Bengals Bites: Joe Burrow Impresses, Eli Apple Receives Praise and Tee Higgins Flashes

Cincinnati had their final practice of the week on Friday.

James Rapien | Aug 19, 2022

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CINCINNATI — The Bengals had a light practice inside Paycor Stadium on Friday afternoon.

They worked on the two-minute drill and took plenty of red zone reps during the team portion of practice. Here are some of our takeaways.

Apple's Stellar Camp

Eli Apple had a nice pass breakup in one-on-one coverage against Ja'Marr Chase during a red zone drill.

The veteran was all over the star receiver and distracted Chase enough to prevent him from getting his hands on a beautiful ball by Joe Burrow.

"I’ve always looked at Eli as a consistent player. He’s done a nice job as a starting corner for us this camp," head coach Zac Taylor said. "There’s not much for me to expand. He’s really been a consistent player. He’s a nice compliment to Chido. They are different players with different skill sets and different strengths. It’s a different look for receivers to go against their different plays styles and lengths. It’s been good for our receivers to go against both of those guys outside."

Great play by Eli Apple on Ja’Marr Chase pic.twitter.com/vPUIXD0DM1
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) August 19, 2022

Joe Burrow Looks Sharp Two-Minute And Red Zone

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) takes the field during a training camp practice at the Paycor Stadium practice fields in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp — © Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Burrow might've missed nearly three weeks of training camp after undergoing an appendectomy on July 26, but he's played well all week long.

The 25-year-old found Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd during a two-minute march downfield. He also connected with Hayden Hurst for a touchdown in the red zone.

The Bengals' defense made their fair share of plays, but Burrow had the "juice" he was looking for on his throws earlier in the week. He continues to progress and that should continue between now and the start of the regular season.

Tee Time

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) catches a pass in the end zone during Cincinnati Bengals training camp practice, Friday, July 29, 2022, at the practice fields next to Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp July 29 0006 — © Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Tee Higgins has had a great camp.

He caught a red zone touchdown in the team period and also had a nice grab in the near sideline during the Bengals' two-minute drill.

Chidobe Awuzie has made his fair share of plays against Higgins, but the 23-year-old receiver has also gotten the best of the veteran.

These wide receivers put pressure on the secondary, but the Bengals' defensive backfield is talented enough to dish it right back.

Watch a clip of Higgins from Friday's session below.

La'el Collins Returns

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle La'el Collins (71) works out on the side field during Cincinnati Bengals training camp practice, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at the Paul Brown Stadium practice fields in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp Aug 4 0616 — © Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Collins lined up at right tackle in team drills for the first time on Friday. It was a step in the right direction for the veteran, who has been dealing with a back issue.

Look for Collins to suit up next week in joint practices against the Rams.

"No doubt about it. That should be great," Collins said. "I get to come back, work on my craft against another team. Excited about that."

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Published Aug 19, 2022

JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals On SI. He's also the host of the Locked on Bengals podcast and Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. The Cincinnati native also wrote a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals called Enter The Jungle. Prior to joining Bengals On SI, Rapien worked at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati