Bengals Win at the Dog Pound

Date: Tuesday September 9, 2025

Writer: Anthony Iles

On Sunday, the Bengals faced a rival, the Browns. Battle of Ohio opened the regular season for the Bengals at the Dog Pound.

The Bengals have said all offseason they need to begin the season faster. Get early wins to help them at the end of the season. It was a classic AFC North battle. Bengals got the ball first and had an opening drive TD. The Browns then controlled the ball eating up clock through most of the game. Bengals defense played good for the first game containing the Browns to 16 points. The Bengals offense was able to get 17 points and could not extend the lead in the 4th quarter. Chase and Higgins each had nice sideline catches but were pushed out of bounds each time before the 2nd foot could land in fair territory. Those 2 big plays on their defense kept them in the game.

There was a missed extra point and a missed field goal attempt by the Browns along with the Bengals two INTs on defense. This allowed the Bengals to win a tough road game to begin the season. They not only get a W but they also get a W in their division and get the monkey off their back about have it to hear about not winning in the first week.

This is a good start to the Bengals and it was refreshing to see the defense play with some attitude. This season feels like year 2 for Burrow. This defense will get better as the season goes on and the offense will always be the biggest threat.

Next up, first home game of the season vs Jags! Sam Hubbard is going to the “The Ruler of the Jungle” for this game!!!

Let’s go Bengals !!!!

Who Dey!!!

Bengals Preseason 2025

Date: August 18, 2025

Writer: Anthony Iles

The Bengals preseason is underway. The defense is learning new concepts and schemes under new DC Al Golden. Shout out to him as he won the “Broyles Award” for being the top assistant coach in college football in 2024. The Bengals starting offense played the first 2 series of the first preseason game. Burrow and company were humming as they scores TDs on both drives and Burrow went 9/10 passing. You can tell the defense are trying out different schemes on defense and the younger guys are working hard. They are keeping their cards close to their chest and not revealing too much during the preseason. They are keeping defense will be better than last year.

Gearing up for the second preseason game you will see the starting offense played some more. This is the first season Burrow has been able to participate during all of the off season and playing in the preseason games. The offensive line is shuffling things around to see how the younger ones play and what will be the best fit. One of the uprising stars is undrafted college player Seth McLaughlin, center. He played at Alabama and finished at Ohio State. He was an all-American center. He got hurt during last season but is healthy now. Looks like the Bengals might end up having a great addition to the offensive line group.

We will see how much the first team defense plays in this second preseason game and see if they are going to work on schemes.

In a few weeks it will be the regular season!!

Who Dey!

Reds Finishing First Half of the Season

Date: July 10, 2025

Writer: Anthony Iles

The Cincinnati Reds are currently 47 – 46 going into today’s game versus the Marlins. can the Reds cap off the first half of the season above .500 and be in a good spot going into the All Star break? I think they can. This Reds team has so much potential and a playoff caliber team. Based off the first half of the season they began the season losing a stretch of games by 1 run and then other games blowing out the other teams. Later in this first half of the regular season they have come together better and have had a better flow of winning streaks. I think having Coach Terry Francona will help this team guiding them into the playoffs.

For this 2025 All Star Break the Reds have INF Elly De La Cruz & LHP Andrew Abbott on the National All Star Team. Well deserved for these two Reds. Atlantas Acuna Jr is an All Star and also participating in the HR Derby contest. Tune in for that he will put on a show !

Now the question Reds fans will be wondering is can the team stay consistent in the second half to make a push and get into the playoffs. If they get in they will be one of the most dangerous teams.

Go Reds !!!

Bengals Begin 2025 Workouts: Key Players and Contract Updates

Date: Wednesday May 21, 2025

Writer: Anthony Iles

The Bengals have started their voluntary workouts. The team is focused and ready to start their season the way they ended last season. The new drafted players have all been at the workouts. However, 1st round draft pick defensive end Shemar Stewart is electing to have a hold in. He is present but not practicing since he has yet to sign his rookie contract. He will sign before mandatory training camp. The only other person in negotiations is Trey Hendrickson. He is a Pro Bowler and leader of the Bengals defense. Media is hounding this issue but in time his deal will get done before the regular season. I think it will be completed within the first 2 weeks of training camp. Trey will be fined each day he is not at training camp. If it lingers into the season, and he tries to hold out, he will forfeit game checks. He will lose money for each game he does not play. That will be millions of dollars lost. He won’t do that.

Chase and Higgins have been around with Joe. They are all looking great and focused. With having new defensive coordinator Al Golden running things for the defense look for an urgency that they play with. Media is discounting the defense because they need them to prove they can be consistent. If the Bengals defense performs like it did in the last 6 games last year, the results will be impressive. Now, with the new scheme Golden creates, the defense will be top 12. Having this will get the Bengals into the playoffs and manage to get back to the Super Bowl. I am a believer that Burrow and company will make it back there and win it a second time around. This team and core of the team is intact and Cincinnati has an opportunity to make history.

I look forward to the 2025 season!!!

Who Dey!!!!

