Week In Review: Walk The Line
The 2021 NFL Draft is in the books and the Bengals introduced all 10 draft picks with seven of the selections offensive and defensive linemen. Check out a few behind-the scenes vignettes from the weekend on how the Bengals attacked this most unusual of drafts.
Hobson's Choice: Bengals Walked Both Lines In Draft
Bengals.com Senior Writer Geoff Hobson answered questions from fans after the draft about how the picks fit into the offensive and defensive schemes, position versatility and who else could be added before training camp.
Analysts Give High Marks To Bengals Draft Class
The 2021 NFL Draft is complete with all 259 picks officially in the books. Here's a roundup of what NFL draft analysts are saying about the Bengals draft class.
Bengals Go Big In AFC North Push Back Draft
After this mosh pit of a draft, after this seven rounds through the mud, after bench pressing the weekend, it appeared the Bengals had muscled through an NFL Draft like they never had before by selecting seven linemen on each side of the ball.
Bengals Draft Picks By The Numbers
The Bengals unveiled the jersey numbers of their 2021 draft class and they literally ran the gamut with LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase taking No. 1 for the first time in franchise history and college teammate Tyler Shelvin hauling down No. 99.
Bengals Rookie Kicker Follows In Shayne Graham's Footstep
The Bengals hope Shayne Graham, their most accurate kicker in history, has hit again. After coaching fifth-round pick Evan McPherson at Florida, Graham says, "I believe he's going to evolve into a premier NFL kicker," and "He hits the ball better now than I did in my prime."
A look at the Bengals 17 Ring Of Honor Nominees through the years.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson (14) looks for a receiver during the NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Jets on September 16, 1984 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Bengals offensive tackle Willie Anderson moves forward to block against the Houston Texans at Paul Brown Stadium.
Cincinnati Bengals field goal kicker Jim Breech (10) and holder Steve Kreider (86) jump for joy after Breech booted a 21-yard field goal with 12 seconds left in the game to beat the Baltimore Colts 34-33 in Cincinnati on Dec. 7, 1980. (AP Photo/Jeff Hinckley)
Running back James Brooks rushes through the San Francisco 49ers defense during Super Bowl XXIII.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Cris Collingsworth shakes an unidentified Seattle Seahawks defender as he runs for an 18-yard gain on a pass from Bengals quarterback Turk Schonert in the second quarter of the Bengals 27-21 win in the season opener at Cincinnati, Sept. 6, 1981. (AP Photo)
Cincinnati Bengals' Isaac Curtis (85) turns away from New York Jets defenders Bobby Johnson (40) and Ken Schroy (48) on his way to a touchdown in the first quarter of AFC playoff action on Sunday, Jan. 9, 1983 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The touchdown came on a pass form Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson. (AP Photo)
1999: Running back Corey Dillon in action.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason (7) rolls out to pass during a game against the Buffalo Bills. (AP Photo/David Durochik)
Bengals safety David Fulcher runs up to make a tackle during the 1988 home opener.
Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson points over to the fans after scoring a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns in 2006.
Bengals defensive tackle Tim Krumrie chases down a defender against the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 25, 1988.
Offensive lineman Max Montoya blocks ahead for running back James Brooks in the Divisional Round against the Seattle Seahawks on Dec. 31, 1988.
1982: Offensive lineman Dave Lapham in action.
Bengals cornerback Lemar Parrish returns an interception in Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns during the 1976 season.
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Ken Riley holds the ball up and is congratulated by teammate Rick Razzano on Sunday, Jan. 3, 1981 in Cincinnate, OH. Riley's interception of Buffalo Bills quarterback Joe Ferguseon in the first half of the AFC playoff game set up the Bengal's second touchdown. (AP Photo
Bengals tight end Bob Trumpy tries to break free of Cleveland Browns tacklers during his rookie season.
Linebacker Reggie Williams out in coverage for the Bengals during the 1985 season.
17 Former Players From Every Era Highlight The Bengals First Ring Of Honor Ballot
A slate of 17 former players, one for every game of the new expanded schedule, goes in front of Bengals season-ticket holders later this month to decide which two join team founder Paul Brown and Pro Football Hall of Fame left tackle Anthony Muñoz in the Ring's inaugural class.
