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• Bengals legend gives his stamp of approval for new offensive line coach

Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Another long-time Bengal also loves the hire. After parting ways with Frank Pollack, the Cincinnati Bengals now have a new offensive line coach. That will be Scott Peters, who previously served as the New England Patriots offensive line coach for the 2024 season, his only year in that role. He previously was an assistant offen...2025
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• Willie Anderson named Modern-Era Finalist for Hall of Fame

The legendary right tackle’s time might finally be here. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its 15 finalists for Modern-Era Players, and former Cincinnati Bengals right tackle was included among them. He played for the Bengals from 1996-2007 and for the Baltimore Ravens in 2008. Here’s what Geoff Hobson wrote about Anderson after the announcement: Anderson, 48, considered one of the most ...2024
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• Earl Thomas won’t be going to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The legendary Seattle Seahawks safety will have to wait another year to make it into Canton. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Modern-Era finalists were announced on Saturday. Unfortunately, the first member of the Seattle Seahawks’ Legion of Boom secondary was not included. Earl Thomas’ first season of Hall of Fame eligibility has ended in the semifinals stage...2024
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• Jaguars’ Fred Taylor named Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist

Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images The former running back is among 15 finalists for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced 15 modern-era players as finalists for its 2025 class. Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor has made the list for a second straight year. Before 2024, he’d been named a semifinalist for five years running (...2024
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• Jared Allen Makes List of Pro Football Hall of Fame Finalists

Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images Will this finally be the year? The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced its list of finalists for their Class of 2025, and a former Minnesota Vikings legend is one step closer to hearing the call to Canton. Jared Allen, who played for the Vikings for six seasons from 2008 to 2013, is among the fifteen modern-era finalists for the honor this season. T...2024
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• Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs Named Hall of Fame Finalists

Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images A pair of Ravens legends are finalists for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame In their first year of eligibility, both Ravens legends Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs have made it to the top 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Class of 2025 Finalists G Marshal Yanda, Ravens OLB Terrell Suggs, Ravens CB Eric Allen, Eagles DE Jared Allen, Viki...2024
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• Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs Named Hall of Fame Finalists
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• 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 Wednesday when names...2024
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• Bengals News (10/23): Willie Anderson stays in Pro Football Hall of Fame hunt

Photo by Michael J. Minardi/Getty Images Let Willie in! Bengals News Willie Anderson still in Pro Football Hall of Fame hunt Willie Anderson is undoubtedly one of the best offensive tackles of the generation and he is still wanting on the call from Canton. Bengals double down on Cody Ford Orlando Brown Jr. is projected to be questionable this week and the Bengals’ corresponding roster move...2024
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• Recap and highlights of the Bengals’ joint practice with the Colts

Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The Colts are in town. Ahead of their preseason finale on Thursday, the Cincinnati Bengals hosted the Indianapolis Colts for a joint practice on Tuesday. Here are some of the highlights from the session. Newly signed running back Zack Moss got his first look at his old team after signing with the Bengals as a free agent. Bengals RB Zack Moss ...2024
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• Bengals News (8/7): Willie Anderson predicted to be part of 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

Sam Greene / USA TODAY NETWORK Could next year finally be the big man’s year? Pro Football Hall of Fame: My Class of 2025 modern-era predictionsWith the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 now officially enshrined in Canton, Ohio, I'm looking ahead to who could be receiving a bronze bust when the Class of 2025 is inducted a year from now. Marshawn Lynch will be eligible for the first t...2024
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• These 4 players are looking to climb the Rams career stat leaderboards

Matthew Stafford is fast becoming the all-time passing leader for two NFL teams | Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, Cooper Kupp, and Tyler Higbee can reach milestones in 2024 Three Los Angeles Rams players, Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, and Cooper Kupp are positioned to make big moves up the team’s individual career stat leaderboards. Another is Tyle...2024
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• Big Blue View mailbag: You’ll never guess who dominates this week’s mailbag

The mail’s here! Nicholas Volpe asks: In one of your Big Blue Mailbag answers you said the following. In the end, it comes back to whether or not this regime eventually gets quarterback right. This feels like a transitional year where a major decision on who the quarterback of the future is will have to be made next offseason. As of now, I would like to see Schoen and Daboll get the opportunity t...2024
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• Who cares about the Pro Bowl?

