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By now, Cincinnati Bengals fans might’ve heard about the stunning, blockbuster NBA trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Those fans also might’ve seen a few NFL comparisons for the sake of fun, too.
And while nothing in real life might end up compared to the colossal dud that was the Cleveland Browns trading for Deshaun Watson, the Doncic move has inspired lots of big, unrealistic, and lopsided trade ideas (which is the point of the fun exercise).
One of the most notable from a Bengals perspective comes from Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox, who suggests the Bengals apply a second franchise tag to Tee Higgins and trade him to the New England Patriots in exchange for cornerback Christian Gonzalez:
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The idea gets points for being savvy enough to loop in the common trope that is NBA sign-and-trades.
What’s interesting about the Bengals is that, if Higgins totally wants out of town, that sort of deal might be something Cincinnati explores.
Gonzalez, for what it’s worth, was a 2023 first-round pick who is clearly on his way to superstardom and the Bengals have big problems at the spot with Cam Taylor-Britt erratic and both Dax Hill and DJ Turner coming back from injury.
Even more interesting, though? The Bengals could very well opt to franchise tag Higgins again and keep him at a roughly $26 million cost, which would fly far under the average annual value he might get on the open market as a free agent.
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Those fans also might’ve seen a few NFL comparisons for the sake of fun, too.
And while nothing in real life might end up compared to the colossal dud that was the Cleveland Browns trading for Deshaun Watson, the Doncic move has inspired lots of big, unrealistic, and lopsided trade ideas (which is the point of the fun exercise).
One of the most notable from a Bengals perspective comes from Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox, who suggests the Bengals apply a second franchise tag to Tee Higgins and trade him to the New England Patriots in exchange for cornerback Christian Gonzalez:
RELATED: Ja’Marr Chase slips up with revealing comment about Bengals’ season
The idea gets points for being savvy enough to loop in the common trope that is NBA sign-and-trades.
What’s interesting about the Bengals is that, if Higgins totally wants out of town, that sort of deal might be something Cincinnati explores.
Gonzalez, for what it’s worth, was a 2023 first-round pick who is clearly on his way to superstardom and the Bengals have big problems at the spot with Cam Taylor-Britt erratic and both Dax Hill and DJ Turner coming back from injury.
Even more interesting, though? The Bengals could very well opt to franchise tag Higgins again and keep him at a roughly $26 million cost, which would fly far under the average annual value he might get on the open market as a free agent.
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The Cincinnati Bengals made a roster move with a wide receiver on Tuesday.
No, not that one.
Or that one.
When the Bengals announced a roster move early this week, it was the signing of Mitchell Tinsley to a Reserve/Future contract.
Tinsley, a college free agent with Washington in 2023, played in two games for the Commanders that year before spending all of 2024 on the practice squad. In Cincinnati, he’ll serve as depth over the spring and summer before what could be big roster turnover at the position.
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Given the timing of the move, Tinsley won’t count against the team’s active roster until February 10, the day after the Super Bowl.
Given how quickly Tee Higgins reportedly wants an answer about his future, more roster news could follow soon after that date.
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No, not that one.
Or that one.
When the Bengals announced a roster move early this week, it was the signing of Mitchell Tinsley to a Reserve/Future contract.
Tinsley, a college free agent with Washington in 2023, played in two games for the Commanders that year before spending all of 2024 on the practice squad. In Cincinnati, he’ll serve as depth over the spring and summer before what could be big roster turnover at the position.
RELATED: Ja’Marr Chase slips up with revealing comment about Bengals’ season
Given the timing of the move, Tinsley won’t count against the team’s active roster until February 10, the day after the Super Bowl.
Given how quickly Tee Higgins reportedly wants an answer about his future, more roster news could follow soon after that date.
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The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t at the Super Bowl this year, but their presence can be felt in some of the commentary around the game itself.
Cincinnati just missed the playoffs, with another pathetic start to a season, the culprit of a lost campaign and multiple coach firings. But it was a near-miss after rounding into form and teams like the Kansas City Chiefs were well aware of what was going on for Joe Burrow and Co.
