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On Football: It's early enough for NFL coaches on the hot seat to cool criticism with a few wins
Read full article: On Football: It's early enough for NFL coaches on the hot seat to cool criticism with a few winsDoug Pederson won a Super Bowl with a backup quarterback and turned a perennial loser into a playoff winner in his first season.
Bengals say QB Joe Burrow has been cleared for contact and is good to go for training camp
Read full article: Bengals say QB Joe Burrow has been cleared for contact and is good to go for training campJoe Burrow and his surgically repaired wrist have been cleared for contact and the Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback is ready to go for the opening of training camp on Wednesday.
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase day to day with shoulder injury. DT Reader and CB Ivey lost for the season
Read full article: Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase day to day with shoulder injury. DT Reader and CB Ivey lost for the seasonBengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase is day to day with a shoulder injury suffered in Saturday's win over the Vikings.
Jake Browning steals spotlight as Bengals stun Jaguars 34-31 in OT. Trevor Lawrence injures ankle
Read full article: Jake Browning steals spotlight as Bengals stun Jaguars 34-31 in OT. Trevor Lawrence injures ankleJake Browning threw for 354 yards and a touchdown in his second career start, and the Cincinnati Bengals stunned the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 in overtime.
Jaguars hope to shine against Bengals on ‘Monday Night Football’ after 12-year drought in TV spot
Read full article: Jaguars hope to shine against Bengals on ‘Monday Night Football’ after 12-year drought in TV spotThe Jacksonville Jaguars will return to “Monday Night Football” for the first time in 12 years when they host the Cincinnati Bengals in the coveted primetime spot to end the Week 13 schedule.
Joe Burrow is out for the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right wrist
Read full article: Joe Burrow is out for the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right wristJoe Burrow will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right wrist, ending a disappointing campaign for the Cincinnati Bengals’ star quarterback in the first year of a $275 million contract.
Ravens handle Bengals 34-20 after Joe Burrow exits in the 2nd quarter with a wrist injury
Read full article: Ravens handle Bengals 34-20 after Joe Burrow exits in the 2nd quarter with a wrist injuryLamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes in the second quarter and the Baltimore Ravens beat Cincinnati 34-20 after the Bengals lost star quarterback Joe Burrow to a wrist injury.
Burrow connects with Chase for 3 TDs; Bengals roll past the Cardinals 34-20
Read full article: Burrow connects with Chase for 3 TDs; Bengals roll past the Cardinals 34-20Joe Burrow threw for 317 yards and three touchdown passes to Ja’Marr Chase, who finished with a season-high 192 yards receiving, and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-20 on Sunday.
Joe Burrow says it's too early to tell if a calf injury will keep him out of Monday night's game
Read full article: Joe Burrow says it's too early to tell if a calf injury will keep him out of Monday night's gameBengals quarterback Joe Burrow says he’s day to day and doesn’t know yet if a lingering calf injury will keep him out of Monday’s night’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Final 4 NFL teams all feature offensive-minded head coaches
Read full article: Final 4 NFL teams all feature offensive-minded head coachesCoach Kyle Shanahan’s success in San Francisco overseeing productive offenses without elite quarterback play is a reason why so many teams each January are seeking the next trendy, play-calling offensive coach to take over their team.
Burrow tops Mahomes again, rallies Bengals past Chiefs 27-24
Read full article: Burrow tops Mahomes again, rallies Bengals past Chiefs 27-24Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, Samaje Perine rushed for a season-high 106 yards and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in their first meeting since the Bengals prevailed in last season’s AFC championship game.
Burrow working on regaining strength after appendix surgery
Read full article: Burrow working on regaining strength after appendix surgeryCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says he's trying to gain back the weight and strength he lost after having surgery to remove his ruptured appendix three weeks ago.
Bengals' Joe Burrow still healing, no timetable for return
Read full article: Bengals' Joe Burrow still healing, no timetable for returnCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is still healing from an appendectomy two weeks ago, and coach Zac Taylor said there is no timetable for his participation in training camp.
Ramirez slam, 6 RBIs; Kwan, Guardians nick Reds' home opener
Read full article: Ramirez slam, 6 RBIs; Kwan, Guardians nick Reds' home openerJosé Ramírez hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, remarkable rookie Steven Kwan reached base three more times and the Cleveland Guardians spoiled Cincinnati’s home opener by beating the Reds 10-5.
Quiz: Who should you root for this weekend, the Bengals or the Rams?
Read full article: Quiz: Who should you root for this weekend, the Bengals or the Rams?Is your favorite NFL team playing in the big game this weekend? Only two teams make it this far -- so even if your answer is NO, we can help you decide who to pull for.
Bengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl trip
Read full article: Bengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl tripEvan McPherson kicked a 31-yard field goal in overtime after Joe Burrow kept his cool while leading a furious second-half comeback to get the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years with a 27-24 victory over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game.
Bengals hold on, finally win in playoffs, 26-19 over Raiders
Read full article: Bengals hold on, finally win in playoffs, 26-19 over RaidersJoe Burrow led an efficient offense that scored on six drives, including two of his touchdown passes, and rookie Evan McPherson made four field goals as the Cincinnati Bengals finally advanced in the playoffs with a 26-19 win over Las Vegas in Saturday’s wild-card game.
Burrow’s 525 yards, 4 TDs power Bengals past Ravens 41-21
Read full article: Burrow’s 525 yards, 4 TDs power Bengals past Ravens 41-21Joe Burrow threw for a franchise-record 525 yards and four touchdowns, and the Cincinnati Bengals took sole possession of first place in the AFC North with a 41-21 win over the depleted Baltimore Ravens.
