Cincy Jungle Aug 31, 2019
Bengals place Jeff Driskel on IR, settlement may be in near future
Photo by Scott Taetsch/ Jeff Driskel may not be a Bengal for much longer. The Cincinnati Bengals have placed backup quarterback Jeff Driskel on injured reserve per NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport. He also noted that an injury settlement may be in the near future, allowing Driskel to head elsewhere. The #Bengals are placing backup QB Jeff Driskel (hamstring) on Injured Reserve, source said. They may do a settlement with him after that. Rookie Ryan Finley wins the job backing up Andy Dalton.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 31, 2019 Not many were expecting the preseason explosion of Ryan...
Cincy Jungle Aug 30, 2019
Bengals 53-man roster: Final prediction
Photo by Michael Hickey/ Final cuts are coming soon, so we took one more stab at predicting the Bengals’ 53-man roster. The preseason is complete, which means the Bengals are finalizing their 53-man roster for the 2019 season. Of course, the roster will change throughout the season as players return from injuries, others go down with their own injury, and better players become available through waivers. But for now, we’re focusing on what the 53-man roster will look like for Week 1 vs. the Seahawks. Here is our final projection: Quarterbacks (2): Andy Dalton and Ryan Finley Jeff...
Cincy Jungle Aug 30, 2019
Should Jake Dolegala make the Bengals’ final 53-man roster?
David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports Has the undrafted rookie shown enough in the preseason to care out a spot on the team’s final 2019 roster? The Cincinnati Bengals have some very tough decisions to make this coming weekend. As the team wrapped up its final preseason game of 2019, it appears another quandary has reared its head in the quarterback position group. Rookie Ryan Finley has had a great preseason and has taken a stranglehold on the backup quarterback spot behind starter Andy Dalton. The performances of both Finley and Jake Dolegala has seemingly made Jeff Driskel expendable. Maybe...
Cincy Jungle Aug 29, 2019
OPEN THREAD: Bengals vs. Colts first half
One more tuneup before the real thing. The Bengals wrap up preseason play tonight when the Colts invade Paul Brown Stadium. This will be a game dominated by backups and guys looking to secure their spot on the 53-man roster. We’ll likely see a lot of Ryan Finley and Jake Dolegala at quarterback tonight, as Andy Dalton won’t play much, if it all, while Jeff Driskel is sitting out again due to injury. We’ll also see guys like Josh Malone, Andrew Brown, Deshaun Davis, Tony McRae, Mason Schreck and Brandon Wilson fight to secure their spots on the 53-man roster or risk being waived...
Cincy Jungle Aug 28, 2019
Bengals News (8/28): Kerry Wynn trying to continue to contribute in regular season
Photo by Scott Taetsch/ Kerry Wynn has made an impact this preseason on several occasions, and he hopes that he will still have those chances once the season starts. How Finley Put His Best Foot ForwardBengals cornerback Jordan Brown, who teamed with fellow rookie Ryan Finley to rewrite the Paradise Valley High School record book in Phoenix, Ariz., when Finley was the quarterback and Brown was his wide receiver, has never seen his friend rattled. Not even in the Arizona state championship basketball game Paradise won in a defensive duel in which Brown recalls Finley scoring “18 or...
Cincy Jungle Aug 27, 2019
Bengals News (8/27): Ryan Finley among rookie quarterbacks to impress during preseason
Photo by Bobby Ellis/ Ryan Finley has had a surprisingly productive preseason, but how does he stack up among the other rookie quarterbacks? Bengals Sign C Kirk BarronBarron (6-2, 300), a rookie out of Purdue, originally signed as a college free agent with the Miami Dolphins in May. He was waived later that month. Quick Hits: Dalton Makes Correction; Tate SurfacesBengals.com had it wrong on Sunday. Armon Binns was not the last rookie wide receiver to start for the Bengals on Opening Day in Baltimore in 2012. Just to fact check it before Monday’s practice, Dalton turned to wide receiver...
Cincinnati.com Aug 26, 2019
Jake Dolegala is third on the depth chart but first in Cincinnati Bengals quarterback ratings
Who leads the Cincinnati Bengals in quarterback rating? Not Andy Dalton, not Ryan Finley, not Jeff Driskel.
Cincy Jungle Aug 22, 2019
OPEN THREAD: Bengals vs. Giants Pre-game
Photo by Scott Taetsch/ Football returns to Paul Brown Stadium. The all-important third preseason game kicks off tonight for the Bengals, as they’ll make their 2019 home debut when they host the Giants at Paul Brown Stadium. Normally, this is when we see the healthy starters play for an entire half, but based on Zac Taylor’s comments, we may be seeing a lot of guys like Ryan Finley and Jeff Driskel tonight. Either way, it’s football, and it’s back in PBS! Come talk about it and the rest of the NFL in our open thread.
