The Third Option
As predicted, last weekend was a portent into the finality of the AFC Wild Card race, and while the Bengals did what was required of them, the stars aren’t exactly aligning. With a late-game come back,…Read More
Two For Three
Last weekend was nice. Enjoy it, because this weekend is going to take a lot out of you. The Bengals head to Qualcomm Stadium to play the San Diego Chargers next Sunday in a game that has ripple effects…Read More
Week in Review: Takeaways
It’s always harder to lose a close game when it was a game that was expected to be lost anyway. Despite the inevitable emotional rollercoaster, the wrench at the end is that you still tell…Read More
It’s Never Sunny In Cincinnati or Bengals Draftology: Week 8
General scouting for a draftnik begins with the expectation of a final record. For example, if a team is expected to finish 8-8 or better, it’s foolish to look for whatever your top positional…Read More
What is Wrong With Dalton?
Andy Dalton threw 13 interceptions as a rookie. That is a fairly impressive number for a rookie QB, with a rookie #1 WR and a rookie offensive coordinator. This year however in 6 games he has already…Read More
Week in Review: Accenting the Positives
Last Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins highlighted a host of considerations for Cincinnati, however; it’s…Read More
The Red Herring of Blame
The popular thought in Bengaldom is that Head Coach Marvin Lewis and quarterback Andy Dalton…Read More
Morning Sports News: Reds Win Game 1, & NFL week 5 Headlines
Highlighted by 2B Brandon Phillips’s third-inning two-run homer, the Cincinnati…Read More
It’s Never Sunny In Cincinnati or Bengals Draftology: Week 5
Defensive Coordinator Mike Zimmer has the Bengals atop the NFL stats boards in sacks with 17.0 recorded…Read More
The Little Guys
How many times growing up did we hear, “you’re too small to play the game”? Throughout…Read More
It’s Never Sunny In Cincinnati or Bengals Draftology: Week 3
At week three, it may be a bit premature to throw in the proverbial striped towel because…Read More
Morning Headlines: Bears-Packers Recap & Matt Forte may have High-Ankle Sprain
The Bears believe the injury that RB Matt Forte suffered in  Thursday’s loss…Read More
Stripe Hype NFL Week 2 Picks
Its time for our weekly Stripe Hype Pick ‘em post. Week 2 is just hours away from kicking…Read More
The Bengals and 4th-Down: To Go or Not To Go……
As I was sitting and watching the game last night at first I was dumbfounded. How could our team…Read More
Morning Headlines: Peyton Manning Shines, & Fallout from First Full NFL Sunday
Making his first start in nearly two years, Broncos QB Peyton Manning looked like his old self…Read More
Recapping the Late Week 1 NFL Games
It was a tough act to follow for the 4 o’clock games after the 1 o’clock games got…Read More
Stripe Hype Player Profile: Marvin Jones
Marvin Jones, wide receiver from the University of California, was selected by the Bengals in…Read More
Right Up The Middle
As greater Bengaldom saunters boldly forth into another season, one can’t help but notice the…Read More
2013 Draft Profile: Marcus Lattimore
With college football kicking-off this week, we thought we’d look at the best player…Read More





















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