Dave Niinemets
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Another standout DT headed home: Sources say Bengals DT BJ Hill has agreed to terms with Cincy, striking a deal right before free agency.
3 years 33M
3 years 33M
March 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Another standout DT headed home: Sources say Bengals DT BJ Hill has agreed to terms with Cincy, striking a deal right before free agency.
3 years 33M
3 years 33M
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New | I wrote about Sam Hubbard and why his career will quietly reside among the all-time #Bengals greats.
While his most famous play was instantly iconic, it's not what perfectly encapsulated him and defined his massive organizational impact.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...
While his most famous play was instantly iconic, it's not what perfectly encapsulated him and defined his massive organizational impact.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...
Why Sam Hubbard’s Bengals career quietly resides among all-time greats in Cincinnati
www.nytimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
New | I wrote about Sam Hubbard and why his career will quietly reside among the all-time #Bengals greats.
While his most famous play was instantly iconic, it's not what perfectly encapsulated him and defined his massive organizational impact.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...
While his most famous play was instantly iconic, it's not what perfectly encapsulated him and defined his massive organizational impact.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...
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New | It felt like so many #Bengals defining moments unfolded when late-round or undrafted rookies did what those players do: Make crushing mistakes.
When I dove further into the reality, it jumped off the page.
On a trend that quietly sunk the season.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
When I dove further into the reality, it jumped off the page.
On a trend that quietly sunk the season.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
Many Bengals gaffes track back to this particular roster construction fail
Leaning on late-round and undrafted rookies this season has been a big factor in a disappointing 2024 campaign.
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2024 at 2:57 PM
New | It felt like so many #Bengals defining moments unfolded when late-round or undrafted rookies did what those players do: Make crushing mistakes.
When I dove further into the reality, it jumped off the page.
On a trend that quietly sunk the season.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
When I dove further into the reality, it jumped off the page.
On a trend that quietly sunk the season.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
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Thought there were some excellent game plans in some pivotal week 15 matchups this week
♦️ Joe Brady exploiting the Lions depleted LBs
♦️ Liam Coen’s 3rd down plan (highest conversion rate Chargers have given up)
♦️ DeMeco confusing Tua
www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...
♦️ Joe Brady exploiting the Lions depleted LBs
♦️ Liam Coen’s 3rd down plan (highest conversion rate Chargers have given up)
♦️ DeMeco confusing Tua
www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...
NFL Week 15 best and worst coaching decisions: Bills' Joe Brady's great plan vs. Lions
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Thought there were some excellent game plans in some pivotal week 15 matchups this week
♦️ Joe Brady exploiting the Lions depleted LBs
♦️ Liam Coen’s 3rd down plan (highest conversion rate Chargers have given up)
♦️ DeMeco confusing Tua
www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...
♦️ Joe Brady exploiting the Lions depleted LBs
♦️ Liam Coen’s 3rd down plan (highest conversion rate Chargers have given up)
♦️ DeMeco confusing Tua
www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...
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New | The #Bengals tied a franchise record Monday marking 5 consecutive games scoring at least 27 points.
The first name out of Joe Burrow’s mouth in regards to what fueled the uptick? Chase Brown.
On how Brown brought a RB vision to electric reality.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
The first name out of Joe Burrow’s mouth in regards to what fueled the uptick? Chase Brown.
On how Brown brought a RB vision to electric reality.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
How Chase Brown’s expanded role is quietly elevating Bengals offense
The second-year running back has been among the NFL's most productive players since taking over the job full-time.
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2024 at 1:07 PM
New | The #Bengals tied a franchise record Monday marking 5 consecutive games scoring at least 27 points.
The first name out of Joe Burrow’s mouth in regards to what fueled the uptick? Chase Brown.
On how Brown brought a RB vision to electric reality.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
The first name out of Joe Burrow’s mouth in regards to what fueled the uptick? Chase Brown.
On how Brown brought a RB vision to electric reality.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
Some good Bengals follows in one fell swoop. go.bsky.app/A2YpzXQ
December 11, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Some good Bengals follows in one fell swoop. go.bsky.app/A2YpzXQ
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New | Brian Callahan’s #Titans and Zac Taylor’s #Bengals face off Sunday in Nashville.
It serves as the latest blip in a unique football friendship that connects two organizations and transcends the game.
“Wouldn’t be here without you.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
It serves as the latest blip in a unique football friendship that connects two organizations and transcends the game.
“Wouldn’t be here without you.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
Brian Callahan, Zac Taylor share rare football journey: ‘Wouldn’t be here without you’
Tennessee's first-year head coach maintains a strong relationship with his mentor and former team as the Titans and Bengals face off Sunday.
