Ben Baby
@bbaby41.bsky.social
Covers the Bengals for ESPN. IG/Threads: @bbaby41
Bengals WR Tee Higgins saw an independent specialist on Thursday morning to get clearance to play on Sunday vs. Miami, Zac Taylor said.
Taylor wanted to keep it under wraps before the team hit the field in Miami.
Taylor wanted to keep it under wraps before the team hit the field in Miami.
December 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Bengals WR Tee Higgins saw an independent specialist on Thursday morning to get clearance to play on Sunday vs. Miami, Zac Taylor said.
Taylor wanted to keep it under wraps before the team hit the field in Miami.
Taylor wanted to keep it under wraps before the team hit the field in Miami.
Joe Burrow, when asked by reporters in Miami if today was fun: "I'm having fun playing football. Not playing football is not fun. Sitting in the locker room rehabbing all day, that's not why you do it. This is why you do it right here."
December 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Joe Burrow, when asked by reporters in Miami if today was fun: "I'm having fun playing football. Not playing football is not fun. Sitting in the locker room rehabbing all day, that's not why you do it. This is why you do it right here."
For the Bluesky crowd (hello, hope everyone is having fun here!):
Wrote about Joe Burrow's recent comments when asked about his future with the Bengals: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Wrote about Joe Burrow's recent comments when asked about his future with the Bengals: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Burrow on Bengals future: 'Crazy things happen'
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, asked if he ever envisioned playing for another franchise, noted that "a lot of crazy things happen every year."
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December 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
For the Bluesky crowd (hello, hope everyone is having fun here!):
Wrote about Joe Burrow's recent comments when asked about his future with the Bengals: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Wrote about Joe Burrow's recent comments when asked about his future with the Bengals: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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New podcast: @bbaby41.bsky.social returns to the show to break down last night's MNF game, the second week in a row with something we've never seen in an NFL game before on Monday night, and what the game meant for the Eagles and Chargers moving forward youtu.be/KWU8JQXvgeM?...
Justin Herbert Leads the Chargers to an Overtime Win Against the Eagles | The Bill Barnwell Show
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December 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
New podcast: @bbaby41.bsky.social returns to the show to break down last night's MNF game, the second week in a row with something we've never seen in an NFL game before on Monday night, and what the game meant for the Eagles and Chargers moving forward youtu.be/KWU8JQXvgeM?...
How a book about thinking like a monk helped Bengals CB DJ Turner II go from a back-up to a potential Pro Bowler: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
How a self-help book: 'How to Think Like a Monk' changed Bengals CB DJ Turner
A New York Times bestseller helped Turner hone his mental strength and become a premiere CB.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
How a book about thinking like a monk helped Bengals CB DJ Turner II go from a back-up to a potential Pro Bowler: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
WR Tee Higgins making progress through concussion protocol, coach Zac Taylor said. Will be limited today.
RB Tahj Brooks also on a simliar timeline, Taylor said.
RB Tahj Brooks also on a simliar timeline, Taylor said.
December 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
WR Tee Higgins making progress through concussion protocol, coach Zac Taylor said. Will be limited today.
RB Tahj Brooks also on a simliar timeline, Taylor said.
RB Tahj Brooks also on a simliar timeline, Taylor said.
CIN RB Samaje Perine (ankle) has been a full participant this week.
Bengals OC Dan Pitcher on Perine's role alongside Chase Brown: "I think we'll definitely find ways to do it." Referenced the NYJ game where Brown had 54% of snaps, Perine at 42%.
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Bengals OC Dan Pitcher on Perine's role alongside Chase Brown: "I think we'll definitely find ways to do it." Referenced the NYJ game where Brown had 54% of snaps, Perine at 42%.
(putting this here for @dannyheifetz.bsky.social)
November 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
CIN RB Samaje Perine (ankle) has been a full participant this week.
Bengals OC Dan Pitcher on Perine's role alongside Chase Brown: "I think we'll definitely find ways to do it." Referenced the NYJ game where Brown had 54% of snaps, Perine at 42%.
(putting this here for @dannyheifetz.bsky.social)
Bengals OC Dan Pitcher on Perine's role alongside Chase Brown: "I think we'll definitely find ways to do it." Referenced the NYJ game where Brown had 54% of snaps, Perine at 42%.
(putting this here for @dannyheifetz.bsky.social)
Bengals officially waive QB Sean Clifford, opening up roster spot for Joe Burrow to be added back to the 53-player roster.
