Anthony Cosenza

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Covering #Bengals @CincyJungle, @BengalsOBI (writing/editing/social/podcaster). @PFWAwriters member. #WhoDey #RuleTheJungle | REALTOR serving SoCal

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2025 NFL Draft D-Line Prospects & Paycor Stadium Updates: OBI

2 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Anthony Cosenza

The NFL Draft is upon us and the Bengals are honing in on their targets to improve the team. Defensive line is an area in which they will likely address early, and there are many intriguing names in this year’s class. We introduced “The Wheel” last year with a number of positions, comprised of possible Bengals targets. We break it out again for the defensive line class. We also comb through the proposed update plan made by the Bengals to Hamilton County.
2025 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Oregon Defensive Lineman Derrick Harmon

2 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Anthony Cosenza

The Cincinnati Bengals’ defense needs a big rebound this year. Since the purging of the roster after the 2023 offseason and age catching up with other players, the unit has taken steps backward over the past two seasons. Gone is Lou Anarumo, who was the architect of a bend-but-don’t-break, yet somehow-clutch unit that we became accustomed to in 2021-2022, and in comes a familiar face, Al Golden.
2025 NFL Draft Profile: North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton

2 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Anthony Cosenza

When it comes to the second round, the Cincinnati Bengals have a track record not only of drafting running backs on whom they rely heavily but also of netting productive players. Ickey Woods, Harold Green, Corey Dillon, Kenny Irons, Giovani Bernard, and Joe Mixon were all picks made in this round, with varying degrees of success.
2025 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Aireontae Ersery

2 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Anthony Cosenza

Ever since the Joe Burrow era kicked off in Cincinnati (and even prior to it), the Cincinnati Bengals have been clamoring for a respectable offensive line group. They have committed a lot of free-agent and draft capital toward rebuilding it, but inconsistent play remains. The team will undoubtedly be looking for more help in the early rounds of the draft.
Bengals Draft Possibilities and Trey Hendrickson Stalemate: OBI

3 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Anthony Cosenza

The Cincinnati Bengals have made some major steps in cementing their long-term future, but one major question remains. Trey Hendrickson is awaiting his own extension in the wake of those give to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but thing seem to be at an impasse. On this episode of The Orange and Black Insider, we talk about the eye-opening comments this week from both Katie Blackburn and Hendrickson, while looking ahead at the future.
Sam Hubbard: “The Cincinnati Kid”

3 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Anthony Cosenza

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images “Oh! That ball’s out—that’s live!”NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico’s iconic call of one of the biggest plays in Bengals will forever remain in Bengals fans’ minds. At the center of it was one of the one of the cornerstones of modern Cincinnati football. Few people get to live their lifelong dream of playing professional sports. Even fewer get to experience a long and productive pro career, becoming a fan favorite along the way.
2025 Free Agent Profile: What the Bengals are getting with Lucas Patrick

3 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Anthony Cosenza

When the Cincinnati Bengals made the tough decision to move on from Alex Cappa this offseason, significant interior offensive line needs emerged. While there are still some solid names on the market to continue shoring up those areas, the team also signed versatile veteran Lucas Patrick. He has extensive starting experience along the interior of the line as a pro and was a valued member of the previous three teams for which he played.
Trey Hendrickson latest, Lucas Patrick Intro and Draft options: OBI

3 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Anthony Cosenza

While free agency in general has hit a lull, the Bengals are pondering their next moves. A recent one included the signing of a versatile veteran offensive lineman in Lucas Patrick. What does he bring to the table? Is he in line for an immediate starting spot? We take a look at that acquisition on this episode of The Orange and Black Insider. We also have a chat about the latest with Trey Hendrickson. As more time passes, is that a good sign, or as we inch closer to the draft, might that bring a deal?
Bengals News (3/28): Getting to know you

3 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Anthony Cosenza

Bengals News5 Things to Know about New Bengal Lucas PatrickThe Bengals signed free agent Lucas Patrick to add experience to the offensive line room. Here are five facts to know about the new Bengals offensive lineman. Multiple Cincinnati Bengals Targets Fall Farther Than Expected in Latest Mock DraftThe Bengals should attack the 2025 NFL Draft—and yes that includes possibly trading up.
2025 NFL Free Agent Profile: Brandon Scherff

4 weeks ago | cincyjungle.com | Anthony Cosenza

Before the onset of true, open 2025 NFL free agency, the Cincinnati Bengals made the tough but predictable decision to release veteran right guard Alex Cappa. The team wanted to create some extra financial wiggle room for the eventual mega-extensions to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but the Bengals also felt that a possible option for improvement would be available on the open market. While the talent available at guard was apparent, questions about the options also lingered.