Shawn MaherShawn Maher

A long-time Bengals fan in the heart of Tomahawk Chop country, a young Shawn Maher fell in love with the no-huddle offense of Boomer Esiason and Sam Wyche while surrounded by disciples of the ground-and-pound approach of the Chiefs' Martyball days. A film junkie and student of schemes, Shawn breaks down the Bengals to provide you with the most in-depth analysis available.

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Bengals NFL Draft Roundtable: Trading Up, Down, or Staying Put at #21

  With NFL Draft a little more than 24 hours away now, we got our staff together to get their final thoughts on what the Cincinnati Bengals should do come Thursday night.   “Who should…Read More

Would the Bengals Really Want Darrelle Revis over Leon Hall Now?

During the 2007 NFL Draft, Darrelle Revis was the player I coveted most for the Bengals. His physicality on the line, instincts in space playing zone, and ability to shadow a wide receiver downfield left…Read More

2013 NFL Combine: Oday Aboushi Player Profile and Scouting Report

In the next profile of an offensive linemen that could interest the Bengals in the later rounds, we are going to look at a talented player who is performing poorly at the NFL Scouting Combine. Sound familiar? Today,…Read More

2013 Bengals Draft: Considering Kyle Long as a Mid-Round Steal

As the Cincinnati Bengals gear up for the 2013 NFL Draft and the upcoming Scouting Combine, many positions are hot on fans’ minds. Running back, defensive end, linebacker and safety are hot button topics,…Read More

2013 NFL Scouting Combine: Terron Armstead’s Buzz is Backed up by Tape

Today at the NFL Scouting Combine, Arkasas-Pine Bluff standout left tackle Terron Armstead dropped jaws with his 4.65 40 time. That is already incredible, considering his towering 6-5, 306 pound stature.…Read More

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Film Study: William Moore and George Wilson as Free Agent Targets

It has been accepted as a given that the Bengals will select a safety in the upcoming draft. But history…Read More

Super Bowl XLVII: Ravens and Ray Lewis Leave 49ers in the Dark

In the darkness on the field, Ray Lewis’ last ride looked all but guaranteed to end with a Lombardi…Read More

Super Bowl Preview: Key Match-Ups from Kaepernick to Lewis

As has been stated ad hominem in the build up to the Super Bowl, the game features to very evenly matched…Read More

Bengals Film Study: A Hobbled Whitworth Still Better than Most

Earlier this week, Andrew Whitworth announced he was having a procedure on his knee to clean up scar…Read More

2013 Senior Bowl: A Look at Players Who May Be Future Bengals

The Senior Bowl week wrapped up with a bang or a thud, depending on which position’s perspective is…Read More

Bengals Linebackers: Dontay Moch and an Offseason Road Map

As the Bengals head into the offseason and began preparing for the 2013 NFL Draft, a few questions arise…Read More

Ravens Out-Physical Patriots for an All-Harbaugh Super Bowl

Once again, the New England Patriots hosted the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game. But this…Read More

Bengals Film Study: Concepts and Keys for Gruden and Dalton

Now that Jay Gruden has failed to nab any of the open coaching vacancies during this year’s hiring…Read More

Week in Review: Bengals Loss to Texans Outlines the Offseason Focus

Even with a loss in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, yet again to the Texans, the Bengals still…Read More

AFC North: Ravens Send Manning, Broncos to another Early Playoff Exit

Despite the meat-locker-level temperature, both offenses for both the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore…Read More

Bengals Film Study: Pressuring Texans The Formula to a Wild Card Win

So much can change in a year. Despite playing the same team in the same time slot in the same round of…Read More

Bengals Film Study: Beating the Ravens and Lessons for the Playoffs

Despite it being a glorified preseason game, quite a few aspects of Sunday’s Bengals victory over Baltimore…Read More

Bengals Film Study: Revisiting Week 1 vs Baltimore Ravens

In looking back at the season-opening Bengals vs. Ravens game, neither team looks the same. While the…Read More

Week in Review: Bengals Film Study: Beating the Steelers by Executing in the Clutch

With the biggest win in since the Bengals had a quarterback with bright blond hair instead of bright…Read More

Bengals Fim Study: Cowboys Laid the Blueprint to Beat Steelers

While re-watching the Steelers  loss to Dallas to see what the Bengals could use to help them attack,…Read More