Joe Mixon is taking it personal that Cincinnati Bengals rank last in the NFL in rushing (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Price is left — guard that is — for Cincinnati Bengals. Here’s the O-line for now. (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Joe Mixon on Bengals’ struggling running game: ‘It’s not the team, it’s me’ (Dayton Daily News)
Ouch! Bengals Recovering From Worst Defensive Showing (AP)
Bengals Notes: Mixon proposes flag football game; Price may start at LG; injury updates (WKRC-TV)
9-18 Zac Taylor press conference transcript: ‘We have right leaders in that locker room’ (WKRC-TV)
9-18 Andy Dalton press conference transcript: Difference in Ross; confidence in Boyd (WKRC-TV)
Bengals running back Joe Mixon tries to smooth things over with fans (WCPO-TV)
Taylor-Made Takes: “That’s not the team that we are” (Bengals.com)
Joltin’ Joe’s Latest Hit: Put It On Me (Bengals.com)
Quick Hits: Mixon: ‘I’ve Been Terrible’; Price to LG if Jordan out (Bengals.com)
What They Are Saying: Taylor, Dalton Preview Week 3 At Buffalo (Bengals.com)
Week 3 Game Capsule | Bengals at Bills (Bengals.com)
Game Preview: Bengals at Bills (Bengals.com)
Photo gallery (Bengals.com)
Archives for September 2019
Buffalo Bills taking extreme measures against rowdy fans
‘There will also be extra patrols on the roads leading up to New Era Field to enforce open container laws in hope of further curbing the raucous behavior that has marred the team.’
Kroft Looking Forward To Facing The Bengals In Bills Debut
‘Bills coach Sean McDermott was noncommittal regarding Kroft’s prospects for Sunday. But Kroft’s return appears imminent, which is an added boost for a Bills offense that has surprised and exceeded expectations two weeks into the season.’
NFL veteran Vontae Davis quit the NFL midgame. Here’s what happened next
‘”I absolutely wanted to stay away from Buffalo,” Megan says. “The organization just didn’t have a great reputation. When you’re in the league, you hear things, and records show things.”‘
Devin Singletary misses practice, still considered day-to-day
‘Wide receiver/returner Andre Roberts will be limited, which also indicates progress for him. Roberts had not practiced at all over the past two weeks, dealing with a quad injury.’
Pancho Billa’s longtime girlfriend and fiancée sees “Pancho Power” children’s book for first time
‘Fans from across the country donated thousands of dollars to The Teacher’s Desk– an organization that supplies teachers and students with school supplies . Out of the 10,000 backpacks, 4,500 of them will go to students on need in Ezra’s hometown of El Paso, Texas.’
Bills prepare for home opener
‘McDermott had high praise for Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, “I’ve gone against him a few times over the years, first of all a lot of respect for him as a person, he continues to show his development playing the position, I think he’s very decisive in what he’s doing, they take aggressive shots down the field, I think they’re a really good offense, a very good football team. The way they played against Seattle, probably should have won the game, out there on the road.”’
4 Notable Quotes: Sean McDermott – Bengals at Bills
‘Just the people, driving in from where I live into the stadium. The smell in the air. I love that, I think it’s unique to the NFL. Watching the tailgates, the environment around the tailgates is unique to the NFL. The drive in, very few places do people park in people’s backyards around the NFL, so that’s kind of neat and unique, and I love that. I love the signs that are on Big Tree Road and Abbot Road that advertise for parking. I just think it’s all part of our experience in Buffalo. I think it’s special.’
Need tickets for Bills’ games? BBB has tips for consumers
‘McGovern advises fans to go with ticket brokers that are reputable, “That you are actually getting a ticket to the game, that it is actually the seat, the section, the date is correct,” and McGovern said if all that checks out, “the people are not going to lose money, or get to the gate, and ‘I am sorry you are out of luck.’”’
Bills can’t wait to see their fans Sunday
‘“Third downs. I swear I’m getting goosebumps just talking about it right now,” Hyde said. “It’s third and long, They need a first down, obviously, and the crowd is getting loud. I can’t wait.”‘
Quick Hits: Tight end Tyler Kroft cleared for full practice participation
‘Coming off of surgery for a fracture in his foot this past spring, Kroft has been limited in the practice setting the first two weeks of the season. In Week 1, he was listed as doubtful and did not dress for the game. In Week 2, he was listed as questionable and was inactive as well.’
Injury report: Devin Singletary sits with hamstring injury
‘Joining Singletary as a non-participant Wednesday due to injury was CB Taron Johnson, who is also working his way back from a hamstring injury suffered in Week 1. Johnson was moving aggressively through cone drills with strength and conditioning coaches on the side at practice.’
Why these Bills are excited to play in front of the home fans on Sunday | Quote Sheet
‘“Well we understand the intentions, the hopes, the energy of the stadium is going to be really high on Sunday. We have to be able to kind of weather that and understand and play within ourselves. Coach told us today it’s not where we play, it’s how we play. We’re going to take that to heart. We’re going to game plan like I said, our coach is going to do a good job game-planning. We’re going to do a good job preparing for the game, we’re going to do a good job practicing and hopefully on Sunday we’re going to go out and execute how we’re supposed to. That’s all we’re kind of looking forward to, just being able to execute how we know we can and not really let anything outside of us affect us,” Allen said.’
Top 7 storylines for Bills vs. Bengals | Week 3
‘“We’re excited to play at home,” head Coach Sean McDermott said this week. “It’s good to be home in front of our fans. Yet the preparation still has to be the same in terms of our process. Within that, they have to understand sometimes there are some things we have to handle, tickets– you know all of that process is a little bit different. So, we want to get that squared away as early as we can and get focused on our preparation.”’
Bills Today: Buffalo believes Cincinnati is a dangerous opponent for this reason
‘“It’s always the next game in hand. We understand it’s going to be a tall order. Andy [Dalton] and this offense, he’s been throwing for 300 yards a game so far. Both receivers are putting up big numbers, he’s got two strong runners and he’s got a great offensive line. We understand it’s going to be a tall task for us.”’