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Stephen A.: Bengals have ideal to feel disrespected this season (1: 23)
Stephen A. Smith thinks the Cincinnati Bengals still require to be consisted of in the discussion amongst finest groups in the NFL. (1: 23)
Ben Baby, ESPN Staff Writer Aug 29, 2023, 05: 47 PM ET
- Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He signed up with the business in July2019 Prior to ESPN, he worked for numerous papers in Texas, most just recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports. He supplies everyday protection of the Bengals for ESPN.com, while emerging on SportsCenter, ESPN’s NFL programs and ESPN Radio programs. A local of Grapevine, Texas, he finished from the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He is an accessory journalism teacher at Southern Methodist University and a member of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA).
CINCINNATI– A snag in agreement settlements is not why Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is not practicing, coach Zac Taylor stated on Tuesday.
In a virtual press conference, Taylor rapidly and strongly rejected that Burrow’s lack is associated with the failure in between his side and the Bengals to reach an agreement extension. Burrow has actually not taken part in practice considering that he suffered a stretched right calf on the 2nd day of preseason exercises.
That stated, Taylor likewise didn’t appear extremely worried about his star quarterback’s roadway back to the field.
” I believe he has a really healthy body,” Taylor stated with a laugh. “And I’m motivated by that.”
Throughout Burrow’s agreement settlements and injury healing, the Bengals have actually stayed tight-lipped about where things stand. That stayed the case on Tuesday when Taylor spoke with press reporters after the 4 p.m. due date to cut lineups down to 53 gamers. Taylor was noncommittal when asked if Burrow will go back to practice today.
” We’ll see,” Taylor stated.
The fifth-year coach likewise decreased to provide a more sophisticated upgrade on Burrow’s diagnosis because he suffered the injury on July27 The group’s season opener is Sept. 10.
While Burrow has actually been recuperating from the stretched calf, Jake Browning and Trevor Siemian contended for the group’s No. 2 task. After a fight that lasted through all 3 preseason video games, Browning became the victor. Siemian, a seventh-year veteran, was launched ahead of the group’s due date.
Taylor stated the group will continue to assess choices to be Cincinnati’s No. 3 quarterback. Browning appears to be strengthened as the leading backup.
” I feel actually great about Jake being the No. 2,” Taylor stated.
