May 22May 22 comment_1796665 2 hours ago, GoBengals said: i mean... defenders are allowed to jump also... and he is like 8 inches off the ground.. so.... theyd prolly jump or whatever.. they're allowed to do all kinds of things but he still posterized just about anyone lined up against him. i mean.. i can jump higher than 8" but I sure af can't do all that ^
May 22May 22 comment_1796674 https://open.substack.com/pub/charlieschalkboard/p/the-bengals-offense-is-raising-the?r=vikmq&utm_medium=ios Here’s a pretty good read from Charlie Goldsmith about the 2025 offense.
May 22May 22 Author comment_1796706 9 hours ago, texbengal said: https://open.substack.com/pub/charlieschalkboard/p/the-bengals-offense-is-raising-the?r=vikmq&utm_medium=ios Here’s a pretty good read from Charlie Goldsmith about the 2025 offense. Very good article, Charlie does a good job. He's a little awkward in his appearances on the Growler podcast but he'll get better. Thanks for sharing.
May 23May 23 comment_1796719 1 hour ago, Griever said: Really earning that inheritance with the Social Media Managing Director stuff there What generic idioms await? "Press the lever" "Hoist the mainsail" "Peel the tuber"
May 23May 23 comment_1796723 2 hours ago, T-Dub said: Really earning that inheritance with the Social Media Managing Director stuff there What generic idioms await? "Press the lever" "Hoist the mainsail" "Peel the tuber" She’s “focusing on her craft” - just like Orlando is. At the end of the day, there’s no question about it. It’s not too big for her. She embraces the process. And that’s big, and it’s important. And we move forward that way. Know what I’m sayin?
May 23May 23 comment_1796725 26 minutes ago, texbengal said: She’s “focusing on her craft” - just like Orlando is. At the end of the day, there’s no question about it. It’s not too big for her. She embraces the process. And that’s big, and it’s important. And we move forward that way. Know what I’m sayin? I know what you're "Dey"-in! LOL get it?
May 23May 23 comment_1796731 On 5/6/2025 at 3:19 PM, Jupiter Fan said: Just curious why we are the only team to devote 1 day (10hrs) to the rookie mini camp? All other teams are 2-3 days of 10hr max per day. Of course the other 3 in the AFCN are 3 days. Because we're on point every year in the draft with our 30 employee Scouting Department and the best G.M. in the league! Our Rookies don't need the other 67% of practice time the other teams go by. Besides, 3 meals a day times 12-15 people, that'll cover 3 years worth of car insurance on the Lumina by God! (Total sarcasm there in case there's a couple short bus riders around here.) P.S. I don't even know how many people are in the Bengals Scouting Department but it's probably less than 30. Also, Tobin isn't even the best GM in Ohio let alone the league. And even that's close! I blame Haslem for the Watson trade, not Andrew Berry. With the slow starts since Zac has been here, the Rookies should have an entire week if not more instead of One 10 hour day. Haha 😁
May 23May 23 comment_1796732 23 hours ago, T-Dub said: they're allowed to do all kinds of things but he still posterized just about anyone lined up against him. i mean.. i can jump higher than 8" but I sure af can't do all that ^ With 2 blown out discs in my back and considering I'm about 6-9 months away from Left Hip replacement if I got 8 inches off the ground, I'd probably tear an ACL, break an ankle and have scrapes and bruises from the landing! 🫤
May 23May 23 comment_1796737 1 hour ago, Randle P McMurphy said: Because we're on point every year in the draft with our 30 employee Scouting Department and the best G.M. in the league! Our Rookies don't need the other 67% of practice time the other teams go by. Besides, 3 meals a day times 12-15 people, that'll cover 3 years worth of car insurance on the Lumina by God! (Total sarcasm there in case there's a couple short bus riders around here.) P.S. I don't even know how many people are in the Bengals Scouting Department but it's probably less than 30. Also, Tobin isn't even the best GM in Ohio let alone the league. And even that's close! I blame Haslem for the Watson trade, not Andrew Berry. With the slow starts since Zac has been here, the Rookies should have an entire week if not more instead of One 10 hour day. Haha 😁 Yeah... That bit where they do something differently than every other team, or refuse to do something everyone else does, then act all smug like it's doing something for them besides putting them at a competitive disadvantage... What's that about? Is it that they want the validation from winning but would rather lose than admit they're not big football geniuses and adjust? Asserting their independence? When you talk about the team's culture this is kind of a weird part of it.
May 23May 23 comment_1796739 2 hours ago, T-Dub said: Yeah... That bit where they do something differently than every other team, or refuse to do something everyone else does, then act all smug like it's doing something for them besides putting them at a competitive disadvantage... What's that about? Is it that they want the validation from winning but would rather lose than admit they're not big football geniuses and adjust? Asserting their independence? When you talk about the team's culture this is kind of a weird part of it. It's like, "Hey! I won a Gold Medal!" Yeah, in the Special Olympics! You're still a retard! (I already know I'm going to Hell so no need to get upset! I'm just making sure the Tooth Fairy or God or whoever is in charge doesn't lose my reservations!) Oh shit! I killed another thread huh!? 😁✌️
May 25May 25 comment_1796817 On 5/23/2025 at 2:07 AM, Randle P McMurphy said: Because we're on point every year in the draft with our 30 employee Scouting Department and the best G.M. in the league! Our Rookies don't need the other 67% of practice time the other teams go by. Besides, 3 meals a day times 12-15 people, that'll cover 3 years worth of car insurance on the Lumina by God! (Total sarcasm there in case there's a couple short bus riders around here.) P.S. I don't even know how many people are in the Bengals Scouting Department but it's probably less than 30. Also, Tobin isn't even the best GM in Ohio let alone the league. And even that's close! I blame Haslem for the Watson trade, not Andrew Berry. With the slow starts since Zac has been here, the Rookies should have an entire week if not more instead of One 10 hour day. Haha 😁 No short bus riders, but a lot of whiners!!😂😂😂😂
May 25May 25 comment_1796818 21 minutes ago, kennethmw said: No short bus riders, but a lot of whiners!!😂😂😂😂 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆Hilarious!!
