Cincy Jungle Jun 13, 2018
Bengals offensive line continues to mix it up; Cordy Glenn likes what he has seen
Cordy Glenn likes what he has seen so far from the Bengals offense, and while he is limited in practice, the Bengals have been playing musical chairs along the offensive line. The story so far for veterans during the Bengals OTAs has been coming along slowly. High-profile guys like A.J. Green haven’t been run ragged, and injured or often injured guys like Tyler Eifert, Shawn Williams and the newest Bengals left tackle Cordy Glenn have all been given time to recover from injuries. It makes sense given how fast the season is approaching, and that an injury during practices with shorts...
Cincy Jungle Jun 12, 2018
Bengals injury roundup from first minicamp practice
Jake Fisher and Shawn Williams were among those able to practice, but several others were sidelined with various issues, including Tyler Eifert. The Bengals hit the field Tuesday for their first of three minicamp sessions. Among those not able to practice for one reason or another included Tyler Eifert, Tyler Kroft, Tra Carson, Josh Shaw, T.J. Johnson and Darius Phillips. All defensive/special teams players are here for #Bengals. Injury or rehab have Eifert, Kroft, TJJohnson and Tra Carson not participating.— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) June 12, 2018 Rookie CB Darius Phillips...
Cincy Jungle Jun 11, 2018
Bengals DBs Tyrice Beverette and Trayvon Henderson turning heads in OTAs
These two undrafted free agents are already starting to make a name for themselves. Safety is quickly turning into one of the most interesting positions to watch for the Bengals in 2018. They may already have two established starters in George Iloka and Shawn Williams, but the competition behind them may be as good as any position on the roster. We know that already includes special teams ace Clayton Fejedelem, do-it-all defender Brandon Wilson, cornerback/safety hybrid Josh Shaw, and second-round rookie Jessie Bates. But while those guys will get most of the attention going into...
Cincy Jungle Jun 10, 2018
Shawn Williams steps up as a leader in the Bengals secondary
Shawn WIlliams wants to make sure his rookie safeties take advantage of having a couple of veterans at their position. The theme for the Bengals secondary this offseason has been paying it forward. We have already talked about Dre Kirkpatrick stepping up by teaching the corners the Bengals drafted this offseason. Shawn Williams has started his own efforts in helping out the rookies at his position as well. “Today I felt like communication was something we could get better at. That’s what we’ve been emphasizing,” Williams told Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. “Just let (the rookies)...
Stripe Hype May 31, 2018
Bengals OTA’s: Jessie Bates reps with starters
The Cincinnati Bengals are in their second week of OTA workouts and second round pick safety Jessie Bates is getting time with the starters. The Cincinnati Bengals began their second week of OTA workouts on Tuesday. With safety Shawn Williams still rehabbing last seasons injury, he has not been contributing much at OTA’s but instead running sprints […] Bengals OTA’s: Jessie Bates reps with starters - Stripe Hype - Stripe Hype - A Cincinnati Bengals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Stripe Hype May 27, 2018
Bengals safeties hungry for more interceptions
The Cincinnati Bengals safeties only counted for two interceptions in 2017. They want to get back to forcing turnovers in 2018. `The Cincinnati Bengals struggled to force turnovers last season with only 11 interceptions. Only two of those came from their pair of starting safeties George Iloka and Shawn Williams. After both hauled in three […] Bengals safeties hungry for more interceptions - Stripe Hype - Stripe Hype - A Cincinnati Bengals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Cincy Jungle May 22, 2018
5 Bengals players sidelined to start OTAs
Tyler Eifert was among those not getting a full workload in during the Bengals’ first OTA session. The Bengals began OTAs on Tuesday, but several players were limited or sidelined for various reasons. That included rookie wide receiver Auden Tate, tight end Tyler Kroft, offensive tackle Jake Fisher, safety Shawn Williams and tight end Tyler Eifert. Eifert was the least surprising of the bunch, being that he’s recovering from multiple surgeries from the 2017 season. That included back surgery and a procedure to remove a cyst from his knee. The good news is Eifert is expected to be...
