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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

This is an example of how much attention Ja'Marr Chase commands. Had three defenders in his vicinity on that third-and-2 attempt that resulted in a Jacksonville stop.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Here's a look at how cornerbacks have been in coverage through the first three games of the season. Trent McDuffie on another planet right now in his first season with the Rams.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This is why I don't miss covering college football and would likely never go back.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Was 21st in Total QBR, but here's where he stands:

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Starting to experiment more with data viz this offseason, which means creating stuff like this that shows how QBR fluctuated for players last season.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Messed around this morning and charted how effective players are rushing the ball on first and second downs vs. how much they're paid

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Posted this on Threads yesterday but wanted to share it here, too. Took a stab at seeing how NFL teams have valued different position groups in 2026. Only a few true outliers. But some very interesting observations on here.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Big win for the owners. Many improvements made in recent years have come after criticism from the NFLPA. Now teams can operate without public blowback from the players.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Excited to be part of this panel at SMU’s Bridwell Institute in March! We’ll talk the upcoming IndyCar race in Arlington, cricket and the economics and interest driving both sports. www.smu.edu/cox/centers-...

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Here's how this year's free agent safety class fared in coverage this year (min. 150 snaps). Average salary per year is represented by the size of each respective point.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

*checks score, peeks at my other prediction*

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

A notable sack for someone who has Devon Witherspoon as my Super Bowl MVP pick

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

The dots on Darnold somehow escaping a sack and just missing on a potential TD to JSN. (NGS)

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

I’m sure that story broke so late that they couldn’t reset the front page in time to get it to the printer in time. I did have to scroll a bit, but this is on their site:

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Yeah, this Film Room feed is awesome. Steve Adazzio laying out gaps and defensive techniques. What’s better than this?!? Guys being dudes!

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

1. I have never heard a coach advise running backwards to avoid pressure. 2. Williams kept floating backwards in the pocket before he fully bailed. I think he had space to step up and then try Kmet or Odunze on the outside.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

In hindsight, it was probably a touch harsh on Cobie Durant, who was on Cole Kmet here. This was his position when Caleb released the ball. Still not great position and he absolutely misjudged how much mustard Williams had on that throw, but it looked much worse on the TV copy.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

And here is the All-22 sideline copy of the Kam Curl INT, so you can get a better look at what exactly happened on that play.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Dots on that Kam Curl INT in overtime. (NGS)

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

The dots on an absolutely absurd play that the Rams had no business surrendering. And yet, they did. Caleb Williams gets his answer prayered.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Good decision by Ben Johnson to go for it, especially this late in the game. But here's the look at that fourth-and-goal that ended in a Rams stop. (NGS)

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

The Bengals know they need to get better at tackling and the numbers show why. Through the first eight weeks, Cincinnati led the NFL in missed tackles on rushing plays, per Next Gen Stats.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Bengals WR Jermaine Burton issued a statement regarding his missed practice on Sunday with an undisclosed injury. “Any suggestion otherwise simply is not true.”

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

The Bengals announced a new-look front office that features assistant GM titles for three of their top personnel staffers -- Steven Radicevic, Mike Potts and Trey Brown.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Get ready for the NFL's schedule release. Fixtures will officially start rolling out on May 12:

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Cincinnati's 2025 Draft Class:

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Since being drafted, there have been many questions about Shemar Stewart’s 4.5 career sacks in college. I asked the Bengals’ first-round pick about the concerns and chatter about the lack of production

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Benagls defensive coordinator Al Golden faced first-round pick Shemar Stewart when Golden's Notre Dame played Texas A&M in 2024. And he heard all about him that week.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Bengals DE Myles Murphy said a focus on technique and not just relying on athleticism to win could help his sack production. Has just three career sacks in 30 games.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt explained why last year was an "up and down" season for him and how confidence played a big role in that.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Full list of the 17 prospects who will be present at next week’s NFL Draft:

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Asked Bengals exec Katie Blackburn if the team and Trey Hendrickson could find a contract everything could be happy with after paying the WRs:

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Bengals coach Zac Taylor told us at owners meetings that the team needs to be better in September. Expect to see a different preseason approach for Cincinnati this season.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Can I interest anyone in some late-night draft plots? A look at this year's edge rush draft class measuring their production (min. 10% pressure rate) against their Next Gen athleticism score.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Statements from team president Mike Brown, de facto GM Duke Tobin and head coach Zac Taylor on Chase and Higgins’ extensions.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

A look at the TV in the news conference room ahead of this afternoon’s presser with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Bengals officially place the franchise tag on Tee Higgins with "the intent of continuing to work toward a long-term deal in Cincinnati," according to the team.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Ahead of free agency starting in a couple of weeks, here's a look at how NFL offensive guards fared last season. (ESPN/Next Gen)

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Bijan Robinson was absolutely cooking against light boxes last season.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Bengals officially announce Al Golden as the team's new defensive coordinator. Statement from Zac Taylor:

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Using data from ESPN and Over The Cap, I charted how effective pass rushers were in 2024 compared to their contract value. (apologies for the size; feel free to zoom in to take a look around)

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

With the Bengals season now over, here’s what QB Joe Burrow said about missing the postseason when asked after the season finale.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Zac Taylor made the right decision to go for it on that fourth down that came up short, per ESPN Analytics.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (ankle/knee) is active for today's game. Was wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg during warmups.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Joe Burrow in his post-game presser after the team’s third straight win.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Here are the dots on that third-down incompletion before the missed field goal. Burrow was clapping his hands together while on the ground after the play, as if to indicate he knew that was a chance for a big play. Had Iosivas for a TD early.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Bengals rookie DT McKinnley Jackson (matched up on 77) with a great rep against a formation that screams, "We're about to run the ball." Holds his ground and plugs the hole for the defensive stop.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher explains why the game-winning TD against the Cowboys was such a high-level play from Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase.

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Ben Baby @bbaby41.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Look at the dots on this crazy throw from Josh Allen. Next Gen Stats claims there are 0.9 yards of separation when the ball arrived but I'm not buying it.

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