Week In Review: Blending Past And Future
At the NFL Owners Meeting this week in Phoenix, Bengals president Mike Brown weighed in on several issues in the early stages of new head coach Zac Taylor's run. Brown discussed the new coaching staff, a potential contract extension for wide receiver A.J. Green, instant replay and the decision to move on from linebacker Vontaze Burfict.
Bengals Blending Past and Future In Biggest Venture Ever
Mike Brown is overseeing the biggest off-season coaching and scheme changes in franchise history, while mixing some principles from when he and his father ran the club at the creation.
Taylor Puts It On The Table
At the owners meetings, Zac Taylor talked about the team's running game, which he reiterated is going to be the building block of his playbook he's crafting to be quarterback-friendly and AFC North hostile.
Bengals Re-Sign Dennard
When cornerback Darqueze Dennard signed a one-year deal Monday to return as their top inside guy in the passing game he explained it was an issue of comfort even though new coordinator Lou Anarumo is building the defense.
Kerry Wynn Joins Bengals
The Bengals signed defensive end Kerry Wynn to a one-year deal on Wednesday. Wynn spent the last five seasons ('14-18) with the N.Y. Giants. Last season, Wynn played in 14 games (five starts) and totaled 24 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.
Mock Draft Round Up 2.0
With the NFL draft fast approaching, Bengals.com takes a look at which players media outlets are predicting the Bengals select with its first round pick in their most recent mock drafts.
Other Noteworthy Items
- The Bengals will help the NFL kick off its celebration of the league's 100th season with a practice at Triangle Park in Dayton, Ohio.
- Check out photo galleries of kicker Randy Bullock, cornerback Darqueze Dennard, defensive ends Kerry Wynn and Sam Hubbard and quarterback Jeff Driskel.
- Since the new league year began, here is a free agency tracker of those who have officially signed with the Bengals.
- Other news and notes from the league meetings included Los Angles Rams Head Coach Sean McVay talking about the job Taylor did on his staff.
