Bengals news: Willie Anderson snubbed, Ja’Marr Chase talks future

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Fresh on the heels of a wave of Cincinnati Bengals news pertaining to coaching staff changes, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Super Bowl weekend itself added more.

First up was Bengals great Willie Anderson missing the Hall of Fame, albeit with a seemingly improved showing in his third year as a finalist.

Around the same time, star wideouts Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins took to the interview circuit at the Super Bowl and had some pretty interesting things to say, including thoughts about the future.

Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for February 10.

Bengals news: More changes to the coaching staff, blocked interviews and more

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News around the Cincinnati Bengals kicked up a notch without much warning this week, largely because of further changes to the coaching staff as the overhaul continues in the wake of Brian Callahan’s departure.

Those Bengals lost another coach and a critical one, at that, with the college game coming in and grabbing a name from the team’s staff.

With another coach, though, the Bengals actually blocked another pro team’s interview request, instead promoting the target of said interview, one of two promotions on the week as the overhaul of the staff continues.

Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for February 9.

Bengals news: Patrick Mahomes on Ja’Marr Chase, Joe Burrow’s Super Bowl commercial, more

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Super Bowl week has created some interesting Cincinnati Bengals headlines when it comes to news and analysis.

Take, for example, the latest offering of mock drafts. Or the fact Joe Burrow has popped up in at least one Super Bowl commercial that we know of so far. Or more free agency analysis featuring the likes of Tyler Boyd and market names who could join the Bengals.

Even before the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers, the Bengals came up in discussions during media days courtesy of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, too.

Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for February 7.

Bengals news: Ja’Marr Chase, Peyton Manning comments and QB coach update

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Understandably, there hasn’t been much in the way of Cincinnati Bengals news lately as the postseason winds down and free agency chatter hasn’t fully started to ramp up yet.

Still, this lull in the news cycle leaves plenty of room for mock drafts and free agency questions, like what might happen with wideout Tyler Boyd.

Add on some comments from Peyton Manning and the Joe Burrow-C.J. Stroud debate sparked by Ja’Marr Chase, and now is a pretty good time to step back and review items surrounding the team.

Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for February 7.

Bengals news: Brian Callahan, Dan Pitcher sweepstakes heating up

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For now, Cincinnati Bengals news mostly centers on the drama surrounding the next possible move for offensive coordinator Brian Callahan.

Callahan, suddenly the longest-tenured offensive coordinator in the NFL, is one of the hottest names on the market during this head coach hiring cycle. And the name of quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher is starting to heat up, too.

That sets up a pretty interesting dynamic for a Bengals team that would like to keep at least one of those guys, with Pitcher likely promoted if Callahan leaves.

Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for January 18.

Chargers complete head coach interview with Brian Callahan

The Bengals have had one of the top offenses since Brian Callahan took over that role.

The Chargers completed their head coach interview with Brian Callahan, the team announced on Tuesday.

Callahan finished his fifth season as the Bengals’ offensive coordinator, where he has engineered one of the top offenses in that timespan.

Before joining Cincinnati, Callahan was the Lions quarterbacks coach during the 2016 and 2017 seasons. Matthew Stafford threw for over 4,000 yards in both years. In 2018, he held the same role with the Raiders. Derek Carr also surpassed the 4,000-yard mark in passing.

Callahan joined the NFL ranks as an assistant in 2010 until 2015 with the Broncos.

Callahan’s coaching career began in 2006 at UCLA as a graduate assistant. He then worked with the wide receivers in 2007 before becoming the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, CA.

Bengals news: Playoff free agent targets, Ja’Marr Chase on getting Tee Higgins paid

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The speculation around the Cincinnati Bengals continues as the playoffs get underway and the focus centers on the long-term outlook.

To that end, breaking down the upcoming free agents playing in the playoffs who might interest the Bengals is a nice exercise.

Plus, star Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase had an interesting interview in which he talked about Tee Higgins getting paid — and how he might wait on other big names around the league to do their deals before he does his.

Add on Bengals names making the rounds during this hiring period and it’s a pretty interesting time for team-centric news.

Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for January 14.

Bengals news: Upcoming free agents ranked, more teams asking about Brian Callahan

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Tee Higgins and Brian Callahan are in a two-man race to dominate the Cincinnati Bengals news cycle before the NFL playoffs even start.

With Callahan now up to four head coaching interviews with other teams and counting, he’s one of the hottest items on the market this hiring cycle.

And Higgins, slated for free agency this spring, is a candidate to receive the franchise tag, a long-term extension, or to outright leave on the open market, hence all the speculation — especially now that he’s just had another interview.

Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for January 12.

Bengals news: Brian Callahan blowing up during head coach search, Jonah Williams’ future

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The biggest news around the Cincinnati Bengals right now is an interesting combo of upcoming free agents and the chance the organization loses coaches to other teams.

Offensive coordinator Brian Callahan, for example, has already been one of the more common names coming up in head coaching conversations before the playoffs even start.

And on the free agents side of things, one Jonah Williams recently discussed his future with the team. A fresh mock draft from an expert also touched on that future in an interesting way, too.

Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for January 11.

Bengals news: Cap space update, more roster moves and more

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The Cincinnati Bengals enter the offseason with plenty of newsworthy items surrounding the team.

One of the more interesting aspects fans should know about as the team starts to make roster moves, ponder extensions and free agents is the status of the salary cap around the team.

Before the playoffs start, it sure doesn’t hurt to keep sifting through some of the season-ending interviews with players. It’s also worth examining the possible future of one of the team’s staples over the last few years — running back Joe Mixon.

Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for January 10.