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2024 at 1:23 PM
New | Brian Callahan’s #Titans and Zac Taylor’s #Bengals face off Sunday in Nashville.
It serves as the latest blip in a unique football friendship that connects two organizations and transcends the game.
“Wouldn’t be here without you.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
It serves as the latest blip in a unique football friendship that connects two organizations and transcends the game.
“Wouldn’t be here without you.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
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One of the most unique things to watch in the NFL is how Matthew Stafford controls the game at the LOS in a motion heavy offense
Teamed up with @jourdanrodrigue.bsky.social to get an inside look
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
Teamed up with @jourdanrodrigue.bsky.social to get an inside look
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
A look inside QB Matthew Stafford’s pre-snap process, from protections to dummy calls
“It’s always constant communication, everybody trying to be on the same page," Matthew Stafford said of the Rams' offense.
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2024 at 3:56 PM
One of the most unique things to watch in the NFL is how Matthew Stafford controls the game at the LOS in a motion heavy offense
Teamed up with @jourdanrodrigue.bsky.social to get an inside look
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
Teamed up with @jourdanrodrigue.bsky.social to get an inside look
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
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When a Vic Fangio defense is at its best, you can hardly tell what the secondary doing when you're watching film from the comfort of your desk. The Eagles are getting to that point.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
NFL Week 13 best and worst coaching decisions: Vic Fangio has Eagles defense soaring
Shane Steichen also earns kudos for aggressiveness and Antonio Pierce and Matt Eberflus return with more blunders.
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2024 at 3:14 PM
When a Vic Fangio defense is at its best, you can hardly tell what the secondary doing when you're watching film from the comfort of your desk. The Eagles are getting to that point.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
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Wrote about Bryce Young’s resurgence, Mike Zimmer’s plan against the Commanders, and LaFleur’s run game masterclass
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
NFL Week 12 best and worst coaching decisions: Dave Canales, Bryce Young progress
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Wrote about Bryce Young’s resurgence, Mike Zimmer’s plan against the Commanders, and LaFleur’s run game masterclass
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
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ICYMI : The Burrow-sode
🎧: Breaking down all things 2024 Joe Burrow with @CharlieG__ & @ByJayMorrison
🎙️: Hear from OC Dan Pitcher, QB coach Brad Kragthorpe and @QBKlass
📺: youtu.be/Oa5VJG6TK-Y?...
🔗: linktr.ee/thegrowlerpo...
🎧: Breaking down all things 2024 Joe Burrow with @CharlieG__ & @ByJayMorrison
🎙️: Hear from OC Dan Pitcher, QB coach Brad Kragthorpe and @QBKlass
📺: youtu.be/Oa5VJG6TK-Y?...
🔗: linktr.ee/thegrowlerpo...
November 26, 2024 at 1:24 PM
ICYMI : The Burrow-sode
🎧: Breaking down all things 2024 Joe Burrow with @CharlieG__ & @ByJayMorrison
🎙️: Hear from OC Dan Pitcher, QB coach Brad Kragthorpe and @QBKlass
📺: youtu.be/Oa5VJG6TK-Y?...
🔗: linktr.ee/thegrowlerpo...
🎧: Breaking down all things 2024 Joe Burrow with @CharlieG__ & @ByJayMorrison
🎙️: Hear from OC Dan Pitcher, QB coach Brad Kragthorpe and @QBKlass
📺: youtu.be/Oa5VJG6TK-Y?...
🔗: linktr.ee/thegrowlerpo...
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Talked to NFL analytics staffers in 2022 that predicted the bounce back in RB value due to defenses getting lighter and more gap scheme runs
We’re seeing that play out with Barkley, Jacobs, and Henry
We’re seeing that play out with Barkley, Jacobs, and Henry
November 25, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Talked to NFL analytics staffers in 2022 that predicted the bounce back in RB value due to defenses getting lighter and more gap scheme runs
We’re seeing that play out with Barkley, Jacobs, and Henry
We’re seeing that play out with Barkley, Jacobs, and Henry
Does Prime have an alternative Browns/Steelers broadcast where I don’t have to see a fat, shirtless guy in the cold between every down?
November 22, 2024 at 2:58 AM
Does Prime have an alternative Browns/Steelers broadcast where I don’t have to see a fat, shirtless guy in the cold between every down?
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♦️How the Bills finally buried KC
♦️SEA’s defense coming together?
♦️Eburflus is dealing his own fate
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
♦️SEA’s defense coming together?
♦️Eburflus is dealing his own fate
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
NFL Week 11 best and worst coaching decisions: Bills’ Sean McDermott keeps Chiefs guessing
Buffalo made it hard on Patrick Mahomes and the KC offense, and the Seahawks foiled the 49ers with well-timed blitzes.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2024 at 4:16 PM
♦️How the Bills finally buried KC
♦️SEA’s defense coming together?
