Dolegala shines!

[SunsetBengal]

UDFA QB prospect Jake Dolegala of FCS Central Connecticut St. made the most of his opportunity today. The 6'7" cannon armed QB stole the show on the final day of Bengals mandatory mini camp. If he keeps this up when training camp comes around, he just might bump Ryan Finley for a roster spot.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2019/06/13/cincinnati-bengals-rookie-fc-dolegala-shines-final-day-nfl-minicamp/1445707001/?fbclid=IwAR27wWHTxUhK99AJ9gp1YdCuFENCmhXWBUGYBzstVAxphVTPNVxeSpZkAbM

Quote:It was clear who the star of the final day of minicamp was for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Quarterback Jake Dolegala, a college free agent out of Central Connecticut State, made some NFL-type throws in an unscripted 11-on-11 scrimmage. Dolegala is big (6-foot-7, 242 pounds) with a big arm.

He also showed nice touch, particularly on a touchdown pass to receiver Josh Malone on the final play. There was only one place for Dolegala to put the ball, and he put it there.

“That boy looked good,” running back Joe Mixon said. “I like him. He’s nice. He’s nice.”

Thursday was a day for the players deep on the depth chart. Dolegala had one rep in the two practices before Thursday.

Quote:“He had a great college career,” head coach Zac Taylor said. “We saw some good things on tape. That’s why we brought him in. He’s stayed focused. It’s not easy when you don’t get any reps, and you have to come out and compete with the guys. I thought Jake did a great job. That’s why he’s here. It’s always good to see those guys who don’t get a ton of reps get out there and show why they’re in the NFL.

“It was a good day for Jake.”

Dolegala is the fourth quarterback in camp behind starter Andy Dalton, fourth-year backup Jeff Driskel and fourth-round pick Ryan Finley. Finley got the other reps Thursday. It was no contest who was better.