Ben Baby
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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 WR Jermaine Burton issued a statement regarding his missed practice on Sunday with an undisclosed injury.
“Any suggestion otherwise simply is not true.”
“Any suggestion otherwise simply is not true.”
August 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Bengals WR Jermaine Burton issued a statement regarding his missed practice on Sunday with an undisclosed injury.
“Any suggestion otherwise simply is not true.”
“Any suggestion otherwise simply is not true.”
A post I know @mikefinger.bsky.social will appreciate:
July 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A post I know @mikefinger.bsky.social will appreciate:
The Bengals announced a new-look front office that features assistant GM titles for three of their top personnel staffers -- Steven Radicevic, Mike Potts and Trey Brown.
July 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Bengals announced a new-look front office that features assistant GM titles for three of their top personnel staffers -- Steven Radicevic, Mike Potts and Trey Brown.
Get ready for the NFL's schedule release. Fixtures will officially start rolling out on May 12:
May 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Get ready for the NFL's schedule release. Fixtures will officially start rolling out on May 12:
Cincinnati's 2025 Draft Class:
April 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Cincinnati's 2025 Draft Class:
Since being drafted, there have been many questions about Shemar Stewart’s 4.5 career sacks in college.
I asked the Bengals’ first-round pick about the concerns and chatter about the lack of production
I asked the Bengals’ first-round pick about the concerns and chatter about the lack of production
April 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Since being drafted, there have been many questions about Shemar Stewart’s 4.5 career sacks in college.
I asked the Bengals’ first-round pick about the concerns and chatter about the lack of production
I asked the Bengals’ first-round pick about the concerns and chatter about the lack of production
Benagls defensive coordinator Al Golden faced first-round pick Shemar Stewart when Golden's Notre Dame played Texas A&M in 2024.
And he heard all about him that week.
And he heard all about him that week.
April 25, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Benagls defensive coordinator Al Golden faced first-round pick Shemar Stewart when Golden's Notre Dame played Texas A&M in 2024.
And he heard all about him that week.
And he heard all about him that week.
Bengals DE Myles Murphy said a focus on technique and not just relying on athleticism to win could help his sack production. Has just three career sacks in 30 games.
April 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Bengals DE Myles Murphy said a focus on technique and not just relying on athleticism to win could help his sack production. Has just three career sacks in 30 games.
Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt explained why last year was an "up and down" season for him and how confidence played a big role in that.
April 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt explained why last year was an "up and down" season for him and how confidence played a big role in that.
Full list of the 17 prospects who will be present at next week’s NFL Draft:
April 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Full list of the 17 prospects who will be present at next week’s NFL Draft:
Asked Bengals exec Katie Blackburn if the team and Trey Hendrickson could find a contract everything could be happy with after paying the WRs:
April 2, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Asked Bengals exec Katie Blackburn if the team and Trey Hendrickson could find a contract everything could be happy with after paying the WRs:
Bengals coach Zac Taylor told us at owners meetings that the team needs to be better in September. Expect to see a different preseason approach for Cincinnati this season.
March 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Bengals coach Zac Taylor told us at owners meetings that the team needs to be better in September. Expect to see a different preseason approach for Cincinnati this season.
Can I interest anyone in some late-night draft plots?
A look at this year's edge rush draft class measuring their production (min. 10% pressure rate) against their Next Gen athleticism score.
A look at this year's edge rush draft class measuring their production (min. 10% pressure rate) against their Next Gen athleticism score.
March 28, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Can I interest anyone in some late-night draft plots?
A look at this year's edge rush draft class measuring their production (min. 10% pressure rate) against their Next Gen athleticism score.
A look at this year's edge rush draft class measuring their production (min. 10% pressure rate) against their Next Gen athleticism score.
Statements from team president Mike Brown, de facto GM Duke Tobin and head coach Zac Taylor on Chase and Higgins’ extensions.
March 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Statements from team president Mike Brown, de facto GM Duke Tobin and head coach Zac Taylor on Chase and Higgins’ extensions.
A look at the TV in the news conference room ahead of this afternoon’s presser with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins
March 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A look at the TV in the news conference room ahead of this afternoon’s presser with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins
Bengals officially place the franchise tag on Tee Higgins with "the intent of continuing to work toward a long-term deal in Cincinnati," according to the team.
March 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Bengals officially place the franchise tag on Tee Higgins with "the intent of continuing to work toward a long-term deal in Cincinnati," according to the team.
Ahead of free agency starting in a couple of weeks, here's a look at how NFL offensive guards fared last season.
(ESPN/Next Gen)
(ESPN/Next Gen)
February 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Ahead of free agency starting in a couple of weeks, here's a look at how NFL offensive guards fared last season.
(ESPN/Next Gen)
(ESPN/Next Gen)
Bijan Robinson was absolutely cooking against light boxes last season.
February 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Bijan Robinson was absolutely cooking against light boxes last season.
Bengals officially announce Al Golden as the team's new defensive coordinator.
Statement from Zac Taylor:
Statement from Zac Taylor:
January 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Bengals officially announce Al Golden as the team's new defensive coordinator.
Statement from Zac Taylor:
Statement from Zac Taylor:
Using data from ESPN and Over The Cap, I charted how effective pass rushers were in 2024 compared to their contract value.
(apologies for the size; feel free to zoom in to take a look around)
(apologies for the size; feel free to zoom in to take a look around)
January 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Using data from ESPN and Over The Cap, I charted how effective pass rushers were in 2024 compared to their contract value.
(apologies for the size; feel free to zoom in to take a look around)
(apologies for the size; feel free to zoom in to take a look around)
With the Bengals season now over, here’s what QB Joe Burrow said about missing the postseason when asked after the season finale.
January 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
With the Bengals season now over, here’s what QB Joe Burrow said about missing the postseason when asked after the season finale.
Zac Taylor made the right decision to go for it on that fourth down that came up short, per ESPN Analytics.
December 28, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Zac Taylor made the right decision to go for it on that fourth down that came up short, per ESPN Analytics.
Bengals WR Tee Higgins (ankle/knee) is active for today's game.
Was wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg during warmups.
Was wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg during warmups.
December 28, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Bengals WR Tee Higgins (ankle/knee) is active for today's game.
Was wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg during warmups.
Was wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg during warmups.
Joe Burrow in his post-game presser after the team’s third straight win.
December 22, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Joe Burrow in his post-game presser after the team’s third straight win.