Week In Review: Senior Bowl Prep Continues
In between meetings and film work prepping for the Senior Bowl, Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan and his quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt can't help but smile when the topic is LSU quarterback Joe Burrow. Burrow's Senior Bowl availability is to be determined, but the Bengals continue to prep when they coach the South on Jan. 25.
Hobson's Choice: No. 1 Or One Of A Number?
Bengals.com Senior Writer Geoff Hobson answers questions from fans about what the team should do with the No. 1 overall pick, how the running game improved in the second half of the season and looking at potential draft day trades.
View some of the best photos from the Ben-Gals Cheerleaders during the 2019 season.
The Ben-Gals Cheerleaders perform during week three of the preseason at Paul Brown Stadium.
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 15 vs. New England
Ben-Gals cheerleaders perform at Paul Brown Stadium during the 2019 preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 2 vs. San Francisco
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 2 vs. San Francisco
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 2 vs. San Francisco
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 7 vs. Jacksonville
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 2 vs. San Francisco
A member of the Ben-Gals Cheerleaders during a game on Dec. 30, 2019 at Paul Brown Stadium.
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 5 vs. Arizona
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 10 vs. Baltimore
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 10 vs. Baltimore
Ben-Gals cheerleaders perform at Paul Brown Stadium during the 2019 preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 10 vs. Baltimore
Ben-Gals cheerleaders perform at Paul Brown Stadium during the 2019 preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 10 vs. Baltimore
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 13 vs. New York Jets
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 13 vs. New York Jets
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 15 vs. New England
The Ben-Gals Cheerleaders perform during week three of the preseason at Paul Brown Stadium.
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 2 vs. San Francisco
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Samantha R selected to the Pro Bowl
Ben-Gals cheerleaders perform at Paul Brown Stadium during the 2019 preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 17 vs. Cleveland
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 2 vs. San Francisco
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 15 vs. New England
Ben-Gals cheerleaders perform at Paul Brown Stadium during the 2019 preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: Week 7 vs. Jacksonville
Taylor-Made Takes: However We Can Improve This Team, We Want To Go Out There And Do It
In his first comments since the end of last season, head coach Zac Taylor sat down this week for a conversation with Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson before his coaching staff leaves Sunday for Mobile, Ala., to work the Jan. 25 Senior Bowl (2:30 p.m.-NFL Network).
Despite Senior Shake-off, Anderson And Riley Still Have Hall Support
Earlier this week the Pro Football Hall of Fame announces its list of 15 senior inductees and Bengaldom already knows its two favorite sons won't be anointed by the shrine just down the road in Canton, Ohio. But the absence of Ken Anderson and Ken Riley stunned some voters and they still have support on future ballots.
Bengals Don't Stray Far From Senior Bowl Roots
No one has coached in more Senior Bowls or won more of them than Paul Brown. When his Cincinnati Bengals, one of the two NFL teams he founded, coach in the 70th anniversary of the college all-star classic next week they'll be doing it for the same reasons he coached eight straight.
A look at current Bengals players who have participated in the Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl features the country's best senior collegiate football players and top NFL draft prospects on teams representing the North and South that are coached by the entire coaching staffs of two National Football League teams.
William and Mary DB B.W. Webb during the South team practice for the 2013 Senior Bowl at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama on January 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
TCU quarterback Andy Dalton throws a pass during practice for the South team during the 2011 Under Armor Senior Bowl at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama on January 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Alix Drawec)
North inside linebacker Germaine Pratt of North Carolina State (3) before the start of the Senior Bowl college football game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Senior Bowl South Squad defensive back Shawn Williams of Georgia (26) lines up for a play in the first quarter of the Senior Bowl College football game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)
North quarterback Ryan Finley, from North Carolina State, throws a pass during the second half of the Senior Bowl college football game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. The North won 34-24. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
North tight end Drew Sample of Washington (88) catches a pass as South safety Jaquan Johnson of Miami (4) defends during the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
North squad defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow of Michigan (96) stretches before practice for Saturday's Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
North Squad running back Jaylen Samuels of North Carolina State runs the ball against South Squad defensive tackle Andrew Brown of Virginia during the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala.,Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Auburn tight end C.J. Uzomah (88) runs up the field during the South team practice for the 2015 Senior Bowl at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, AL on January 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Johnny Vy)
South Squad running back Darrel Williams of LSU is tackled North Squad safety Trayvon Henderson of Hawaii and North Squad outside linebacker Kemoko Turay of Rutgers, during the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala.,Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
North defensive tackle Renell Wren of Arizona State (95) runs drills during practice for Saturday's Senior Bowl college football game, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
South squad defensive lineman Quinton Coples, left, of North Carolina, battles Cordy Glenn, of Georgia, during Senior Bowl South Squad NCAA college football practice at Ladd-Pebbles Stadium in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
The Top Plays of 2019
From Andy Dalton becoming the Bengals' all-time leader in passing touchdowns to Brandon Wilson's opening kickoff at Baltimore, Bengals.com looked at the Top 19 plays of the 2019 season.
Introducing the starters for your Cincinnati Bengals! A look at some of the best player introduction images from the 2019 season.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson (58) takes the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon takes the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (85) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) takes the field before an NFL football game in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow (98) takes the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) and military veteran Carlos Dunlap Sr. take the field during introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cincinnati. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Shawn Williams is introduced before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback B.W. Webb (23) takes the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Nick Vigil (59) takes the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 06, 2019, in Cincinnati. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Alex Erickson (12) takes the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Trayveon Williams enters the field before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) takes the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) takes the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 06, 2019, in Cincinnati. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cornerback B.W. Webb (23) greets his teammates before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Paul Brown Stadium.
The Bengals run out of the tunnel before their Week 13 matchup against the New York Jets.
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (27) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sep. 15, 2019 in Cincinnati. (NFL LCC/NFL)
