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Week Eleven Preview: Cincinnati at Oakland
Original at Bengals Gab
• Fri, Nov 20
By B.Clifton Burke Every week it seems Cincinnati is issued a new challenge to disprove the Same-Old-Bengals Theory. For Week 11, the challenge is to show they can travel to the West Coast and win. Still, I don’t see a Bengals blowout this week as should be the case against such miserable opposition.
Bengals-Raiders Preview: JaMarcus Russell Flushed in Oakland
Original at Bleacher Report
• Fri, Nov 20
By Jeffrey Boswell With the AFC North well in hand after last Sunday's 18-12 win in Pittsburgh, the Bengals can turn their attention to more trivial things, like the Raiders. Cincinnati wins, 23-7. Read more Oakland Raiders news on BleacherReport.com
Bengals chat at 12:30 p.m.
Original at Cincinnati.com
• Fri, Nov 20
Enquirer Bengals beat writer Joe Reedy will be on board at 12:30 p.m. today to take any questions or comments you have about the team, which travels to Oakland this Sunday to face the Raiders.
Week 10
Original at therealmrfootball (WordPress)
• Thu, Nov 19
By mrfootball2112 The Bengals really brought the artificially flavored mustard sauce with orange dye #85 to Heinz Field. In this wild dog fight, neither team was spectacular, but Cincy’s defense impressively shut down the Steelers’ running game and held the game to a field goal contest. And in the end, Cinc...
Former coach backs Bengals signing
Original at Cincinnati.com
• Thu, Nov 19
Count Herm Edwards among the majority of people who think that Larry Johnson's arrival in Cincinnati can be a good thing for both parties.
Battle Studies and this week in sports
Original at fox50sports (WordPress)
• Wed, Nov 18
By Aolani Donegan HeartBreak Warfare — “The CHICAGO BEARS” — Jay Cutler throwing 5 INTS is an embarrassment, get it together windy city. All we ever do is say goodbye – “The Buffalo Bills” are supposedly looking to get Mike Shanahan… they only know how to lose super bowls… he has his work cut out for him should h...
What's Not To Like About Cincy?
Original at Bleacher Report
• Wed, Nov 18
By Al's Wingman In terms of personnel, the Bengals could be labeled a quasi-outlaw type of team. It’s not often you think of the Bengals to give second and third chances to players who have made questionable judgment calls (Cedric Benson, Chris Henry and now Larry Johnson). Yet, that is exactly what a port...
Meet The New Boss
Original at Bengals Gab
• Tue, Nov 17
By B.Clifton Burke Most of the world still has a hard time accepting the facts: In the toughest division in football, Cincinnati has clubbed their way past Darth Raven and the Steeler Emperor twice each. This past week, experts everywhere declared that the Bengals were not ready to succeed on a big stage like...
Just To Mess With Their Fans' Heads, Bengals Bring In Larry Johnson
Original at Deadspin
• Mon, Nov 16
By Dashiell Bennett Feeling pretty good about that 7-2 record, Bengal backers? In the AFC North driver's seat with a very favorable schedule ahead? Well, Mike Brown can definitely change that. What your team needs is a fourth-string RB with an attitude problem!
Week 10 Preview
Original at Bengals Gab
• Sun, Nov 15
By B.Clifton Burke The way to approach this weekend’s epic struggle in Pittsburgh is to ask yourself: “Why won’t the Bengals win?” If your response consisted of: a) because they’re the Bengals, b) because it’s the Steelers, or c) because it’s a big game on the road, please leave now. Cincinnati has spent this...
Bengals at Steelers
Original at cincomsmalltalk.com
• Sun, Nov 15
Both teams are 6-2, but the Bengals have a better division record and have beat the Steelers once already this season. The Steelers outrank the Bengals in every statistical category that seems to matter, and they have a long tradition of steamrolling teams, including the Bengals.
Bengals' Ochocinco Fined $20K For $1 'Bribe'
Original at WLWT.com
• Fri, Nov 13
Chad Ochocinco's pretend $1 bribe is going to cost him a lot more. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver was fined $20,000 and reprimanded by the NFL for taking a dollar bill onto the field during an officials' review of one of his catches last Sunday.
Bengals isolation booth
Original at Cincinnati.com
• Sat, Nov 7
Carson Palmer has had a pretty good run of success when it comes to facing the Ravens' defense. Well, everyone except for Ed Reed.