May 27May 27 Author comment_1796907 I'm hoping to be able to give the new board some serious post-imp testing today...OTAs start today! Not sure of the media status, but I assume there will be some content coming out, at the very least from the official Bengals accounts.https://www.nfl.com/news/20-nfl-clubs-open-otas-on-tuesday20 NFL clubs open OTAs on TuesdayPublished: May 27, 2025 at 06:53 AMKevin PatraSenior News WriterThe NFL offseason is ramping up.On Tuesday, 20 clubs open the organized team activities (OTAs) portion of the voluntary offseason workout program: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Stealers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Tennessee Titans.An additional five teams will begin OTAs on Wednesday: Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, and Washington Commanders. The seven clubs with new head coaches began OTAs last week.The OTA schedule, lasting four weeks, kicks off Phase Three of the offseason program. Teams may conduct a total of 10 days of organized team practice activities. No live contact is allowed, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills are permitted.While we're not yet to the point of seeing live football, the non-contact drills get us a smidge closer. Prepared for your favorite team's social media feed to be chock-full of highlights and clips. We'll also hear from coaches and players about the progress of their offseason.It should be reiterated that OTAs are voluntary. Mandatory minicamps occur for most clubs in the second or third week of June.
May 27May 27 Author comment_1796917 Cincinnati Bengals OTAs: Storylines, player absences, position battles, and everything else you need to knowCincinnati Bengals OTAs: Storylines, player absences, position battles, and everything else you need to knowJohn SheeranMay 26, 2025 11:20 AM EDTOrganized Team Activities, also known as OTAs, kick off for the Cincinnati Bengals and most other NFL teams this week. It's a crucial step in the progression of the offseason as voluntary workouts transition to a more traditional practice format.We're still far away from contact in the trenches in the grueling summer heat, but OTAs bring 7-on-7, 9-on-9, and even 11-on-11 work for the first time this year. It's a good opportunity for new and young players to make early impressions before the summer break leading up to training camp, and for more experienced players to further establish leadership roles.Here are the things you need to know about the Bengals at the start of OTAs.Trey Hendrickson is still holding out for his new contractDon't expect Hendrickson to make an appearance for OTAs. The last major contract the Bengals need to work out has his name on it, and at 30 years old, this could be the last significant pay day he'll have the chance of signing.Hendrickson has just one year remaining on his deal and is scheduled to make a non-guaranteed $16 million this season. He's seeking a new long-term deal and is using his 2024 All-Pro season to cash in with security for the future. Cincinnati is playing its usual hardball tactics with Hendrickson and is betting on him caving sometime before the season begins. The four-time Pro Bowler has definitely earned a pay raise and guaranteed money for the next few years, but the Bengals know they hold the leverage in this situation. Staying away from the team is his only recourse, along with the occasional message through the media.Shemar Stewart is still holding out for his first contractThe Bengals' first-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft is also not expected to participate in OTAs due to contractual reasons. Stewart has yet to sign his rookie contract and is refraining from practicing until he agrees to terms. Reports say Cincinnati wants to include language in Stewart's deal that differs compared to recent contracts Bengals players have signed such as last year's first-round pick Amarius Mims. The language boils down to a phrase that "causes a default in the current year to trigger a default in all remaining years." Essentially, Stewart's guaranteed money would be more at risk compared to players that have come before him.It's not uncommon for first-round picks to be unsigned only a month after the draft, but Stewart is the only first-rounder who hasn't practiced with his new team yet. Don't expect that to change this week unless both sides agree on a deal.Battles at both guard spots commenceThe edges and middle of the Bengals' offensive line is set in stone. The guards in-between the positions of certainty are written in pencil. The two who are taking first-team reps today may be different compared to next week, and no one knows what August and eventually September will bring.Third-round pick Dylan Fairchild is expected to have an edge at left guard considering his draft status while a handful of more experienced players will have chances at right guard. Cody Ford, Lucas Patrick, and Cordell Volson will all make a run at the opening. It's also plausible Fairchild gets rotated out for one of the three on the left side while the offseason is still young. Shells and full pads are no where to be found until late July/early August so the actual work along the o-line doesn't mean too much at the moment. What matters is who's on the field with the starters. That will give us an early glance at where the coaches see the group.New-look defense with mostly familiar facesNow that offenses and defenses can line up against one another, we'll get a taste of Al Golden's new personnel packages and how they match against one of the best passing offenses in the game today. No Hendrickson or Stewart means Myles Murphy and Joseph Ossai will get ample reps at defensive end. B.J. Hill's foot injury also paves the way for Kris Jenkins Jr. to rep next to T.J. Slaton at defensive tackle. Second-round pick Demetrius Knight Jr. is practicing despite being unsigned like Stewart. He's likely to be next to Logan Wilson at linebacker with Germaine Pratt away from the team due to his trade request. Free agent acquisition Oren Burks and fourth-round pick Barrett Carter.
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