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Evaluating the Bengals Defense before OTAs
The Bengals defense fell off in 2023, but this year, there's plenty of reasons to expect serious improvement.

Ian Altenau
May 28, 20249 min read
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Evaluating the Bengals Offense before OTAs
OTAs are right around the corner for the Bengals, and in the spirit of the new season, let's take our first look at the Bengals offense.

Ian Altenau
May 25, 20247 min read
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The NFL Gifted the Bengals an Easy, Early-Season Schedule (Minus the Chiefs). They Must Take Advantage.
Last year, the Bengals had a brutal start to their season. This year, it looks like the polar opposite. They must seize this opportunity.

Ian Altenau
May 16, 20243 min read
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Jekyll & Hyde – a Bengals’ Draft Edition
Any draft class will garner a variety of opinions. Let's hear what Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde have to say about the Bengals' effort this year.

Ian Altenau
Apr 30, 20246 min read
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Trey Hendrickson’s Trade Request Is Understandable. It’s Also a Massive Waste of Time.
Trey Hendrickson is a great player, a fan favorite, and an underpaid asset. That doesn't mean his trade request makes a lick of sense.

Ian Altenau
Apr 25, 20243 min read
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Dissecting the Bengals Strategy in the First Round
Where the Bengals go in the draft is a mystery.
But you can bet your bottom dollar it'll be one of these eighteen names.

Ian Altenau
Apr 16, 20248 min read
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The NBA-ification of the NFL, a Shakeup in the Bengals Secondary, and other Free Agency Musings from the AFC North
The NFL is becoming the NBA, the Bengals get a rock for their secondary, and running backs still have juice in free agency.

Ian Altenau
Mar 13, 202410 min read
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Best Bengals Free Agent Fits
With the franchise tag deadline past and Tee Higgins back in Stripes, the Bengals turn their attention to an intriguing free agent class.

Ian Altenau
Mar 9, 20249 min read
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Bengals Top Offseason Needs
The Bengals top offseason priority is simple:
Keep. Joe. Upright.

Ian Altenau
Feb 23, 20245 min read
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O Say Can You Tee…the Bengals Trading Higgins?
Trading Tee Higgins might not be the most popular move in Cincinnati, but it might be the one that can lead to a Bengals resurgence.

Ian Altenau
Feb 2, 20246 min read
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Why Dan Pitcher Is (Probably) Not Ken Zampese
The Bengals promoted their QBs coach to be their new OC, bringing to mind a similar situation in 2016 that didn't work out so well.

Ian Altenau
Jan 25, 20244 min read
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Ranking the Current NFL Coaching Vacancies
There are a lot of factors that go into finding your next NFL home as a head coach. Here's the ranking of the most appealing jobs.

Ian Altenau
Jan 20, 20247 min read
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The Blueprint for the Bengals is Playing Out in Super Wildcard Weekend
The Bengals are searching for a way to get back to the playoffs, and luckily for them, the 2023 playoff field has the answer: run the ball!

Ian Altenau
Jan 16, 20246 min read
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Bengals Dispatch Browns as Critical Offseason Looms
The Bengals took care of an undermanned Browns team and set the stage for one of the most critical off-seasons in recent memory.

Ian Altenau
Jan 7, 20243 min read
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Another Bengals Season Axed at Arrowhead...
For the second year in a row, the Bengals hopes and dreams were effectively crushed by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Ian Altenau
Jan 1, 20244 min read
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A Message to All Bengals Fans: Chill Out, Please
The Bengals were humbled by the Steelers on Saturday, but the fan response this week has been out of hand. The sky isn't falling, people.

Ian Altenau
Dec 28, 20234 min read
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Bengals Back on the Brink after Beatdown by Steelers
After two years of being the class of the AFC North, yesterday proved that in 2023 the Bengals belong in the basement of the division.

Ian Altenau
Dec 24, 20233 min read
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Bengals Snatch Victory from the Vikings in Epic Comeback
It came down to the wire, but Browning and the Bengals won their third-straight – and kept their slim playoff hopes alive.

Ian Altenau
Dec 16, 20234 min read
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What Does Jake Browning’s Success Mean for Joe Burrow and the Bengals?
The Bengals have looked great with Jake Browning at QB. What does this mean for the Bengals when Joe Burrow returns in 2024?

Ian Altenau
Dec 14, 20235 min read
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Bengals Make Mincemeat of Minshew and Colts
In a have-to-have-it game the defense stepped up in a big way, leading the Bengals to a much-needed win over the Colts.

Ian Altenau
Dec 10, 20233 min read
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