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• Bengals News (2/20): NFL Mock Draft Season

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Let the speculation begin for what the Bengals will do in the draft. Bengals Media Mock Draft 1.0Bengals.com reached out to the beat reporters for the teams drafting ahead of them to get a sense of how pick 17 could play out. Could the Cincinnati Bengals land a nice steal in Ole Miss standout Walter Nolen? Bengals cap space update after NFL gifts Cincy ...2025
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• Twitter reactions to Germaine Pratt requesting a trade

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Social media has varying opinions on the veterab linebacker requesting a trade. The Cincinnati Bengals and their fans got a bit of a surprise Wednesday when veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt requested a trade from the team. One of the first draft picks of the Zac Taylor and Lou Anarumo era for this team, Pratt is now potentially looking to bounce like his...2025
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• Bengals captain Germaine Pratt requests trade, per report

The Enquirer/Albert Cesare / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Pratt appears to be leaving Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals appear to be in search of a new linebacker, as Germaine Pratt has reportedly requested a trade. This, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. If true, then it looks like we’ve seen the end of the Pratt era in Cincinnati. He was already a cap casualty candida...2025
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• Rams should add this veteran QB with or without Matthew Stafford

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Jake Browning is one of the most intriguing names you’ve maybe never heard of The Los Angeles Rams must take steps to future-proof the quarterback position this offseason regardless of whether Matthew Stafford returns to the team for 2025. It’s either a new contract or a trade when it comes to LA’s franchise quarterback. Even if he’s back, the Ra...2025
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• Cowboys have no idea what they’re doing and other things we learned from the 2024 NFL season

Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Takeaways and predictions after an unforgettable NFL season ended in another Super Bowl for the Philadelphia Eagles. Another NFL season is in the books, and we have a new Super Bowl champion to chase. Maybe the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty isn’t dead, but the run of Lombardi Trophies has come to at least a temporary halt after the Philadel...2025
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• Bengals News (2/8): Joe Burrow tells doubters to get a grip

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Joe Burrow silences the doubters about his wrist injury. Joe Burrow crushed a grip test for fun just to silence doubtersBurrow being Burrow, he’s talking about the minutia when throwing certain routes and that sort of thing. His Comeback Player of the Year award and droves of game film from a near-MVP-like season say his wrist isn’t limiting him in any m...2025
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• Bengals News (1/22): Al Golden Decision Day?

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Look for a decision on Al Golden to be reached today on if he’ll be the next Bengals defensive coordinator. Bengals News Al Golden’s move to Bengals DC role reportedly just a ‘pen to paper’ away, with timeline for hire projectedNotre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden is expected to reunite with the Cincinnati Bengals and coach Zac Taylor. Orlando Brown Jr. T...2025
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• Vikings Links: Offseason Planning Has Begun

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Will the team be able to build a championship roster? This offseason is off to a great start. The debates are going to be fierce but great. What will and should they do at QB? When will they extend KOC and KAM? What positions will they target in free agency and then the draft? Will they trade for or away anyone? Will someone answer the dang phone? How ...2025
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• Bengals News (1/15): Ja’Marr Chase receives largest fine not associated with unnecessary roughness

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Ja’Marr Chase flew off the handle in Week 2, and it appears to have held up as what the NFL considered the worst behavior for the entire season. Bengals.com 2024 Season HonorsThe Numbers: His 70.552% completion rate nudges Ken Anderson's in 1982 (70.550), but when you round it up, they both have the franchise record at 70.6. When his team needed it the la...2025
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• Bengals’ star wide receivers hold more leverage in 2025 contract negotiations

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins had great 2024 campaigns and are seeking long-term deals with the Bengals this offseason. A number of factors play into their corner to get the deals they’re seeking. Last spring and summer, much of the talk about the Cincinnati Bengals centered around extensions to star players. Unfortunately, the attention was largely negat...2025
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• Offensive line coach holds the key to success for the Bengals

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Zac Taylor needs to get this one right. The heart and soul of any good football team is its offensive line. There is no position that requires more discipline or technique than offensive lineman. Success as an offensive football team depends on the ability of the offensive line to control the line of scrimmage. Good offensive lines don’t just happen. They ...2025
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• Jaguars 2025 head coach candidate profile: Buccaneers OC Liam Coen

Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images What makes Liam Coen the right man for Jacksonville? For the third time in five years, the Jacksonville Jaguars are searching for a new head coach. Big Cat Country’s Jaguars head coach hiring process tracker is constantly being updated — but to provide more information on the top candidates being interviewed, we’ll be releasing in-depth profiles throughout...2025
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• Twitter reacts to nail-biting finish in Bengals’ win vs. the Steelers