Case in point, Chiefs superstar Chris Jones bringing up the Bengals when asked about the toughest competition in the AFC.
“I’m gonna say the Cincinnati Bengals,” Jones said in footage captured by reporter Daniel Alameda. “They’re always at the coast. Unfortunately, injuries have played a huge part in their lack of success. I have so much respect for the Cincinnati Bengals.”
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Jones did go on to mention the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens too. But it speaks volumes that the Bengals were the first team that came to his mind — and he looped back to them in the answer, mentioning that their prior Super Bowl appearance showed they already have what it takes to get there.
All the Bengals have to do? Carefully walk the chaotic tightrope that is this offseason and they can prove Jones right.
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Cincinnati just missed the playoffs, with another pathetic start to a season, the culprit of a lost campaign and multiple coach firings. But it was a near-miss after rounding into form and teams like the Kansas City Chiefs were well aware of what was going on for Joe Burrow and Co.
Case in point, Chiefs superstar Chris Jones bringing up the Bengals when asked about the toughest competition in the AFC.
“I’m gonna say the Cincinnati Bengals,” Jones said in footage captured by reporter Daniel Alameda. “They’re always at the coast. Unfortunately, injuries have played a huge part in their lack of success. I have so much respect for the Cincinnati Bengals.”
RELATED: Ja’Marr Chase slips up with revealing comment about Bengals’ season
Jones did go on to mention the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens too. But it speaks volumes that the Bengals were the first team that came to his mind — and he looped back to them in the answer, mentioning that their prior Super Bowl appearance showed they already have what it takes to get there.
All the Bengals have to do? Carefully walk the chaotic tightrope that is this offseason and they can prove Jones right.
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The Cincinnati Bengals still have a chance to retain wide receiver Tee Higgins before free agency opens in March. If not, the team will be in search for a weapon to pair with Ja’Marr Chase either in free agency or in the draft as the team will look to end their two-season playoff drought in 2025.
That potential draft scenario played out in the first mock draft from NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein. With the 17th pick, the Bengals select Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.
“This pairing might be the most perfect scheme/roster fit in the entire mock. McMillan plays similarly to Drake London and Tee Higgins,” wrote Zierlein about the Wildcats’ star receiver. McMillan posted back-to-back seasons of at least 1,300 yards and had at least eight touchdowns in all three seasons at Arizona, catching 26 in total.
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McMillan is considered by many to be the No. 1 wide receiver prospect in this class and for a team in Cincinnati that is always looking for weapons, landing such a player at No. 17 could end up being a very nice option. Some may want an edge rusher here for the Bengals and this mock does have the Bengals passing up players like Nic Scourton and Shemar Stewart of Texas A&M.
The Bengals’ ultimate decision on Higgins could end up going a long way toward the direction they go in the first round of the draft on April 24.
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That potential draft scenario played out in the first mock draft from NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein. With the 17th pick, the Bengals select Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.
“This pairing might be the most perfect scheme/roster fit in the entire mock. McMillan plays similarly to Drake London and Tee Higgins,” wrote Zierlein about the Wildcats’ star receiver. McMillan posted back-to-back seasons of at least 1,300 yards and had at least eight touchdowns in all three seasons at Arizona, catching 26 in total.
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McMillan is considered by many to be the No. 1 wide receiver prospect in this class and for a team in Cincinnati that is always looking for weapons, landing such a player at No. 17 could end up being a very nice option. Some may want an edge rusher here for the Bengals and this mock does have the Bengals passing up players like Nic Scourton and Shemar Stewart of Texas A&M.
The Bengals’ ultimate decision on Higgins could end up going a long way toward the direction they go in the first round of the draft on April 24.
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While we’ve suggested the Cincinnati Bengals don’t appear to be the best fit as a trade partner for Los Angeles Rams wideout Cooper Kupp, that doesn’t mean everyone agrees on that point.
In fact, it would appear that oddsmakers tend to love the idea.
Over at DraftKings, for example, the Bengals are co-favorites to land Kupp, listed at +500 — tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Four teams sit at +600 just behind them.
