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Yahoo
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Is Bengals Offensive Line Roster's Weakest Link?
Is Bengals Offensive Line Roster's Weakest Link? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NFL, unlike the NBA, is not a weak-link sport. Quarterbacks can cover several flaws on a roster, outsourcing defenses and making up for others' mistakes. However, the offensive line often follows that paradigm. Advertisement The Cincinnati Bengals, with superstar quarterback Joe Burrow and a roster that has consistently let him down, add credence to that theory. After the defense managed to take Burrow out of playoff contention, it's easy to bill a potential Trey Hendrickson-less pass rush or a poor run defense as the team's biggest issue. On the other side of the ball, though, the front five could give Burrow more trouble. With Pro Football Focus placing them last in the league, the Bengals' offensive line ranking could spoil the 2025 season. 'The Bengals ranked 29th in both PFF pass-blocking grade and PFF run-blocking grade last season, and it doesn't appear that they will fare much better in 2025,' Dalton Wasserman wrote. 'Center Ted Karras is the only returning player from last season who earned at least a 60.0 PFF overall grade. Left tackle Amarius Mims underwhelmed in his rookie season. The lowest-graded guard unit in football added only third-round pick Dylan Fairchild and veteran Lucas Patrick, who earned a 64.6 PFF grade in New Orleans in 2024.' Advertisement Cincinnati may have two new starters, but neither projects to be a plus-level addition. For a unit that could badly use a significant jump in talent, that's bad news. Still, there's hope for the unit. First-round right tackle Amarius Mims was always going to be a bit of a project, drafted on the back of his incredible frame and tantalizing athleticism. Year 1 didn't go particularly well, as Wasserman noted. But picking Mims was an upside play, meant to boast its biggest returns later in his rookie contract. If there's a leap in store for Mims, Cincinnati stands to benefit. It's worth noting that he flashed much more frequently in pass protection late in the year. Fans can also expect more from Orlando Brown Jr., whose pedigree and past success make a bounce back possible. Getting high-level tackle play remains possible, and that's the quickest route back to average for Cincinnati's offensive line. The upgrades to the interior should improve the floor of the unit, but the big swings on the outside could decide whether Burrow is optimized or held back in 2025. Advertisement Related: Cincinnati Bengals Accused Of Major Mistake In Signing Star Receiver Related: ESPN Says Bengals Are 'Probably' A Playoff Team This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
16-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bengals players respond to schedule backlash
Bengals players respond to schedule backlash Cincinnati Bengals fans might be mad about certain details on the 2025 NFL schedule, like the fact they have to play the Baltimore Ravens in primetime on the road during a short week yet again. But it doesn't sound like Bengals players share the same distaste for the 2025 schedule. Speaking with Geoff Hobson of center Ted Karras made sure to go over the positive talking points of the just-released schedule. "It's an advantageous schedule. I love it. Week 10 bye. Perfect," Karras said. "Nine games before, eight games after. Perfect split. No international games. That's an advantage. The lowest travel miles of any team with (8,753). A chance to get a win in the division right away (at Cleveland in the opener). Love it." RELATED: Cincinnati Bengals 2025 game-by-game predictions following schedule release Tight end Mike Gesicki was one of the players hyped about the game on Thanksgiving, too: "I've played on Christmas. I've played on Christmas Eve. But never Thanksgiving. That's cool. That's what everybody wants. A big stage, a lot of people watching, a big game, two really good teams. I don't think the day or night changes the magnitude of the game." That's certainly one way to look at the Thursday night trip to Baltimore on a short week, especially when considering after that November 27 game, the Bengals don't play again until December 7, a trip to Buffalo. RELATED: Bengals schedule release: Quick thoughts on primetime games and more
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Bengals center Ted Karras at Findlay Market Opening Day parade to support Reds, Cincy Hat
Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras was on hand Thursday for Findlay Market Opening Day parade festivities, wearing red and white Cincy Hat gear in support of the Cincinnati Reds. Karras has started all 50 games in which he's played over the past three seasons with the Bengals. Karras agreed last March to get a "Cincy" tattoo as part of his St. Tatty's Day event to benefit the Cincy Hat when quarterback Joe Burrow made a $25,000 donation to the Village of Merici. Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras Karras and his wife, Rachel, welcomed a baby girl less than one year ago. Advertisement From WLWT via Twitter/X: This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Bengals' Ted Karras at Reds' Opening Day parade to support Cincy Hat
NBC Sports
05-02-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Karras: Bengals must change their 'mojo' in 2025
Bengals offensive linemen Ted Karras and Alex Cappa stop by FFHH to reflect on Cincinnati's 2024 season and 2025 aspirations, dissect Super Bowl LIX OL-DL matchups, and what they value about playing with Joe Burrow.
