Author: Timothy McBride

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Timothy McBride is a sports writer with a strong love for Cincinnati-based sports teams including the Bengals, Reds and Bearcats, but will cover any team based sports.

A few years ago, the Dallas Cowboys had handily the best offensive line in the entire NFL.  Unfortunately for this organization, age affects offensive linemen harshly and this unit is seeing a dramatic dropoff.  This offseason, the end of the elite offensive line might have hit an official low when future hall of fame Tyron Smith left the franchise for the New York Jets.  At some point, this team needed to fight back against the decay that time was inflicting on this unit. Dallas Cowboys Taking Local Offensive Tackle in Late First-Round Pick The Dallas Cowboys made…

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Since the Jacksonville Jaguars drafted superstar quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, this team has failed to bring in a talented wide receiver who is worthy to be his target man.  Obviously, Christian Kirk is an excellent slot receiver but Lawrence needs a player who can make his life easier in the red zone.  It seems like it is finally time for this franchise to address its biggest problem. Jacksonville Jaguars Make Huge News By Drafting Elite LSU Target Man With the Jacksonville Jaguars 23rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL…

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Around ten years ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers were renowned for consistently having one of the toughest and most talented offensive lines in the entire league.  After a mass exodus of linemen a few years ago, this unit has unfortunately taken a substantial dive in quality and now, this offense that was once known for running the ball down your throat simply can’t get first downs on the ground.  For an organization that is loaded with pride in both the front office and the fan base, something simply had to change. Pittsburgh Steelers Make Waves By Selecting ‘Nation’s Best Offensive…

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Under head coach Mike Vrabel, the Tennessee Titans were renowned as one of the most physical offenses in the NFL.  Obviously, things are going to change a little bit after the team lost superstar running back Derrick Henry to the Baltimore Ravens but this is a team that desperately needs an extra push.  While everyone expects former Cincinnati offensive coordinator Brian Callahan to focus on wide receiver, it is possible that he wants to stick with the current mentality of this roster. Tennessee Titans Make Push to Aggressive Style of Play Finally, the Tennessee Titans appear to…

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The Cincinnati Bengals were thrown into a tailspin today after two of their superstars requested a trade.  While the unease of wide receiver Tee Higgins has been public knowledge over the past few months, the developing situation with Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson seemed to come out of left field for the organization this evening.  Both players claim that their demands are completely related to the front office failing to attempt contract extensions with either player over the past few months. Cincinnati Bengals Defender Between a Rock and a Hard Place On top of his trade…

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After finishing 2022 as one of the better defenses in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals took a massive step back last season.  In 2022, Cincinnati possessed the sixth-best scoring defense in the NFL as the unit capitalized on turnovers and shut teams down in key situations but last season, the group dropped to 21st in the NFL.  Regardless of whether you believe Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is an elite coach or not, that is an indefensible turn of events in one season. Cincinnati Bengals Defensive End Underwent Major Ankle Surgery One of the biggest differences last…

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The Cincinnati Bengals have landed themselves in a unique position this offseason by filling their biggest needs with bargain free agents including former Baltimore Ravens free safety Geno Stone and former New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown.  Typically, when a team lands in a position like that, they can get really creative during the draft because their entire goal becomes maximizing talent rather than filling any potential gaps. Cincinnati Bengals Could Trade Down for Additional Draft Capital Just a few days ahead of this season’s NFL Draft, there is still wild speculation as to what the…

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Over the past five years, the Cincinnati Bengals have used a substantial amount of draft capital to ensure that they had one of the best groups of wide receivers in the NFL  Unfortunately for the organization, that appears to be crashing down this offseason as talented slot receiver Tyler Boyd has already left the organization for greener pastures and talented number two receiver Tee Higgins remains with one foot out the door.  If the organization wants to capitalize on the talent that they have, they’re going to have to work fast. Cincinnati Bengals Expected to Trade Superstar Wide Receiver…

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There has understandably been a lot of speculation regarding who the Cincinnati Bengals are going to draft this offseason.  Going into the offseason, the two greatest needs on the roster have been offensive and defensive tackle after losing star players D.J. Reader and Jonah Williams to free agency this offseason.  After signing defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins and offensive tackle Trent Brown, the prediction has become much harder to make down the stretch. Cincinnati Bengals Host Elite Defender on Friday Afternoon While I have been resolute that the organization should draft talented offensive tackle, J.C. Latham, there has…

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Over the past five years, the Cincinnati Bengals have struggled mightily with building an effective offensive line.  Since Zac Taylor took over the team in 2019, the franchise has started a different pair of offensive tackles each and every season including last season when the organization brought in Orlando Brown Jr. in the free agency window.  Brown was an adequate offensive tackle but right tackle Jonah Williams continued on his downward trend.  To put it bluntly, Cincinnati has clearly become more and more desperate to get the recipe right heading to 2024. Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Tackle Shows Off World-Class…

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