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Matthew Stafford and Aaron Donald both declined to participate, because why would you want to? Can you believe that the NFC has three Pro Bowl quarterbacks this season who played for Sean McVay’s Rams since 2020? Now, can you believe that two of them already said “No thank you”? Matthew Stafford was named to his second career Pro Bowl but was replaced by Geno Sm...2024
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• Bengals News (12/28): Orlando Brown Jr. missed birth of son to play against Steelers

Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The Bengals offensive tackle showed an extreme level of commitment. Quick Hits: Oh Baby, What A Start To Bengals-Chiefs; Ja'Marr DNP; Taylor-Britt Goes Full; Dr. Lou Emphasizes The Big Play"That's one of those things, at the end of day, I'm thankful she understands and my family understands," said Brown before Wednesday's practice, still beaming. "For me, f...2023
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• Cowboys news: Darren Woodson is a finalist for the Hall of Fame again

Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY Sports Your Thursday morning news for the Dallas Cowboys. Julius Peppers, Antonio Gates headline finalists for football HOF - AP Will they finally do the right thing for Darren Woodson? First-time candidates Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates joined nine returning finalists who advanced to the final stage of voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2024....2023
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• Bengals News (6/21): Pitch Count

Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK New Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher is both confident and leaning into his star-studded cast to build 2024’s offensive system. Bengals News The Conversation: New Bengals OC Dan Pitcher Talks Joe Burrow, Rookies, And A ‘We’re Going To Be Who We Are’ Playbook After Dan Pitcher finished his first spring as Bengals offensive coordinator ...2024
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• Giants training camp notes: Evan Neal admits dropping weight
Evan Neal works on his pass set. | Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Darren Waller sees ‘both sides’ of running back issue New York Giants second-year right tackle said Friday that his stance was not the only thing he worked on this offseason. The 6-foot-7 Neal said he also changed his body, dropping 10-15 pounds and gaining muscle. Neal seemed to indicate that he had been around 360 poun...2023
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"Even so, the Bengals’ hire of Peters got the stamp of approval from Bengals legend Willie Anderson, arguably the best right tackle to ever play in the NFL."

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"USA TODAY Sports Willie Anderson is making that final push to finally making it to Canton."

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"Giants' Evan Neal training with former All-Pro Willie Anderson"

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"Bengals announce 2022 Ring of Honor inductees: Willie Anderson, Isaac Curtis voted in by fans"

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"Former Bengals offensive lineman Willie Anderson tweeted that he's tired of media stories that Joe Burrow shouldn't want to play for Cincinnati."

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"In an appearance with Colin Cowherd Tuesday, Houshmandzadeh said, “The year before I got to the Bengals, Willie Anderson was telling me, they didn’t even have jockstraps."

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" It’s hard to say Smith was ever the best player on the Bengals—they had Corey Dillon at the start of his career, in his prime, and Willie Anderson was a great offensive tackle."

• Jaguars’ Fred Taylor named Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist
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• Hall of Fame snub: Richmond Webb reacts with class to Class of 2025 finalist list

The Pro Football Hall of Fame released their list of 15 finalists for the induction class of 2025 - and Richmond Webb was not included There is a lot on the line on Saturday for the Miami Dolphins. Their playoff chances will either be bolstered, damaged, or even destroyed by what happens on the field with the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos today. While those games will be the primary focu...2024
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• The 5 NFL players most likely to make the Hall of Fame

Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images Which NFL players should make Hall of Fame out of the 25 finalists? The potential class for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame is taking shape with finalists being cut down to 25 modern-era players, which will be further reduced to 10 on December 28. This year is a mix of first-ballot names who are absolute locks for Canton, one guy who absolutely will get...2024
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• 17 players who belong in the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class before Eli Manning

Photo by: George Gojkovich/Getty Images Eli Manning doesn’t deserve to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2025 “Eli Manning is a first-ballot Hall of Famer!” No. He is not. On Wednesday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame released its list of the 25 modern era semifinalists for the class of 2025. I recently led a group of Hall analysts and historians in building our own list of 50, published at...2024
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• Bengals News (11/21): Call from the Hall
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• Tuesday Trenches: The more things change, the more they stay the same

Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The old idiom is no more true than it is in Cincinnati. I remember the Blockbuster Video next to the Hallmark store, which was in the same strip mall as Kmart in the town where I grew up. I remember when the Cincinnati Bengals, having already locked up a division title and a home playoff game after the 2009 season, allowed the...2024
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• Bengals News (10/23): Willie Anderson stays in Pro Football Hall of Fame hunt
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• Bengals News (9/27): Ja’Marr Chase having fun again after rough offseason

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The All-Pro wide receiver is having fun again after a buisness filled offseason. Returning to the end zone has Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase having fun again after offseason turmoilReturning to practice without a contract extension, playing after just recovering from food poisoning, getting flagged for using abusive language towards a referee. The first two game...2024
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• Recap and highlights of the Bengals’ joint practice with the Colts
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• Arrowheadlines: Jared Allen tipped to make next year’s HOF class