Week 9 Preview: Too Many Aces
Original at Bengals Gab
• Fri, Nov 6
By B.Clifton Burke At this point in time, it’s up to the Bengals to stop themselves on offense because opposing defenses aren’t rising to the challenge. If they can come close to matching the success they had against the Bears, the Ravens will have little chance of slowing Cincinnati down and winning the game.
Trust isn't an issue with the 2009 Cincinnati Bengals
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Wed, Nov 4
By Kirkendall This club is like no other club Cincinnati has had during the Mike Brown era. There's unity. There's pride. There's ambition. There's a genuine lack of me-first personality. I can understand Gene Wang's point in the Washington Post. But having watched all the Bengals teams in the past, and imme...
Time to see what Smith can do
Original at Cincinnati.com
• Tue, Nov 3
At first I was dead set against it. Now, upon further review, I'm all for it. I believe the Cincinnati Bengals should activate rookie right tackle Andre Smith, the club's first-round draft pick, against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 8, writes blogger Chick Ludwig.
Review of Peter King's Monday Morning Quarterback: A fully caffeinated guide to everything you need to know about the NFL
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Sun, Oct 25
By Kirkendall Like his column, he features several Ten Things I Think I Think, with topics like Top Coaching Hires (Paul Brown is #1 with the Browns), Best Draft Picks, Hall of Fame Snubs, Sports Illustrated Covers (Boomer Esiason is one), Cliches he hates, NFL's Best and Worst. He also lists his top play...
Week in Review: Bengals must play the rest of the season like it's the playoffs
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Sat, Oct 24
By Kirkendall If the Bengals beat the Bears Sunday, Cincinnati heads into the bye week with a 5-2 record, regaining some momentum, still controlling their own destiny. After that, the Bengals host Baltimore and travel to Pittsburgh in back-to-back weeks. If, and that's always a big if, Cincinnati wins...
Bengals Isolation Booth
Original at Cincinnati.com
• Sat, Oct 17
Through the first five games, Andrew Whitworth has faced some of the top defensive players in the league. And his reward for Game 6? One of the best linemen in the AFC.
An Open Letter to Mike Brown and the Cincinnati Bengals Organization
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Fri, Oct 16
By A Pragmatic Bengals Fan A great opportunity is currently laid out before you. As you know, in just a little over two hours the end of the blackout extension period will be upon us and the Cincinnati area will find out whether or not they will be able to watch your 4-1 Cincinnati Bengals take the field against the Hous...
Opinion: Cincinnati Bengals (4-1) Links and Notes: First place edition
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Mon, Oct 12
By jsl413 Mike Zimmer - the man, the legend. Great job coaching this weekend, and the entire nation is thinking of you and your family. The Enquirer/Michael E. Keating What a game. Without further ado, links to the multitude of photos and stories following the Bengals' 4th straight victory.
5 things we learned from Ravens-Bengals game
Original at The Swamp
• Sun, Oct 11
By Ron Fritz 1. Ed Reed should have his own comic book with some of the ridiculous plays he makes. Technically, this isn't something we learned today, just something we were reminded of. Reed's interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter... 1. Ed Reed should have his own comic book with some of th...
Webb to take kick returns, Carr punt returns
Original at The Swamp
• Thu, Oct 8
By Edward Lee The Ravens plan to alter their return duties for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals with Chris Carr retaining the punt return job and rookie Lardarius Webb handling kick returns. "If you’re a competitor and you’ve been doing it as... The Ravens plan to alter their return duties for...
Bengals First Quarter Review: Saying satisfied like only Billy Dee Williams can
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Tue, Oct 6
By Kirkendall CARSON PALMER. There's two arguments with Carson Palmer. There's the ineffective through most of the game, Carson Palmer. Then there's the Carson Palmer that routinely puts the Bengals into position to win the football game. His numbers have been very ordinary and he's yet to eclipse the 30...
AFC North: A star is born in Steelers' backfield
Original at Sports Network
• Tue, Oct 6
Washington Post BENGALS: Though in some respects it should go without saying, minus Carson Palmer, minus Marvin Lewis, a finish like the one the Bengals pulled off on ... Mendenhall mends fences in victoryESPN AROUND THE LEAGUEPhiladelphia Daily News Jerome BettisSI.com
Cincinnati Bengals Links and Notes: Wednesday 9/30
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Wed, Sep 30
By jsl413 The Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) play the Cleveland Browns (0-16) this week. It should be an extremely exciting matchup as both teams are professional and not amateur (arguably) and are paid to perform on Sundays. But really, I hope the Bengals aren't taking the Brownies too lightly. We all saw...
