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    Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: What Kris Jenkins Jr. Adds to Defensive Line

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    Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: What First Round Pick Amarius Mims Brings to Offensive Line

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    NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Should Cincinnati Bengals Target Adonai Mitchell in First Round?

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    NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Amarius Mims Perfect Fit for Cincinnati Bengals?

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    Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: How Trent Brown Will Help Offensive Line Protect Joe Burrow

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    Nov 26, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) is introduced before playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
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    Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: What Sheldon Rankins Brings to Lou Anarumo's Defense

    By Mike Santagata
    Aug 11, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) reacts after the play during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: What Geno Stone Adds on Defense

    By Mike Santagata
    Mar 3, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (OL19) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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    NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Should Bengals Target Washington Tackle Troy Fautanu?

    By Mike Santagata
    Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) scores a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Georgia Bulldogs outlasted the Florida Gators 42-20. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] Flgai 102922 Florida Vs Georgia 78
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    NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Brock Bowers Perfect Fit for Bengals?

    By Mike Santagata
    Texas Longhorns defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat (93) watches Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) before a snap during the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff semifinals game at the Caesars Superdome on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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    NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Is T'Vondre Sweat Perfect Fit for Cincinnati Bengals?

    By Mike Santagata
    Sep 17, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton (94) sacks Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
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    NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Is Jer'Zhan 'Johnny' Newton a Game Changer on Defense?

    By Mike Santagata
    Oct 1, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) and linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) warm up before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: Why Did the Linebackers Struggle This Season?

    By Mike Santagata
    Dec 10, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Dax Hill (23) celebrates a pass breakup during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: A Deep Dive Into Dax Hill's Roller Coaster Season

    By Mike Santagata
    Dec 16, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (6) prepares to take the snap in in the first quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer-USA TODAY Sports
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: Why Jake Browning is Posting Historic Numbers With Joe Burrow Out

    By Mike Santagata
    Dec 10, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) celebrates with Cincinnati Bengals guard Cordell Volson (67) after scoring a touchdown at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: Analyzing Cordell Volson's Recent Performance

    By Mike Santagata
    Nov 20, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is congratulated by Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports-The Cincinnati Enquirer
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    Analyzing the Bengals' Scheme, Identity, and How To Improve Upon It Moving Forward

    By Mike Santagata
    Oct 8, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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    Film Breakdown: What Does Jordan Battle Bring to Bengals' Defense?

    By Mike Santagata
    Jul 28, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy (99) jogs between drills during training camp at the practice fields next to Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY Sports
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: Myles Murphy Flashing Potential, Despite Limited Snaps

    By Mike Santagata
    Oct 29, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) controls the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
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    Film Breakdown: How Joe Burrow, Bengals Offensive Line Handled Vaunted 49ers Pass Rush

    By Mike Santagata
    Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) and Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) celebrate a sack in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals won, 17-13.
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: How Defense Earned Back-to-Back Goal Line Stands in Win Over Seahawks

    By Mike Santagata
    Oct 8, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) runs against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II (20) during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: Analyzing DJ Turner's First Career Start in Win Over Cardinals

    By Mike Santagata
    Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) leads the offense onto the field in the third quarter of the NFL Week 3 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. The Bengals beat the Rams, 19-16, improving to 1-2.
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: Why Offense is Struggling and How They Can Improve

    By Mike Santagata
    Jan 22, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Cordell Volson (67) on the field prior to an AFC divisional round game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: Analyzing Cordell Volson's Performance Against Rams

    By Mike Santagata
    Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws in the first quarter of a Week 2 NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
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    Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: Terrible Scripted Offense and How To Fix It

    By Mike Santagata
    Tee Higgins touchdown Ravens
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    Bengals Takeaways: Joe Burrow's Calf, Positive Developments on Offense and the Trenches

    By Mike Santagata
    Sep 10, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes over the defense of Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: Analyzing Third Down Offense in Loss to Browns

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    Bengals Takeaways: Joe Burrow Struggles, Offense Nowhere to be Found in Week 1 Loss

    By Mike Santagata
    Jim Schwartz, Joe Burrow
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: How Browns' New-Look Defense Could Play Under Jim Schwartz

    By Mike Santagata
    Myles Murphy
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: The Good and Bad From Myles Murphy's Preseason Performance

    By Mike Santagata
    Andrei Iosivas TD
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: Andrei Iosivas' Growth, Development and Where He Can Improve

    By Mike Santagata
    Hakeem Adeniji, D'Ante Smith
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: Analyzing the Three Most-Likely Options For Swing Tackle Spot

    By Mike Santagata
    Chase Brown
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    Film Breakdown: What Rookie Running Back Chase Brown Brings to Bengals' Backfield

    By Mike Santagata
    Dec 3, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) reacts after a long reception during the first half of the Big Ten Championship against the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
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    Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: What Does Charlie Jones Add on Offense?