As of now, those lines are pretty similar, no matter where one looks.
Two big factors play a role here. One, there’s the easy-to-make connection between Zac Taylor and the Rams. Two, the fate of Tee Higgins with the Bengals is a question mark.
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Despite this, Higgins is still obviously option No. 1 for the Bengals and things have taken a drastic shift in his return outlook since he changed agents.
If Higgins leaves, though, Kupp might make some sense if he’s available as a free agent, hence the strong odds. The fact he’s going to be 32 years old soon and has attendance issues notwithstanding, he’d be near the top of the list in free agency if the price is right.
That said, this certainly isn’t advice suggesting to take the strong odds.
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In fact, it would appear that oddsmakers tend to love the idea.
Over at DraftKings, for example, the Bengals are co-favorites to land Kupp, listed at +500 — tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Four teams sit at +600 just behind them.
As of now, those lines are pretty similar, no matter where one looks.
Two big factors play a role here. One, there’s the easy-to-make connection between Zac Taylor and the Rams. Two, the fate of Tee Higgins with the Bengals is a question mark.
RELATED: Ja’Marr Chase slips up with revealing comment about Bengals’ season
Despite this, Higgins is still obviously option No. 1 for the Bengals and things have taken a drastic shift in his return outlook since he changed agents.
If Higgins leaves, though, Kupp might make some sense if he’s available as a free agent, hence the strong odds. The fact he’s going to be 32 years old soon and has attendance issues notwithstanding, he’d be near the top of the list in free agency if the price is right.
That said, this certainly isn’t advice suggesting to take the strong odds.
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The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t going to stop being mentioned as a top destination for wideouts in free agency and the draft until a decision on the future of Tee Higgins becomes clear.
Likewise, the Bengals won’t stop being mentioned alongside Los Angeles Rams wideout Cooper Kupp until they either figure out the Higgins situation or something else happens with Kupp.
Higgins remains priority No. 1 for the Bengals right now. But there are some interesting points raised from a Bengals perspective worth examining, courtesy of Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport, who suggests a fourth-round pick might be enough to make a trade happen:
A fourth-round pick to acquire Kupp isn’t all that bad when considering the other notes there. For one, the compensatory pick for losing Higgins would be notable.
And two, there’s always the possibility that Kupp restructures his current contract upon arrival. That would free up more cap space than anticipated if he’s the Higgins replacement, letting the team funnel more cash into other problem areas (interior offensive line and the entire defense).
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As we’ve stressed repeatedly, the Bengals aren’t really a legit Kupp trade candidate. Higgins is a much better option and, beyond the trade cost and contract, Kupp is on the wrong side of 30 with spotty attendance woes the past few years.
That said, if the worst happens with Higgins, factors like comp picks and some contract wizardry (either restructure after trade or team-friendly in free agency) are factors to keep in mind with Kupp.
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Likewise, the Bengals won’t stop being mentioned alongside Los Angeles Rams wideout Cooper Kupp until they either figure out the Higgins situation or something else happens with Kupp.
Higgins remains priority No. 1 for the Bengals right now. But there are some interesting points raised from a Bengals perspective worth examining, courtesy of Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport, who suggests a fourth-round pick might be enough to make a trade happen:
A fourth-round pick to acquire Kupp isn’t all that bad when considering the other notes there. For one, the compensatory pick for losing Higgins would be notable.
And two, there’s always the possibility that Kupp restructures his current contract upon arrival. That would free up more cap space than anticipated if he’s the Higgins replacement, letting the team funnel more cash into other problem areas (interior offensive line and the entire defense).
RELATED: Ja’Marr Chase slips up with revealing comment about Bengals’ season
As we’ve stressed repeatedly, the Bengals aren’t really a legit Kupp trade candidate. Higgins is a much better option and, beyond the trade cost and contract, Kupp is on the wrong side of 30 with spotty attendance woes the past few years.
That said, if the worst happens with Higgins, factors like comp picks and some contract wizardry (either restructure after trade or team-friendly in free agency) are factors to keep in mind with Kupp.
