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.
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Ian Altenau
- Apr 20
- 7 min
Decoding the NFL's Playing Rule Changes
The NFL made waves with it's new rule changes. Which effects will be felt immediately, and which won't be felt for years to come?
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Ian Altenau
- Apr 16
- 8 min
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.
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Ian Altenau
- Mar 19
- 5 min
Ready or Not, This Could Be Mike Tomlin’s Last Shot
The Steelers are going all-in on their defense in 2024 to give Mike Tomlin one, last shot at a championship.
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Ian Altenau
- Mar 16
- 6 min
Summarizing the NFL Offseason for Every Team in Two Sentences or Less
The NFL offseason is a wild, crazy affair with a million variables, but two sentences per team will do fine.
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Ian Altenau
- Mar 13
- 10 min
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.
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Ian Altenau
- Mar 9
- 9 min
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.
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Ian Altenau
- Mar 2
- 12 min
The Indisputable Top NFL Head Coaching Rankings
The NFLPA's Report Card was released on Wednesday, and as always there was a lot to parse through...
Especially the coaching grades.
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Ian Altenau
- Feb 23
- 5 min
Bengals Top Offseason Needs
The Bengals top offseason priority is simple:
Keep. Joe. Upright.
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Ian Altenau
- Feb 14
- 3 min
Move Over Dallas – The Chiefs Are America’s Team
The Chiefs have officially secured dynasty status, but another honor was bestowed upon them as well: America's Team.
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Ian Altenau
- Feb 10
- 5 min
What’s at Stake in Super Bowl LVIII?
Mahomes & Chiefs are looking to cement their dynasty, while Shanahan & the Niners just want that monkey off their backs.
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Ian Altenau
- Feb 2
- 6 min
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.
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Ian Altenau
- Jan 31
- 3 min
Coming to Terms with the Chiefs “Dynasty”
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are fast approaching dynasty-status, if they aren’t there already.
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Ian Altenau
- Jan 27
- 5 min
Why Does No One Want Bill?
It seems impossible to imagine, but the NFL’s greatest-ever coach could be out of a job in 2024.
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Ian Altenau
- Jan 25
- 4 min
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.
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Ian Altenau
- Jan 20
- 7 min
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.
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Ian Altenau
- Jan 16
- 6 min
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!
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Ian Altenau
- Jan 11
- 9 min
Which QB Would See the Biggest Boost from a Super Bowl Victory?
A Super Bowl win would mean different things to different QBs. Let's see who has the most – and the least – to gain from a championship.
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Ian Altenau
- Jan 7
- 3 min
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.
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Ian Altenau
- Jan 1
- 4 min
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.
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