So much of why trades occur has to do with the unique universe in which the draft exists. If the Cardinals decided to move on from quarterback Kyler Murray last offseason, they wouldn’t have traded the No. 3 overall pick to the Texans for edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. Which means the Texans might instead […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee and crew react to the Ravens promoting Zach Orr to be their new defensive coordinator. (0:47) OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens promoted inside linebackers coach Zachary Orr to defensive coordinator Thursday, elevating one of their former star defenders and making history as a result. Orr is the […]
Continue readingThe 49ers’ McCaffrey and Warner and the Dolphins’ Hill received first-team votes from all 50 members of a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the league. “No freakin’ way,” Warner said of being a unanimous pick for his third selection overall. “Wow, that’s special.” Running back McCaffrey and linebacker Warner are joined by […]
Continue readingCINCINNATI — Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst definitely knows who Chiefs safety Justin Reid is. On Thursday, Hurst responded to Reid’s comments about shutting down Hurst in Sunday’s game between Kansas City and the Bengals at Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium. Initially, Reid struggled to identify Hurst, mistaking the tight end for Cincinnati wide receiver Tee Higgins. […]
Continue readingHe leapt over Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates, taking off from the 3-yard line to finish a 19-yard touchdown run through the air. Harris landed in the end zone to tie the AFC North rematch 10-10 early in the second quarter. Harris was untouched on the play, marking his most yards before contact on any […]
Continue readingDuring the team’s annual media luncheon Monday, Brown said he doesn’t know how that will all play out once Burrow is eligible for an extension. But Brown is confident in how he feels about the team’s franchise quarterback. “I can tell you that we couldn’t be happier with Joe Burrow,” Brown said. “He’s everything you […]
Continue readingKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Break out the victory cigars. The Cincinnati Bengals are headed to the Super Bowl. For the first time in decades, the Bengals are AFC champions. Cincinnati defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in overtime on Sunday to capture its first conference championship since 1989. The Bengals will face the Los Angeles […]
Continue readingThe Cincinnati Bengals won a playoff game Saturday. It had been 31 years and nine days since the last time that happened. Only four players on the Bengals’ current roster were even alive yet. There was, at that time, no such thing as a text message. The team they beat to win that game was […]
Continue readingCINCINNATI — Bengals coach Zac Taylor wanted to give a game ball to the city of Cincinnati after the franchise won its first playoff game in 31 years. Taylor made sure he delivered that honor personally. On his way home from Saturday’s 26-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, the third-year coach popped into a […]
Continue readingWeek 1 of the 2021 NFL season had a little bit of everything. The Cardinals’ offense looked great in a big win over the Titans, as Kyler Murray starred with five total touchdowns. Tennessee struggled all day, as did another AFC powerhouse, the Bills. Elsewhere, Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold had a day against his old […]
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