Opinion: Cedric Benson's Hot Start Isn't All that Surprising
Original at liveballsports.com
• Tue, Sep 29
By Greg Trippiedi As a team, the Cincinnati Bengals have been quite the pleasant surprise. When I predicted that the AFC North would be the strongest division in football, I was not thinking that the Browns would compete for the title of worst team in football. But with the Bengals and Ravens off to strong st...
Under further review: When the defense stepped up, the Bengals took advantage
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Mon, Sep 28
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By Kirkendall about : Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) is lifted in the air by Anthony Collins (73) after Benson scored on a 23-yard run in the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won the game 23-20. (AP Ph...
Cincinnati Bengals Links and Notes: Wednesday 9/23
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Wed, Sep 23
By jsl413 It's Wednesday, which means the Bengals had a day off sometime recently. Antwan Odom made a bit of news overnight, the nation is getting pumped for the Cincinnati - Pittsburgh game (which is going to be broadcasted live in Chicago again, yes!), and some other stuff happened.
Opinion: How are the National Media Grading the NFL Draft?
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Mon, Apr 27
By Kirkendall Bengals owner Mike Brown would rather draft a top offensive lineman than a skill-position player. In 2002, Brown drafted left tackle Levi Brown instead of tight end Jeremy Shockey in the first round. So it shouldn't have been a surprise to see the Bengals take offensive tackle Andre Smith o...
Opinion: With the 179th pick of the 2009 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select CB Morgan Trent, Michigan
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Sun, Apr 26
By Kirkendall With the 179th pick of the 2009 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select cornerback Morgan Trent, University of Michigan. The Bengals were secure with two first-round picks in 2006 and 2007 who have become the team's starters. After that the depth falls. Earlier in the off-season, Mike Zim...
2009 NFL Mock Draft: First Round
Original at Bleacher Report
• Sat, Apr 11
By Nick Nasiri 6) Cincinnati Bengals—Andre Smith—With Stacy Andrews' departure they need somebody to protect Carson Palmer's blindside. 10) San Francisco 49ers—Micheal Oher—They need a QB but they are not going to risk one in the top 10 after the Smith debacle.
Sunday Links and Notes: Selecting an OT late in the draft suggests the Bengals know scouting
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Sun, Apr 5
By Kirkendall Not to mention that the Bengals are his favorite team, while growing up in the area (played for Elder), Eric Wood is also viewed as being able to play guard in the NFL. This obviously helps the Bengals. Right guard Bobbie Williams is playing the final year under contract. If the Bengals don't dr...
Friday links/notes; Is Houshmandzadeh blaming coaches?
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Fri, Feb 6
By Kirkendall A mock draft that has Bengals tacking defensive tackle B.J. Raji from BC. Todd McShay has the Bengals picking up Andre Smith, while Mel Kiper has the Bengals drafting Jason Smith; both offensive tackles. Mocking the Draft profiles the Bengals.
Mocking the Draft: Bengals Review, Needs and Targets
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Thu, Jan 29
By shake n bake The 2007 Bengals were as close to an average team as it gets, 7 wins, gave up 5 more points than the scored and registered a -0.1% DVOA. The 08 Bengals were suppose to build on that. Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State, 6’1, 237 Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech, 6’7, 258
Opinion: Draft priorities, senior bowl; Friday morning links and notes
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Fri, Jan 23
By Kirkendall When the impressed become the impressionable. Carlos Holmes of Big C Pro Football and Dayton Daily News is impressed with Marvin Lewis and the coaching staff, saying "The Bengals staff prepared the unit as if they where preparing for the Super Bowl." Players, who will be playing at the Seni...
OCHO CINCO'S IQ IS...10??
Original at Mondesishouse.com
• Tue, Nov 18
By mondesishouse(noreply@blogger.com) I've never been one to think of Bengals WR Chad Johnson/Ocho Cinco as one of superior intelligence, outside of the way he's duped the national media to pay great attention to a decent yet distracting receiver on a horrible team. Thanks to eagle-eyed reader Joe Downey for spotting the Chad J...