Cincy Jungle Aug 20, 2019
Michael Jordan will “be a really good player,” according to one Bengals lineman
Photo by Patrick McDermott/ Michael Jordan has looked good so far, but he’s still far from a finished product. Michael Jordan was the Bengals fourth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, and like fellow fourth-round selection Ryan Finley, he’s played like a seasoned veteran so far this preseason. Expected to be a starter at some point this season, Jordan has been provided the opportunity to shine as the Bengals have been heavily struggling to find capable bodies on the offensive line. Jordan’s work has been well recognized by both the team’s staff and his teammates. According to...
Cincy Jungle Aug 20, 2019
Bengals News (8/20): Ryan Finley’s confidence couldn’t be any higher
Photo by Patrick McDermott/ The Bengals moved up in the draft to select Ryan Finley, and he has rewarded them by looking like a very reliable backup quarterback. State NFL Roundup: Troy rookie making impression with BengalsThe Cincinnati Bengals had more opportunities to look at their young wide receivers than they might have liked during training camp. Seven-time Pro Bowler A.J. Green had surgery for an ankle injury on July 30, and 2017 first-round draft pick John Ross has missed most of the preseason practice time because of a hamstring injury. More Quick Hits: As The O-Line TurnsWhat...
Stripe Hype Aug 19, 2019
Cincinnati Bengals: 3 reasons Ryan Finley should be getting a lot of attention
The Cincinnati Bengals are getting some attention this preseason, courtesy of rookie quarterback Ryan Finley. One national post about rookie quarterbacks should get the attention of Cincinnati Bengals fans. It notes how Ryan Finley might be the player causing veteran quarterback Andy Dalton to look over his shoulder. Hype or not, the Bengals are at an exciting and interesting time […] Cincinnati Bengals: 3 reasons Ryan Finley should be getting a lot of attention - Stripe Hype - Stripe Hype - A Cincinnati Bengals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Cincy Jungle Aug 19, 2019
The good, the bad and the ugly in Bengals’ win over the Redskins
Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports It wasn’t pretty, but Zac Taylor notched his first win as an NFL head coach against another former Bengals assistant in Jay Gruden. The Cincinnati Bengals notched their first win in the Zac Taylor era, but it wasn’t the prettiest of results. In their 23-13 win over Jay Gruden’s Redskins, huge plays and mental lapses were part and parcel of Thursday evening. Here are the best and worst from the Bengals’ Week 2 preseason win over Washington. The good Ryan Finley: It was an inauspicious start to Finley’s NFL career, as both he and Jeff Driskel...
Stripe Hype Aug 18, 2019
What Ryan Finley’s Early Success Does and Doesn’t Mean for the Bengals
Rookie quarterback Ryan Finley’s strong preseason beginning is the source of much buzz around the Bengals right now, but it is important to not make too much or too little of it. What it doesn’t mean It happens every year somewhere in the NFL. A relatively unknown backup quarterback outplays an established starter in the […] What Ryan Finley’s Early Success Does and Doesn’t Mean for the Bengals - Stripe Hype - Stripe Hype - A Cincinnati Bengals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Cincy Jungle Aug 18, 2019
Bengals.com believes Michael Jordan will be a starter “at some point this season”
Photo by Patrick McDermott/ Ryan Finley isn’t the only fourth-round pick that’s impressed Zac Taylor. The Bengals offensive line is an fluid as any unit on their team. With injuries, retirement and more injuries hampering their chemistry, one player, fourth-round pick Michael Jordan, has been a bright spot amidst all the uncertainty. Per Bengals.com, you can even expect the rookie to start at some point this season. “Jordan is going to be the starter at some point this season at left guard. After his first NFL start against Washington they’re trying to decide if he’ll be...
Cincy Jungle Aug 17, 2019
Bengals Film Room: Ryan Finley is making a serious push for QB2 in Cincinnati
Photo by Patrick McDermott/ Finley has had an impressive start to his NFL career. Rookie quarterback Ryan Finley has been impressive so far this preseason. In the team’s first preseason game, Finley went 13 of 18 for 109 yards along with a touchdown and an interception. After moving up to the second unit for Week 2’s matchup against the Redskins, he went 20 of 26 for 150 yards and two touchdowns. Let’s take a look at some of the highs and lows or Finley’s performance in Washington starting with his first drive. Finely started off strong with a 12-play, 93-yard touchdown drive...
