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How Burfict's hit on Brown and the ensuing drama changed NFL history

How Burfict's hit on Brown and the ensuing drama changed NFL history

SB Nation - Cincy Jungle — Looking back one year later, the Vontaze Burfict controversy defined the Bengals' team for all of 2016 following his hit on Antonio Brown.

DeCastro appeared to stomp on Burfict in Bengals' loss to Steelers

DeCastro appeared to stomp on Burfict in Bengals' loss to Steelers

SB Nation - Cincy Jungle — The NFL fined Burfict $75,000 for stomping on LeGarrette Blount with no definitive evidence. Will it do the same after seeing this play?

Bengals vs Steelers: NFL got its story and #KneeGate is here

Bengals vs Steelers: NFL got its story and #KneeGate is here

SB Nation - Cincy Jungle — The referees' inability to recognize when a Bengals player's knee was touching the ground will likely be a storyline the NFL runs into the ground until Cincinnati's next matchup with the Steelers.

Exclusive: Simonise ready for NFL, getting to work

Exclusive: Simonise ready for NFL, getting to work

SB Nation - Cincy Jungle — The newest member of the Cincinnati Bengals gave us some of his time in an exclusive interview before he heads off to Cincinnati for training camp with the Bengals.

In the unlikely event: Reviewing head coaching candidates to replace Marvin Lewis

In the unlikely event: Reviewing head coaching candidates to replace Marvin Lewis

SB Nation - Cincy Jungle — If the Bengals do move on from Marvin Lewis after the 2016 season, these are the guys to look out for as potential head coaching candidates.

Making sense of the drama between Burfict and the Patriots

Making sense of the drama between Burfict and the Patriots

SB Nation - Cincy Jungle — There's a lot to unpack, so buckle up.

What if Bengals listened to ESPN's Mel Kiper and Todd McShay for last 7 Drafts?

What if Bengals listened to ESPN's Mel Kiper and Todd McShay for last 7 Drafts?

SB Nation - Cincy Jungle — Let's explore two alternate realities for the Bengals' last seven years of first round draft picks.

AJ McCarron "wouldn't be distraught" if traded

AJ McCarron "wouldn't be distraught" if traded

SB Nation - Cincy Jungle — The backup quarterback understands he's a valuable commodity at this point in his young NFL career.

What we learned from the Bengals' victory over the Ravens

What we learned from the Bengals' victory over the Ravens

SB Nation - Cincy Jungle — All in all, the Bengals finished the 2016 season on a good note. And in my thinking, there's a good chance the Bengals are back to playoff contention next year. You can disagree, but I'm going to be optimistic.

Bengals won't regret Jones walking, signing LaFell

Bengals won't regret Jones walking, signing LaFell

SB Nation - Cincy Jungle — The Bengals couldn't ink Marvin Jones to a new deal, as they saw him bolt for Detroit. Signing Brandon LaFell to a team-friendly deal seems like a better value in retrospect, though.

Patriots are still undefeated with Dion Lewis in the lineup

Patriots are still undefeated with Dion Lewis in the lineup

SB Nation — The 26-year-old running back has never lost a game with New England.

Odell Beckham on Burfict's 'dirty' reputation: I'm sure he's not that guy

Odell Beckham on Burfict's 'dirty' reputation: I'm sure he's not that guy

cincyjungle.com — The superstar wide receiver seems to be one of the few people willing to look past the linebacker's reputation.