Just stood with Tee Higgins’ mom who is now walking out with Tee who has his arm wrapped around her. Tee was the one who collided with Damar Hamlin before he collapsed
Zac Taylor said when he walked over to Sean McDermott, the Bills coach said: I need to be at the hospital with Damar. I shouldn't be coaching this game.
Wow.
The
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had one primetime game this year. A Thursday Night game, which the NFL mandates each team. No Sunday Night games, no Monday Night game.
And now they are playing in the Super Bowl.
Wild.
Zac Taylor on the playoff scenarios: What's in front of us is to win this weekend. From what I'm concerned, we just want the rules to be followed.
Bengals not happy NFL changing the rules and not going by winning percentage.
"It's black and white, it's in the rule book."
Adam “Pacman” Jones is here at
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training camp with Chris Henry Jr., his adopted son, who says he already has an offer from Ohio State to play football
Joe Burrow gifted his offensive linemen a cruise in the offseason for Christmas this year, Ted Karras tells me. They get to being a plus one also.
What a gift from the Bengals QB 1
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“My plan is to be here my whole career.”
Joe Burrow making a lot of Bengals fans happy with this statement.
Negotiations for Burrow and the Bengals on a long-term deal can start this offseason.
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Ja’Marr Chase has a message for
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Ja’Marr Chase says he will grab a TV camera after a touchdown like Ochocinco did if Chad agrees to pick up the fine
The most Joe Burrow thing I’ve ever head.
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backup QB Brandon Allen says Joe Burrow texted him on Tuesday and leaked the news before Zac Taylor called him and texted him to say:
“Tag, you’re in.”
And that’s how Allen found out he was the starting QB
A cool story from the
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locker room: Kevin Huber kept the ball from Drue Chrisman’s first punt tonight as the starter.
That’s all class from Kevin Huber and very indicative of his character
From the sources I spoke with about Ja'Marr Chase's hip injury, the reason the timeline is so up in the air regarding his return is that the team hopes because of his physical makeup, Ja'Marr's hip will heal faster than the average person.
Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins stay after practice daily and get on the Juggs machine and most days, they use this towel to simulate contact on their arm. Interesting.
After passing the initial ACL on field exam yesterday,
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starting RT La'el Collins underwent an MRI today and it revealed he tore his ACL and MCL.
His season is over, recovery is expected to be 7 months, a source tells me.
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At
#Bengals
practice right now and the full team is stretching, not one player doing rehab work currently. That’s how healthy they are. Team looks locked in
Two doctors at UC Medical Center held a press conference today. They shared when Damar Hamlin woke up, he couldn’t talk, but through writing, he asked
“Did we win the game?”
The doctors said, “Yes, you won the game of life.”
Unbelievable. 🥹
Breaking news:
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safety Jessie Bates, after not reporting for training camp at the start due to failed contract negotiations, is back in the team building, a source tells me
This comes a day before the team starts practices against the Rams.
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Just spoke with
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RT La’el Collins who told me he dislocated his knee cap but it popped back into place. Says he’s moving well and believes if he is to miss next week’s game against the Bills (which he says is likely) it would be just that game. It is a not a season-ender
Significant injury news for the Bengals: La'el Collins' ACL is still intact. Collins passed the initial ACL test done by the medical staff, a source tells me
He will undergo an MRI tomorrow to see what the injury diagnosis is, but initial test shows ACL is OK.
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Ja’Marr Chase might be my favorite Bengal to cover.
He’s so charismatic and fun to talk too. His answer here when I asked if his one-handed catch was his clap back to his buddy Justin Jefferson’s one-handed catch is priceless:
Tee Higgins on his decision to report and participate in camp despite not having a new deal in place as he enters the final season on his contract
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After listening to Tee Higgins’ story and covering each one of his press conferences this season, I’m not sure there’s a player you could root for more Bengals fans. A childhood full of adversity and he never lost belief and comes to the podium with a giant smile every time
Joe Burrow says it would be tough to play Buffalo again scheduling wise. He says whatever Buffalo wants to do, will be what they want to do. Behind them 100 percent.
Trent Taylor just said on road games, Ja’Marr Chase gets the wide receivers dinner from a local steak house. After home games they go to a steak house also, all on the rookie’s dime
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DC Lou Anarumo plans to return for his fifth season with the Bengals, a source tells me.
Anarumo was a finalist for the AZ Cardinals job. Cincinnati will retain all 3 coordinators for a 5th season.
Joe Mixon approached Ted Karras, his fellow captain, to hold a meeting with him and the o-line last Wednesday morning to go over the run game and see how they can improve.
Both he and Karras believe it was productive and the run game is close to taking off.
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The
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are 8-4 on the year and just beat the AFC's No. 1 seed, the NFL's best offense and the leader for MVP. Cincy is 3-0 in 12 months against KC.
Time to start talking about Cincinnati as legit AFC contenders once again. What a time to be a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals.
Tee Higgins spoke for the first time since Monday. He says he’s been in communication with Damar Hamlin’s mom.
Tee is in good spirits. I’ll have a story on with his comments shortly
Lou Anarumo just declared that Jordan Battle will be the starter at strong safety, Nick Scott will have a role still, but Jordan’s role will be bigger.
When asked what he liked from Jordan to make the move, he said “tackling.”
Just left the locker room, the sentiment from the Bengals players is that this was a really special team and a special season.
Saw several players tear up.
Lots of uncertainity for the Bengals this offseason in terms of who will be back.
The two UC Medical Center doctors said the Bills medical staff and the emergency response team not only saved his life on the field, they saved his brain also.
They wouldn't be here talking about Damar Hamlin with the positivity they are if not for those heroes.
Chido Awuzie got his surgery done in California, he returned to Cincinnati on Saturday night to join his team. Lou Anarumo said he sat behind the bench with cleats on during the Chiefs game.
Tells you everything you need to know about who Chido is
On my way home from the airport tonight traveling back from KC, downtown Cincinnati and Paul Brown Stadium is lit up orange. Cincinnati is ready for
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Ja’Marr Chase says he used to do gymnastics when he was a kid. He also said he hasn’t done a back flip in over 3 years and just did one today.
I would say that’s athleticism
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CB Mike Hilton shares a story about Joe Burrow dominating on the ping pong table that you’ll definitely want to hear.
“Get the F off my table.”
Full pod episode:
I’ll say this - Zac Taylor is one of the most mild-mannered HC’s I’ve ever been around. Rarely does he ever voice his displeasure for anything.
Zac speaking out on his feelings about the NFL’s decision to just change the rules that could alter the Bengals season is telling.
Chido Awuzie says everything he prayed for and asked for is in Cincinnati. Said he’s really benefiting from the change of scenery and believes he’s playing the best football of his career
Jessie Bates said Zac Taylor gave the players today. But even with the day off, most of the team was in the locker room this morning, including Joe Burrow who he saw get a lift in and started watching film on Cleveland
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When I talked to Cam Taylor-Britt following the game, he said he was surprised by how many snaps he played today. He thought he would see a few, not take over as the starter.
It sure looks like a battle for the No. 2 cornerback spot is brewing now.
There’s nothing that
@Starburst
jellybeans can’t fix right? My rockstar friend
@KelsWingert
is back home and doing well after getting hit in the eye on a foul ball last night working the
@Braves
game! Talk about a warrior!
This just in: When I reached out to
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RB Joe Mixon for a comment on the warrant, his mom answered and said:
"Did he do it, no he didn't."
Referenced the term "money hungry" and said "you guys know Joe" and then hung up.
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