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Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Turk Schonert dies at 62 of heart attack
Turk Schonert played for the Bengals from 1981 to 1985 and again from 1987 to 1989.
Stripe Hype 4 hours ago
Cincinnati Bengals Draft Profile: Deandre Baker, Cornerback, Georgia
As Cincinnati continues its offseason preparation, one player the Bengals need to have their eyes on is cornerback Deandre Baker. When the time comes for Cincinnati to evaluate their roster with new head coach Zac Taylor, adding additional help to the secondary is something that seems obvious. Deandre Baker was a phenomenal player for the […] Cincinnati Bengals Draft Profile: Deandre Baker, Cornerback, Georgia - Stripe Hype - Stripe Hype - A Cincinnati Bengals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
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Packers will interview former Bengals OL coach Frank Pollack, per report
The Green Bay Packers’ quest for a new offensive line coach continues this week, and a new name is among the reported candidates. According to Packersnews.com, head coach Matt LaFleur will likely hold an interview with Frank Pollack, who served as the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive line coach last season. Pollack is searching for a new job following the Bengals’ firing of Marvin Lewis. Interestingly, Bengals players and fans appeared to think very highly of Pollack — starting running back Joe Mixon among them. In a since-deleted tweet, Mixon said the following: Because we’re just...
Cincy Jungle 10 hours ago
Is the Bengals’ staff overhaul too fast and furious to ensure immediate success?
Cincinnati has been in full house-cleaning mode since 2019 has begun, but is that setting themselves up for a fourth-straight losing season, despite the coaching change? Keeping up with the Bengals right now is a bit of a daily soap opera. As more and more news surfaces, we have tried to keep up with it all on our podcast. Usually, when a new coach takes over an NFL team, they get a small handful of years to mold the roster into their image and attempt to make a championship run. Most teams tend to give a new coach that coveted three-year window, but in today’s cutthroat business world...
Cincy Jungle 12 hours ago
Bengals grab an OT in Mel Kiper’s first mock draft
Mel Kiper Jr. released his first mock draft of the year, and has the Bengals taking an offensive tackle. Now a few days beyond the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the 2019 NFL Draft, the talent pool for April’s draft is officially set. The biggest factor that’s been solidified this week is how defensive-heavy the top 10 seems to be looking. The strength of this year’s draft class appears to be on the defensive line, with a few players in the back seven vying to be a high pick as well. In Mel Kiper Jr.’s first mock draft of the year, he has seven defenders going in the...
Josh Kirkendall / Cincy Jungle 14 hours ago 
Frank Pollack’s departure hurts the Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals and their unofficial soon-to-be-hired head coach will need to find a replacement. This is one of those postings that may only interest me — AKA, I’m thinking about something and I answer it via a Chop Block post. There’s very little insight, story structure, or analysis here; just answering random musings from the couch during a stormy Cincinnati afternoon. There might not even be a conclusion; I’ll just stop when I’m finished. When the Bengals let linebackers coach Jim Haslett, running backs coach Kyle Caskey, and tight ends coach Jonathan Hayes go, it...
Cincy Jungle 15 hours ago
2019 East-West Shrine Game: 5 prospects for Bengals fans to watch
Before we get to the Senior Bowl, we mustn’t look past this week’s Shrine Game. Here’s a look at five players to watch for. Some would tell you that there are only three football games left this season. There’s actually six (and no, the Pro Bowl isn’t one of them). In the next two weeks, some of most talented and unheralded college football players will be competing in the three major collegiate all-star games: the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, the East-West Shrine Game, and of course the Senior Bowl. The NFLPA Bowl and the Shrine Game will each take place this upcoming Saturday, with...
Cincy Jungle 15 hours ago
Bengals News (1/17): What Zac Taylor’s biggest hurdle to success will be
Zac Taylor will likely be making his way over from the Rams after his team is finished in the playoffs, but will he be able to replicate that same success? Upcoming Bengals Free Agents: A Look At Their 2018 SeasonsIt will be intriguing to see which of the team's impending free agents remain in the Queen City next season. With a flexible amount of cap space, here's a look at all 12 unrestricted free agents and how they performed this past season. Geno Atkins Named To 2018 PFWA All-AFC TeamEarlier this season Atkins earned his seventh career Pro Bowl nod, moving him ahead of CB Lemar Parrish...