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The Bengals needed a win to keep the playoff hunt alive, and now it all comes down to other teams on Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals’ playoff hopes hinged on going on a run to finish the season, and they’ve done that after taking down the Pittsburgh Steelers, 19-17. If the Bengals had managed to win one more during the season, then there’d be no more worri...2025
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• The Bengals never belonged in the playoffs, regardless of what the Chiefs did

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Cincinnati only has itself to blame for its failures. Fans in Cincinnati were deep in their feels on Sunday afternoon with the Chiefs deciding to roll over, bench everyone of note, and let the Broncos into the playoffs as a result. It ensured the Bengals were left out of the picture, which naturally made Kansas City a point of blame. For some reason th...2025
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"Although Zimmer confirmed that he has not spoken with Bengals’ head coach Zac Taylor about the open defensive coordinator position in Cincinnati, he did text Taylor yesterday with an offer to help with the search for a replacement."

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"NFL Week 2 overreactions: Will Bengals' Zac Taylor survive 2024 season? Seahawks' Geno Smith most clutch QB?"

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"Bengals coach Zac Taylor, RB Joe Mixon push back on the NFL's postseason seeding solution"

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"Bengals' Zac Taylor hits Cincinnati bar to deliver game ball to fans after snapping playoff victory drought"

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"Bengals coach Zac Taylor confirmed today that Burrow will play a limited number of snaps on Sunday against the Dolphins."

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"Zac Taylor says A.J. Green is finally healthy after missing 2019 season: 'Everything has been positive'"

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"Toward the end of an otherwise mundane press conference today, Bengals coach Zac Taylor was asked this question by a reporter: “Rumors are out there that the Patriots had a videographer up in [more]"

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"Shane Waldron of the Los Angeles Rams (AP Photo) "You have so much confidence in Shane Waldron and [QB Coach] Zac Taylor and I think that's why when you do have a good building you want to show you're invested in helping people grow and move on, but it makes you feel more comfortable because of the pieces that we had in place as well," McVay said at the Combine."

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"Quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor has been promoted to offensive coordinator, while assistant wide receivers coach Phil McGeoghan will take over as the full-time wideout coach, the team announced."

• Bengals News (2/20): NFL Mock Draft Season
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• Twitter reactions to Germaine Pratt requesting a trade
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• Bengals captain Germaine Pratt requests trade, per report
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• Rams should add this veteran QB with or without Matthew Stafford
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• Cowboys have no idea what they’re doing and other things we learned from the 2024 NFL season
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• Bengals News (2/8): Joe Burrow tells doubters to get a grip
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• The next Sean McVay might already be on Rams coaching staff

Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK Is Rams passing game specialist Nate Scheelhaase the next Sean McVay? When the Los Angeles Rams hired Sean McVay in 2017, they arguably caught lightning in a bottle. McVay was just 30 at the time and the youngest NFL head coach in the modern era. Since then, every coaching cycle teams have been looking to find the next Sean McVay. Hirin...2025
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• Bengals co-favorites to get Cooper Kupp, who Zac Taylor previously worked with

Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Could it happen? Cooper Kupp is forever etched in to the memory of all Cincinnati Bengals fans for a painful reason. Kupp caught what would end up being the game-winning touchdown over Eli Apple in Super Bowl LVI. Now, the Los Angeles Rams have said they will trade Kupp and the Bengals may have a need for a wide receiver if Tee Higgins leaves in free agency. Pe...2025
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• Rams assistant hired as Texans OC

Sean McVay is losing another assistant coach to a promotion with another team Sean McVay’s massive coaching tree grew another branch on Monday, as the Houston Texans are hiring Rams tight ends coach Nick Caley to be their new offensive coordinator. Caley will replace Bobby Slowik, who was fired after two seasons at the helm despite the Texans making the playoffs in both years. Caley, who reportedl...2025
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• 5 takeaways from Al Golden’s return

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images He’s home. New Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden is back in Cincinnati. After the contract was signed, we got to hear more from Golden about what brought him back to Cincinnati during an interview with Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. Golden’s family remained in Cincinnati while he was with Notre Dame Familiarity with not only Zac Taylor but the city of Cinci...2025
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• Bengals captain Germaine Pratt requests trade, per report
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• Rams should add this veteran QB with or without Matthew Stafford
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• Why the hell did the Bears hire Press Taylor?

