Every Monday during the NFL season, after a full slate of unpredictable outcomes on Sunday, analysts and fans love to overreact. Narratives change on a weekly basis on which teams are contenders and which teams are pretenders. One narrative that is not an overreaction is that the Cincinnati Bengals are a legitimate contender. They are coming off of a 41-17 domination against the former number one seed and division rival Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore. Joe Burrow threw for a career-high 416 passing yards along with three touchdowns. Standout rookie wide receiver, Ja’Marr Chase, secured eight catches for 201 yards and…
Author: William Baptist
The Cincinnati Bengals cut the roster to 53 on Tuesday and there was not a shortage of surprising moves. There were fan favorites that shockingly made the final cut, while some fell just short. Cincinnati signed 15 players to the practice squad and signed CB Nick McCloud and DE Wyatt Ray. In order to bring the two outside players in, they cut WRs Mike Thomas and Trenton Irwin. Cincinnati Bengals Roster Moves The 15 that landed on the practice squad were: LB Joe BachieCB Tony BrownP Drue ChrismanS Trayvon HendersonLB Keandre JonesTE Thaddeus MossHB Jacques PatrickCB Winston RoseDE Noah SpenceWR…
The Cincinnati Reds have surpassed the San Diego Padres for the second Wild Card spot, with 38 games remaining. The Reds are picking up momentum at the perfect time, as their sights are set on the postseason. They hold a one-game lead over the Padres and sit 7.5 games back from the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central. Wild Card Push for Cincinnati Reds Catching the Brewers seems almost out of the question, with how great they have been playing. The Brewers are one of the best teams in baseball with a dominant pitching staff. Their ERA…
After the Los Angeles Lakers bombshell Russell Westbrook trade, their roster consists of five players. They solved a major problem with the trade for Westbrook, by giving LeBron James another playmaker on the team. However, they also created a couple more issues by sending off their best shooter and some valuable depth, which they must address in NBA Free Agency. The top needs for the Lakers heading into NBA Free Agency are shooting, shooting and more shooting. They have very limited resources to acquire free agents, so Rob Pelinka will have to get creative. The big three of LeBron, Westbrook…
The Cincinnati Reds made it abundantly clear at the MLB Trade Deadline that they were attempting to make the playoffs. They acquired three relievers to aid their MLB-worst bullpen, and Cincinnati is expecting key players to make their return from injury extremely soon. The biggest roadblock the Reds are facing is chasing the star-studded Brewers and Padres. The Reds are currently seven games behind the Brewers for first place in the NL Central. Catching them seems almost out of reach at this point, with 56 games remaining. The Brewers pitching staff is too dominant for them to fall off completely,…
The Cincinnati Reds have finally landed some bullpen help, after completing a trade with the Yankees and Rockies. The Reds acquired Luis Cessa and Justin Wilson from the New York Yankees in a trade completed late Tuesday night. They also landed Mychal Givens from the Colorado Rockies in a trade that is being finalized as of Wednesday afternoon. Cincinnati Reds Land Three Relievers Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline Luis Cessa is the best of the bunch with an ERA of 2.82. He is 29 years old and the Reds will have him under contract through 2023, so this trade helps…
Jessie Bates III is unquestionably the best player on the Cincinnati Bengals defense. He is a rising star in the NFL and, at 24 years old, could be in line for a huge payday. Bates is set to become a free agent after the 2021 season. A Jessie Bates contract extension should be a priority for the Bengals, before the season begins to negate any distractions throughout the year. Justin Simmons became the highest-paid safety in the NFL this offseason, at $15.25 million per year. This will lead to Bates commanding an extension around $14 million per year. The Bengals…
The Cincinnati Reds have found their rhythm heading into the All-Star break. They are coming off of three consecutive wins against the Milwaukee Brewers, and they are closing in on the division lead. The Reds still sit in second place in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by only four games. After their strong finish to the first half of the season, the Reds are in prime position to improve the roster to make a playoff push. The MLB Trade Deadline is July 30th, and the Reds have multiple positions that need an upgrade. Reds Should Buy at MLB Trade…
The Cincinnati Reds future seemed bleak just three weeks ago. They had a myriad of injuries to key positional players, and some of their proven starters were struggling mightily. The script has been flipped in the Queen City, and the Reds are on a tear. The Reds are 35-31 and two games back from first place in the NL Central. They have won six games in a row and have won 13 of their last 16 games. The Reds starting pitching has been dominant, and Luis Castillo has finally found his rhythm, after an awful start to the season. The…
There was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver group during the offseason. They saw the best receiver in franchise history, A.J. Green, depart, which led them to drafting Ja’Marr Chase with the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Chase is getting all of the hype, and rightfully so, but Tee Higgins is the forgotten man in this receiver room. All the talk surrounding the Bengals was that they need a true WR1, which implies Higgins cannot be that. Higgins had an outstanding rookie season, despite not being able to grow with Joe Burrow, due…