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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Friday, November 8, 2019
Football Frustration
The Cincinnati Bengals are beyond a shadow of a doubt the
most frustrating team to be a fan of in the Queen City. The team is often
regarded as stale, stubborn, and behind the times. Last Tuesday showcased that
sentiment in spades.
With the NFL trade deadline approaching at 4PM on 10/29, the
only news to break from the Bengals front office was that quarterback Andy
Dalton would be benched after the bye week in favor of starting rookie Ryan
Finley who was taken in the fourth round of the draft. I support the move.
Dalton is essentially a lame duck quarterback at this point and the Bengals
need to see what they have in Finley before the 2020 NFL draft. Unfortunately,
that was the only move the Bengals made.
Reports were swirling that other teams had reached out to
the Bengals regarding Carlos Dunlap, Geno Atkins, Dre Kirkpatrick, Tyler
Eifert, and A.J. Green. Some serious draft picks could've been acquired in
exchange for any of the guys listed and yet the Bengals did not pull the
trigger on a single trade. Green alone could have garnered a first round pick
and considering how he can walk away at the end of the season, it is baffling
that this team did not move him as there is no guarantee he will sign another
Bengals contract.
Coach Zac Taylor was heard multiple times throughout the
week leading up to the trade deadline that they want to evaluate the current
roster. I really hope somebody was telling him to say that, as bad as that
sounds. When your team is 0-8, what is there to evaluate? The Bengals suck this
season. That is your evaluation. Expecting something different with the same
aging cast of characters next season? That's insanity. What's more insane than
that? Being a Bengals fan.
Despite all the frustration the Bengals give me every week
and the absolute incompetence demonstrated by the ownership and front office, I
am still a fan. For some stupid reason, I am still invested in this franchise
and want to see them succeed. That is why it is beyond infuriating to watch
this franchise do nothing at the trade deadline. Instead of trading away
players to gather draft picks that can help rebuild the
franchise, the Bengals stayed stagnant and appear consent with the way
things are.
Obviously, the fans are not content. The city of Cincinnati
is not content. There needs to be a big change or shakeup within the Bengals
organization. Something that would revitalize the fanbase and take this team to
the next level is desperately needed. Whether or not that happens remains to be
seen. As for now, expect more of the same old, incompetent Bengals.
Who Dey...
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Geno Atkins Bobblehead Unboxing
Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone unboxes a Cincinnati Bengals Geno Atkins bobblehead.
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Training Camp 2018
With the Cincinnati Reds and FC Cincinnati dominating the Cincinnati summer sports scene, it is easy to become mesmerized by the action that unfolds on the diamond and on the pitch. Soon though, Cincinnati sports fans will be able to take in the action of the gridiron as the Bengals officially start their 2018 training camp.
Training camp starts on Thursday July 26 and goes until Saturday August 11. Gates will open 30 minutes before practice starts with most practices starting at 3 p.m. The only exceptions are when practice starts at 6 p.m. on Friday August 3, and 1 p.m. on Saturday August 4.
Practices are also held on the practice field right next to Paul Brown Stadium. The only practice not held on the practice field will be the Family Day event on August 4. The Family Day practice will be held inside Paul Brown Stadium and will feature a lot of activities and a giveaway for kids. If you are an autograph hunter like me, the family day practice is the best training camp session to attend as every player is available for autographs once practice concludes.
The Cincinnati Bengals training camp is a great way to check out the team up close and personal. It is really cool to witness the current players mix it up the rookie draft picks and see how well they mesh together. It is also a great opportunity to get some autographs from your favorite Bengals players! Attending training camp is something that I highly recommend as every true Bengals fan needs to experience it before the season starts.
Who Dey!
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Who Dey Draft 2016
After the most heartbreaking postseason defeat that I have
ever seen and an offseason filled with players departing from the Queen City,
the Bengals went into the 2016 NFL Draft with roster holes that needed to be
filled in order to build a team that can hopefully win in the playoffs. So who
did my beloved Bengals add to their roster, and how will these rookies fit in
with the team? Allow me to explain.
In the first round, the Bengals drafted William Jackson with
the 24th pick of the NFL Draft. Jackson is a cornerback out of Houston and was
one of the best collegiate defenders in the country. Adam Jones is entering the
twilight years of his career and Darqueze Dennard will be coming off a major
injury, so it seems that Jackson was drafted as a way to both prepare for the
future once Pac-Man is gone and to serve as a backup if Dennard is not ready to
go.
In round 2, the Bengals selected Tyler Boyd, a wide receiver
out of the University of Pittsburgh. With Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu leaving
the Bengals via free agency, the Bengals were in desperate need of a wide
receiver. Boyd should help fill the void nicely and be a great addition to the
offense.
The Bengals drafted Nick Vigil in the third round. Vigil is
a linebacker out of Utah State. With Burfict being suspended for the first four
games, this could be his last chance with the Bengals. Vigil could get some
significant playing time during the first four games this season due to
Burfict’s playoff actions, and should the Bengals part ways with Burfict, they
have Vigil to take his place.
Andrew Billings was the four draft pick of the Bengals. He
is a defensive tackle out of Baylor. The defensive line of the Bengals last
year was incredible. Carlos Dunlap and Geno Atkins among others were a force to
be reckoned with and were great at rushing the quarterback. Wallace Gilberry,
however, left during the offseason so Billings could take his place on the
defensive line.
The fifth pick of the Bengals was Christian Westerman. He is
an offensive lineman out of Arizona State University. The Bengals parted ways
with Andre Smith during the offseason and Andrew Whitworth is in the final
years of his playing career. Cedric Ogbuehi will most like take over for Smith
and Westerman could serve as a backup before potentially taking over for
Whitworth.
Cody Core was selected in the sixth round, and he is a wide
receiver out of Ole Miss. As I said earlier, the Bengals are in desperate need
of a wide receiver and Core will be competing for one of the starting positions.
Clayton Fejedelem was the final draft pick for the Bengals.
He is a safety out of the University of Illinois. Reggie Nelson had a great
career as a Bengal and his fantastic season last year put him out of the
Bengals price range. Fejedelem could take the place of Nelson and help bolster
the defense.
In conclusion, the Bengals addressed their needs for the
most part, and hopefully these draft selections are the pieces needed to get
the Bengals over the hump in the postseason. I’m especially interested to see
how Boyd will fit in with the offense. He has big shoes to fill, but I think he
can do it. With the Reds tanking this season, I cannot wait for the Bengals to
take the field!
Who Dey!
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
MyHobbyChannel Giveaway Unboxing
Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone opens a giveaway from MyHobbyChannel.
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Sunday, January 10, 2016
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