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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 12m

Speeding down I-71 and learning the Bengals’ playbook… A MUST read!👇👇👇

New Bengals QB Joe Flacco Was Speed-Dating the Playbook While Heading Down the Highway to Cincinnati

The Bengals hired a driver to bring Joe Flacco to town so their new quarterback could go over the offense with Zac Taylor on the 3 1/2-hour trip down I-71.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 2h

“I'm not dumb or arrogant enough to think I didn't play my role in the offensive struggles, but there's a lot that goes into it."

Bengals QB Jake Browning opens up and admits he's pissed about getting benched⬇️

'It Sucks' - Bengals QB Jake Browning Discusses His Benching and What's Next for Him

Bengals QB Jake Browning said he's pissed about his benching and that it sucks because he knows there was more to the offense's struggles than his play.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 2h

Injury updates on Shemar Stewart, Dylan Fairchild and others following Joe Flacco's first practice with the Bengals⬇️

Cincinnati Bengals Injury Report: First Joe Flacco Practice In The Books

Potential progress for the rookie.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 2h

Props to Jake Browning for talking today. He was professional and honest about the Bengals' trade for Joe Flacco, being benched and his mindset moving forward⬇️

Watch: youtu.be/vnfmqwEJAE4

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 4h

Zac Taylor talks all things Joe Flacco. From the decision to trade for him, what he brings to the offense, why they're starting him this week and so much more!

Watch: linktw.in/dEUGBG

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 5h

The Bengals sent a car to pick up Joe Flacco & his wife yesterday. Zac Taylor jumped on a call with Flacco. He began studying the offense on the way to Cincinnati.

It's roughly a 3.5 hour drive. Flacco will start for the Bengals on Sunday in Green Bay against the Packers.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 7h

A LOT went wrong for Jake Browning in his three starts for the Bengals.... This is a must-read⬇️

Bengals Film Breakdown: Why Jake Browning Was Benched After Three Starts

The Bengals benched Jake Browning this week in favor of Joe Flacco, whom they traded for on Tuesday.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 8h

Joe Flacco's reaction to being traded to the Bengals

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Joe Flacco's Reaction to Bengals Trade Revealed Ahead of First Practice in Cincinnati

Flacco will start for the Bengals on Sunday in Green Bay.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 9h

A new jersey number for Joe Flacco!

Joe Flacco to Wear New Jersey Number With Bengals Following Trade

The Bengals traded for Flacco on Tuesday. He'll start on Sunday against the Packers.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 21h

Joe Flacco is the Bengals' NEW starting quarterback. Plenty of reaction to today's trade, what it should mean for the Bengals' offense, the decision to start Flacco on Sunday against the Packers and so much more!

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 22h

Joe Burrow had MAJOR praise for Joe Flacco ahead of their Week 1 matchup last month... now they're teammates and the Bengals are banking on Flacco⬇️

Joe Burrow Had Major Praise for Joe Flacco Ahead of Bengals' Week 1 Matchup vs Browns

The Bengals traded for Joe Flacco on Tuesday afternoon. He's expected to start against the Packers on Sunday.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

Coming to a screen near you?!

Joe Flacco to Ja'Marr Chase for the TD👀

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

Shadeur Sanders' Reaction to Joe Flacco Trade Explains Why Bengals Made the Move. Story👇

Shadeur Sanders' Reaction to Joe Flacco Trade Explains Why Bengals Made the Move

The Bengals traded a fifth round pick to the Browns in exchange for Joe Flacco and a sixth round pick on Tuesday.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

A bold decision. Is this the right move?

Newly Traded for QB Joe Flacco Will Start for Bengals vs Packers After Trade

The Bengals added a proven quarterback to their roster on Tuesday.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

QB Benchings are RARE for the Bengals... Let's take a stroll down memory lane👇

With Bengals Expected to Start Joe Flacco vs. Packers, a Look at All QB Benchings in Franchise History

How many times have the Bengals benched a quarterback for non-injury reasons, which is what's expected with the trade for Joe Flacco? Here is the full list.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

Joe Flacco is the new Bengals quarterback. My INSTANT REACTION to the trade, what it means for the Bengals' offense, trade compensation, how Flacco fits and so much more!

Watch📺: linktw.in/ZMWoxl

Listen🎧: linktw.in/xNxgiT

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

Interesting decision by the Bengals..

Bengals Reportedly Preferred Joe Flacco Over Other Popular Trade Targets

A new quarterback leading the team.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

WOW!

Bengals Making Surprising Trade at Quarterback With Joe Burrow Injured

Here we go!

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

Russell Wilson MOON BALLS to Ja'Marr Chase...

COMING SOON?!?

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

The stage is set for the Bengals to make a move...

Latest Roster Move Puts Bengals in Position to Make Trade for a Quarterback

Will the Bengals move forward with Jake Browning at quarterback?

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas had the best game of his career Sunday, and his biggest catch came with a new wrinkle you can expect to see more of moving forward:

Bengals WR Andrei Iosvias' Career Game - and New Wrinkle - Offers Sign of Life for Struggling Offense

The Bengals tried something new with WR Andrei Iosivas on Sunday, and it led to one of the longest catches of his career and his best numbers since he arrived.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

This is surprising…

Bengals Announce Quarterback Roster Move Ahead of Matchup Against Green Bay

A swap out on the practice squad.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

The Bengals' decision on whether to bench Jake Browning is layered with variables, and the clock is ticking... @jaymorrison.bsky.social has the story⬇️

Bengals Decision on Whether to Bench Jake Browning is Layered with Variables, and the Clock is Ticking

Is it time for the Bengals to make a change at quarterback due to Jake Browning's struggles? The answer isn't easy or clearcut, and a deadline looms.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 2d

OH BOY👀

Former Bengals Star Rips Team's Offensive Line Approach

Cincinnati has fielded one of the league's worst protection groups this season.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 2d

The Reds made a mistake…

Reds Made Mistake, Should've Moved on From Key Member of Coaching Staff

The Reds made a mistake on Monday.

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