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Covers the Bengals for ESPN. IG/Threads: @bbaby41
Bengals coach Zac Taylor has "unwavering" confidence in QB Jake Browning despite recent struggles:
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QB Browning has coach's 'unwavering' confidence
In place of injured QB Joe Burrow, Jake Browning has struggled in his two NFL starts with the Cincinnati Bengals. However, Zac Taylor still has "unwavering" confidence in the team's offense.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46450491/despite-struggles-qb-browning-taylor-unwavering-confidence
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New Ringer NFL Show! How much blame do the Bengals deserve for Joe Burrow's injury issues? It's complicated. Great conversation about that topic and where the Bengals go from here with
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. Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/5Znc...
YouTube:
youtu.be/w0ouHSCFSp4?...
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Bengals to Blame for Joe Burrow’s Injury Woes? It’s Complicated, With Ben Baby
Spotify video
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZncJvlUZIJRE8pM6uaKSs?si=LrlLOZf-R1qoYG1IN7O1pg
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On Bengals defensive tackle T.J. Slaton, him getting hit by a car when he was 1 and why that is relevant for Cincinnati's defense in 2025:
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T.J. Slaton looks to solve Bengals' problem vs. the run
Slaton led all DTs in run stop win rate with the Packers in '24, and the Bengals need that production this year.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46137925/nfl-tj-slaton-bengals-run-defense
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Bengals waive/release the following guys: DT McTelvin Agim, CB Nate Brooks, WR Cole Burgess, RB Quali Conley, S Shaquan Loyal, WR Rashod Owens, CB Lance Robinson, OL Andrew Stueber, QB Payton Thorne, LB Craig Young, DT Taven Bryan.
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Over the weekend, I wrote about Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart and how his teammates are convinced he could be one of the NFL’s best edge rushers.
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How Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart overcame the negative talk and made training camp count
Bengals rookie Stewart and his teammates believe he's ready to turn talent into sacks in the NFL.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45979607/cincinnati-bengals-shemar-stewart-2025-outlook
about 2 months ago
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Bengals OL Cordell Volson suffered a right shoulder injury at practice yesterday. Zac Taylor said he won’t play on Monday against WAS and his injury timeline is unknown.
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Bengals WR Jermaine Burton issued a statement regarding his missed practice on Sunday with an undisclosed injury. “Any suggestion otherwise simply is not true.”
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Bengals WR Jermaine Burton missed practice with an undisclosed injury, per team. Is considered day-to-day.
about 2 months ago
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Story for ESPN on Geno Stone being week-to-week with a soft-tissue injury he picked up in the Eagles game:
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Bengals S Stone dealing with soft tissue injury
Bengals starting safety Geno Stone is week-to-week with a soft tissue injury and likely will miss Monday's preseason game against the Commanders.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45933002/bengals-s-geno-stone-week-week-soft-tissue-injury?referrer=scribe
about 2 months ago
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Bengals S Geno Stone week-to-week with a soft tissue injury, Zac Taylor says. Will not play against Washington on Monday.
about 2 months ago
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Joe Burrow and the Bengals offensive starters indeed play one quarter (two series). Final line: 9-of-10 passing, 123 yards, 2 TDs
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That TD from Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase is nearly identical to the game-winner against the Cowboys last season. Also, worth noting that Charlie Jones got the reps instead of Tee Higgins in certain packages on the first two drives.
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As good as the offense was, the defense just left a lot to be desired against the Eagles backups. Biggest concern was the chunk plays surrendered, especially the 38-yard run by Will Shipley. About the last thing that defense needs after what happened last season.
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Even against the Eagles 2s, that's a very impressive drive from the Bengals offense. Aside from his first throw that was a touch behind Tee Higgins, Joe Burrow was humming on that drive. Chase Brown with some very good plays both w/ run and pass.
