The Bengals traveled to Chicago to take on the Bears in an intersquad practice this afternoon. In what was a rainy day in the windy city, let’s take a look at some of the events that transpired!
It was a rough day for QB Joe Burrow and the offense. Burrow reportedly threw 3 interceptions according to senior Pro Football Network beat writer Jay Morrison. In the same post, Morrison also states that the offense struggled with catching the football, highlighting that Tee Higgins had 4 drops.
However, it wasn’t all bad. Trey Hendrickson came hot off the edge in an 11v11 period and sacked Caleb Williams, beating tight end Cole Kmet in the process. Burrow threw a tight spiral to WR Trent Irwin for a touchdown as he lined up in the slot, a position we’re watching closely during camp, during a redzone period. He also threw a wobbler to WR Tee Higgins for a touchdown. Chase Brown scored a rushing touchdown in the same portion as he makes his case for the starting running back position.
A couple of injuries transpired at the practice today as well. 4th year OT D’Ante Smith and RB Chris Evans both were transported off the field, via a cart, and both had air casts. Cody Ford had to sub in at RT as Trent Brown had some lower back tightness. The OT depth we once thought was strong is quickly fading. Although, Trent Brown’s injury is not anything too serious and he should be back when practices resume next week.
The Bengals will be back this weekend as they face off against the Bears on Saturday at 1pm. The Bengals will not be playing any starters as they got a lot of work in today. It will be QB Logan Woodside taking the start as Jake Browning recovers from a rib injury. Expect to see Rocky Lombardi, a UDFA out of Northern Illinois, to make his debut as well.
Nice debut piece, B Money!
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