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The situation between the Cincinnati Bengals and star defender Trey Hendrickson was always going to get messy.
Wednesday served up proof.
Appearing on Pat McAfee’s show, Hendrickson was blunt in his assessment of his current situation with the Bengals.
One sentence summed it up well: “I want to help win a Super Bowl for Cincinnati if I’m there or not.”
Translated: Extension or trade me.
“I think the offseason is a good time to address contract issues,” Hendrickson said. “You don’t wanna become a distraction for the team because the goal is to win a Super Bowl for Cincinnati..If there’s something we can agree on I would love to stay in Cincinnati.”
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It’s unfortunate things have reached this point for the Bengals. Hendrickson requested a trade last offseason due to dissatisfaction with his current contract.
Now, it seems the two parties haven’t been on the same page in the wake of the season ending. Even worse, while Hendrickson said he appreciated recent public comments made by Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin, he would’ve preferred to hear it from the team, rather than through public means.
The fact Hendrickson is this open to being traded speaks volumes, as does his desire to not let this linger into training camp.
For what it’s worth, quarterback Joe Burrow is next up on the media tour around the Super Bowl on Thursday, and he’s been mildly critical and open about things, too.
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Wednesday served up proof.
Appearing on Pat McAfee’s show, Hendrickson was blunt in his assessment of his current situation with the Bengals.
One sentence summed it up well: “I want to help win a Super Bowl for Cincinnati if I’m there or not.”
Translated: Extension or trade me.
“I think the offseason is a good time to address contract issues,” Hendrickson said. “You don’t wanna become a distraction for the team because the goal is to win a Super Bowl for Cincinnati..If there’s something we can agree on I would love to stay in Cincinnati.”
RELATED: Ja’Marr Chase slips up with revealing comment about Bengals’ season
It’s unfortunate things have reached this point for the Bengals. Hendrickson requested a trade last offseason due to dissatisfaction with his current contract.
Now, it seems the two parties haven’t been on the same page in the wake of the season ending. Even worse, while Hendrickson said he appreciated recent public comments made by Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin, he would’ve preferred to hear it from the team, rather than through public means.
The fact Hendrickson is this open to being traded speaks volumes, as does his desire to not let this linger into training camp.
For what it’s worth, quarterback Joe Burrow is next up on the media tour around the Super Bowl on Thursday, and he’s been mildly critical and open about things, too.
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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson ramped up the pressure on the front office this week during a public appearance.
During the interview, Hendrickson effectively threw out an extension-or-trade ultimatum while stressing that he absolutely does not want to leave the Bengals.
Hendrickson’s agent, Harold Lewis, followed up not long after by telling WLWT’s Charlie Clifford that he will meet with the Bengals next week.
“The ultimate goal is to make him a Bengal for the long-term,” Harold said, per Clifford.
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The latest comes roughly a week after Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin spoke about Hendrickson and the earned pay raise coming his way.
Tobin, though, understandably, stressed that team and player have to agree on what exactly the raise looks like.
Hendrickson requested a trade last year before playing during the season and leading the NFL in sacks. He’s dramatically underpaid compared to his production, but the fact he’s hovering around the age of 30 and the Bengals have other big names to pay complicates things.
No matter how it turns out, fans could start to get some answers next week.
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During the interview, Hendrickson effectively threw out an extension-or-trade ultimatum while stressing that he absolutely does not want to leave the Bengals.
Hendrickson’s agent, Harold Lewis, followed up not long after by telling WLWT’s Charlie Clifford that he will meet with the Bengals next week.
“The ultimate goal is to make him a Bengal for the long-term,” Harold said, per Clifford.
RELATED: Trey Hendrickson issues Bengals ultimatum over contract and trade
The latest comes roughly a week after Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin spoke about Hendrickson and the earned pay raise coming his way.
Tobin, though, understandably, stressed that team and player have to agree on what exactly the raise looks like.
Hendrickson requested a trade last year before playing during the season and leading the NFL in sacks. He’s dramatically underpaid compared to his production, but the fact he’s hovering around the age of 30 and the Bengals have other big names to pay complicates things.