    By Mike Santagata
    Nov 6, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates after defeating the LSU Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 20-14. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: What Alabama Safety Jordan Battle Adds to the Defense

    By Mike Santagata
    Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive back DJ Turner (5) against the TCU Horned Frogs in the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: What Cornerback DJ Turner Brings to Lou Anarumo's Secondary

    By Mike Santagata
    Oct 8, 2022; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Myles Murphy (98) moves to bring down Boston College Eagles wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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    Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: What Myles Murphy Brings to Lou Anarumo's Defense

    By Mike Santagata
    Nov 6, 2021; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Myles Murphy (98) lines up against the Louisville Cardinals during the first quarter at Cardinal Stadium. Clemson defeated Louisville 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
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    New Bengals Defensive End Myles Murphy Resembles to Former Pro Bowler

    By Mike Santagata
    Duke Tobin
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    Who Will Bengals Pick? Sans Shares First and Only 2023 NFL Mock Draft

    By Mike Santagata
    Bryan Bresee
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    Identifying Potential Bengals' Targets At Defensive Tackle Ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft

    By Mike Santagata
    Oct 8, 2022; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Myles Murphy (98) fights to get past Boston College Eagles offensive lineman Ozzy Trapilo (70) during the second quarter at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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    Identifying Cincinnati Bengals' Targets at Edge Rusher Ahead of The 2023 NFL Draft

    By Mike Santagata
    Oct 2, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (84) celebrate victory at the end of the second half of the NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: What Irv Smith Jr. Adds to Cincinnati's Offense

    By Mike Santagata
    Aug 21, 2020; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams safety Nick Scott (33) during training camp at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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    Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: How Nick Scott Will Fit Next To Dax Hill

    By Mike Santagata
    Jan 1, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (57) on field against the Denver Broncos during a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: Analyzing Orlando Brown's Strengths and Weaknesses Following Blockbuster Signing in Free Agency

    By Mike Santagata
    Nov 19, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Michael Mayer (87) dives for the pylon as Boston College Eagles defensive back Josh DeBerry (21) defends in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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    Scouting Report: Does Michael Mayer Fit In The Bengals Offense?

    By Mike Santagata
    Jan 2, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tulane Green Wave running back Tyjae Spears (22) attempts to elude the tackle of USC Trojans defensive back Latrell McCutchin (21) during the first half in the 2023 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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    NFL Draft Scouting Report: Is Tyjae Spears a Good Fit in Bengals' Offense?

    By Mike Santagata
    Nov 19, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins running back Zach Charbonnet (24) runs the ball against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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    2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Should Cincinnati Bengals Target Zach Charbonnet?

    By Mike Santagata
    Bijan Robinson Touchdown Texas
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    NFL Draft Scouting Report: Is Bijan Robinson a Good Fit For Bengals' Offense?

    By Mike Santagata
    Dec 4, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) on third down to force a long field goal attempt in the fourth quarter of a Week 13 NFL game at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit:Sam Greene-USA TODAY Sports
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    Film Breakdown: How Patrick Mahomes' Ankle Injury Could Impact the Bengals' Defense

    By Mike Santagata
    Joe Burrow, jackson Carman, Cordell Volson, Buffalo Bills
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: Analyzing a Dominant Performance by the Offensive Line

    By Mike Santagata
    The Bengals defense celebrates as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) comes down with an interception to seal the game in the fourth quarter of the NFL divisional playoff football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bengals won 27-10 to advance to the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Cincinnati Bengals At Buffalo Bills Afc Divisional Jan 22 165
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    Five Takeaways From the Cincinnati Bengals' Dominating Win Over the Buffalo Bills

    By Mike Santagata
    Joe Burrow, Bills
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: Four Pivotal Matchups In Divisional Round Showdown With Bills

    By Mike Santagata
    Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass in the first quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Baltimore Ravens At Cincinnati Bengals Afc Wild Card Jan 15 595
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: Analyzing Joe Burrow and O-Line Ahead of Showdown With Bills

    By Mike Santagata
    Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) breaks away with a stripped ball for a 98 yard go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter during an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Bengals advanced to the Divisional round of the playoffs with a 24-17 win over the Ravens. Baltimore Ravens At Cincinnati Bengals Afc Wild Card Jan 15 335 Syndication The Enquirer
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    Five Takeaways From The Cincinnati Bengals' Wildcard Victory Over The Baltimore Ravens

    By Mike Santagata
    Jan 8, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) audibles at the line during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
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    Film Breakdown: How Joe Burrow and Bengals' Offense Can Attack Ravens' Defense

    By Mike Santagata
    Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) resets between plays in the first quarter during a Week 9 NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-The Enquirer Nfl Carolina Panthers At Cincinnati Bengals
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    Bengals Film Breakdown: Joe Burrow and the Passing Offense Goes Back in Time

    By Mike Santagata
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