Bengals publish new installments of The Conversation series highlighting rookies and veterans
The Cincinnati Bengals published new installments of The Conversation series on bengals.com, including a sit-down with rookie defensive end Cashius Howell during his first bye week and a profile of wide receiver Dohnte Meyers ahead of a matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The features appear as part of the team’s The Conversation series, which mixes long-form player profiles, coach and personnel features and historical perspectives. Bengals.com senior writer Geoff Hobson sat down with Howell and with Meyers for the respective entries.
Howell’s installment focuses on his development during the early part of the season and his perspective during the bye week. The Meyers piece tracks the wide receiver’s backstory and preparation leading into the Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both entries use extended interviews to highlight personal routines and role understanding within the team’s scheme.
Recent entries on the Conversation page include a feature on tight end Mike Gesicki about his evolving role (Oct. 1, 2026), a piece on Jonathan Allen as he prepared for a Bengals-Steelers game (Sept. 24, 2026) and a training camp profile of offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (July 24, 2026). The series also has covered internal developments, such as the evolution of Zac Taylor’s offense (June 1, 2026) and a senior personnel executive’s 2025 NFL draft debrief (April 30, 2025). The range of dates reflects ongoing coverage that spans the 2025 and 2026 seasons and training periods.
The Conversation roster spans veterans, rookies and coaching staff and provides consistent, in-depth coverage of player development and team themes. The Bengals use the series to give fans extended looks at individual preparation, locker-room leadership and schematic changes behind the scenes. The entries supplement game coverage by offering context that does not appear in box scores or transaction logs.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Long-form team features like the Bengals’ The Conversation series engage the fan base by providing narrative context around on-field performances and by giving media and supporters additional detail on depth players and schematic adjustments. Recent installments illustrate that focus by ranging from a rookie defensive end navigating his first bye week to veteran contributors discussing roles and continuity. For readers tracking roster development and coaching evolution, the series offers team-sourced perspective that supplements standard game coverage and statistics.