Zac Taylor added three new offensive coaches as his search for a defensive coordinator continues."Bengals Hire Three More Assistant CoachesHere is a look at those new assistants Youth Michael Jordan Jersey , which include Jemal Singleton (running backs), Joey Boese (strength and conditioning) and Doug Rosfeld (director of coaching operations):Bengals Acquire Kaaya on WaiversKaaya (6-4, 215), who will be a third-year player in 2019, originally was a Detroit Lions sixth-round draft pick out of the University of Miami in the 2017 NFL Draft.Bearcat Quarterbacks Back TaylorMy point is that we probably shouldn’t be overly concerned that UC went 4-8 in 2016 and didn’t post great offense stats in Zac Taylor’s only year as offensive coordinator. There likely would have been significant improvement if there had been a second season.New coach Zac Taylor explains why the Bengals' opening was 'the number one job' availableAfter 16 seasons without a single playoff win, the Bengals finally moved on from Marvin Lewis, leaving his successor with a 31-year-old quarterback who isn't bad enough to suddenly ditch, but isn't good enough to carry a weakened team to the promised land and a defense that was among the league's worst in 2018. 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Although Rosfeld's exact position has not been announced, it's believed he'll handle some administrative work for Taylor.2018-19 Cincinnati Bengals Position Grades: Running BackThere weren’t many positive moments for the Bengals throughout the 2018 season, but the performance from the running back room has to be something that fans can be excited about moving forward. After being selected 48th overall by Cincinnati in the 2017 draft, Joe Mixon has proven that he is one of the best up and coming backs in the league and appears to be a huge steal from that draft. The Bengals front office received their fair share of criticism for the pick because of Mixon’s off the field issues Tyler Eifert Jersey , and rightfully so, but he has cleaned up his act and is producing at an extremely high level. He managed to lead the AFC in rushing yards with 1168 despite opposing defenses keying in on him due to significant injuries to the receiving core and Andy Dalton. In my opinion, he was definitely snubbed from making the Pro Bowl and it’s hard to fathom that the conference’s leading rusher was left out. Regardless, there’s no doubt in my mind that he will make it there before his career in Cincy is over and I can’t wait to see how Zac Taylor develops him even further.Random NewsNFL Proves It Has Learned Absolutely Nothing as Kareem Hunt Signs with BrownsAlmost a year ago to the day, on Feb. 10, 2018, Kareem Hunt shoved a woman in a hotel hallway, shoved another individual so hard that he tumbled into the woman and knocked her down, and then kicked the woman as she crouched on the floor.Five 2019 offseason moves each NFC West team should makeThe Rams shouldn't give a mega-extension to their quarterback. The Seahawks should, though. And the Niners should keep their QB insurance.Rosenthal: The A’s are not ready to give up their pursuit of Kyler MurrayOakland holds a trump card – the ability to offer Murray a major-league contract on top of his $4.66 million signing bonus as the ninth overall selection in the 2018 baseball draft.Kyler Murray 'Firmly and Fully' Commits to NFL over Career in Baseball with A's"Football has been my love and passion my entire life. I was raised to play QB Drew Sample Cincinnati Bengals Jersey , and I very much look forward to dedicating 100 percent of myself to being the best QB possible and winning NFL championships. I have started an extensive training program to further prepare myself for upcoming NFL workouts and interviews. I eagerly await the opportunity to prove to NFL decision-makers that I am the franchise QB in this draft." Paul Daugherty: Do you remember when rooting for the Bengals was fun?What is it with Cincinnati recycling coaches, families and players? It isn’t because their success has been historically overwhelming. And making matters worse is that Mike Brown is reportedly letting Marvin Lewis call the shots when it comes to remaining head coach of the Bengals, which Doc calls “the biggest middle-finger salute to a fan base ever, anywhere, and I’m not even researching it.” Hard to disagree.Marvin Lewis, Jeff Driskel News Conference - 12/26“The biggest thing is learning from your downfall and critiquing the correction and trying not to make the same habitual mistakes. First off, don’t beat yourself and have false start penalties, 12 men in the huddle, or things like that. Well, the other team was able to do 12 men in the huddle three or four times (laughs). But those kinds of things for young players is the first thing. Make sure you handle what you can handle in both that and your preparation. I think they’re gaining an understanding of what a fine line it is from winning to losing.”Quick Hits: Boyd Drew Sample Jersey 2019 , Tez, Dre Don't Open Week; Mixon Closes In On AFC Rush CrownThe Bengals began preparations Wednesday for Sunday’s season finale in Pittsburgh (4:25 p.m.-Cincinnati’s Channel 12) without three starters in wide receiver Tyler Boyd (knee), cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (shoulder) and linebacker Vontaze Burfict (concussion) on the practice field. It’s probably a long-shot that they’re going to play. Also out was back-up cornerback Tony McRae (hamstring) after he sat out Sunday’s game in Cleveland 鈥ame Preview: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh SteelersAlready eliminated from the playoff contention, the 6-9 Bengals look to play the role of spoiler to their AFC North Division rivals from the Steel City. The 8-6-1 Steelers need a win and help elsewhere to make the playoffs. Cincinnati last week lost 26-18 to the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. The Bengals’ offense struggled in the contest, particularly early. In first half, the Bengals totaled just 36 net yards, including minus-15 yards passing, and failed to convert any of their five third downs en route to a 16-0 halftime deficit. Not until early in the fourth quarter did Cincinnati complete a drive that ended in a score, a 51-yard field goal by K Randy Bullock. But by then, the 23-0 lead the Browns had mounted prior to that FG proved too much for the Bengals to overcome.Bengals Organization and Players Donate $300 Youth Drew Sample Jersey ,000 to Social Justice InitiativesThe Bengals organization and players donated $300,000 to support four programs as part of the NFL social justice initiative. The programs focus on poverty and reducing barriers to opportunity, with a priority on supporting improvements in education and economic advancement and community and police relations.Steelers need to beat Bengals and get helpIf the Steelers (8-6-1) do get past the Bengals (6-9), they could reach the postseason if one of two things happen -- either the Cleveland Browns beat the Baltimore Ravens or the Indianapolis Colts tie with the Tennessee Titans.Browns’ Baker Mayfield earns weekly award after shredding BengalsThe Bengals allowed Baker Mayfield to erupt yet again in Week 16, and with that dominance, he was awarded the AFC’s Offensive Player of the Week.Random NewsFormer Lions Player: HC Matt Patricia Was Consistently Late to Team MeetingsA former Detroit Lions player told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press that head coach Matt Patricia was "consistently late" to team meetings. Birkett also noted that Patricia has been late to media sessions.NFL Power Rankings: B/R's Expert Consensus Rank for Every Team Entering Week 17At this point in the NFL season, many teams are just playing out the string. Others are trying to build momentum to take into the offseason. And others still are in a dogfight for either a playoff spot or positioning in said playoffs.Chuck Pagano Reportedly Interviews for Packers' Head Coaching JobTom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Wednesday that the Packers have interviewed Chuck Pagano for their head coaching vacancy. Meanwhile, Pro Football Talk reported Green Bay spoke to Jim Caldwell about the position, too.Marcus Mariota: I'll 'Do Everything in My Power' to Play vs. Colts with InjuryInjured Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota says he's trying to return for Sunday's crucial matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday with a postseason berth on the line.