No matter how it turns out, fans could start to get some answers next week.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has made it painfully obvious about two things this offseason.
One: He wants the Bengals to find a way to get Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson under long-term contracts.
Two: Burrow is willing to dice up his contract to help the front office make it happen.
Burrow hit the interview circuit and was blunt about that second point during an interview with FS1, saying “of course” when asked if he would restructure his contract, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic.
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“I want to make it happen,” Burrow said, per Dehner. “Everybody involved Trey, Tee, Ja’Marr, Mike G, we all want to stay together. When you have guys that are motivated like that I think you can get those things done.”
Since roughly December, when it was mostly clear the season was a loss, Burrow has been relentless in his public messaging to the Bengals on these topics, directly applying pressure on the front office.
Burrow’s contract restructure that would free up more in the way of funds to fuel other extensions has been one of the most common projections for the Bengals this offseason — and is usually a staple other contenders with star quarterback contracts do.
These latest comments, though, come after Hendrickson threw out an ultimatum to the Bengals during an interview the day prior due to poor communication from the front office about his future.
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One: He wants the Bengals to find a way to get Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson under long-term contracts.
Two: Burrow is willing to dice up his contract to help the front office make it happen.
Burrow hit the interview circuit and was blunt about that second point during an interview with FS1, saying “of course” when asked if he would restructure his contract, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic.
RELATED: Trey Hendrickson issues Bengals ultimatum over contract and trade
“I want to make it happen,” Burrow said, per Dehner. “Everybody involved Trey, Tee, Ja’Marr, Mike G, we all want to stay together. When you have guys that are motivated like that I think you can get those things done.”
Since roughly December, when it was mostly clear the season was a loss, Burrow has been relentless in his public messaging to the Bengals on these topics, directly applying pressure on the front office.
Burrow’s contract restructure that would free up more in the way of funds to fuel other extensions has been one of the most common projections for the Bengals this offseason — and is usually a staple other contenders with star quarterback contracts do.
These latest comments, though, come after Hendrickson threw out an ultimatum to the Bengals during an interview the day prior due to poor communication from the front office about his future.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is relentless right now.
Bengals fans have surely noticed that Burrow has been in more interviews over the last two days around the Super Bowl than pretty much any other time in his career — combined.
Perhaps not even an hour after talking about being willing to change up his contract to help the Bengals afford guys like Trey Hendrickson and Tee Higgins, Burrow hit another interview and applied even more pressure on the front office.
“We need (Hendrickson) back,” Burrow said on ESPN’s First Take. “We need to give him what he’s worth and what he deserves. He’s earned that. And we need our young guys to come on. We need to draft well. We need guys to come in and produce immediately. We don’t have time to wait around.”
This one bites in more ways than one.
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This isn’t Burrow just saying that he wants Hendrickson and Higgins back (which he also keeps saying about Ja’Marr Chase and tight end Mike Gesicki, too).
It’s also Burrow potentially taking a small shot at the team’s drafting over the last few years, which hasn’t delivered the roster prospects who can help right away.
Even if it’s not a criticism, it’s true — Myles Murphy and Dax Hill are some of the many examples.
Beyond all that, it’s Burrow stressing that the Bengals are in win-now mode. The fact he’s usually ducking publicity and instead taking every interview possible stresses the urgency around this franchise-altering offseason.
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Bengals fans have surely noticed that Burrow has been in more interviews over the last two days around the Super Bowl than pretty much any other time in his career — combined.
Perhaps not even an hour after talking about being willing to change up his contract to help the Bengals afford guys like Trey Hendrickson and Tee Higgins, Burrow hit another interview and applied even more pressure on the front office.
“We need (Hendrickson) back,” Burrow said on ESPN’s First Take. “We need to give him what he’s worth and what he deserves. He’s earned that. And we need our young guys to come on. We need to draft well. We need guys to come in and produce immediately. We don’t have time to wait around.”
This one bites in more ways than one.
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This isn’t Burrow just saying that he wants Hendrickson and Higgins back (which he also keeps saying about Ja’Marr Chase and tight end Mike Gesicki, too).
