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Cincinnati Bengals 2020 Season Outlook
Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone previews the 2020 Cincinnati Bengals' season.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Peter Warrick Bobblehead Unboxing
Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone unboxes a Cincinnati Bengals bobblehead of Peter Warrick.
Monday, April 27, 2020
Who Dey Draft 2020
The moment that the city of Cincinnati had been waiting for since last December finally came to fruition. Heisman Trophy winner, national champion, and local kid Joe Burrow is officially the quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals. The 2020 NFL Draft happened last weekend and although it was a virtual format, that did not dampen the excitement of Bengals fans everywhere as the team chose the cornerstone of the franchise for the next 10-15 years. Aside from Burrow, key pieces that will shape the team’s future and launch the Bengals to championship success were also drafted.
The Bengals had the number one overall pick in the draft by virtue of the horrendous 2019 season. Selecting Burrow as the top pick was the easiest decision of the entire draft process. Burrow had the greatest college football season in the history of the sport and was a no-brainer to be the face of the franchise. Aside from his incredible resume, Burrow is also a local kid as he grew up in Athens, Ohio, which Is about a three-hour drive from Cincinnati. If everything goes according to plan, Burrow will lead his local childhood team to multiple Super Bowl championships.
The Bengals have their quarterback, but he needs to targets to throw to on the field. The Bengals got him one in the second round of the draft by selecting wide receiver Tee Higgins out of Clemson. Higgins and Burrow reportedly did some training together before the draft and the rookie duo are poised to be the next big offensive combo for the Bengals for years to come. Higgins has said he became a Bengals fan after the team drafted his favorite player, A.J. Green, in 2011. Higgins grew up modeling his game after Green, and he now has the opportunity to play alongside his idol.
The Bengals have not had the best linebackers the last few years and used this year’s draft to address that need. In the third round, they selected linebacker Logan Wilson out of the University of Wyoming. Considered to be one of the more athletic players at his position in the draft, the team jumped at the opportunity to select Wilson with their third-round pick. Wilson already has some experience with the Bengals as their staff met with Wilson while coaching the Senior Bowl.
The Bengals went back to the linebacker well in round four by drafting Akeem Davis-Gaither out of Appalachian State. The team clearly looks to rebuild its linebacker squad as any Bengals fan could easily tell you that it has been an absolute disaster for the past few seasons. Like Wilson, Davis-Gaither met the Bengals coaching staff at the Senior Bowl and was named a captain of his Senior Bowl team.
The Bengals stayed on the defensive side of the ball by drafting Khalid Kareem in the fifth round. Kareem played collegiately at Notre Dame as a defensive end. The Bengals need another guy to rush into the backfield, and Kareem looks to fill that spot as he racked up a total of 13 sacks for the Fighting Irish.
The sixth-round pick selected by the Bengals was Hakeem Adeniji, an offensive tackle who played at the University of Kansas. Adeniji was the only lineman selected by the Bengals during the entire draft which was odd considering how poor the offensive line has been in recent years. He was a four-year starter for the Jayhawks and seemed to make a good impression on the Bengals coaching staff at the Senior Bowl.
The seventh and final pick of the Bengals in the 202 NFL draft was Markus Bailey, a linebacker out of Purdue. Bailey was the third linebacker taken by the Bengals in the draft despite missing his entire senior season with a torn ACL. With the position being a big need, it is no shock that the Bengals loaded up on linebackers in this year’s draft.
The Bengals addressed most of their needs in this year’s NFL draft. They stocked up on defense, drafted an offensive line, and added two possible franchise cornerstones that could lead to championship success. I do wish that they would have selected an offensive lineman earlier in the draft, but I cannot help but feel excited about the players they have added to the roster. Tee Higgins could be the heir apparent to A.J. Green, and Joe Burrow is shaping up be the biggest star in the history of the franchise. I can honestly say I have never been this hyped to be a Bengals fan. The only things that could top this feeling are a playoff win and Super Bowl championships, and this draft class has the potential to accomplish both of those things.
Who Dey!
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Geno Atkins Bobblehead Unboxing
Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone unboxes a Cincinnati Bengals Geno Atkins bobblehead.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Domata Peko Bobblehead Unboxing
Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone unboxes a 2012 Florence Freedom SGA Cincinnati Bengals bobblehead of Domata Peko.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
The Boo Birds and the Bengals
This past Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals dropped a massive turd on the field for their 2019 NFL home opener when they were waxed by the San Francisco 49ers 41-17. I was in attendance and stayed for the entire game. I can honestly say it was the worst Bengals game I have watched in person. Fans justifiably booed this team and left the game early.
I had to have been one of maybe 200 Bengals fans left in the stands. The 49ers faithful stayed until the end and greatly outnumbered the remaining fans of the Bengals. Chants of "Let's go Niners" echoed throughout Paul Brown Stadium. It was a deflating loss that drained me of all optimism that I had following the encouraging performance the Bengals turned in against the Seattle Seahawks.
During post game interviews, quarterback Andy Dalton and running back Joe Mixon said they did not like the fans booing. My first thought on this is for both Dalton and Mixon was to grow up and not complain about it. Fans have a right to boo. It comes with the price of admission. If I spend some of my hard earned money on a ticket to see my favorite football team play in person, I will boo until I have no voice left if they play like absolute garbage.
