brian Callahan on one of the “coolest” Joe Burrow plays ever

Brian Callahan on one of the “coolest” Joe Burrow plays ever

Photo by Jeff Dean/ The former Bengals OC is still singing the QB’s praises. Recently, former Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator and new Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan appeared on This is Football with Kevin Clark to talk about everything from coaching Peyton Manning to regrets from Super Bowl LVI. Callahan was also asked about the most impressive play he’s seen from Joe Burrow. So he went all the way back to the 2021 season for “one of the coolest plays” ever. Here’s the play: NOW Zac Taylor goes for it on 4th & 5result? crazy Burrow to...
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Bengals News (3/28): Paycor Stadium lease

Bengals News (3/28): Paycor Stadium lease

Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports Here is the latest from the Bengals on the lease for the stadium. Paycor Stadium Turf Upgrade Construction Begins"Hamilton County and the Bengals are committed to providing a top-level playing surface for NFL games, and this step confirms that commitment," said Paycor Stadium Managing Director Steve Johnson. "The field will be installed in time for the entire 2024 NFL season." Katie Blackburn Weighs In On NFL And Bengals Topics At League MeetingAs a member of the NFL competition committee, she was part of an 8-0 vote over the weekend that...
Mar 28, 2024
Bengals crack top 5 in post-free agency power rankings

Bengals crack top 5 in post-free agency power rankings

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The Bengals find themselves in a great spot. The Cincinnati Bengals cashed in on free agency and have improved their roster heading into next season. After the free agency frenzy, the Bengals are moving up in the NFL power rankings. Touchdown Wire’s Jarrett Bailey released a post-free agency power rankings and placed the Bengals at No. 4 overall. “Everyone seems to be sleeping on the Bengals. With a healthy Joe Burrow and the usual suspects on offense, they can’t be counted out. They needed veteran talent in the...
Mar 27, 2024
Bengals attend LSU Pro Day

Bengals attend LSU Pro Day

SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA TODAY NETWORK Those picks have worked in the past... The Cincinnati Bengals have been active in the Pro Day circuit and that continued Tuesday, as they attended the LSU Pro Day. Recent history with Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase shows that the Bengals have had success with LSU players, and with a talented group working, the Bengals sent staff members in to get a closer look. The coaches they sent make a lot of sense, too. Wide receivers coach Troy Walters and defensive line coach Marion Hobby made the trip. With Tee Higgins’ trade...
Mar 27, 2024
Bengals run UTEP linebacker Tyrice Knight through Pro Day drills

Bengals run UTEP linebacker Tyrice Knight through Pro Day drills

Photo by Kara Durrette/ The Bengals may be looking to add some young depth to their linebacker group. The Cincinnati Bengals may have their eye on some depth at the linebacker position in the 2024 NFL Draft. They sent their new assistant coach Ronnie Regula to UTEP’s Pro Day, and he ended up running linebacker Tyrice Knight through his drills. The 6-foot, 233-pound Knight also mentions in the interview that Cincinnati has been in contact with him frequently throughout the process. New Bengals assistant Ronnie Regula was the one at Tyrice Knight’s pro day. Colin...
Mar 27, 2024
Joe Burrow is officially throwing regularly after wrist injury, per report

Joe Burrow is officially throwing regularly after wrist injury, per report

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The Bengals quarterback is working back to full health As the Cincinnati Bengals gear up for the 2024 NFL Draft, quarterback Joe Burrow is working hard to regain full health. Burrow’s 2023 season was cut short after suffering a season-ending wrist injury against the Baltimore Ravens. Since the injury, Burrow has had surgery to repair his throwing wrist and is now rehabbing and working to be ready for this upcoming season. Fast-forward to Wednesday morning, and Joe Burrow is reportedly throwing regularly, according to James...
Mar 27, 2024
Chad Johnson calls for Odell Beckham Jr. to join Bengals

Chad Johnson calls for Odell Beckham Jr. to join Bengals

Photo by Perry Knotts/ Chad Johnson wants the big name to join a loaded wide receiver group. Any Cincinnati Bengals fans who were around for Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson with the team know he knows how to make headlines. Even in his life after football, he still knows how to catch people’s attention. His latest was making a call for one of the biggest names on the free agent market to join Cincinnati on his show Nightcap. “Hey Odell, Odell Beckham, come on down to Cincinnati,” Johnson said. “Let me know what you think about that. Catching balls [pause] from Joe...
Mar 27, 2024
Bengals News (3/27): New NFL rule changes for 2024 season

