Bengals News (5/30): Going as far as the offensive line

Hobson's Choice: O-Line Ode And Other Openings
I think the Bengals have attacked the problem aggressively. They made sure that new head coach Zac Taylor, the guy crafting the scheme and calling the plays, has an offensive line in sync with the playbook when he hired long-time colleague Jim Turner to coach the position. That’s harder than it sounds. Their last two first-round picks have gone right to the heart of it in center Billy Price and left tackle Jonah Williams. And for the first time in history back in April they traded back up into a round to grab Ohio State guard Michael Jordan, the last of the potential O-line starters staring at them in the fourth round.

Bengals Booth Podcast: Step By Step
Bengals broadcasters Dan Hoard and Dave Lapham discuss the second week of organized team activities and share insight on a couple of players that Bengals teammates are raving about.

C.J. Uzomah details ‘new energy’ Zac Taylor has brought to Bengals
A.J. Green has talked about the “different energy” surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals under new head coach Zac Taylor. Darqueze Dennard cited the new energy as a reason for his re-upping with the team.

AFC North 2019 offseason grades: Browns get an 'A,' while Bengals ranked last with questions at QB, RT
After 17 seasons Marvin Lewis stepped down as coach. The team had endured three consecutive losing seasons but Lewis deserves credit for the seven postseason appearance, even if the Bengals didn't win a single playoff game. Now Zac Taylor, the former Sean McVay assistant, is tasked with getting the Bengals back on track and his first order of business was bolstering an offensive line that wasn't even replacement level a season ago when the team finished with six wins.

Brian Callahan Looks Like a Real Good Fit in Cincinnati
Of course the line above is what all teams should strive for, but it does not always work that way. Much has been written on this site and others about what kind of offense the Bengals are going to be under Zac Taylor. It is safe to say without having to read between the lines too hard, the backbone is going to be the rushing game.

Around the league

Kyle Rudolph: 'There's a way' to stay with Vikings
"They want me in Minnesota. I want to be in Minneosta," Rudolph told Hanson. "Unfortunately, the business side of things gets int he way. That's a testament to the rest of the team. We have a lot of good football players on our team. You can't pay everyone. You can't keep everyone.

Jaguars QB Nick Foles returns to OTAs Thursday
The quarterback is back with the Jacksonville Jaguars as the team resumes OTAs today and tomorrow, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported.

Khalil Mack striving to be 'best to play the game'
"I want to be the best to play the game," Mack said Wednesday, via ESPN.com. "I mean, you got L.T. [Lawrence Taylor]. You got Derrick Thomas. You got special, special guys that have played this position, and that's all you can do, is kind of chase."

Ravens owner: Lamar Jackson to run less in 2019
"I think you'll be pleasantly surprised that Lamar is not going to be running 20 times a game," Bisciotti said in a conference call with season ticket holders Wednesday, via ESPN. "That's not what this offense is about."

Gerald McCoy visiting Panthers after Ravens meeting
McCoy visited the Cleveland Browns last week and is also drawing interest from the Cincinnati Bengals and Carolina Panthers.