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Bengals officially waive QB Sean Clifford, opening up roster spot for Joe Burrow to be added back to the 53-player roster.
According to ESPN Analytics, the Bengals have a 1.0% chance of making the playoffs.
November 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
According to ESPN Analytics, the Bengals have a 1.0% chance of making the playoffs.
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's 1-game suspension was upheld, the league announced.
November 19, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's 1-game suspension was upheld, the league announced.
Story for ESPN on Trey Hendrickson, Joe Flacco and what to expect Sunday in Bengals-Steelers: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Bengals' Hendrickson, Stewart out vs. Steelers
The Bengals will be without edge rushers Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart for Sunday's matchup with the Steelers in Pittsburgh, coach Zac Taylor said on Friday.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Story for ESPN on Trey Hendrickson, Joe Flacco and what to expect Sunday in Bengals-Steelers: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
While not shocking given the demographic of folks that use Bluesky, still very notable that X is being lapped.
Battle is no longer between X vs. Threads vs. Bluesky.
It's Threads vs. Bluesky, IMO.
Battle is no longer between X vs. Threads vs. Bluesky.
It's Threads vs. Bluesky, IMO.
Bluesky has overtaken Twitter/X as the highest social engagement metric for the entire publication corpus of some universities.
Here's all the attention for all research from Rhodes University, ZA. In October 2025 Bluesky mentioned their research more than X/Twitter.
1/2
Here's all the attention for all research from Rhodes University, ZA. In October 2025 Bluesky mentioned their research more than X/Twitter.
1/2
November 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
While not shocking given the demographic of folks that use Bluesky, still very notable that X is being lapped.
Battle is no longer between X vs. Threads vs. Bluesky.
It's Threads vs. Bluesky, IMO.
Battle is no longer between X vs. Threads vs. Bluesky.
It's Threads vs. Bluesky, IMO.
The Bengals know they need to get better at tackling and the numbers show why.
Through the first eight weeks, Cincinnati led the NFL in missed tackles on rushing plays, per Next Gen Stats.
Through the first eight weeks, Cincinnati led the NFL in missed tackles on rushing plays, per Next Gen Stats.
November 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The Bengals know they need to get better at tackling and the numbers show why.
Through the first eight weeks, Cincinnati led the NFL in missed tackles on rushing plays, per Next Gen Stats.
Through the first eight weeks, Cincinnati led the NFL in missed tackles on rushing plays, per Next Gen Stats.
Bengals place LB Shaka Heyward (fibula) and C Matt Lee (knee) on the injured reserve list, the team announced.
DT Mike Pennel was also released.
That leaves three openings on the team's 53-player roster.
DT Mike Pennel was also released.
That leaves three openings on the team's 53-player roster.
October 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Bengals place LB Shaka Heyward (fibula) and C Matt Lee (knee) on the injured reserve list, the team announced.
DT Mike Pennel was also released.
That leaves three openings on the team's 53-player roster.
DT Mike Pennel was also released.
That leaves three openings on the team's 53-player roster.
New | Tyrod Taylor was once Joe Flacco's back-up in Baltimore. Both have been starters in their careers.
But ahead of Sunday's Bengals-Jets game, they now hold a different distinction: Two of the NFL's most coveted back-up quarterbacks. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
But ahead of Sunday's Bengals-Jets game, they now hold a different distinction: Two of the NFL's most coveted back-up quarterbacks. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Jets-Bengals could feature Taylor-Flacco reunion
Both QBs were part of the Ravens' 2012 Super Bowl team, and if Taylor gets the start Sunday, they could be facing off.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
New | Tyrod Taylor was once Joe Flacco's back-up in Baltimore. Both have been starters in their careers.
But ahead of Sunday's Bengals-Jets game, they now hold a different distinction: Two of the NFL's most coveted back-up quarterbacks. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
But ahead of Sunday's Bengals-Jets game, they now hold a different distinction: Two of the NFL's most coveted back-up quarterbacks. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
This ALCS Game 7 is incredible to watch. Has been an awesome series.
October 21, 2025 at 1:50 AM
This ALCS Game 7 is incredible to watch. Has been an awesome series.
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This is from Doug Martin’s agent Brian Murphy on behalf of his family. It says he battled mental health challenges that “profoundly impacted his personal and professional life.” It also says his parents were trying to get him medical assistance.
October 21, 2025 at 1:04 AM
This is from Doug Martin’s agent Brian Murphy on behalf of his family. It says he battled mental health challenges that “profoundly impacted his personal and professional life.” It also says his parents were trying to get him medical assistance.
