Cincinnati Bengals receiver Mitchell Tinsley’s chances of making the roster have significantly improved after a standout performance in Monday night’s 31-17 win over the Washington Commanders. The 25-year-old, who signed a futures deal with the team this offseason, caught two touchdowns and led the team with five catches for 73 yards in the first half.
Coach Zac Taylor praised Tinsley, calling him “a baller” who works hard and is respected by his teammates. Taylor also named Tinsley as a captain for the game against his former club, highlighting the wideout’s impressive skills, including excellent ball skills, space-finding ability, and high-pointing capacity.
Tinsley downplayed his performance, stating it was just about doing his job. However, quarterback Joe Burrow expressed hope that Tinsley’s impressive display would secure a roster spot. With the Bengals having a deep wideout corps, the question remains how many receivers they will keep and whether Tinsley has done enough to crack into the crew.
Tinsley’s performance showed that he deserves to be on someone’s active roster, regardless of where it is. The Bengals’ coaching staff seems to believe in him, and with his skills translating well to game situations, Tinsley is a strong contender for a spot on the team’s 53-man roster.
Source: https://www.nfl.com/news/bengals-zac-taylor-on-wr-mitchell-tinsley-baller