Bengals News (3/27): New NFL rule changes for 2024 season

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The NFL will look a little different next season. Zac Taylor: Bengals QB Joe Burrow healing well from surgery"It's positive," Taylor said. "It's right on schedule, and so we're encouraged with everything we thought it was going to be and where he's going to fit into our offseason." Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins Share Insight With DeAndre Hopkins About Brian Callahan's Offense"I am very excited to get going under Brian's offense, and his schemes," Hopkins told TennesseeTitans.com. "Obviously I've talked to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins...
Mar 27, 2024
Ted Karras helped recruit Trent Brown to Bengals

Ted Karras helped recruit Trent Brown to Bengals

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Karras convinced Brown to come to Cincinnati, selling him on the culture. The Cincinnati Bengals continue to tweak their offensive line in free agency by signing massive right tackle Trent Brown. Now, four of the five tentative starting offensive linemen on the team going into the 2024 season were brought in via free agency, the only exception being left guard Cordell Volson. Center Ted Karras, who won a Super Bowl while with the New England Patriots, was instrumental in bringing in his one-time teammate, Brown, who was on...
Mar 26, 2024
Zac Taylor on Joe Burrow's wrist recovery: “It’s right on schedule”

Zac Taylor on Joe Burrow's wrist recovery: “It’s right on schedule”

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The franchise quarterback is reportedly on track, per Taylor While in Orlando for the NFL Annual League Meeting, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor was asked about star quarterback Joe Burrow’s recovery from season-ending wrist surgery that took place almost four months ago. The head coach did what you’d expect: answer the question by giving us a little, but not enough to really go on. However, the answer was an overall positive, which I’ll take. Bengals coach Zac Taylor on Joe Burrow’s recovery from wrist...
Mar 26, 2024
NFL replay assistant will be able to correct roughing the passer and intentional grounding

NFL replay assistant will be able to correct roughing the passer and intentional grounding

Photo by Rob Carr/ A little help on the judgment calls. As the NFL owners meetings roll along this week, lots of proposed rule changes have been voted on. We learned about the hip drop tackle ban along with changes to kickoffs, but we also learned about changes to the enforcement of calls like intentional grounding and roughing the passer. In 2024, an NFL replay assistant will now be permitted to correct calls relating to roughing and intentional grounding. NFL officiating has been under scrutiny in recent years and with the rapid growth and legalization of sports...
Mar 26, 2024
NFL owners approve XFL-style kickoff rule

NFL owners approve XFL-style kickoff rule

Photo by Jeff Dean/ Expect a lot more returns next season. The NFL owners meeting is one of the biggest offseason events after free agency and the draft. Each year all 32 owners get together and discuss possible rule changes with the competition committee and any other issues comments or concerns. One thing that has been debated for years now is how the NFL handles kickoffs. It has become a practically dead play after the rules changed from the receiving team starting from the 25-yard line instead of the 20. To further that, last season, returners were allowed to call...
Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Trenches: It’s all gravy

Tuesday Trenches: It’s all gravy

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The Bengals have built a pretty solid biscuit. I refused to try biscuits and gravy when I was a kid. I thought it looked gross, and I equated anything gravy to Turkey gravy, which I didn’t (and still don’t) like. Despite my dad trying to get me to try biscuits and gravy every time we took a morning fishing trip, I treated the stuff like poison. It wasn’t until I was in my early 20s that I finally tried it, and of course, it was delicious. Now I also understand the term “it’s all gravy.” When I think of the Cincinnati...
Mar 26, 2024
Bengals News (3/26): Cincinnati’s win total for 2024 season

Bengals News (3/26): Cincinnati’s win total for 2024 season

Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via The Bengals are favored to win double-digit games but not the AFC North. Cincinnati Bengals’ Win Total Set for 2024 SeasonThe Cincinnati Bengals have the second-highest win total in the AFC North at 10.5. The Baltimore Ravens lead the way at 11.5. Expect the Bengals to opt for preference over consensus when drafting offensive tackleThere's a clear first-round target for the Cincinnati Bengals. Bengals helped pass controversial new rule that was based off injuries to their playersThe top of Cincinnati's organizational chart...