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Summarizing the NFL Offseason for Every Team in Two Sentences or Less

Ian Altenau

Mar 166 min read

Summarizing the NFL Offseason for Every Team in Two Sentences or Less

The NFL offseason is a wild, crazy affair with a million variables, but two sentences per team will do fine.

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The NBA-ification of the NFL, a Shakeup in the Bengals Secondary, and other Free Agency Musings from the AFC North

Ian Altenau

Mar 1310 min read

The NBA-ification of the NFL, a Shakeup in the Bengals Secondary, and other Free Agency Musings from the AFC North

The NFL is becoming the NBA, the Bengals get a rock for their secondary, and running backs still have juice in free agency.

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Ian Altenau

Mar 99 min read

Best Bengals Free Agent Fits

With the franchise tag deadline past and Tee Higgins back in Stripes, the Bengals turn their attention to an intriguing free agent class.

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The Indisputable Top NFL Head Coaching Rankings

Ian Altenau

Mar 212 min read

The Indisputable Top NFL Head Coaching Rankings

The NFLPA's Report Card was released on Wednesday, and as always there was a lot to parse through... Especially the coaching grades.

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Ian Altenau

Feb 235 min read

Bengals Top Offseason Needs

The Bengals top offseason priority is simple: Keep. Joe. Upright.

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Move Over Dallas – The Chiefs Are America’s Team

Ian Altenau

Feb 143 min read

Move Over Dallas – The Chiefs Are America’s Team

The Chiefs have officially secured dynasty status, but another honor was bestowed upon them as well: America's Team.

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Ian Altenau

Feb 105 min read

What’s at Stake in Super Bowl LVIII?

Mahomes & Chiefs are looking to cement their dynasty, while Shanahan & the Niners just want that monkey off their backs.

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O Say Can You Tee…the Bengals Trading Higgins?

Ian Altenau

Feb 26 min read

O Say Can You Tee…the Bengals Trading Higgins?

Trading Tee Higgins might not be the most popular move in Cincinnati, but it might be the one that can lead to a Bengals resurgence.

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Coming to Terms with the Chiefs “Dynasty”

Ian Altenau

Jan 313 min read

Coming to Terms with the Chiefs “Dynasty”

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are fast approaching dynasty-status, if they aren’t there already.

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Why Dan Pitcher Is (Probably) Not Ken Zampese

Ian Altenau

Jan 254 min read

Why Dan Pitcher Is (Probably) Not Ken Zampese

The Bengals promoted their QBs coach to be their new OC, bringing to mind a similar situation in 2016 that didn't work out so well.

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Ranking the Current NFL Coaching Vacancies

Ian Altenau

Jan 207 min read

Ranking the Current NFL Coaching Vacancies

There are a lot of factors that go into finding your next NFL home as a head coach. Here's the ranking of the most appealing jobs.

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The Blueprint for the Bengals is Playing Out in Super Wildcard Weekend

Ian Altenau

Jan 166 min read

The Blueprint for the Bengals is Playing Out in Super Wildcard Weekend

The Bengals are searching for a way to get back to the playoffs, and luckily for them, the 2023 playoff field has the answer: run the ball!

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Which QB Would See the Biggest Boost from a Super Bowl Victory?

Ian Altenau

Jan 119 min read

Which QB Would See the Biggest Boost from a Super Bowl Victory?

A Super Bowl win would mean different things to different QBs. Let's see who has the most – and the least – to gain from a championship.

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Bengals Dispatch Browns as Critical Offseason Looms

Ian Altenau

Jan 73 min read

Bengals Dispatch Browns as Critical Offseason Looms

The Bengals took care of an undermanned Browns team and set the stage for one of the most critical off-seasons in recent memory.

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Michigan Wants to Die on the Hill of Crap They Made for Themselves

Ian Altenau

Jan 34 min read

Michigan Wants to Die on the Hill of Crap They Made for Themselves

Instead of owning up to their mistakes, Michigan showed their true colors with their contempt for getting caught.

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Another Bengals Season Axed at Arrowhead...

Ian Altenau

Jan 14 min read

Another Bengals Season Axed at Arrowhead...

For the second year in a row, the Bengals hopes and dreams were effectively crushed by the Kansas City Chiefs.

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A Message to All Bengals Fans: Chill Out, Please

Ian Altenau

Dec 28, 20234 min read

A Message to All Bengals Fans: Chill Out, Please

The Bengals were humbled by the Steelers on Saturday, but the fan response this week has been out of hand. The sky isn't falling, people.

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Bengals Back on the Brink after Beatdown by Steelers

Ian Altenau

Dec 24, 20233 min read

Bengals Back on the Brink after Beatdown by Steelers

After two years of being the class of the AFC North, yesterday proved that in 2023 the Bengals belong in the basement of the division.

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The Most Disappointing Teams of the 2023 NFL Season

Ian Altenau

Dec 20, 20236 min read

The Most Disappointing Teams of the 2023 NFL Season

NFL disappointment comes in all shapes and sizes. These teams found a way to stand out – and not in a good way.

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Bengals Snatch Victory from the Vikings in Epic Comeback

Ian Altenau

Dec 16, 20234 min read

Bengals Snatch Victory from the Vikings in Epic Comeback

It came down to the wire, but Browning and the Bengals won their third-straight – and kept their slim playoff hopes alive.

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