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The last batch of training camp notes is live! All the big stuff from today, including the plan for the preseason opener:
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What we're hearing and seeing at Bengals training camp: Starters expected to play a quarter in preseason opener
Follow our daily updates from Bengals training camp, including intel on the QBs, tight position battles and potential breakouts.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45706842/2025-nfl-training-camp-cincinnati-bengals-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles
about 2 months ago
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Today's training camp updates feat. Noah Fant and something that is perhaps a result of the NFLPA report card:
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What we're hearing and seeing at Bengals training camp: Cincinnati's new tight end Noah Fant focused on winning
Follow our daily updates from Bengals training camp, including intel on the QBs, tight position battles and potential breakouts.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45706842/2025-nfl-training-camp-cincinnati-bengals-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles
2 months ago
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At first I thought this said the mic cart and got very excited
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2 months ago
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Me: Why do you think this is the best you’re throwing it in years? Joe Burrow: “You’re out there every day.” Story:
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'Best I'm throwing it in several years': Joe Burrow finally enjoying a healthy training camp
For the first time since his rookie year, Burrow isn't nursing an injury through camp, and it has resulted in his best summer start in six seasons.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45862703/nfl-bengals-joe-burrow-quarterback-best-throwing-years
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Today’s Bengals camp notes feat. Andrei Iosivas and Barrett Carter
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What we're hearing and seeing at Bengals training camp: WR Iosivas continues to improve
Follow our daily updates from Bengals training camp, including intel on the QBs, tight position battles and potential breakouts.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45706842/2025-nfl-training-camp-cincinnati-bengals-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles
2 months ago
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A post I know
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2 months ago
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Story for ESPN on the big nuggets Trey Hendrickson shared when speaking to reporters in Cincinnati on his first day back:
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Bengals' Hendrickson ends holdout, not practicing
Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson ended his holdout Wednesday and was an active spectator, but he indicated he doesn't plan on participating until he gets an extension.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45861124/bengals-trey-hendrickson-ends-holdout-not-practicing
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Bengals training camp notes on what ended up being a very strong day from the defense, including thoughts from S Geno Stone:
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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What we're hearing and seeing at Bengals training camp: Defense makes noise as practice moves indoors
Follow our daily updates from Bengals training camp, including intel on the QBs, tight position battles and potential breakouts.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45706842/2025-nfl-training-camp-cincinnati-bengals-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles
2 months ago
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1. Thank you for bringing my banana content to the skies 2. Follow me on IG at @ bbaby41 for content all season.
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2 months ago
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If you want all my best nuggets and notes from Bengals training camp, keep this link handy. Will have the choice cuts of what I’m seeing and hearing each day:
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What we're hearing and seeing at Bengals training camp: WR Jermaine Burton is standing out
Follow our daily updates from Bengals training camp, including intel on the QBs, tight position battles and potential breakouts.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45706842/2025-nfl-training-camp-cincinnati-bengals-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles
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Bengals RB Zack Moss will start camp on the active/Non-Football Injury list. Is coming off a season-ending neck injury.
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Bengals have waived DT Dante Barrett, who was part of the NFL’s International Pathways Program.
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Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson told ESPN's Adam Schefter that he will not be reporting with the rest of the team's veterans today. Some context about one of the key hold-ups in that situation and what key figures said about Hendrickson's status:
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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Hendrickson won't report to Cincy training camp
Bengals star defensive end Trey Hendrickson told ESPN that he will not report to training camp Tuesday with the rest of the team.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45793481/trey-hendrickson-report-bengals-camp-amid-contract-stalemate
2 months ago
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Story on Bengals president Mike Brown saying Shemar Stewart's situation was "foolishness" and more context surrounding the lone unsigned first-round pick in this year's draft class:
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Bengals prez: 'Foolishness' Stewart still unsigned
Bengals team president Mike Brown didn't mince words about the contract situation between the team and unsigned rookie Shemar Stewart.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45788560/bengals-prez-brown-foolishness-shemar-stewart-unsigned
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Story on the Bengals shuffling their QB room and bringing in Desmond Ridder:
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Source: QB Ridder returns to Cincy, joins Bengals
The Bengals have agreed to terms on a deal with quarterback Desmond Ridder, a source confirmed to ESPN.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45782681/source-desmond-ridder-join-bengals-cincinnati-return
3 months ago
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As expected, Bengals place TE Erick All on the PUP list. Coming off an ACL injury that ended his rookie season. Rookie C Seth McLaughlin is on the non-football injury list.
3 months ago
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Bengals officially announce LB Demetrius Knight has signed his rookie contract. Leaves Shemar Stewart as the lone unsigned player in the Bengals draft class.
3 months ago
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Can confirm the Bengals have agreed to terms with LB Demetrius Knight, the team's second-round pick. Comes on the same day Cincinnati's rookies are scheduled to report for training camp. Leaves Shemar Stewart as the lone unsigned player in the Bengals' draft class.
