Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Hello, John Newton. The Cincinnati Bengals took another brutal loss, this one to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football. The biggest rookie takeaway by far in this game was that Josh Newton stepped up when he finally got a chance to play a significant role. The fifth-round pick out of TCU has been lavished with praise from … [Read more...] about Bengals rookie recap vs. Chargers
Bengals News (11/21): Call from the Hall
Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images Former Bengals great, Willie Anderson, has once again advanced to the semi-final round for Hall of Fame enshrinement. Bengals News Bengals ROH Right Tackle Willie Anderson Reaches Hall Semis For Fifth Straight Year Bengals Ring of Honor member Willie Anderson reached the Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinals for the fifth straight year … [Read more...] about Bengals News (11/21): Call from the Hall
Alex Cappa and Cordell Volson have struggled mightily this season
Denny Medley-Imagn Images The Bengals have a guard issue that’s crippling this offensive line. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is doing everything he possibly can do, and then some, to win football games, but his work is constantly being undermined by his defense, special teams, and his offensive line. According to PFF, Bengals guards Cordell Volson and Alex … [Read more...] about Alex Cappa and Cordell Volson have struggled mightily this season
The NFL 5-Year Rule: Is it time to move on from Zac Taylor?
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The numbers tell a clear story. The Cincinnati Bengals picked up their seventh loss of the season Sunday night, failing to complete the comeback against the Los Angeles Chargers. Another heartbreaking close loss. More “almost.” Is it time to make a change? If you listen to “The 5-Year Rule,” it is. FiveThirtyEight shows that no NFL … [Read more...] about The NFL 5-Year Rule: Is it time to move on from Zac Taylor?
Germaine Pratt says the Bengals “will win” vs. Steelers
Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images He’s calling his shot. The Cincinnati Bengals have an 11% chance to make the playoffs this season. After their bye week, they will need to win against their AFC North rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, to keep that narrow path open. After what feels to be a season of defensive collapses, one Bengals defender is feeling very confident … [Read more...] about Germaine Pratt says the Bengals “will win” vs. Steelers