It’s also Burrow potentially taking a small shot at the team’s drafting over the last few years, which hasn’t delivered the roster prospects who can help right away.
Even if it’s not a criticism, it’s true — Myles Murphy and Dax Hill are some of the many examples.
Beyond all that, it’s Burrow stressing that the Bengals are in win-now mode. The fact he’s usually ducking publicity and instead taking every interview possible stresses the urgency around this franchise-altering offseason.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow came away with the Comeback Player of the Year award this week, his second time winning it.
In a refreshing twist, the actual votes from each person involved in the process went public, too.
And while Burrow wound up winning the award, what’s notable is where some dismissed his season while voting for others.
One notable example? The Athletic’s Dianna Russini ranked Burrow third, putting Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson over him on the ballot.
While Darnold’s comeback is unquestioned, the presence of Wilson on there — the only vote for Wilson on any ballot — will raise some eyebrows.
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Burrow had an MVP-like season after coming back from a season-ending wrist injury on his throwing arm, pacing the league in passing yards (4,918) and touchdowns (43) with just nine interceptions.
Wilson, in his first year with the Steelers, appeared in 11 games, throwing for 2,482 yards and 16 touchdowns against five interceptions.
Overall, Burrow appeared worse than third place on just a handful of ballots. He was outright omitted from Tony Dungy’s top five — Sam Darnold, J.K. Dobbins, Nick Chubb, Kirk Cousins and Tim Patrick. Ditto for Diante Lee and Adam Schein.
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In a refreshing twist, the actual votes from each person involved in the process went public, too.
And while Burrow wound up winning the award, what’s notable is where some dismissed his season while voting for others.
One notable example? The Athletic’s Dianna Russini ranked Burrow third, putting Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson over him on the ballot.
While Darnold’s comeback is unquestioned, the presence of Wilson on there — the only vote for Wilson on any ballot — will raise some eyebrows.
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Burrow had an MVP-like season after coming back from a season-ending wrist injury on his throwing arm, pacing the league in passing yards (4,918) and touchdowns (43) with just nine interceptions.
Wilson, in his first year with the Steelers, appeared in 11 games, throwing for 2,482 yards and 16 touchdowns against five interceptions.
Overall, Burrow appeared worse than third place on just a handful of ballots. He was outright omitted from Tony Dungy’s top five — Sam Darnold, J.K. Dobbins, Nick Chubb, Kirk Cousins and Tim Patrick. Ditto for Diante Lee and Adam Schein.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has mentioned here and there over the last year that his surgically repaired wrist still limits him a bit.
Burrow being Burrow, he’s talking about the minutia when throwing certain routes and that sort of thing. His Comeback Player of the Year award and droves of game film from a near-MVP-like season say his wrist isn’t limiting him in any major way.
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But during Super Bowl media days, Burrow actually took a grip strength test just for fun.
As CBS Sports’ John Breech pointed out, Burrow passed and almost surpassed some of the biggest names in the sport:
Call it just more proof that Burrow’s wrist and grip strength are just fine.
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Burrow being Burrow, he’s talking about the minutia when throwing certain routes and that sort of thing. His Comeback Player of the Year award and droves of game film from a near-MVP-like season say his wrist isn’t limiting him in any major way.
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But during Super Bowl media days, Burrow actually took a grip strength test just for fun.
As CBS Sports’ John Breech pointed out, Burrow passed and almost surpassed some of the biggest names in the sport:
Call it just more proof that Burrow’s wrist and grip strength are just fine.
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During one of the most crucial stretches of the organization’s history, the Cincinnati Bengals will look at all avenues to improve the team this offseason.
While contracts for the likes of Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson take the spotlight, other means of improving the roster will also get a look.
Take, for example, striking up trades. One interesting hypothetical idea just proposed? Calling the Green Bay Packers about linebacker Quay Walker, courtesy of Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport:
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It’s easy to handwave such an idea away because the roster already boasts Logan Wilson and Germaine Pratt.
But as outsiders, we can’t 100 percent know how new coordinator Al Golden feels about both for the future. He helped coach both up, yes, but with full control of the overall unit, perhaps he wants different skill sets for his scheme.
Walker has struggled with 20 missed tackles and has issues in coverage, but the former first-round pick has some interesting upside and is on an affordable rookie contract before a fifth-year option.
If nothing else, perhaps this is an example of a mid-tier move the Bengals could look to do this offseason while shuffling the roster up.
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While contracts for the likes of Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson take the spotlight, other means of improving the roster will also get a look.
Take, for example, striking up trades. One interesting hypothetical idea just proposed? Calling the Green Bay Packers about linebacker Quay Walker, courtesy of Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport:
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It’s easy to handwave such an idea away because the roster already boasts Logan Wilson and Germaine Pratt.
But as outsiders, we can’t 100 percent know how new coordinator Al Golden feels about both for the future. He helped coach both up, yes, but with full control of the overall unit, perhaps he wants different skill sets for his scheme.
Walker has struggled with 20 missed tackles and has issues in coverage, but the former first-round pick has some interesting upside and is on an affordable rookie contract before a fifth-year option.
If nothing else, perhaps this is an example of a mid-tier move the Bengals could look to do this offseason while shuffling the roster up.
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The Cincinnati Bengals and star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson could put an end to speculation about their future together as soon as this week.
Hendrickson’s agent, after all, revealed that he will meet with the Bengals, likely this upcoming week, about the contract situation.
Until then, though, outsiders won’t stop speculating about whether Hendrickson’s time with the Bengals might be up.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN revealed on Saturday that some around the league think Hendrickson — alongside Cleveland Browns superstar Myles Garrett — will be one of the biggest names on the trade block this offseason:
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Unlikely as that seems, Hendrickson did throw out a slight extend-or-trade ultimatum to the Bengals this week during interviews around the Super Bowl.
Prior to that, the Bengals have acknowledged that Hendrickson has earned a pay raise — not that such an admission means the two parties can actually agree on the numbers.
The Bengals have many big items circled in red this offseason, with Hendrickson’s future right up there alongside Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. When it comes to Hendrickson, fans could see traction in one direction or the other in the coming days.
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Hendrickson’s agent, after all, revealed that he will meet with the Bengals, likely this upcoming week, about the contract situation.
Until then, though, outsiders won’t stop speculating about whether Hendrickson’s time with the Bengals might be up.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN revealed on Saturday that some around the league think Hendrickson — alongside Cleveland Browns superstar Myles Garrett — will be one of the biggest names on the trade block this offseason:
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Unlikely as that seems, Hendrickson did throw out a slight extend-or-trade ultimatum to the Bengals this week during interviews around the Super Bowl.
Prior to that, the Bengals have acknowledged that Hendrickson has earned a pay raise — not that such an admission means the two parties can actually agree on the numbers.
The Bengals have many big items circled in red this offseason, with Hendrickson’s future right up there alongside Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. When it comes to Hendrickson, fans could see traction in one direction or the other in the coming days.
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Several former Cincinnati Bengals players will play in Sunday’s Super Bowl 59 showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.
While small in number, there are former Bengals on both sides of the matchup. They span former draft picks and even a veteran who played in the Super Bowl with the Bengals.
Those are the biggest names of note. Perine and Uzomah (IR) were with the Bengals during their recent trip to the big game. Elliott, on the other hand, was the fifth-round pick in 2017 the Bengals let get away before the Evan McPherson era started.
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While small in number, there are former Bengals on both sides of the matchup. They span former draft picks and even a veteran who played in the Super Bowl with the Bengals.
Former Bengals in Super Bowl 59
- Samaje Perine (KC)
- Fred Johnson (PHI)
- Jake Elliott (PHI)
- C.J. Uzomah (PHI)
Those are the biggest names of note. Perine and Uzomah (IR) were with the Bengals during their recent trip to the big game. Elliott, on the other hand, was the fifth-round pick in 2017 the Bengals let get away before the Evan McPherson era started.
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Super Bowl 59 viewing information
Date: Sunday, Feb. 9
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
TV: Fox
Streaming: Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV
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