Cincy Jungle 17 hours ago
Film room: What Zac Taylor’s offense in Cincinnati could look like in 2019
Looking at the Rams offense to see what we should expect for the Bengals. One of the most interesting factoids about the Rams’ offense is how much of their playbook is ran out of 11 personnel (one running back, one tight end, and three wide receivers). In fact, the Rams used 11 personnel on 96% of their plays from this past season! In this single personnel grouping, they use a variety of formations; frequently bunching receivers, making the other side of the field accessible to them. They also utilize a lot of motion; bringing tight ends and wide receivers across the formation and...
Cincy Jungle Jan 16, 2019
The Orange and Black Insider Bengals podcast: 1/16 livestream
On this week’s episode, the OBI crew discusses the pros and cons of their head coach selection still working through championship weekend, while also asking the question of if the Bengals are scrapping too much too soon and what’s ahead at quarterback. As January hits the midway point of the month, the Bengals have a substantial amount of their coaching staff to replace. Both offensive and defensive coordinator spots are open for filling, as are a number of other critical assistant positions. Rumors have the Bengals set to hire a coach whose team is still alive in the postseason, but...
Cincy Jungle Jan 16, 2019
Report: Zac Taylor “very interested” in Washington OL coach Bill Callahan
One reporter thinks it’s “extremely likely” Callahan ends up in Cincinnati. Offensive line coach Frank Pollack reportedly left the Cincinnati Bengals’ staff on his own accord yesterday, but the Bengals may have an ideal replacement in mind. Per Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, Zac Taylor, the next expected Bengals head coach, is “very interested” in hiring Washington assistant head coach and offensive line coach Bill Callahan. Zac Taylor is very interested in getting esteemed OL coach and former Raiders HC Bill Callahan on the staff he is forming for Cincy. We'll see if the...
Stripe Hype Jan 16, 2019
Cincinnati Bengals Draft Profile: Dwayne Haskins
Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins has ascended every scout’s draft board. Now considered to be this drafts consensus number one quarterback, the Bengals must consider life beyond Dalton. In today’s Cincinnati Bengals draft profile, we take a look at Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins, who has been one of the most electric players in the […] Cincinnati Bengals Draft Profile: Dwayne Haskins - Stripe Hype - Stripe Hype - A Cincinnati Bengals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Cincy Jungle Jan 16, 2019
Lions hire Bengals OC target Darrell Bevell
Cincinnati is running out of good options at OC. So much for Darrell Bevell. On Wednesday, the Lions hired Bevell to be the team’s next offensive coordinator. He’s no longer an option for the Bengals, who reportedly had him “high” on their list of play-caller candidates. Bevell was unemployed this past season, but he was the offensive coordinator for two different NFL teams from 2006-2017. He started off with the Vikings, where he was instrumental in the MVP-caliber 2009 season that Brett Favre had just two years before he retired. Bevell then joined the Seahawks in 2011. He was...
Cincy Jungle Jan 16, 2019
Bengals mailbag: Draft positioning and coach congeniality
Does a new coach automatically mean that a quarterback will come in the draft? Is there a concern that some seasoned veterans could tune out a younger, unproven coach? Bengaldom is sitting on pins and needles at the moment, as the team is now past Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday without a large contingent of their coaching staff in place. The NFLPA Bowl, East-West Shrine Game, Senior Bowl and Scouting Combine are on the horizon, so the team will need to play a bit of catch-up in the prospect-vetting process. While fans seeming got what they asked for in a reported hiring of the...
Stripe Hype Jan 16, 2019
Why Cincinnati Needs to Avoid Ryan Tannehill, and Stick With Andy Dalton
Rumors continue to spread that Ryan Tannehill is a potential target for Zac Taylor if he decides on taking the Bengals head coaching job. Andy Dalton is far preferable. As many people continue to point out the chemistry had by Zac Taylor and Ryan Tannehill, some fans are beginning to question whether this would be a […] Why Cincinnati Needs to Avoid Ryan Tannehill, and Stick With Andy Dalton - Stripe Hype - Stripe Hype - A Cincinnati Bengals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
