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Bengals Mock Draft Round Up
The first major piece of the offseason pre-draft process was completed a few weeks ago at the Senior Bowl. With the NFL combine taking place later this month in Indianapolis, 2019 draft projections are becoming clearer by the day.
2019 NFL Mock Draft: Jags move up to take Dwayne Haskins and Bengals trade up for QB
You look at a prospect like Kyler Murray, and you can see both a player who has the capability of revolutionizing the QB position in the NFL much like we've seen Patrick Mahomes do, but you can also see somebody who turns out to be a monumental bust due to his size.
Zac Taylor says Andy Dalton will ‘master this offense’
A hot interview given the circumstances of his hire and the fact he has yet to find a defensive coordinator, Taylor naturally has to deal with the topic of Dalton as well.
Bengals LB targets to watch at scouting combine
With the NFL Draft cycle in full swing, all eyes will eventually be on their way to the Scouting Combine from February 26 to March 4. We’ll take a look at some players at a couple positions that may be of interest to Bengals fans and we’ll start with maybe the biggest need for the Bengals, the linebacker position.
Offseason moves the Bengals should make: Dalton and offense
You don’t need me to riff on the future of Andy Dalton when every pundit, both nationally and locally, do so on a daily basis. Dalton’s team-friendly contract expires in 2020. His market value will be significantly higher than the current $16M cap hit. In a world where Kirk Cousins netted $28M per year and Alex Smith $23.5M per year, Dalton won’t have a problem getting paid by somebody. He’s a quality starting quarterback in this league many teams wish they employed, no matter how much local fans love to complain about him.
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Steelers' Antonio Brown Open to Trade with 'Any' Team Showing Interest
Later, on Instagram Live, Brown continued his comments, adding that he wanted guaranteed money, per Adam Schefter of ESPN: "If your team got guaranteed money, they want to get to know me and work with me, tell them to call me."
Who Will Be the NFL's First $200 Million Quarterback?
Maybe it will be Patrick Mahomes. Just before the Chiefs' playoff loss to the Patriots in mid-January, ESPN's Adam Schefter floated the idea of Mahomes earning a $200 million contract extension when he becomes eligible for negotiations next offseason.
Report: AAF Needed $250 Million Emergency Investment to Be Able to Make Payroll
"Without a new, nine-figure investor, nobody is sure what would have happened," a source told Glenn. "You can always tell people their checks are going to be a little late, but how many are going to show up on the weekend for games when they don't see anything hit their bank accounts on Friday?"
Odell Beckham Jr. Trade Rumors: Patriots Aggressively Tried to Deal for Star WR
While the New York Giants were reportedly shopping receiver Odell Beckham Jr. last offseason, it was the New England Patriots who were the most aggressive in pursuing a trade, according to Chris Simms on Pro Football Talk Live: