As his position coach, Jay Hayes is one of Devon Still’s biggest fans. As the Bengals defensive line coach, he is also supervising the most competitive group on the roster as they head into Thursday night’s pre-season finale (7-Cincinnati’s Channel 12) in Indianapolis.
Earlier this week, Hayes sat in his office counting the chairs, as if reminding himself after 13 years this is quite a moment.
“I’ve got 12 guys,” Hayes said. “All of them have made the most of their opportunities as they have come up. All these guys are capable players. It’s a good situation for us.