Rory Wins Masters & Completes Grand Slam

Date: Monday April 14, 2025

Writer: Anthony Iles

This past week and weekend Rory battled in the Masters. He had to display patience and confidence. No matter what, he believed if he stayed the course in his play, he would have a chance to win. He did just that. From double bogies to eagles and good shot with a bad shot…Rory kept grinding and found himself in a playoff against Justin Rose who also gave himself a chance to win his first green jacket. Rory edged Rose in a great battle to win his first Masters and also complete the grand slam. He becomes the 6th player to achieve this accomplishment since Tiger did it in 2000. The weight is now off Rory for trying to win the Masters and also completing the grand slam.

Congrats to Rory ! Can’t wait to see what else he accomplishes in golf!

Bengals Prove Commitment

Chase/Higgins Finish Extended Contracts

Date: Monday March 17, 2025

Writer: Anthony Iles

Cincinnati Bengals kept saying they were going to get the contracts completed. Media and other outlets did not believe they would do it. Bengals front office put that narrative to rest as they have completed contract extensions with Chase and Higgins. Chase is now the highest paid non-QB in NFL History. He surpasses the recent contract extension Myles Garrett signed with the Browns. Garrett is making $40 million per season…..Chase will be making $40.1 million per season. Higgins will be making $28.75 million per year making him the highest paid #2 WR in NFL. The trio with Burrow, Chase, and Higgins can be around until 2030. The next question everyone will be asking is can they get Trey Hendrickson extended in the coming weeks.

Congrats to Bengals ! Lets get back to the Super Bowl and get that W!!!!!

Who Dey!!!

2025 Pro Bowl Games Recap; NFL News & Super Bowl Prediction

Date: Monday February 3, 2025

Writer: Anthony Iles

Pro Bowl games were this past weekend. The NFC ended up winning the games 76-63. The NFC edged AFC in the flag football game winning 56-50. QB Burrow played in the 1st Quarter and threw a TD to Chase. Chase ended up with 3 TDs in the game and 101 receiving yards. It was a fun weekend for fans to see the Pro Bowlers. The players seemed to enjoy the activities they participated in. It was fun to see Joe, Ja’Marr, and Trey represent the Bengals. It was also fun to see them hanging out with Joe Mixon. Mixon is their former teammate who made the Pro Bowl as well.

Myles Garrett sent a statement this morning. He let everyone know he has enjoyed his time as a Brown. However, he wants to win a championship and does not want to be part of rebuilding. He has requested to be traded. A lot of teams will be interested in him and the Bengals will be at the top of his list.

Super Bowl is now a week away. Both teams are now in New Orleans as they prep for the Super Bowl. Will the Chiefs be able to hold off Barkley and the Eagles run attack? Will the Eagles be able to contain Mahomes and the offense? Whoever controls the ball and scores TDs instead of FGs will win this game.

Who do you think will win?

Just like Ja’Marr stated at the Pro Bowl games I too agree Eagles will win. If the Chiefs win, it will mark the first time an NFL team has achieved a 3-peat. If they do this congrats to them but it will be a tough task against the Eagles defense.

Who Dey!!

Super Bowl LIX: Chiefs vs Eagles 2.0

Date: Wednesday January 29, 2025
Writer: Anthony Iles

Josh Allen and the Bills came up short again losing to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. They now are 0-4 against the Chiefs in the Josh Allen era in the playoffs. Burrow is 5 – 2 vs Chiefs and Bills in his career including a 2 – 1 record in the playoffs against these teams. Next season look for Burrow and the Bengals to start out consistent and continue it to the season and get back into the playoffs and make another Super Bowl run. My thought is the Bengals and Burrow will win the Super Bowl in a season in which they start out hot and continue it all season. Not just in a second half of the season. I think it will be this upcoming year!!

Chiefs make it back to the Super Bowl for a 3rd straight year. Can they 3-peat? Their opponent, Eagles. RB Barkley is on a tear running over everyone. If the Chiefs want to 3-peat they have to contain the runs by Barkley and not allow the “homerun” runs. Chiefs will need to force QB Hurts to pass and move around the pocket with a hurt knee. Eagles can win if they control the ball on offense and be methodical going up and down the field keeping Mahomes and their offense on the sidelines. The winner will be the one that scores more TDs and minimizes their turnovers. Whichever team can force the other to have to kick more field goals is going to win.

I think Eagles are going to upset the Chiefs from a 3-peat and win by 10. Barkley runs for 150 yards and scores 2 TDs rushing.

Who do you think will win?

Bengals Season Recap: Key Wins and Playoff Near Miss

Date: Monday January 13, 2025

Writer: Anthony Iles

The Bengals lost to the Steelers in Week 13 after the BYE Week. After that, they did what fans expected and won 5 straight games to end the season. They beat the Cowboys in Dallas 27 – 20. They beat the Titans 37 – 27 in Tennessee. They beat the Browns 24 – 6 at home. They beat the Broncos in OT at home 30 – 24. They beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh 19 – 17 to end the regular season.

