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The Numbers: His 70.552% completion rate nudges Ken Anderson’s in 1982 (70.550), but when you round it up, they both have the franchise record at 70.6. When his team needed it the last five win-or-go-home games, he led the league with a ridiculous 76.7.
Bengals free agents: Sorting out who stays and who might be done in Cincinnati – The Athletic
Key stat: Hill ranked second on the team in pressures, but his overall efficiency rushing the passer was below the league average. Among qualifying interior defenders, he ranked in the bottom half of the league in win rate, productivity and true pass set win rate. The pass rush production was stable over his career in Cincinnati, though, and his run defense remained above average. He largely continued to be the same player he has been across the board.
NFL rumors say Bengals could have interest in surprise name for DC
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, while reporting that Martindale will interview with the Falcons and Colts this week, added this: “The #Bengals also could have interest in Martindale, who is college football’s highest-paid coordinator at Michigan. One to watch.”
Bengals legend warns Zac Taylor of increased pressure following coaching changes
“Once you start making those changes, they gotta work. Because now it starts to fall back on you,” Whitworth said, via Sports Illustrated. “How they start the year and the way it goes is going to fall on Zac Taylor. It really will tell the story of what is going to be possible of this Joe Burrow-led Bengals organization.
Cincinnati Bengals Can’t Let Tee Higgins Hit Free Agency, Must Keep Core 4 Together
The Bengals face plenty of big questions this offseason, but Tee Higgins’ future may be at the top of that list. Will they sign him to a long-term deal with Ja’Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson needing new contracts?
Bengals named as potential suitor for two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher
Reddick, 30, had a forgettable year in New York, but he made the Pro Bowl in both of his seasons in Philly, and he would represent an upgrade in the pass rush department for Cincinnati alongside Hendrickson. He’ll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Former Bengals Coach Lou Anarumo to Interview with Indianapolis Colts Wednesday
Indianapolis is hot on the search for their next defensive coordinator after parting ways with the three-year veteran of the Colts, Gus Bradley. After finishing with bottom-tier defensive numbers year after year, Indianapolis is ready for a new direction; enter Anarumo.
Higgins leads list of 23 Bengals free agents heading into offseason
Higgins missed five full games and parts of three others due to injuries, but finished with a career-high 6.1 receptions per game average for 75.9 yards per game (second-highest of his career) and a career-high 10 touchdown receptions. The soon-to-be 26-year-old played this season on the $21.8 million franchise tag. He has 330 receptions for 4,595 yards and 34 career touchdowns.
Joseph Ossai, Bengals reunion in free agency has one major roadblock
While the Bengals will have a new defensive coordinator in 2025 and rising 25-year-old edge rushers tend to draw major attention on the open market, the team has plenty of cap space and a super-obvious need to create better pressure.
Possible Cincinnati Bengals Target Tyler Warren Declares for 2025 NFL Draft
The pre-draft process hasn’t started, but Warren could be in the mix at No. 17 for Cincinnati. We’ll get more info on him and the rest of this year’s class next month at the NFL Combine.
Latest George Pickens drama in Pittsburgh gives Bengals fans something to laugh at
The next bit of laughter is provided by Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, who is always cooking up trouble in the Steel City. According to a report from The Athletic, Pickens arrived at Acrisure Stadium an hour and 25 minutes before the Steelers kicked off their Christmas Day game against the Chiefs. Mike Tomlin reportedly had told his players to be at the stadium at least two hours before kickoff.
Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase received one of the largest fines of the season.
The Houton Texans led all teams with 23 fines, followed by the Denver Broncos (21), Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins (20), New Orleans Saints (20) and Kansas City Chiefs (19).
