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Nick Saban has wise words for Jermaine Burton after being drafted by Bengals

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The former head coach was excited to see Burton selected by Cincinnati.

Duke Tobin and the Cincinnati Bengals front office have given Joe Burrow another weapon after selecting Alabama’s Jermaine Burton in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Burton was a solid playmaker for the Crimson Tide, averaging over 18 yards per catch since 2021.

The film is stellar for the newest Bengal weapon, but there have been some off-the-field issues for Burton, which is...

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Anonymous NFL executive perfectly explains Bengals' 'calculated risk' with their first-round pick

There's no denying that Amarius Mims can touch the clouds, literally and figuratively. The only thing higher than his height is his ceiling as an offensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Bengals' Jordan Battle notes what stood out about Jermaine Burton from their time at Alabama

Reuniting former teammates is a Cincinnati Bengals speciality. Outside of the obvious Joe Burrow-Ja'Marr Chase example, Cincinnati has recently restored past teammates such as Orlando Brown Jr.

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'Highly Unlikely' Top Free Agent Signs With Hometown Team

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd is the best free agent wide receiver left on the open market. While he’s no longer the 1,000-yard player he was back in 2018 and 2019, the former second-round pick can still be a reliable chain-mover in the right scheme.

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Chad Johnson gives much-needed clarity on Tee Higgins’ contract situation with the Bengals

There has been some tension between the Cincinnati Bengals and star wide receiver Tee Higgins for quite some time now. With his contract extension hanging

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Cincinnati Bengals Take Huge ‘Boom-or-Bust’ Approach to 2024 NFL Draft

Particularly for teams like the Cincinnati Bengals, the NFL Draft is arguably the most important day of the franchise’s year.  While free agency is important

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Chad Johnson Feels Tee Higgins, Bengals Will Work It Out amid Contract, Trade Rumors

Chad Johnson is not worried about the contract impasse between Tee Higgins and the Cincinnati Bengals. The former Bengals star spoke to TMZ and said he's…

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Film Room: Erick All can Do it All

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All that and a Bag of Chips.

The Cincinnati Bengals finally drafted a tight end.

A Fairfield High School graduate, Erick All to the scenic route home to Cincinnati. After 4 years at Michigan, where he was a team captain, he missed most of his final season due to a back injury. All transferred to the renowned tight end factory that we call Iowa, where he started strong with 21 receptions for 299 yards and three TDs in just seven games before tearing his...

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Bengals fans give Austin McNamara the best chance of UDFAs to crack 53-man roster

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They also polled how Bengals fans thought of the draft, and 89% called the team a winner.

SB Nation Reacts put together a few surveys for Cincinnati Bengals fans, and let’s just say they shouldn’t disappoint.

One of the polls was about the Bengals 2024 NFL Draft. Cincinnati added 10 new players, selecting Georgia tackle Amarius Mims with the 18th overall selection.

The Bengals also strengthened their defensive line and took a few...

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What I learned about Tyler Boyd at the NFL Combine and why the Titans should sign him

The Tennessee Titans hosted veteran wide receiver Tyler Boyd for a visit in Nashville this week, but Boyd left Music City without a deal in place. That said, there is still mutual interest between the Titans and Boyd and a deal could very well still get done for the 29-year-old receiver. This is something that has been in the works for a while.

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The best and worst jersey numbers from the 2024 Bengals rookie draft class

Whether it's back by science or not, an NFL player's career can be projected by how good his jersey number is. The vibes are very rarely wrong here. Imagine if Tom Brady was #2 instead of #12.

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PFF calls Jermaine Burton the most important pick of the draft

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High praise.

The Cincinnati Bengals got an elite talent in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton with the 80th overall pick. Burton adds a lot of talent to a wide receiver room that already boasts Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

Character concerns may have led to Burton falling, but his potential has never been questioned. Burton has the ability to play both outside and in the slot...

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The best prospects Cincinnati passed on to take Amarius Mims in Round 1

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Amarius Mims filled a glaring need.

Talk about an embarrassment of riches.

Troy Fautanu, Jared Verse, Chop Robinson, Jer’Zhan Newton, Amarius Mims, and Brian Thomas Jr. were all on the board for the Cincinnati Bengals at pick No. 18.

Defensive ends, offensive tackles, defensive tackle, and wide receiver were there for the taking. With this kind of talent available at pick No. 18 of the 2024 NFL Draft, it was hard to go wrong.

And the...

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Aaron Gershon

The Bengals believe they got a steal in Josh Newton

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The Bengals had Newton graded higher than a fifth-rounder.

The Cincinnati Bengals feel they got a good one with the addition of fifth-round draft choice Josh Newton out of TCU.

Newton, a 6-foot cornerback who started his college career at Louisiana-Monroe, helped TCU reach the National Championship Game in 2022. This past season, he had 33 total tackles and an interception.

The Bengals had Newton graded higher than a fifth-round selection...

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Bengals considered taking Erick All in Round 3

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Cincinnati eventually snagged him in the fourth round, but he almost went higher.

The Cincinnati Bengals had a strong draft, and in win-now mode, they should feel that they improved upon a few weaknesses, mainly on the defensive line.

Adding a key offensive lineman in the first round may also help keep superstar quarterback Joe Burrow upright this season. The Bengals added a slew of players, one of which was Iowa tight end Erick All.

All...

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Nathan Beighle

Anonymous NFL executives weigh in on the Bengals’ 2024 NFL Draft class

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There’s no debating this was a risky draft class for the Bengals.

The Cincinnati Bengals added 10 new faces in the 2024 NFL Draft, and a few of their first picks were seen as riskier than most. With their first pick in the draft, the 18th overall selection, the Bengals took Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Amarius Mims.

Mims is massive, and he could be among the best tackles in the NFL eventually. The key word is, eventually,...

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Anthony Cosenza

Assessing the State of the Bengals’ Roster & What may be Ahead

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John Sheeran and Anthony Cosenza take a deep dive into the picks from the 2024 Draft class and where other spots need to be addressed. 

The Cincinnati Bengals did some big-time work last weekend. And, while the picks proved to be heavy on the risk-reward spectrum, they also provide the purpose of filling out the roster.

On this week’s Orange and Black Insider, we further break down the picks and their roles in 2024. We also look at remaining roster...

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Jason Garrison

Three and Out Podcast: Grading all 10 Bengals draft picks

We grade the Bengals 10 selections in the 2024 NFL Draft.

This week, Kevin and I were back on Three and Out, now proudly on the BLEAV Network of podcasts, to grade the Cincinnati Bengals’ 10 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, breaking each one down and giving each pick its own grade and we each gave a final grade for the entire haul.

We went through each round, listing some strengths and weaknesses of each pick, debating on where they fit on the team and giving our gut reactions to each...

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T.J. Houshmanzadeh had a very real influence on Bengals drafting Jermaine Burton

Any "surprises" we on the outside witness during the NFL Draft is never truly a surprise. The Cincinnati Bengals drafting Jermaine Burton in the third round is yet another example of all the behind the scenes work that comes to light in an instant.

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Offensive line forecast, pass rush outlook, and other answers to Bengals questions following the NFL Draft

After five months or prognosticating how the Cincinnati Bengals' roster can and should look, we're a week away from rookies reporting to minicamp. The offseason is making its transition out of what could be, to what's right in front of us.  Players finally getting on the field is cool and all, but several questions remain.

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