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ArticleAFC Over/Unders 2026: New Coaches EverywhereSeptember 1, 2026

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As bad as the defense is, that tight end room may be worse. Drew Sample, Mike Gesicki, Tanner Hudson, oh my. Three guys on the wrong side of 50.

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Sample is part of Bengals' aging, weak tight end room.

Sample is part of the Bengals' weakest position group—the tight end room—alongside Mike Gesicki and Tanner Hudson; all three are described as being on the wrong side of 50, making this potentially worse than the defense.

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Sample gave up the Bengals' only sack in Week 1; pass-protection concern.

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Sample allowed Burrow's only sack; offensive line performance concern.

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Sample led Bengals TEs with 65% snap share.

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A couple of legit awesome blocks by Drew Sample yesterday. So useful to have a TE that can deliver blocks like this. Working the combo into a full-bo...

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Sample got three targets in Week 1's distributed passing attack.

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Sample expected to see increased usage protecting Burrow's blindside.

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