The Bengals defense started to play better to end the season. The first half of the season was a roller coaster. Burrow and the offense kept the team afloat. Finally, all phases of the team were capable of complementing one another. The Bengals came up one win short of making the playoffs. They needed to beat the Steelers, the Jets to beat the Dolphins. Additionally, the Chiefs had to beat the Broncos for the Bengals to get in with their 9-8 record. The Bengals beat the Steelers, Jets beat the Dolphins yet, the Chiefs rested all their starters vs the Broncos. The Broncos beat the Chiefs 38 – 0. This result prevented the Bengals from getting into the playoffs. It allowed the Broncos to keep the last spot in the AFC playoffs.

The Bengals and Joe Burrow all said they put themselves in this position. They can’t continue to start a season slow like they have the last 3 years. This season they started 1 – 4. Out of the 8 losses this season 7 of them were 1 score games. If they turn 3 of those games into wins they would have a 12 – 5 record. I think this season was a learning lesson of what they will not allow happen anymore. I predict next season they come out with a different mindset. They win the early games and have a 12 win season. This will let them win the AFC North and give them a chance for home field advantage for the playoffs. Then they will get back to the AFC Championship game and win to get back to the Super Bowl. This time Bengals win it all!!

This season Joe Burrow had 4,918 passing yards, 43 TDs (league leader) & 9 INTs with a 108.5 QBR. Joe won the passing award; Ja’Marr Chase became the 6th player to win the triple crown for a WR. He led the league with 1,708 yards, 127 receptions, and 17 TDs. Trey Hendrickson led the league in sacks with 17.5 sacks.

As the season ended Head Coach Zac Taylor fires Defensive Head Coach Lou Anarumo along with some other defensive assistants. Lou had a good run and is a good defensive coach. The past 2 seasons though, have been down years, especially this year. It’s time for the defense to have a new leader. This new leader should guide them to play at a high level throughout the entire season. With a consistent defense the Bengals can win the Super Bowl. We will found out in the next few weeks who they hire.

Bengals will need to extend Trey Hendrickson as he will be on the last year of his contract. They will work on getting Ja’Marr Chase signed to a long-term contract. They will also work to sign Tee Higgins to a long-term contract. Ja’Marr has 1 year left on his rookie deal. Tee is now a free agent. Both players now have the same agent. Tee fired his agent near the end of the season. He hired the agent Chase uses. There have been discussions behind the scenes with Burrow, Chase, and Higgins. All three want to stay together long term with the Bengals. The Bengals will add depth to the offensive line through free agency. They will draft solid players to round out the team.

Next season will be a big season for Coach Zac Taylor and the Bengals. You can see that the Bengals have every opportunity to win a Super Bowl with Burrow. The time is now. Let’s go get that Super Bowl!!!

Who Dey!!!!

Steelers Take W Over Bengals 44 – 38

Burrow Voted November AFC Player of the Month

Date: Thursday December 5, 2024

Writer: Anthony Iles

In a classic AFC North battle the Bengals and Steelers made history with their matchup. At halftime they had the highest total combined points in a first half against one another with 48 combined points. Score at halftime was Steelers 27 to Bengals 21.

Each defense had their struggles but also a few positives. Early in the game the Bengals defense got a pick 6 with CB Cam Taylor-Britt. However, as the game went on the Bengals defense lacked QB pressure and simple tackling which cost them yards and TD’s. Steelers defense struggled to stop Joe but they had 3 positives with 2 fumbles that they recovered and 1 interception. One of those turnovers resulted in a touchdown just like the Bengals.

Steelers QB Wilson played sound and took what the defense gave him. Burrow did the same thing. Joe showed why he was voted player of the month. Only thing that stinks is Bengals have recently has losses in this effort by Bengals offense. They literally have to play A+ on offense with no mistakes to get a win. Bengals had 3 mistakes which cost them a W since the defense could not respond and get the ball back to the offense to win the game.

Steelers climb into 1st Place in the AFC North at 9 – 3 and the Bengals fall to 4 – 8. The way Burrow and the offense is playing their record should be flipped to at least 8-4 if not 10 -2. Bengals are now on their last lifeline and have to win last 5 games to finish at 9 – 8 and get last wildcard spot for the AFC playoff bracket. The remaining opponents are the Cowboys, Titans, Browns, Broncos, and Steelers. If the defense can wake up and play with a chip on their shoulder like they did in week 2 vs Chiefs they can win all these games and strike lighting as they climb into the playoffs.

Bengals will be without kicker McPherson as he has a groin injury but kicker York was signed. LB Wilson had minor surgery to clean up his knee. He might be out the rest of the season. Now is the time to see what the younger defensive players can do to help generate some wins and provide some hope for the rest of this season.

I have seen many scenarios occur where teams get hot at the end of a season and get into the playoffs. Just like in years past with the saying, “Why Not Us”…….Bengals can do this. Many do not believe they can but I believe. Anytime Burrow and the offense is playing like this they will help give you a chance to win. Now is the time to have all phases of the football team lock in and win. Offense…Defense…Special teams!! You can do this!! Play with a chip on your shoulder and show why you belong in the top tier of teams with Burrow leading the way!!

WHO DEY!!!!