Cowboys vs. Bengals: 5 Questions with Cincy Jungle
Original at Blogging The Boys
• Fri, Oct 3
By Dave Halprin (Grizz) OK, will Carson Palmer play or won't he. And if not, what can we expect from Ryan Fitzpatrick? Eventually, yea, he will. The Bengals run a lot of three-wide receiver sets. With Henry, it will force defenses to run a deeper zone giving us a lot of underneath stuff - where T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Ben...
Gridiron Rewind Week Four Podcast Show
Original at NFL Gridiron Gab
• Mon, Sep 29
By Matt Loede Darren McFarland from WGFX in Nashville on the Titans win over the Vikings Shawn McAllister on the Chiefs upset over the Broncos in KC David Quinn talks about the Cowboys loss at home to the Redskins Dan Taylor gives his take on the Browns first win of the season in Cincy over the Bengals
Opinion: Friday morning links and notes -- the preseason is over
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Fri, Aug 29
By Kirkendall We were wondering during Thursday Night's preseason game how the Bengals running back roster would look kickoff weekend. Curnutte believes the Bengals will dump Rudi Johnson and keep Chris Perry, Kenny Watson and DeDe Dorsey on the roster, placing James Johnson on the practice squad af...
Opinion: Bengals 2008 Success Based On Addition by Subtraction
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Sun, Jul 20
By Timzilla Subtract the ‘Chad Walks on Water’ Days. In two short years we’ve gone from ‘In Marvin We Trust’ to ‘In Chad We Disgust’. And I for one couldn’t be happier. My Jedi instincts say there’s at least 3 huddles-full of Bengals’ players sick of The Chad. Nauseated by The Chad. And have been for years. But l...
Opinion: Examining the Bengals Undrafted Free Agents
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Fri, May 2
By Kirkendall Bradley Glatthaar, RB, 5'11", 245 lbs, Cincinnati (Sports Illustrated) Anthony Hoke, LB, 6'0", 238 lbs, Cincinnati (NFL Draft Countdown) ANALYSIS: Johnson is a competitive ball-carrier who could find a spot on a roster as a third running back.
The Week in Review (Ravens): More and more disappointing
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Sat, Nov 10
By Kirkendall
Opinion: Chatting with Brian about the Bengals game against Buffalo
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Wed, Oct 31
By Kirkendall
Opinion: Bengals Lose 7th Straight Home Game To Pittsburgh 24-13
Original at The Bengal Blitz
• Sun, Oct 28
By Chris Maier Offensively the Bengals moved the ball well against the league’s number one defense. Kenny Watson ran for 88 yards, the offensive line provided good protection and Carson didn’t force passes. Unfortunately, due to gutless calls, key drops (Chad use your hands not your body) and a cost...
Week in Review: Jets week and prepping Sunday's game
Original at Cincy Jungle
• Sat, Oct 20
By Kirkendall
Podcast: Linkage, September 21
Original at Seahawks Insider
• Fri, Sep 21
By Ryan Divish New addition — linebacker Dhani Jones — could help immediately, particularly in special team. Here's the Enquirer's story from the teleconference with Shaun Alexander. A little more detail on the Bengals' injuries. Here's a story on how the turnovers have hurt and helped the Bengals.
Podcast: Goodell sits Titans' Jones for season
Original at AZ Central.com
• Wed, Apr 11
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Titans cornerback Adam Pacman Jones for the entire season and Bengals receiver Chris Henry for eight games. But that is not all he did.
Opinion: NFL Picks of a Thoughtful Fool, Week 14
Original at Blogcritics
• Wed, Dec 6
By David Mazzotta Money Line Pick Recap: Point Spread Ravens +3 Browns +7.5 Packers +5 Titans +2 Giants +3 Seahawks -3 Patriots -3.5 Jets -3.5 Chargers -7 Money Line Vikings, $120 Jags, $105 Ravens, $125 Bucs $155 Eagles, $95.24 Cards, $150 Packers, $180
Bengals 2005: Fast start, slow finish
Original at Dayton Daily News
• Fri, Jan 13
OH - CINCINNATI | The 11-5 Cincinnati Bengals enjoyed many firsts during the 2005 season, including their first AFC North Division championship, first trip to the ... 2006 Bengals schedule Dayton Daily News (subscription) all 2 related