Mike Santagata

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Mike Santagata is an offensive line and film expert. He's written and analyzed Bengals film for the past four years. He also hosts the Always Gameday in Cincinnati podcast and is a regular guest on the Locked On Bengals podcast.

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With the 72nd pick, the Cincinnati Bengals selected Tacario Davis from the University of Washington. Davis is a long, strong corner who is coming off of a seaso

Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Cashius Howell (9) reacts after a sack during the fourth quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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The Cincinnati Bengals upgraded their pass rush in a big way when they selected Cashius Howell with the 41st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's why it's a perfect fit!

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This Film Breakdown Explains How Dexter Lawrence Should Transform the Cincinnati Bengals Defense.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals won, 17-13.

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Film Doesn’t Lie: What Boye Mafe Really Brings to the Cincinnati Bengals Defense. They Signed Him to a 3-Year, $60 Million Contract in Free Agency.

Dec 21, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) runs to the field against the Tennessee Titans during pre-game warmups at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Film Breakdown: Here's Why the Cincinnati Bengals’ $40 Million Investment in Bryan Cook Should Pay Off

Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods (11) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, September 6, 2025.

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NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Why Peter Woods May Be Perfect First-Round Pick for Bengals

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NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Is Ohio State Buckeyes Star Sonny Styles a Perfect Fit for the Cincinnati Bengals?

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Breaking Down Rueben Bain Jr.’s Film: Is He What the Bengals Need in 2026 NFL Draft?

Scott Peters coaching up Orlando Brown Jr and Amarius Mims

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Film Breakdown: How Scott Peters Fixed Cincinnati Bengals Wide Zone Run Scheme

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Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: Amarius Mims Takes Step Forward, Still Room to Improve

Nov 2, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) runs with the ball for a 58-yard touchdown play against Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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Film Breakdown: How Cincinnati Bengals Defense Became Historically Bad. The Bengals have the worst defense in the NFL. They're on pace to be one of the worst in league history.

Flacco hands off the ball to Chase Brown

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Film Breakdown: Analyzing Cincinnati Bengals' New and Improved Run Game

Mike Santagata

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Film Breakdown Reveals Why the Bengals Struggle to Stop This Type of Run

Film Breakdown: How Al Golden’s Fire Zones Are Bringing New Life to Bengals’ Defense

Bengals Offensive Line: What the Film Reveals Ahead of Week 2 vs. Texans

Film Breakdown: What Rookie Center Connor Lew Brings to the Bengals' O-Line Room

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Bengals Film Breakdown: Tacario Davis’ Traits Jump Off the Tape

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Film Breakdown: Bengals Found a Major Pass Rush Weapon in Cashius Howell

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Film Breakdown: How Dexter Lawrence Transforms Bengals Defense

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Film Doesn’t Lie: What Boye Mafe Really Brings to Bengals Defense

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Film Shows Why the Bengals’ $40M Investment in Bryan Cook Should Pay Off

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NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Why Peter Woods May Be Perfect First-Round Pick for Bengals

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NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Is Ohio State Star Sonny Styles a Perfect Fit for the Bengals?

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Breaking Down Rueben Bain Jr.’s Film: Is He What the Bengals Need in 2026 NFL Draft?

Film Breakdown: How Scott Peters Fixed Cincinnati Bengals Wide Zone Run Scheme

Bengals Film Breakdown: Amarius Mims Takes Step Forward, Still Room to Improve

Film Breakdown: How Cincinnati Bengals Defense Became Historically Bad

Film Breakdown: Analyzing Bengals' New and Improved Run Game