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Monday, August 5 The latest Morgan Wallen gig ‘delayed by terror threat endangering Travis Kelce and teammates’ | Yahoo Sports Morgan Wallen’s concert at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium was delayed by 40 minutes on Friday while police arrested a man alleged to have made terror threats. The Jackson County Prosecutor stated that Aaron...2024
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• Jaguars’ Fred Taylor named Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist
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• The 5 NFL players most likely to make the Hall of Fame
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• Bengals News (9/30): Joe Burrow fires up team with pregame speech

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images Joe Burrow did something he rarely has ever done prior to their first win of the season. Cincinnati Bengals Double Down With Historic Feat Not Seen in 8 Years in Win“Maybe not my best decision, but it worked out for us,” Burrow said of his decision to throw a screen to running back Zack Moss with just six seconds remaining before halftime and the Benga...2024
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• Bengals News (8/7): Willie Anderson predicted to be part of 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
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• Willie Anderson does not make 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Anderson misses the cut. Former Cincinnati Bengals right tackle Willie Anderson was one of the best tackles of his era. However, he will have to wait another year to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as the 2024 class was just announced, and Anderson did not make the cut. Anderson was one of 15 modern-era finalists. Pro Football Hall of Fame, Cla...2024
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• Cowboys news: Darren Woodson is a finalist for the Hall of Fame again
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• Five Giants with the most to prove over the final five games

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images The stakes are high for these players, but for different reasons The New York Giants’ bye week came late this year, but the good thing is that it arrives close enough to the end of the season for obvious questions to have arisen about the roster yet with enough games remaining to get some answers. Yes, the Giants are still mathematically in the hunt for a pla...2023
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• Bengals News (9/21): Andrew Whitworth talks Cincinnati vs. Los Angeles

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Big Whit will be in the house for Bengals - Rams. Bengals News Game Within The Game: Former Bengal and Ram Andrew Whitworth Talks Super Bowl RematchTwo-time All-Pro left tackle Andrew Whitworth returns to his first Paycor Stadium game as a fan Monday night to watch the Cincinnati Bengals host the Los Angeles Rams. The Conversation: Willie Anderso...2023
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• Bengals great Boomer Esiason weighs in on Corey Dillon’s Ring of Honor comments
Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports The former NFL MVP commented on Corey Dillon’s outrage at being omitted from the Bengals Ring of Honor and NFL Hall of Fame. If you’ve just emerged from under your rock, and you haven’t heard about former Cincinnati Bengals running back Corey Dillon’s comments on the team not including him in the Ring of Honor or not being enshrined in the NFL Hall of Fame, le...2023
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• Hall of Fame snub: Richmond Webb reacts with class to Class of 2025 finalist list
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• Tuesday Trenches: The more things change, the more they stay the same
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• Bengals News (10/23): Willie Anderson stays in Pro Football Hall of Fame hunt
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• Arrowheadlines: Jared Allen tipped to make next year’s HOF class
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• “Jungle Jam” Bengals fan fest, hosted by Bengal Jim and Friends, kicks off July 20

The former Bengals Fan of the Year and his crew are hosting their annual summer party for his fellow Who Dey faithful. Many high-profile guests will be there, as will CJ staff to cover the event! “Bengal Jim” Foster and his buddies have become synonymous with Cincinnati Bengals fandom. The crew began by throwing legendary tailgates before home games, which has since expanded to now include road co...2024
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• Anthony Munoz says momentum is on Willie Anderson’s side for 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

Enquirer file / USA TODAY NETWORK The Bengals great got snubbed for the third time in a row, but it looks promising for next year. After his third straight trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame finals, Cincinnati Bengals legend Willie Anderson fell short of being inducted yet again. On the bright side, this was the closest Anderson has been to being inducted on his three trips. Bengals Hal...2024
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• Bengals News (2/6): Will Willie Anderson make Pro Football Hall of Fame this week?