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Press Taylor is bad, and Ben Johnson should feel bed. Ben Johnson aims to reshape the Chicago Bears, and revitalize Caleb Williams — but his latest move has everyone scratching their heads. On Wednesday it was announced that Johnson was adding former Jaguars’ offensive coordinator Press Taylor to his staff, poised to serve as passing game coordinator. ...2025
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• Giants news, 1/24: Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Tyler Nubin, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants news for Friday Good morning New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View New York Giants Malik Nabers a finalist for AP Offensive Rookie of the Year New York Giants free agency: Stay or go? Wide receiver Darius Slayton Could Tennessee Titans upend 2025 NFL Draft by not selecting a quarterback No. 1? At least one Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterb...2025
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• Cincinnati Bengals officially hire Al Golden as defensive coordinator

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images “Al has a great football mind and will bring a smart, physical, aggressive approach to our defense.” The Cincinnati Bengals have officially hired Al Golden as the new defensive coordinator, the team announced Thursday. Golden, 55, previously served as the Bengals’ linebackers coach from 2020-21 before spending the past three seasons (2022-24) as defensive coord...2025
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• Bengals News (1/22): Al Golden Decision Day?
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• Mike Zimmer is open to a Cincinnati return; He’s also willing to help Bengals with their DC search

Mike Zimmer | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images “I still have a lot of fondness for Cincinnati.” Patrick Graham, Demarcus Covington, and Matt Eburflus. These are just some of the names who have been associated with the Cincinnati Bengals’ search for a new defensive coordinator. But there is one name that nobody is talking about, and maybe they should be. Mike Zimmer. “I still have a lot of fond...2025
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• Bengals News (11/13): Wild Card results show Cincinnati was right to move on from Lou Anarumo

Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images It doesn’t matter if you can slow down the top quarterbacks if you can’t slow down bad offenses. Saturday’s Wild Card playoff games reinforce Bengals’ decision to move on from Lou AnarumoBoth of these offenses weren’t enough once they arrived in the postseason, but they absolutely torched Anarumo’s defense in the regular season in consecutive games....2025
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• Twitter reactions to Germaine Pratt requesting a trade
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• Bengals captain Germaine Pratt requests trade, per report
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• 5 takeaways from Al Golden’s return
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• Giants news, 1/24: Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Tyler Nubin, more headlines
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• Bengals will not have a designated run game coordinator under Scott Peters

Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images Instead, it will be a collective effort. Despite a breakout season from Chase Brown, there’s no doubt that the Cincinnati Bengals struggled to field an efficient and consistent rushing attack during most of Frank Pollack’s tenure as o-line coach and run game coordinator. And recently, new o-line coach Scott Peters revealed on the Bengals Booth podcast tha...2025
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• Bengals News (1/22): Al Golden Decision Day?
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• Al Golden briefly comments on reported interest from Bengals

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Golden focused on Notre Dame’s title game clash with Ohio State. The Cincinnati Bengals are in search of a new defensive coordinator, and that person could be Alfred James Golden Jr., who is currently the defensive coordinator for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Fighting Irish are in the hunt for a title themselves as they will take on the Ohio State ...2025
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• Vikings Links: Offseason Planning Has Begun
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• Bengals’ star wide receivers hold more leverage in 2025 contract negotiations
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• Bengals New Year’s Resolutions: A realistic set of goals that could set the team up for success

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Here are a few resolutions the Bengals should be making. Happy New Year! Every family has a different holiday tradition. Some travel, some gather at family homes, and others volunteer time. One holiday tradition, though, that seems to be universal, at least in America, is the thought of a “New Year’s Resolution.” I’m sure you’ve ...2025
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• Bengals coach Zac Taylor, RB Joe Mixon push back on the NFL's postseason seeding solution

Some with the AFC North champion Bengals are not happy with how the owners are handling the AFC playoffs...2023
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• Bengals' Zac Taylor hits Cincinnati bar to deliver game ball to fans after snapping playoff victory drought
Taylor appointed players to give out game balls around the city...2022
• Zac Taylor in line for big extension this offseason after guiding Bengals to AFC Championship Game
Taylor will enter his fourth season in Cincinnati with some security...2022
• Joe Burrow injury update: Bengals star out several weeks with calf strain, team will add QB, Zac Taylor says

The Bengals quarterback went down with a non-contact injury Thursday...2023
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• Bengals reward Taylor with extension through '26

Coach Zac Taylor, who guided the Bengals to Super Bowl LVI after winning the AFC North with a 10-7 regular season, has been extended through the 2026 season, the team announced....2022
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• Joe Burrow calf injury: Bengals head coach Zac Taylor says QB looks 'as good as he's ever looked'

Burrow has been sidelined with a calf injury since the initial days of training camp...2023
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• Joe Burrow likely out for season

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Brutal news for the Bengals and their playoff hopes. We now know the extent of Joe Burrow’s injury. During the Cincinnati Bengals’ 34-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Burrow was forced from the game in the second quarter with some type of wrist injury. After the game, head coach Zac Taylor said it looked like a wrist sprain. Now, The Athletic rep...2023
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• Joe Burrow contract talks: Zac Taylor says Bengals ready now to start discussing new deal for QB

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• Tee Higgins battles through injuries to deliver epic performance

Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images Higgins went on off Saturday and helped the Bengals keep their playoff hopes alive. The Cincinnati Bengals evened up their record at 8-8 with a win over the Denver Broncos on Saturday night in a back-and-forth game, winning in overtime by a score of 30-24. The defense was inconsistent, Ja’Marr Chase dropped a touchdown pass in the first half, and Cade York mis...2024
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• Bengals captain Germaine Pratt requests trade, per report
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• Rams should add this veteran QB with or without Matthew Stafford
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• Bengals hire Mike Hodges and Jerry Montgomery

Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images The Bengals find their new linebackers coach and defensive line coach. The Cincinnati Bengals have hired Jerry Montgomery as defensive line coach/run game coordinator and Mike Hodges as linebackers coach. Montgomery, 45, comes to Cincinnati from New England, where he spent the 2024 season as the Patriots’ defensive line coach. He previously spent nine se...2025
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• Trey Brown is set to stay with Bengals following multiple interviews with Jets

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Bengals front office appears likely to stay intact. The Cincinnati Bengals coaching staff underwent some immense changes as defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo was fired along with several other coaches. Zac Taylor remains as the head coach, and the front office appears to be intact still. There were reports that Trey Brown, who has been with the Beng...2025
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• Bengals News (1/24): Former Cincinnati players in the NFL Conference Championships

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images What former Bengals can you root for on Championship Sunday? 9 former Bengals players are on NFL conference championship rosters, but only a couple will be playingWith the NFL conference championships set to take place this Sunday, here’s a look at which of the four remaining teams carry former Bengals on their active rosters, Reserve/Injured lists, an...2025
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• Bengals News (1/16): Tyrann Mathieu trade idea

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images One veteran defensive back was mentioned as a helpful and creative idea for the Bengals to bolster their defense. Bengals News Bengals suggested as trade partner for All-Pro Saints defender As a win-now team with head coach Zac Taylor seemingly on his last chance after getting to retool the coaching staff under him, the Cincinnati Bengals come up often in...2025
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• Travis Kelce slams ‘Chiefs are scared of Bengals’ narrative: ‘I’ll play them at the Walmart Parking lot’

Denny Medley-Imagn Images That would certainly be entertaining. When the Kansas City Chiefs sat their starters in Week 18, they essentially handed the No. 7 AFC seed to the Denver Broncos, who they were playing against at home. They had nothing to play for, having already locked up the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye. The Cincinnati Bengals not only needed the Jets to beat the Dolphins, b...2025
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• DJ Reader ‘has been and could be a very important part of our team’

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Duke Tobin clearly would love for the Bengals to re-sign DJ Reader as he gets set to enter NFL free agency. The Cincinnati Enquirer’s Kelsey Conway was able to discuss the upcoming offseason with Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel and de facto general manager Duke Tobin. They discussed a wide range of topics, and eventually...2024
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• 2020 NFL Draft: Bengals' Zac Taylor throws cold water on draft trade speculation, praises Joe Burrow
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• Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor quiets trade speculation with No. 1 pick
Zac Taylor on quarterback Joe Burrow: "He's got a great edge to him, I think that's the best way to put it." ...2020
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• Joe Burrow confirms he'd welcome playing for the Bengals
After months of speculation around whether Joe Burrow would play for the Cincinnati Bengals, the expected No. 1 overall pick confirmed on Tuesday that he’ll play for any team that drafts him. While the Bengals are expected to take Burrow with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, some wondered if he might pull an Eli Manning and force a trade. But Burrow put that to rest in front of reporters at t...2020
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• Bengals say NFL investigating Patriots for possibly videotaping plays
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor held his day-after press conference following a loss to the Cleveland Browns on Monday, and questions quickly turned to allegations of the New England Patriots videotaping Bengals play calls during the above-mentioned game. Set to take on New England this coming weekend, Taylor would not confirm or deny the allegations. Instead, he indicated that they “are ...2019
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• Andy Dalton returning to the Bengals next season?
It’s certainly a time of change in Cincinnati. With new Bengals head coach Zac Taylor set to take over once his Rams compete in the Super Bowl, said changes are seemingly set to start at quarterback. Longtime starter Andy Dalton is coming off an injury-plagued 2018 campaign that saw him miss the final five games to injury. The quarterback has also struggled big time in recent seasons — leading to ...2019
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• Combine notes: Patriots draft picks now set

INDIANAPOLIS - By virtue of a tie-breaking coin flip between the Raiders and 49ers Friday afternoon at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, New England's trade of Jimmy Garoppolo to San Francisco and the team's selections for April's draft have now been finalized. The 49ers won the toss, securing the No. 9 overall pick in the first round. By rule the two teams' picks will then rotate in ensuing rounds, ...2018
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