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We here at WhoDeyFans have for a long time been fans of CincyJungle.com. Recently we were approached with the opportunity to merge with them with the goal… [read more]
Draft Countdown: Day 16
In conjunction with this year's draft and my new book, Draft Daze, here's Day 16 of the countdown. Did you know? ESPN's first televised the draft… [read more]
Draft Countdown: Day 17
In advance of this year's draft and my upcoming book, here's Day 17. Did you know? Bill Shakespeare was taken third overall in the first NFL Draft… [read more]
Draft Countdown: Day 18
Did you know? Draft picks didn't always know right away when they were drafted. Long-time personnel man (and current NFL.com contributor) Gil Brandt… [read more]
Draft Countdown: Day 19
In advance of this year's draft and my upcoming book, here's Day 19 of the countdown. Did you know? There is a website at draftmetrics.com that attempts… [read more]
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Announcement!
We here at WhoDeyFans have for a long time been fans of CincyJungle.com. Recently we were approached with the opportunity to merge with them with the goal to create the best Bengal's fan website on the planet. Starting today we are going to begin this merge. What you can expect: First and foremost, you are going to get a ton of kick ass … [Read More...]
Draft Countdown: Day 16
In conjunction with this year's draft and my new book, Draft Daze, here's Day 16 of the countdown. Did you know? ESPN's first televised the draft in 1980. Bengals Thought: In Todd McShay's latest mock draft, published today on ESPN.com, McShay has the Bengals taking Desmond Trufant, with Florida State tackle Menelik Watson and Alabama … [Read More...]
Draft Countdown: Day 17
In advance of this year's draft and my upcoming book, here's Day 17. Did you know? Bill Shakespeare was taken third overall in the first NFL Draft in 1936. (Not that Bill Shakespeare). This year: NFL.com's Mock Draft Central has Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd as the consensus No. 3 pick in this year's draft. … [Read More...]
Draft Countdown: Day 18
Did you know? Draft picks didn't always know right away when they were drafted. Long-time personnel man (and current NFL.com contributor) Gil Brandt remembers a time when team officials brought rolls of quarters to the draft, so they could call the draft picks with the help of an operator, who would tell them how much each call cost in … [Read More...]
Draft Countdown: Day 19
In advance of this year's draft and my upcoming book, here's Day 19 of the countdown. Did you know? There is a website at draftmetrics.com that attempts to analyze the NFL Draft on a statistical basis. In a sense, it's the Moneyball approach to the NFL Draft. Bengals Thought: If you're rating draft success based on the number of … [Read More...]
Draft Countdown: Day 20
In advance of this year's draft and my upcoming book, here's Day 20 of the countdown. Did you know? There's a a fantasy game at www.playthedraft.com where you create a portfolio featuring stocks of different players and attempt to accumulate as much money as possible as those stocks fluctuate during the draft process. Bengals … [Read More...]
Draft Countdown: Day 21
In advance of this year's draft and my upcoming book, here's Day 21. Did you know? Todd McShay was a high school quarterback and played at the University of Richmond before joining ScoutsInc. and ESPN. Bengals Thought: McShay has the Bengals taking Washington cornerback Desmond Trufant in his latest mock … [Read More...]
Draft Countdown: Day 22
In advance of this year's draft and my upcoming book, here's Day 22 of the countdown. Did you know? Former Bengals tight end Reggie Kelly, who was drafted in the second round of the draft by the Atlanta Falcons, thought he might be selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and former head coach Tony Dungy. Bengals Thought: … [Read More...]
Draft Countdown: Day 23
In advance of this year's draft and my upcoming book, the draft countdown continues. Did you know? NFL Network Mike Mayock was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 10th round of the 1981 draft. His dad was a Steelers draft pick in the 1950s. Bengals Thought: In Mayock's most recent draft … [Read More...]
Draft Countdown: Day 24
Continuing the draft coutndown in advance of this year's draft and my upcoming book, here's Day 23 (a day late). Did you know? Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. was nearly hired in the Baltimore Colts personnel department before joining ESPN. Bengals Thought: Kiper predicted Georgia linebacker Alec Ogletree for the Bengals in … [Read More...]
Draft Countdown: Day 25
I'm happy to report that I've finally emerged from a bout of seclusion that would have made a hermit cringe. For the past year, I've been busy writing a book about the NFL Draft that should be published later this month. And because I bleed orange and black, it will feature a healthy amount of Bengals content. Now I'm finally free to write about … [Read More...]
A Failure To Communicate
Frustration with the lack of activity from the Bengals is reaching a level I haven't seen since Mike Brown's press conference following the 2010 season announcing Marvin Lewis' new contract. Fans see the mountain of cash that the Bengals are sitting on (the tallest in the league) then look at the short list of transactions made by the team while … [Read More...]
Free Agency Around The AFCN [UPDATE 2]
For the fans of teams like the Seahawks and the Broncos, the start of free agency has been a double-scoop of football goodness. For us Bengals fans, however, it has been about as appetizing as a rice cake with a side of celery. Healthy, disciplined, and boring. Let's make ourselves feel better by looking around the division at the woes of others. … [Read More...]
It Will Be OK, I Promise
We go through this every year. The doors to the candy store burst open, and all the kids on the street flood the shop with gluttonous screams as they race toward the prizes of NFL Free Agency they have been dreaming of for months. Meanwhile, Bengals fans sit outside on the curb watching all of the fun because Dad won't part with our allowance just … [Read More...]
When Will FAs Demand Front-Loaded Contracts?
As I was scanning the headlines this weekend, the impending release of James Harrison by the Steelers was one that came up a number of times. I couldn't help but smile at the though of Harrison being told, "Sorry, Jimbo, but you ain't that good any more." But then a question began to form in my mind. … [Read More...]
Right On Target: Little Free Agent News
In the first few days of free agency, the Bengals are generally about as active as a university library on a Friday night. This year is shaping up no differently. If you were watching the headlines over the weekend for teams looking to bring in new guys, you saw plenty of teams being discussed. But the Bengals were not one of them. … [Read More...]
High Priced FAs Are A Mixed Bag
Every year we build our free agent "Wish List" that will turn a weakness into a strength in one fell swoop. Every year the front office at PBS marks those names off of their list, replacing them with guys who elicit groans, tirades, or questions ("Hey Mike, who the **** is...?") Free agency is built for the big splash, the daring move, the lauded … [Read More...]
Bring Takeo Home
On Thursday, the San Diego Chargers announced that they released Takeo Spikes, making him a free agent. So if he follows through with his intention to play in 2013, it will have to be with another team. That team should be the Cincinnati Bengals. … [Read More...]
Options At Backup Quarterback
Despite the complaints of a small (but vocal) minority of fans, Andy Dalton will undoubtedly be the starting quarterback in 2013. The coaching staff knows that he has to improve his level of play, as evidenced by recent comments from Jay Gruden, but they are also committed to giving him every opportunity to take that next step forward. Even if … [Read More...]
A Trade Would Be Nice
Reports surfaced this week that the Kansas City Chiefs have negotiated a trade to acquire Alex Smith, sending the #34 pick and a conditional pick in 2014 to the San Francisco 49ers. With five picks between #31 and #93, the rich get richer. It got me thinking about how nice it would be if the Bengals could swing a trade and acquire an extra pick. … [Read More...]
Draft Strategy Recap: The Top Priorities
Over the past few days, I have taken a look at the positions that have significant needs to be addressed either through free agency or the draft. I put a poll with each to gauge your opinions on how the Bengals should approach each position. And you have spoken. … [Read More...]
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