CINCINNATI (AP) — Jeff Driskel’s debut as the Bengals‘ starting quarterback went poorly all around. At least he’s got experience on his side the second time around.Driskel threw for a touchdown Clayton Fejedelem Jersey , but had an interception , four sacks and a fumble as Cincinnati lost to Denver 24-10 at Paul Brown Stadium. Driskel will make his second start Sunday in Los Angeles against the Chargers (9-3), who have won eight of their past nine games.He expects things to be smoother this week as he gets ready for his second start.“Definitely in some ways it’s easier, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy,” Driskel said Wednesday. “That’s something I’ve done in the past in college, but everything is totally new at this level.”After four straight losses, the Bengals (5-7) are looking for any positive they can find.The offense has slid a little more each week as its most important players got hurt. Receiver A.J Green injured a toe on his right foot during the Bengals’ previous win, 37-34 over the Buccaneers on Oct. 28. He missed the next three games and returned last Sunday, but aggravated the injury and is out for the rest of the season.The Bengals put Green on injured reserve Wednesday. Coach Marvin Lewis said the receiver is getting medical opinions about whether he needs surgery, but he’s expected back for the start of offseason workouts.Quarterback Andy Dalton tore a ligament in his passing thumb two weeks ago and had surgery. Left tackle Cordy Glenn has missed the past two games with a bad back, prompting a line shuffle.The offense hasn’t done much of anything when it mattered in the past four games, scoring seven points or fewer in the first half. Three of them turned into blowouts.Penalties were the biggest problem against the Broncos. The Bengals were flagged twice for holding, twice for false starts, and also for an illegal block and an illegal shift, contributing to long-yardage situations they couldn’t convert.Nine times http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-john-ross-jersey , they faced third-and-11 or worse, including a third-and-25, third-and-29, and third-and-35. Cincinnati was only 5 of 13 on third downs.“You look at the list of third downs in that first half, it’s incredible — 24, 25, 39, 24, whatever,” offensive coordinator Bill Lazor said.Lazor said there were some problems adjusting to a different quarterback that are being addressed in practice this week.“There were a couple things in the huddle or at the line that weren’t great, but I’m not sure that it was him,” Lazor said. “There were a couple miscommunications. I think there were two runs where half the line maybe went the wrong way. Hard to say why that would happen.”DON’T GO SHOPPINGRookie center Billy Price has felt fans’ discontent when he’s out in public. He said Wednesday that shoppers mention the offensive line’s struggles while he’s shopping for groceries.“Yeah, I go to Kroger’s and people have issues, so it’s fun,” Price said. “You laugh Womens Billy Price Jersey , but I’m serious.”HARRIS BACKThe Bengals filled Green’s roster spot by activating cornerback Davontae Harris from the injured reserve list. Harris suffered a knee injury in the preseason.PRACTICE UPDATEGlenn, linebacker Vontaze Burfict (concussion) and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (ankle) were among those who didn’t practice on Wednesday. Running back Joe Mixon (foot), defensive end Carlos Dunlap (hip) and defensive end Michael Johnson (chest) were among those limited. John Ross is heading into his third season, and he is prepared to make it his best one yet." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCincy Junglea Cincinnati Bengals communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryBengalsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBABengals News (6/13): John Ross talks about how freeing this offense has beenJohn Ross is heading into his third season, and he is prepared to make it his best one yet.EDTShareTweetShareShareBengals News (6/13): John Ross talks about how freeing this offense has beenPhoto by Harry How/Getty ImagesRevived Defense A Must See In MandatoriesBefore the Bengals took the field Wednesday for their second practice of mandatory minicamp, cornerback William Jackson III joined the rest of his mates and talked up new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. Then he made an offer.2019 Bengals Minicamp Day 2 PhotosCheck out some of the top images from day two of the Bengals mandatory minicamp from Paul Brown Stadium.A.J. Green eases back into team drills, eager to learn new offenseBut the sight of Green catching passes from Andy Dalton was a welcome change around Paul Brown Stadium as the Bengals completed their first two days of mandatory minicamp Tuesday and Wednesday.Cincinnati Bengals: Why the championship window is about to openThe winds of change are blowing on the banks of the Ohio River, and it arrives in waves of irony. Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown despises change. It’s one of the reasons he stuck with Marvin Lewis for so long. However, after three consecutive losing seasons, even Brown couldn’t deny that it was time for a new direction. So out with the old school, defensive-minded curmudgeon and in with the young, offensive guru.Shawn Williams credits Lou Anarumo for new attitude from Bengals“I just think it’s been what Lou has instilled. We’ve been able to play fast within the system and that’s allowing us to make plays and get our hands on the ball. I don’t think it’s anything other than that. I think where we’re at right now compared to where we were in the past it’s definitely a step up. I don’t know what it is. Maybe it’s because things are really simple and guys just kind of know and the fact that we’ve gotten older. We’re finally starting to click.”A re-energized John Ross says he feels free to be the player he was when the Bengals drafted himRumors had surfaced the Bengals were going to be shopping him to other teams at the NFL Combine, and Bengals officials were among those trying to get in touch with him, apparently to quash those notions.Around the leagueAmari Cooper isn't sweating Cowboys contract talkCooper has little reason to worry. The 24-year-old is set to make $13.924 million on the fifth year of his rookie contract. The Cowboys -- who gave up a first-round pick to acquire his services -- could then employ the franchise tag in 2020 if a long-term deal isn't struck, which would amount to a one-year pay raise for Cooper.Travis Kelce plans to be '100 percent' by training campSince a knee injury wiped out all but one game during his rookie campaign in 2013 Womens Hardy Nickerson Jersey , Kelce hasn't missed a tilt for medical reasons the past five years. The veteran is ready to put the offseason behind him and get back to practicing with teammates.Wilson: D.K. Metcalf 'looking really, really special'Per his modus operandi, Wilson cooed about all the Seahawks' receivers but offered specific praise for the rookie. The quarterback said that while Metcalf owns freakish athleticism -- running a 4.33-yard 40-yard dash and flashing a 40.5-inch vertical at 6-foot-4, 229 pounds -- it's the wideout's mental acumen that impressed him thus far.Philip Rivers to limit reps in prep for long seasonSaid Rivers when asked about limiting his reps, "As a competitor, as someone who enjoys practice, it's always hard. You almost need them to protect you from yourself. It can be positive. You have to find that right recipe so that you are ready and prepared to go have a great season, but also to be fresh and be smart."Patriots accuse Texans of tampering over Nick CaserioThe NFL's definition of tampering reads as follows: "The term tampering, as used within the National Football League, refers to any interference by a member club with the employer-employee relationship of another club or any attempt by a club to impermissibly induce a person to seek employment with that club or with the NFL."Kirk Cousins doesn't want to be '.500 quarterback'The quarterback hit many career personal highs in 2018 -- completions (425), attempts (606), comp. percentage (70.1) and passing TDs (30) -- but the Vikings were terribly average (8-7-1) and Cousins, though hot in spurts, saw his production slow down the stretch.
