Safety Jessie Bates has been a staple of the Bengals’ secondary since the team selected him in the second round of the 2018 draft. But after five years with Cincinnati, Bates’ time with the franchise could be coming to an end. The Bengals used the franchise tag to keep Bates in the fold last year [more] … [Read more...] about Jessie Bates: I’d love to be back with Bengals, but that’s out of my control
Archives for January 2023
Patrick Mahomes will try to be first regular-season MVP to win Super Bowl in 23 years
It’s been a long time since a player has won both the regular-season Most Valuable Player award and the Super Bowl in the same season. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will try to do it this year. Kurt Warner, who won both league MVP and the Super Bowl after the 1999 season, is the last player [more] … [Read more...] about Patrick Mahomes will try to be first regular-season MVP to win Super Bowl in 23 years
Joe Mixon didn’t get much work on Sunday
In 2021, Cincinnati’s season ended amid questions over whether running back Joe Mixon should have been on the field instead of third-down option Samaje Perine. In 2022, the Bengals’ season has ended with a potentially more ominous question regarding Mixon. According to the NFL’s official game book for the AFC Championship, Perine was on the [more] … [Read more...] about Joe Mixon didn’t get much work on Sunday
Andy Reid: L’Jarius Sneed is in concussion protocol, we’ll see how he does
The Chiefs had to make a major adjustment to their defensive plan early in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game. Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed was set to cover Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, but Sneed left the game with a head injury on the Bengals’ fourth offensive play. Sneed would later be ruled out and head coach Andy [more] … [Read more...] about Andy Reid: L’Jarius Sneed is in concussion protocol, we’ll see how he does
Chargers announce Kellen Moore as their new offensive coordinator
Kellen Moore has officially landed a new job. Word on Monday was that Moore would be hired as the Chargers’ new offensive coordinator and the team officially announced their agreement with Moore on Monday afternoon. Moore parted ways with the Cowboys on Sunday after four years as their offensive coordinator. The Cowboys finished in the [more] … [Read more...] about Chargers announce Kellen Moore as their new offensive coordinator