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images It is time to see if the big man gets the credit he deserves or has to wait another long season Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Why these finalists should be inductedIt’s a busy week for the NFL. Not only will the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers battle it out in Super Bowl 58, but the Pro Football Hall of Fame will welcome a new class to Canton...2024
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• Bengals News (1/13): Pushing for Willie Anderson to make Pro Football Hall of Fame

USA TODAY Sports Willie Anderson is making that final push to finally making it to Canton. PUSH TO PUT WILLIE IN WEEK The @ProFootballHOF committee is voting next week (we think Jan 16th) on the 15 finalists. We need @BigWillie7179 in the top 10 and then ultimately in the top 5 to get in! Help right this wrong! Let’s ALL post something supporting Willie.… pic.twitter.com/hY4N0Opud4— ...2024
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• Bengals News (12/28): Orlando Brown Jr. missed birth of son to play against Steelers
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• Bengals News (11/29): Vote for players to the Pro Bowl

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Make sure you cast your votes to get some of your favorite Bengals to the Pro Bowl. Pro Bowl Voting | Cincinnati BengalsVote for your Cincinnati Bengals to be a part of the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games. How To Watch Steelers at Bengals - Week 12The game will air nationally on ESPN-TV. In the Cincinnati market, the ESPN broadcast also will be simulcast on WCPO-T...2023
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• Giants' Evan Neal training with former All-Pro Willie Anderson

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• Chad Johnson gets earnest Hall of Fame endorsement from T.J. Houshmandzadeh
Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Housh goes to bat for his old teammate. Momentum has increased in recent years for Cincinnati Bengals legends to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Ken Riley recently became the second former Bengal to make the cut, and Willie Anderson was a back-to-back finalist this year as well. Ken Anderson also remains in the conversation regard...2023
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• Bengals legend Willie Anderson among Hall of Fame finalists for third straight year

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Allsport/Getty Images One of the Bengals' best players in franchise history may finally get the recognition he deserves. For a long time, Cincinnati Bengals fans have fought to get more recognition for their franchise greats. The player on the docket now is former right tackle Willie Anderson who was one of the best right tackles in NFL history. Anderson has made i...2023
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• Willie Anderson shows appreciation for how Joe Burrow has handled the offensive line
Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The former offensive tackle is impressed with how the Bengals QB has handled the protection issues It is no secret the Cincinnati Bengals have struggled protecting Joe Burrow throughout his career. But, for the number of times Burrow has been sacked, he has never batted an eye or shown frustration through his three seasons. Former Bengals offensi...2023
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• Bengals News (12/28): Orlando Brown Jr. missed birth of son to play against Steelers
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• Only one Seahawks running back makes Pro Football HOF semis

Photo by Tami Tomsic/Getty Images The only MVP in Seahawks history is not going to the Pro Football Hall of Fame next year. The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 has reached the semifinal stage, and there’s a former Seattle Seahawks star running back who’s in the mix. No, it’s not Shaun Alexander, who didn’t get past the initial list of nominees despite being a former league MVP. Y...2023
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• Willie Anderson and Chad Johnson among nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The two Bengals legends have a real shot. For a lot of Cincinnati Bengals fans, Chad Johnson was the man who made them fall in love with the team. Now it’s their turn to advocate for the legendary receiver to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Johnson, along with perhaps the greatest right tackle ever, Willie Anderson, are nominees for the 20...2024
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• Hall of Fame snub: Richmond Webb reacts with class to Class of 2025 finalist list
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• Tuesday Trenches: The more things change, the more they stay the same
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• Bengals News (9/27): Ja’Marr Chase having fun again after rough offseason
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• Bengals News (8/7): Willie Anderson predicted to be part of 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
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• Arrowheadlines: Jared Allen tipped to make next year’s HOF class
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• Ravens News 7/22: Honing Answers

Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images What Eddie Jackson brings to a Ravens secondary that needed another safety Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic What Jackson brings to Baltimore Baltimore used three-safety looks often last year to take advantage of Hamilton’s versatility. The All-Pro was employed in matchup situations, often against top tight ends, while also playing frequently in the slot. The addit...2024
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• Big Blue View mailbag: You’ll never guess who dominates this week’s mailbag
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• Recap and highlights of the Bengals’ joint practice with the Colts
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• Cowboys news: Darren Woodson is a finalist for the Hall of Fame again
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• Giants Evan Neal, Kayvon Thibodeaux hoping for better second seasons
Kayvon Thibodeaux | Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images 2022 first-round picks have plenty of room to grow in sophomore seasons General manager Joe Schoen made edge defender Kayvon Thibodeaux (No. 5 overall) and offensive tackle Evan Neal (No. 7) the first two draft picks of his tenure, looking for both players to be cornerstones for the future of the franchise. Overall, Thibodeaux’s rooki...2023
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• The Linc - NFL scout says Jalen Carter “feels like a Howie Roseman pick”
Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 4/8/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 2023 NFL draft buzz, rumors: Latest news on No. 1 pick, QBs, prospects - ESPN+Fowler: Yeah, and a lot of folks I’ve spoken to think Jalen Carter won’t fall out of the top 10 because the Philadelphia Eagles hold the 10th spot. “That feels like a Howie Roseman pic...2023
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