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Week 4: Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins – 5 Takeaways

October 1, 2016 Chris Russell Leave a Comment

The Cincinnati Bengals are back to the .500 mark after a 22-7 win over the Miami Dolphins. With a 2-2 record (which includes a loss to their most hated rival), it’s tough to tell how much momentum they have with 25% of the season gone.

But here are 5 things we are certain of after the Miami win:

5 Things About the Cincinnati Bengals

1. Defense wins, baby. The Cincinnati Bengals’ D has been as on-again-off-again as the orange stripes on their helmets. Want proof? They logged 5 sacks against Miami but have given up 10 passing TDs in only 4 games. It’s only the 27th-ranked rushing defense in the NFL but have forced 6 turnovers (tied for 12th). They must develop consistency across the board.

2. Green is good. Total shocker, we know. AJ Green could have a career year in 2016, which is saying something considering the 5 straight Pro Bowls and 5 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to start his NFL career. He’s on pace for 128 catches and 1,872 yards this year.

3. Andy Dalton’s getting it done. Despite losing WRs Mohamed Sanu and Marvin Jones to free agency, and running back Cedric Peerman to a preseason injury, AND taking an NFL-most 13 sacks, Dalton is producing. He leads the league with 1,234 passing yards. ‘Nuff said.

4. The Bengals miss TE Tyler Eifert. Especially in the red zone. They only scored 1 touchdown in 4 red-zone trips against Miami. A 6’6″ tight end would help a lot there.

5. Mike Nugent is money. The Cincinnati Bengals’ kicker was shaky in the preseason. Now that seems as distant a memory as the Bengals’ last playoff win (but it’ll happen soon, right?). Through 4 games, he is 12-13, and perfect (4-4) from 40-49 yards. That will bode well in close games.

Sanu On Hue

May 21, 2014 Nate Mallon Leave a Comment

Bengals WR Mohamed Sanu talking about new offensive coordinator Hue Jackson on Wednesday:

“Kind of indescribable,” said wide receiver Mohamed Sanu of his boss’ passion during Wednesday morning’s media session. “Ever seen a hungry dog? It’s like that. Just like a hungry dog that’s got a steak right in front of him. Like a pit bull.”

Thursday’s Bengals Loss Was Costly & Frustrating

November 4, 2013 Nate Mallon Leave a Comment

There were so many things that were frustrating for Bengals fans to watch in the 22-20 loss to the Miami Dolphins this past Thursday night. Hearts sunk when the teams best defensive player, DT Geno Atkins, was lost for the season when he tore his ACL in the second quarter. In addition to the Atkins loss, RB Giovani Bernard injured his ribs in the 4th quarter after having a huge game up to that point, the injury is not believed to be serious. Other frustrations included Andy Dalton throwing 3 interceptions (2 of which were his fault in my opinion), there were also several dropped passes by receivers including 1 by AJ Green, 1 by Jermaine Gresham, and a few costly drops by Mohamed Sanu. A terrible holding call on Jermaine Gresham in the 3rd quarter also whipped out a Marvin Jones touchdown and later in the that same drive Dalton threw an interception to Brent Grimes which he returned 94 yards for a TD. The game ended in overtime on a questionable safety call when Andy Dalton was sacked by Dolphins DE Cameron Wake in the end zone. Wake had 3 sacks in the game. The Bengals had there chances to win late in the 4th quarter and again in overtime but were unable to close it out. Read a more in depth recap on the game by clicking here.

Tight Emphasis

May 30, 2013 Nate Mallon Leave a Comment

I remember a few years back feeling like the Tight End position was one of the weakest position groups on the Cincinnati Bengals depth chart. Reggie Kelly was a solid blocker and a great teammate but there wasn’t a major receiving threat at the position for many years prior to the 2010 season. Heading into the 2013 season it has the potential to be one of the strongest position groups on the team. 2010 1st round draft pick Jermaine Gresham (pictured below) has been solid since he entered the league and for the most part has shown consistent growth each season. Last season he had career highs in receptions (64), receiving yards (737), and yards per reception (11.5) while catching 5 TD’s and becoming the first Bengals TE to have 3 consecutive seasons with 50 or more receptions.

The Bengals surprised many by using their 2013 1st round draft pick to select another TE in Notre Dame’s Tyler Eifert (pictured below). Eifert, like Gresham, is another big body at 6’6″ and 250 lbs. Eifert was a 2012 All American and had the third best performance by a TE in Notre Dame history as he had 50 receptions for 685 yards (13.7 yards per catch) and 4 TD’s as a senior. It’s fun to daydream about what Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden may concoct with both Gresham and Eifert potentially being on the field at the same time.

Veteran Tight End Alex Smith (pictured below) was signed as a free agent earlier in the offseason, he spent the past 3 seasons in Cleveland and is a solid blocker. The Bengals also have 2012 4th round TE Orson Charles on the roster who seems to have solid hands & speed, he has also been getting some work at the fullback position at the teams OTA’s. Charles had 8 receptions for 101 yards last year during his rookie season. Richard Quinn is also fighting for a roster spot, he was a 2nd round pick back in 2009 by the Denver Broncos but has yet to play in a game for the Bengals.

Word has it that the Bengals may possibly keep up to 4 TE’s on the roster heading into the 2013 season, we shall see! With the solid depth at this position, the addition of 2nd round RB Giovani Bernard, and a stable of young talented receivers (A.J. Green, Mohamed Sanu, Marvin Jones, & Andrew Hawkins) it’s exciting to think about the offensive possibilities.

Dream dream dream.

Sanu Likely Done For The Season

December 1, 2012 Nate Mallon Leave a Comment

WR Mohamed Sanu suffered a stress fracture on his left foot at practice this passed Thursday and it looks like he is done for the year. The loss of Sanu is a tough blow to the team as he has been consistently making big plays of late. He will finish his rookie year with 16 receptions, 154 yards receiving and 4 touchdown catches in addition to 1 touchdown pass and 15 yards rushing. Read more.