♦️Eburflus is dealing his own fate
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
♦️SEA’s defense coming together?
♦️Eburflus is dealing his own fate
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
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Thursday, you can join me and @pauldehnerjr.bsky.social as we welcome Todd Frazier to relive the 2015 Home Run Derby, live at Nation at the Banks. It should be fun. You can bring me birthday presents if you want.
November 18, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Thursday, you can join me and @pauldehnerjr.bsky.social as we welcome Todd Frazier to relive the 2015 Home Run Derby, live at Nation at the Banks. It should be fun. You can bring me birthday presents if you want.
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Days of hiding the reality are long gone. Joe Burrow is beaten down.
Beaten down by losing.
This is the most frustrating season of his life. Full stop.
✍️ @pauldehnerjr.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
Beaten down by losing.
This is the most frustrating season of his life. Full stop.
✍️ @pauldehnerjr.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
November 18, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Days of hiding the reality are long gone. Joe Burrow is beaten down.
Beaten down by losing.
This is the most frustrating season of his life. Full stop.
✍️ @pauldehnerjr.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
Beaten down by losing.
This is the most frustrating season of his life. Full stop.
✍️ @pauldehnerjr.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
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NFL Week 11 roundtable: Harbaugh's Chargers, Mahomes and Allen meet again, Steelers-Ravens: Week 11 feels like a turning point for a few division and conference races. Our NFL writers discuss.
NFL Week 11 roundtable: Harbaugh's Chargers, Mahomes and Allen meet again, Steelers-Ravens
Week 11 feels like a turning point for a few division and conference races. Our NFL writers discuss.
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November 16, 2024 at 9:17 PM
NFL Week 11 roundtable: Harbaugh's Chargers, Mahomes and Allen meet again, Steelers-Ravens: Week 11 feels like a turning point for a few division and conference races. Our NFL writers discuss.
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◽️ Hot coaching candidate names
◽️ Cincinnati could make history... but not the playoffs
◽️ Examining Indy's quick QB pivot
The bulk of NFL Week 11 is approaching and @diannarussini.bsky.social has intel on a coaching carousel that's already kicking into high gear.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
◽️ Cincinnati could make history... but not the playoffs
◽️ Examining Indy's quick QB pivot
The bulk of NFL Week 11 is approaching and @diannarussini.bsky.social has intel on a coaching carousel that's already kicking into high gear.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
November 16, 2024 at 4:34 PM
◽️ Hot coaching candidate names
◽️ Cincinnati could make history... but not the playoffs
◽️ Examining Indy's quick QB pivot
The bulk of NFL Week 11 is approaching and @diannarussini.bsky.social has intel on a coaching carousel that's already kicking into high gear.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
◽️ Cincinnati could make history... but not the playoffs
◽️ Examining Indy's quick QB pivot
The bulk of NFL Week 11 is approaching and @diannarussini.bsky.social has intel on a coaching carousel that's already kicking into high gear.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
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Posted here first as opposed to the other place, but from @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social and I... Reds, Royals discussing a swap of former UF teammates Jonathan India and Brady Singer. A deal isn't close, sources said, but there's been talk around those and others www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
bsky.app
November 16, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Posted here first as opposed to the other place, but from @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social and I... Reds, Royals discussing a swap of former UF teammates Jonathan India and Brady Singer. A deal isn't close, sources said, but there's been talk around those and others www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
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Adam Dunn hit 46 home runs in 2004.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2005.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2006.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2007.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2008.
Adam Dunn hit 38 home runs in 2009.
Adam Dunn hit 38 home runs in 2010.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2005.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2006.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2007.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2008.
Adam Dunn hit 38 home runs in 2009.
Adam Dunn hit 38 home runs in 2010.
November 16, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Adam Dunn hit 46 home runs in 2004.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2005.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2006.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2007.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2008.
Adam Dunn hit 38 home runs in 2009.
Adam Dunn hit 38 home runs in 2010.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2005.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2006.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2007.
Adam Dunn hit 40 home runs in 2008.
Adam Dunn hit 38 home runs in 2009.
Adam Dunn hit 38 home runs in 2010.
I need to get Paul Dehner Jr. over here for #Bengals fans. His story on Ja'Marr Chase reaching a crazy new level this season is great. www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
How the Bengals and Ja’Marr Chase unlocked another level: ‘As crazy as that sounds’
“He's one of the top athletes on planet Earth,” Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said about Ja'Marr Chase.
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2024 at 7:25 PM
I need to get Paul Dehner Jr. over here for #Bengals fans. His story on Ja'Marr Chase reaching a crazy new level this season is great. www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...