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Tagged: Ryan Finley (12 Results)

May
20

Texans sign another QB, add veteran Driskel on one-year deal

The Houston Texans signed 28-year-old JEFF DRISKEL to a one-year contract this week, giving the team five quarterbacks heading into the upcoming season. The Texans are Driskel’s fifth team since heMore entered the league as a sixth-round draft choice of the San Francisco 49ers in 2016. With DESHAUN WATSON’s status in limbo, the Texans added rookie third-round pick DAVIS MILLS along with RYAN FINLEY and TYROD TAYLOR. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Dec
18

Bengals QB Allen misses Thursday practice

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback BRANDON ALLEN missed Thursday’s practice, with head coach Zac Taylor saying his signal-caller is day-to-day with a right knee injury. With Allen out, backup quarterback RYAN FINLEY tookMore first-string reps at practice. Finley is expected to start Monday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers if Allen is unavailable. Less

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Around the NFL: New starting quarterbacks

As we head into the final third of the season, we’re going to see some lesser guys sliding into starting lineups. For Week 12, Brandon Allen and Mike Glennon lead the way.  more »

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Nov
25

Bengals to start Allen at quarterback vs. Giants

The Cincinnati Bengals are planning to start BRANDON ALLEN at quarterback against the New York Giants on Sunday. Allen was formerly on the practice squad, but he will leapfrog backup quarterbackMore RYAN FINLEY and assume the starting gig. The 28-year-old Allen actually has more experience in head coach Zac Taylor’s system from their time together with the Los Angeles Rams in 2017 and 2018. Original starter JOE BURROW, of course, is out after suffering a season-ending knee injury last weekend. Less

Source: NFL.com

Nov
24

Bengals confirm torn ACL, MCL for Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals confirmed on Monday that rookie quarterback JOE BURROW’s season is over after an MRI showed that he tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee. Head coachMore Zac Taylor said the Bengals expect Burrow to have surgery and rehab and make a full recovery. Meanwhile, backup quarterback RYAN FINLEY will replace Burrow in the starting lineup. Less

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Nov
23

Bengals QB Burrow carted off with lower leg injury

Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback JOE BURROW was carted off the field in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Washington Football Team with a left knee injury that could endMore his season. Burrow indicated via social media after the game that he was done for 2020. In a possible sign of things to come, the Bengals offense and defense were lifeless after the Burrow injury as Washington scored 13 unanswered points. Second-year quarterback RYAN FINLEY replaced Burrow under center and will likely continue to do so moving forward. Less

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

May
11

Bengals heading into 2020 with young QB corps

Cincinnati head coach Zac Taylor said recently that the Bengals are “set” at the quarterback position heading into the 2020 season. 23-year-old rookie JOE BURROW is the unquestioned starting quarterback, andMore he will have no veteran presence at the backup position. Behind Burrow is fellow 23-year-old JAKE DOLEGALA and 25-year old RYAN FINLEY. Less

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Nov
26

Bengals return to Dalton as starting quarterback

The Cincinnati Bengals announced on Monday that they would be returning to veteran ANDY DALTON as their starting quarterback. Dalton will start on Sunday against the New York Jets, and heMore is expected to remain as the starting quarterback for the remainder of the year. With the news, RYAN FINLEY returns to his previous spot on the bench. Less

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Around the NFL: Red Rifle Returns

The Bengals are going back to Andy Dalton, and I have some nominal interest in that passing game. Cincinnati has some lesser pass defenses left on its schedule.   more »

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Aaron Bland and Justin Eleff work the waiver wire after Week 9 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by RotoWire.  more »

Oct
30

Bengals send Dalton to the bench

The Cincinnati Bengals announced on Tuesday that they were benching veteran quarterback ANDY DALTON in favor of rookie quarterback RYAN FINLEY. The rookie quarterback was selected in the fourth-round of theMore 2019 NFL draft. Finley is known for his accuracy, but reportedly dropped to the fourth round due to concerns about his arm strength. The Bengals have a bye in Week #9, so Finley will make his first start in Week #10 against the Baltimore Ravens. Less

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Around the NFL: So long, Red Rifle

The Bengals are benching Andy Dalton for Ryan Finley. I was aware that the Bengals are winless, of course, but I thought the primary culprit was their horrible defense and offensive line incapable of opening so much as a crease for Joe Mixon. But quarterbacks usually get the most credit and most blame, so Dalton will take the fall this time.   more »

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