Modern football has become so calculated with analytics — which is great for many reasons — but you can tell fans rely solely on these numbers when talking about the game. The Cincinnati Bengals may have a great example of something that has gotten lost in all this. It is the intangibles of it all, and team chemistry is a big part of that.
“I spoke to several people who were on that trip to Madrid, and one thing that really stood out was just how important this past week was for the team above just the football,”
Schultz said. “What I mean by that is they arrived; the Bengals did, early in the week in Spain, and something I think fans don’t always see with these international trips is the team bonding that happens when everybody’s together in a different environment. And I was told this was just a major week for the Bengals, not just on the field, but for the entire organization.
“The connection from Player 1-to-53 is very strong, and I was told by someone there it’s basically the same as it was during the Super Bowl run several years ago. That’s the type of connection.”
It almost sounds like the middle of one of those sports movies like after the team gets arrested in the Replacements and then they all sing a song in jail to gel together and win games. The Bengals are on a four game winning streak, but there are still lingering questions of how far this team can go in the playoffs. Having better chemistry would certainly help. We will see if it helps on Sunday night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Burrow has long been recognized for his accuracy, and he is still technically the most accurate quarterback in NFL history based on percentages. It is one of those season stats that would also lead to more wins. The idea of completing three out of every four passes is wild, but that is a number Burrow is maintaining.
Bengals call off Arnold Ebiketie trade with Eagles after nearly botching compensatory pick situation
The most embarrassing part of this whole thing is Zac Taylor being trotted out there to explain the front office’s mistake. Duke Tobin hiding behind Taylor just makes it look so cowardly. Like when a parent apologizes for a child.
Why Bengals-Steelers is the biggest game at Paycor Stadium in years
It doesn’t get bigger than two 6-2 division rivals battling for first place in the division while still trying to keep pace for a possible No. 1 seed in the conference. The Steelers won the first time around, and the Bengals will have a chance to show how much they have grown since that game.
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Broncos call off trade with Chargers for LB Daiyan Henley
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It is obvious that the top of the AFC is going to be very competitive. The Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs are all in the same group as the Bengals, and it could truthfully come down to matchups and who gets hot once the playoffs start.
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It has been following this list since the beginning. It always seemed like Burrow would end up near the top after starting off in the second tier. His past few games have propelled him to the peak, and inserted him arguably to the front of the MVP discussion.
