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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 1d

The engagement here is really good. The click-rate is, too. But in terms of large-scale growth, the ceiling feels extremely limited, hence the dilemma. Threads has the exact opposite problem.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 1d

Wrote about that here: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

ggruber66.bsky.social @ggruber66.bsky.social · 1d

So thoughts on Flacco?

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 1d

I appreciate that.

I'm gonna be honest: It is extremely difficult balancing all three text-based apps, especially knowing each has very distinct donwsides and unknown upsides.

Still try to get here when I can out of respect to y'all who have followed.

danas135.bsky.social @danas135.bsky.social · 6d

Been missing your Bengals updates so far this season

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Bill Barnwell @billbarnwell.com · 1d

New podcast: @bbaby41.bsky.social joins to break down a compelling Chiefs-Jaguars game! How much of a setback is this for the Chiefs? And what do we make of the Jaguars offense? youtu.be/qtK7p1zb3dg

Jaguars escape with a HARD-FOUGHT win vs. the Chiefs | The Bill Barnwell Show

YouTube video by NFL on ESPN

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 6d

Bengals coach Zac Taylor has "unwavering" confidence in QB Jake Browning despite recent struggles: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

QB Browning has coach's 'unwavering' confidence

In place of injured QB Joe Burrow, Jake Browning has struggled in his two NFL starts with the Cincinnati Bengals. However, Zac Taylor still has "unwavering" confidence in the team's offense.

www.espn.com

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Sheil Kapadia @sheilkapadia.bsky.social · 22d

New Ringer NFL Show! How much blame do the Bengals deserve for Joe Burrow's injury issues? It's complicated.

Great conversation about that topic and where the Bengals go from here with @bbaby41.bsky.social.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Znc...

YouTube: youtu.be/w0ouHSCFSp4?...

Bengals to Blame for Joe Burrow’s Injury Woes? It’s Complicated, With Ben Baby

Spotify video

open.spotify.com

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · Sep 3

On Bengals defensive tackle T.J. Slaton, him getting hit by a car when he was 1 and why that is relevant for Cincinnati's defense in 2025: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

T.J. Slaton looks to solve Bengals' problem vs. the run

Slaton led all DTs in run stop win rate with the Packers in '24, and the Bengals need that production this year.

www.espn.com

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · Aug 25

Bengals waive/release the following guys: DT McTelvin Agim, CB Nate Brooks, WR Cole Burgess, RB Quali Conley, S Shaquan Loyal, WR Rashod Owens, CB Lance Robinson, OL Andrew Stueber, QB Payton Thorne, LB Craig Young, DT Taven Bryan.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · Aug 18

Over the weekend, I wrote about Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart and how his teammates are convinced he could be one of the NFL’s best edge rushers. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

How Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart overcame the negative talk and made training camp count

Bengals rookie Stewart and his teammates believe he's ready to turn talent into sacks in the NFL.

www.espn.com

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · Aug 16

Bengals OL Cordell Volson suffered a right shoulder injury at practice yesterday. Zac Taylor said he won’t play on Monday against WAS and his injury timeline is unknown.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · Aug 11

I haven’t seen anything (I usually miss stuff like that), so I’m curious to see what those headlines looked like.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · Aug 11

Bengals WR Jermaine Burton issued a statement regarding his missed practice on Sunday with an undisclosed injury.

“Any suggestion otherwise simply is not true.”

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · Aug 10

Bengals WR Jermaine Burton missed practice with an undisclosed injury, per team. Is considered day-to-day.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · Aug 9

Story for ESPN on Geno Stone being week-to-week with a soft-tissue injury he picked up in the Eagles game: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Bengals S Stone dealing with soft tissue injury

Bengals starting safety Geno Stone is week-to-week with a soft tissue injury and likely will miss Monday's preseason game against the Commanders.

www.espn.com

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · Aug 9

Bengals S Geno Stone week-to-week with a soft tissue injury, Zac Taylor says. Will not play against Washington on Monday.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · Aug 8

Joe Burrow and the Bengals offensive starters indeed play one quarter (two series).

Final line: 9-of-10 passing, 123 yards, 2 TDs

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · Aug 8

That TD from Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase is nearly identical to the game-winner against the Cowboys last season.

Also, worth noting that Charlie Jones got the reps instead of Tee Higgins in certain packages on the first two drives.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · Aug 7

As good as the offense was, the defense just left a lot to be desired against the Eagles backups.

Biggest concern was the chunk plays surrendered, especially the 38-yard run by Will Shipley.

About the last thing that defense needs after what happened last season.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · Aug 7

Even against the Eagles 2s, that's a very impressive drive from the Bengals offense.

Aside from his first throw that was a touch behind Tee Higgins, Joe Burrow was humming on that drive. Chase Brown with some very good plays both w/ run and pass.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · Aug 5

The last batch of training camp notes is live! All the big stuff from today, including the plan for the preseason opener: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...