3 months ago
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The Bengals announced a new-look front office that features assistant GM titles for three of their top personnel staffers -- Steven Radicevic, Mike Potts and Trey Brown.
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For whatever it's worth (and who really knows?), but I am over 100K followers on Threads based off one starter pack. Only had 70K followers on Twitter and that hasn't really changed much in three years.
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While I'm around here currently and am gathering feedback, another question: What is the primary aversion for folks to be using Threads like they used Twitter?
3 months ago
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Truthfully, I couldn't care less about the engagement. I have been a Threads Day One person and the engagement is terrible, and that's more than OK. But if there are a lot of folks who want content here, happy to try to be more mindful of cross-posting here like I would on Twitter.
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Hello! Trying to gauge where everyone's engagement level is on here as I try to figure out how much to prioritize this place during training camp/the season. Any comments/suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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4 months ago
Love these exercises: Graziano,
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, Fowler and I put together trade packages for Kirk Cousins, Trey Hendrickson and Jalen Ramsey. Then
@marcraimondi.bsky.social
,
@bbaby41.bsky.social
and
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picked which deals to accept!
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We pitched trade offers for three NFL stars: Landing spots for Ramsey, Cousins, Hendrickson
Kirk Cousins, Trey Hendrickson and Jalen Ramsey could all be traded soon. We crafted potential offers -- and picked the best deals.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45343975/2025-nfl-season-trade-offers-best-fits-trey-hendrickson-kirk-cousins-jalen-ramsey
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Bengals have added to their scouting department. Team has added Josh Hinch and Tyler Ramsey as scouts. Trey LaBounty also officially annoucned as a scouting research analyst. That's a +2 to the department with Christian Sarkisian's departure to be Northwestern's GM.
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Many congrats to Faizan Zaki, a fellow Dallas-Fort Worth area guy, for winning the Spelling Bee last night. Per AP, 30 of the last 36 winners have been Indian-American. Love to see it!
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Texas teen spells 'eclaircissement' to win title
Faizan Zaki went from runner-up last year to champion at the Scripps National Spelling Bee by outlasting eight other spellers to win the title on Thursday night.
https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/45383907/texas-teen-faizan-zaki-wins-spelling-bee
4 months ago
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Official terms on Bengals OL Cordell Volson's re-worked contract, per OverTheCap: -- $1.5 million in base salary -- $500K guaranteed money -- per-game roster bonuses that total $600K -- $3.1 million cap hit for 2025 A win-win for both sides, all things considered
4 months ago
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Additional details on Bengals guard Cordell Volson’s re-structured deal. Per source, his base salary of $3.7m is reduced. But that cut comes with new guaranteed money for 2025 and the opportunity to earn more cash, depending on how the battle at guard shakes out.
4 months ago
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This is pretty spot-on, IMO
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5 months ago
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The New York Times
5 months ago
It’s not just Newark: Nearly all air traffic control facilities in the U.S. are understaffed.
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Newark Airport's Crisis Puts Spotlight on U.S. Air Traffic Controller Shortage
As of May 7, all but two of the 313 air traffic control facilities in the United States were understaffed, a New York Times analysis found.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/05/16/us/air-traffic-control-staffing-newark.html?smtyp=cur&smid=bsky-nytimes
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Bengals claim county consultant on stadium deal has conflict of interest, ties to Browns; County downplays claim:
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Bengals allege county consultant has Browns ties
The Bengals on Thursday raised questions about a key player in the team's stadium discussion with Hamilton County and his connection to the Browns.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45169446/bengals-allege-conflict-interest-stadium-consultant
5 months ago
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So, I probably needed to word this better. I think players can try out but only one player per NFL team can be on an Olympic team.
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5 months ago
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Ahead of the 2028 Olympics, the NFL's Management Council is considering a resolution that will allow players to try out for Olympic flag football teams. However, that will be limited to one player per NFL team for each Olympic team.
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Everybody who is blown away by this catch has never seen a cricket match smh
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Bengals get four primetime games for 2025: Week 4, at Denver (Monday Night Football) Week 7, vs. Pittsburgh (Thursday) Week 13, at Baltimore (Thursday) Week 16, at Miami (Sunday)
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