COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For as much as the NFL has evolved into a pass-first, speed, up-tempo offensive game, there still remains an element of defensive physicality. And you can find a lot of that in the AFC North. Perhaps the most competitive division in the NFL, winning this division means you outlasted. And even though… Continue reading AFC North preview: four burning questions (one for each team), top players, division matchups, prime time, head coaches, quarterbacks, final analysis
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Frankie: the Bengals don’t need the number one seed to go to the Super Bowl
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It's been nearly three weeks since Joe Burrow suffered a grade one calf strain on the Bengals second day of Training Camp, and he now appears to be on the fast track to play in week one. When he went down, I had a lot of things I was thinking about. And… Continue reading Frankie: the Bengals don’t need the number one seed to go to the Super Bowl
Bengals schedule breakdown: nine thoughts, best games/road trips, game-by-game analysis, predicted finish
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It's been a month and a half since the Bengals 2023 schedule dropped, and with OTA's wrapping up recently what better time to share my thoughts on the Bengals and NFL schedule, what I think are the best Bengals and NFL games, Bengals road trips, game-by-game analysis and predicted finish for the… Continue reading Bengals schedule breakdown: nine thoughts, best games/road trips, game-by-game analysis, predicted finish
REACTION MONDAY: Bengals come up just short in AFC Championship vs. Chiefs
MACON, Ga. -- It wasn't meant to be. The 2022 Cincinnati Bengals season was a success, but it was not meant for this team to be a team of destiny. The Bengals fell 23-20 to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship, ending a terrific season full of triumph, tragedy and a whole lot… Continue reading REACTION MONDAY: Bengals come up just short in AFC Championship vs. Chiefs
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP Preview
CHARLESTON, S.c.. -- It's rare that the four best teams are left standing come conference championship Sunday, but that is the case this year. These two games could be incredible heavyweight fights in two of the best stadium atmospheres in the NFL in Philadelphia and Kansas City. What stands out to me is the difference… Continue reading CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP Preview
Let me be Frank and Cut to the Chase 