Another thought that came to mind was that if they don't want fans booing, don't give them a reason to boo. There was very little to cheer for on Sunday. On the other hand, there was a ton to boo. Dropped passes, an interception, a fumble, blown coverage, and a missed field goal are a few of the many reasons fans had to boo the Bengals. You know what? I'm also going boo Dalton and Mixon's comments. Boooooooooooooooo!
Don't get me wrong. I love Dalton, Mixon, and the Bengals. I have been and always will be a faithful member of Who Dey Nation. But if this team gives me a reason to boo, I'm going to do just that. In conclusion, if the Bengals want to hear cheers over boos, then give the fans a reason to cheer. If not, expect the boo birds to continue to circle Paul Brown Stadium.
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Cincinnati Bengals 2019 Season Outlook
Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone previews the Cincinnati Bengals' 2019 season.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Bengals Training Camp 2019
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 2019 training camp.
Training camp starts on Saturday, July 27, in Dayton. It will
then move to Cincinnati on Sunday, July 28, and last until Monday August 12.
Gates will open 30 minutes before practice starts with most practices starting
at 3 p.m. The only exception is when practice starts at 2:30 p.m. on July 27 in
which case gates will open at 1:30 p.m. The Family DEY practice on August 3
will also have an earlier entrance time beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Practices are held on the practice field right next to Paul
Brown Stadium. The only practices not held on the practice field will be the
one in Dayton and the Family Day event on August 3. 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!
Bengal Graphs 2018
Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone shows the various Cincinnati Bengals autographs he got during the 2018 NFL season.
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Who Dey Draft 2019
New Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor's first NFL
Draft has come and gone and it became clear that his main focus was to select
players that could revamp the run game. So who did Taylor and the Bengals add
to the team in hopes of making a Super Bowl run? Let's take a look.
The first ever NFL draft pick of the Zac Taylor era was
Jonah Williams. He was taken with the 11th overall pick in the first round.
Williams is an offensive tackle out of the University of Alabama and should
help protect quarterback Andy Dalton while also opening up running lanes for
running back Joe Mixon.
In the second round, the Bengals selected Drew Sample. He is
a tight end from the University of Washington. Considered to be one of the best
blocking tight ends available, you can see why the Bengals selected him despite
bringing back both Tyler Eifer and C.J. Uzomah. If he lives up to his
reputation, he could be another asset to amplify the rushing attack.
The third round saw the Bengals pick up OLB Germaine Pratt
from North Carolina State. The linebacker position was a weakness for the
Bengals in 2018, so it is easy to see why the team went with Pratt in round
three. He is a former safety and his versatility could be a great asset for the
Bengals' defense.
The first fourth round pick of the Bengals was quarterback
Ryan Finley. The team traded up six spots to snag Finley. While Andy Dalton is
apparently still their quarterback of choice, Finely will most likely take over
backup duties from Jeff Driskel and could perhaps challenge for the starting
job when Dalton's contract expires in two years.
The second fourth round pick of the Bengals was Renell Wren.
He is a defensive tackle out of Arizona State University. He is a nose tackle,
and his size has already garnered him the nickname of Mt. Wren. He can help
bolster the defensive line and contribute to the pass rush.
The third fourth round pick of the Bengals was center/guard
Michael Jordan out of Ohio State University. Jordan's ability to play either
guard or center gives the team the flexibility it needs to make sure that their
five best lineman are in the field. This enables them to both protect Dalton
and open up the running game.
The Bengals wouldn't pick again until the sixth round when
they selected running back Trayveon Williams out of Texas A&M. The team
needed another running back after they released Mark Walton due to off field
issues. Williams is a versatile player and can play various positions for the
Bengals such as kick returner.
The teams' second sixth round pick was Deshaun Davis. He is
a linebacker out of Auburn. With the Bengals needing help at the linebacker
position, it makes sense that they would pick up Davis. He is considered to
have a high football IQ which is never a bad thing.
The Bengals had one more pick in the sixth round and drafted
another running back. Rodney Anderson played for the Oklahoma Sooners and had
injuries in 2015, 2016, and 2018. It is hard to say where he could fit in with
the Bengals system, but based on the numbers he was able to put up in college,
Anderson has a lot of potential.
The Bengals' final pick of the 2019 NFL draft was in the
seventh round. They selected cornerback Jordan Brown out of South Dakota State.
He might have trouble finding playing time behind Darqueze Dennard and Dre
Kirkpatrick, but his stats from college suggest he could be a suitable backup
for the time being.
Those were all the Bengals' 2019 NFL draft picks. They
addressed their offensive line woes and really made an attempt at boosting the
rushing attack for the offense. A lot of people (including myself) wanted them
to take quarterback Dwayne Haskins out of Ohio State, but you can see why they
decided to go with Jonah Williams in the first round instead. Hopefully all
these picks pan out well and help make the Bengals a contender in the AFC North
Division once again.
Who Dey!
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
A.J. Green Flathlete Unboxing
Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone unboxes a Cincinnati Bengals A.J. Green flathlete.
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