Prescott, Burrow among NFL's top comeback candidates in 2021
Read full article: Prescott, Burrow among NFL's top comeback candidates in 2021Dak Prescott and Joe Burrow are the top contenders for the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year honors after bouncing back from injuries that ended their 2020 seasons early.
Pitts puts on show at Florida’s pro day for NFL evaluators
Read full article: Pitts puts on show at Florida’s pro day for NFL evaluators(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)GAINESVILLE, Fla. – There was no shortage of Kyle Pitts highlights at Florida’s pro day Wednesday, from his measurables to his moves to even his mindset. It was a refresher course for anyone who watched the versatile tight end play last season. Pitts and several teammates — most notably quarterback Kyle Trask, cornerback Marco Wilson and receivers Kadarius Toney and Trevon Grimes — worked out for talent evaluators from 31 of 32 NFL teams. AdIt’s still entirely possible for Pitts to be the highest-drafted tight end in the modern era (since 1970). “He’s a different bird than what a traditional tight end has been or certainly has been when I played,” said Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell, a tight end who played 11 NFL seasons.
Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coach
Read full article: Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coachFILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley watches his players before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. On Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, the Los Angeles Chargers hired Staley to become the team's head coach. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)COSTA MESA, Calif. – Brandon Staley won't have to move that far for his first head coaching opportunity. Staley agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers' coach on Sunday night after one season as the defensive coordinator for the crosstown Rams. “It’s not just that Brandon possesses a tremendous football mind that makes him the ideal head coach to lead our team forward,” general manager Tom Telesco said in a statement. He is the third assistant under Rams coach Sean McVay to get an NFL head coaching job, joining Green Bay's Matt LaFleur and Cincinnati's Zac Taylor.
Mr. Smith goes to Washington, takes another team to playoffs
Read full article: Mr. Smith goes to Washington, takes another team to playoffsWashington Football Team's Alex Smith plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. Alex Smith is the biggest reason Washington became the first team in the Super Bowl era to start 2-7 and make the playoffs. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)If the Alex Smith story becomes a movie, Alex Smith doesn't want to see it. “When Alex Smith plays quarterback, they’re a heck of a football team,” Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians said. "They’re an extremely well-coached team, a ton of talent on that defensive front, but Alex Smith is really the key to everything.”How is that possible?
Burrow, Bengals hit road vs Browns on NFL's 100th birthday
Read full article: Burrow, Bengals hit road vs Browns on NFL's 100th birthdayCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) reacts after running for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. Outside, Burrow got lessons on Paul Brown, Jim Brown, Boomer Esiason, Bernie Kosar, The Ickey Shuffle and Dawg Pound. “In my eyes I played terrible through 3 1/2 quarters and then played up to my standards in the last drive and almost won the game,” Burrow said. RUN OVERThe Bengals significantly overhauled the NFL’s worst run defense of last season — 149 yards allowed per game —- and had a tough start against the Chargers, who ran for 155. Bengals coach Zac Taylor expects Bullock, who fully practiced on Tuesday, to handle kicking duties against the Browns.
Joe Cool: Burrow confident in adapting to Bengals offense
Read full article: Joe Cool: Burrow confident in adapting to Bengals offenseCINCINNATI Back in pads for the first time since he won a national championship at LSU, Joe Burrow got a baptism in NFL red-zone defense. The new Bengals quarterback fumbled a snap a steady rain contributed and had trouble completing passes in tight quarters. Asked if he's nervous in adapting to the NFL, Burrow responded:Absolutely not," he said. Burrow got to run the offense in short-field situations for the first time with the scheduled season opener less than a month away. It wasn't what you'd like to see on a red-zone day, but it was the first one, Burrow said.
No. 1 pick Joe Burrow happy to be on field for Bengals
Read full article: No. 1 pick Joe Burrow happy to be on field for BengalsAfter waiting a few extra months to get on the practice field for the Cincinnati Bengals for the first time, No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow had a little extra energy. The Bengals last won a playoff game following the 1990 season. 1 overall pick and Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer lost twice in the postseason for the Bengals, Andy Dalton had four defeats and A.J. Im going to have to continue to do my job.
Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter supporters gather in Middleburg
Read full article: Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter supporters gather in MiddleburgAcross the street, Blue Lives Matter supporters gathered. “When we say Black Lives Matter, that it solely means Black lives are better,” said Kevin Connor with Black Lives Matter Clay County. Standing on the same side of the road of the Black Lives Matter supporters was Norm Brewer, a Blue Lives Matter supporter. I mean, it’s just that simple.”Brewer explained further why he stood with the Black Lives Matter supporters even though he supports the Blue Lives Matter movement. At last weekend’s rally, a group of Blue Lives Matter supporters counter-demonstrated across the street from the Black Lives Matter rally near the corner of Blanding Boulevard and Kingsley Avenue.
Jaguars at Bengals: Four keys to victory in Cincinnati
Read full article: Jaguars at Bengals: Four keys to victory in CincinnatiJACKSONVILLE, FLA - The Jaguars travel to Cincinnati to face the winless Bengals on Sunday. Although this is just Week 7, the Jaguars face a tremendously important game if they want to return to playoff contention. If the Bengals try the same approach, Minshew needs to be able to make plays downfield from the pocket. The Bengals are anything but potent and there isn't a matchup with a wide receiver that should scare the Jaguars this week. Leonard Fournette was not happy that the Jaguars traded Ramey.