Wrote about that here: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
So thoughts on Flacco?
October 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Wrote about that here: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
I appreciate that.
I'm gonna be honest: It is extremely difficult balancing all three text-based apps, especially knowing each has very distinct donwsides and unknown upsides.
Still try to get here when I can out of respect to y'all who have followed.
I'm gonna be honest: It is extremely difficult balancing all three text-based apps, especially knowing each has very distinct donwsides and unknown upsides.
Still try to get here when I can out of respect to y'all who have followed.
Been missing your Bengals updates so far this season
October 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I appreciate that.
I'm gonna be honest: It is extremely difficult balancing all three text-based apps, especially knowing each has very distinct donwsides and unknown upsides.
Still try to get here when I can out of respect to y'all who have followed.
I'm gonna be honest: It is extremely difficult balancing all three text-based apps, especially knowing each has very distinct donwsides and unknown upsides.
Still try to get here when I can out of respect to y'all who have followed.
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New podcast: @bbaby41.bsky.social joins to break down a compelling Chiefs-Jaguars game! How much of a setback is this for the Chiefs? And what do we make of the Jaguars offense? youtu.be/qtK7p1zb3dg
Jaguars escape with a HARD-FOUGHT win vs. the Chiefs | The Bill Barnwell Show
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October 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
New podcast: @bbaby41.bsky.social joins to break down a compelling Chiefs-Jaguars game! How much of a setback is this for the Chiefs? And what do we make of the Jaguars offense? youtu.be/qtK7p1zb3dg
Bengals coach Zac Taylor has "unwavering" confidence in QB Jake Browning despite recent struggles: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
QB Browning has coach's 'unwavering' confidence
In place of injured QB Joe Burrow, Jake Browning has struggled in his two NFL starts with the Cincinnati Bengals. However, Zac Taylor still has "unwavering" confidence in the team's offense.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Bengals coach Zac Taylor has "unwavering" confidence in QB Jake Browning despite recent struggles: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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New Ringer NFL Show! How much blame do the Bengals deserve for Joe Burrow's injury issues? It's complicated.
Great conversation about that topic and where the Bengals go from here with @bbaby41.bsky.social.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Znc...
YouTube: youtu.be/w0ouHSCFSp4?...
Great conversation about that topic and where the Bengals go from here with @bbaby41.bsky.social.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Znc...
YouTube: youtu.be/w0ouHSCFSp4?...
Bengals to Blame for Joe Burrow’s Injury Woes? It’s Complicated, With Ben Baby
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September 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
New Ringer NFL Show! How much blame do the Bengals deserve for Joe Burrow's injury issues? It's complicated.
Great conversation about that topic and where the Bengals go from here with @bbaby41.bsky.social.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Znc...
YouTube: youtu.be/w0ouHSCFSp4?...
Great conversation about that topic and where the Bengals go from here with @bbaby41.bsky.social.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Znc...
YouTube: youtu.be/w0ouHSCFSp4?...
On Bengals defensive tackle T.J. Slaton, him getting hit by a car when he was 1 and why that is relevant for Cincinnati's defense in 2025: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
T.J. Slaton looks to solve Bengals' problem vs. the run
Slaton led all DTs in run stop win rate with the Packers in '24, and the Bengals need that production this year.
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September 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
On Bengals defensive tackle T.J. Slaton, him getting hit by a car when he was 1 and why that is relevant for Cincinnati's defense in 2025: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Bengals waive/release the following guys: DT McTelvin Agim, CB Nate Brooks, WR Cole Burgess, RB Quali Conley, S Shaquan Loyal, WR Rashod Owens, CB Lance Robinson, OL Andrew Stueber, QB Payton Thorne, LB Craig Young, DT Taven Bryan.
August 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Bengals waive/release the following guys: DT McTelvin Agim, CB Nate Brooks, WR Cole Burgess, RB Quali Conley, S Shaquan Loyal, WR Rashod Owens, CB Lance Robinson, OL Andrew Stueber, QB Payton Thorne, LB Craig Young, DT Taven Bryan.
Over the weekend, I wrote about Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart and how his teammates are convinced he could be one of the NFL’s best edge rushers. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
How Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart overcame the negative talk and made training camp count
Bengals rookie Stewart and his teammates believe he's ready to turn talent into sacks in the NFL.
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August 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Over the weekend, I wrote about Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart and how his teammates are convinced he could be one of the NFL’s best edge rushers. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...