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Joe Burrow debut analysis: Bengals have found their long-term quarterback

September 15, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

Joe Burrow represents a new dawn for Bengals fans everywhere. The 2019 Heisman Trophy winner was selected first overall by the Bengals back in April. One COVID dominated off-season later and Burrow made his long-awaited debut at home, in front of an empty Paul Brown stadium, against the LA Chargers.

Four teams destined to struggle in the 2020 NFL season

August 26, 2020 Christian Evans 1

The 2020 NFL season is quickly approaching the opening day of the season where the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Houston Texans.

New England Patriots should stay competitive and trade for Andy Dalton

March 21, 2020 Teodor Tsenov 1

Andy Dalton's value should be high enough for the Bengals to demand a quality return. He won't be able to replace Tom Brady, even after one of his worst seasons. He will, however, be the perfect quarterback to keep the team competitive under the Bill Belichick regime.

The biggest offseason need for every AFC team

February 21, 2020 Mark Ross 0

Unfortunately for fans around the world the 100th season of the NFL has come to an end and what a season it was. It’s now time for a pivotal offseason.

What comes next for the Dolphins, Bengals?

December 23, 2019 Mark Gill 0

Fans of both the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins have had their sights set on the 2020 season for much of this campaign. With Miami’s 38-35 overtime victory at Hard Rock Stadium, the Bengals secured the first overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. What can supporters of both franchises take forward into the offseason and next season?

A way too early look at the first 5 picks in the 2020 NFL Draft

November 28, 2019 Mark Gill 0

As the 2019/20 NFL year moves towards the postseason, for many teams out of playoff contention the focus becomes not the Super Bowl, but the NFL draft.

Three key decisions for Cincinnati Bengals ahead of the 2020 season

November 20, 2019 Luke Conboy 2

Following the results of last Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals became the first team to be officially ruled out of playoff contention; not that the playoffs were ever a realistic expectation at the season's dawn.

The end of the Andy Dalton era in Cincinnati

October 29, 2019 Matthew Bowen 1

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has announced that quarterback Andy Dalton will be benched this upcoming weekend in favour of fourth round rookie Ryan Finley.

Five trade destinations for Cincinnati Bengals receiver A.J. Green

October 21, 2019 Luke Conboy 1

Confirmed by multiple sources now, A.J. Green is highly unlikely to report to the Cincinnati Bengals facility before the Oct. 29 trade deadline. In which case, Green may well have played his final snap in Cincy colours. There's a few contributing factors at play here as to why his return date is being dragged out.

Cincinnati Bengals season preview: Mired in mediocrity

August 26, 2019 Mark Gill 1

By the Cincinnati Bengals’ standards this offseason is one of earth-shattering change. This relatively conservative franchise doesn’t do dramatic or sudden. Nonetheless this offseason they moved on from long time head coach Marvin Lewis after 16 seasons, replacing the seasoned veteran with the relative greenhorn Zac Taylor.

Analysing the 2019 NFL Draft from the Cardinals to Broncos

April 29, 2019 Mark Gill 0

With the NFL Draft finally over and on the books, I thought I’d jot down some quick thoughts post-draft on each team.

Arizona Cardinals

As Adam wrote for the site after the first day of the draft, the Kyler Murray pick speaks to bad front office decision making in Glendale.… Read more

NFL Mock Draft 2019: Our writers share their first-round selections

April 24, 2019 Jamie Parker 0

Kyler Murray drops outside the top three in our NFL mock draft as defensive players lead the way.

AFC North: One reason to be cheerful, one reason to be fearful

February 19, 2019 Mark Gill 0

The AFC North is one of the NFL's most interesting divisions this offseason. The Browns, Steelers, Bengals and Ravens all have big decisions to make.

Six teams who should be after Nick Foles this offseason

February 9, 2019 Adam Wright-Johnson 0

News broke this week regarding Nick Foles‘ decision to buyout the option in his contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. He will become a free agent.

Whilst the Eagles still have the option to franchise tag him, Foles will hope that doesn’t happen so that no team has to trade for him, and as a former Super Bowl MVP, there will be several franchises keen to acquire him, so let’s take a look at them.… Read more

Grading Packers, Bengals and Cardinals head coaching hires

February 8, 2019 Mark Gill 0

Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers all hired first time coaches this offseason in Zac Taylor, Kliff Kingsbury and Matt LaFleur.