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This season's success or failure comes down to how the new offesive line plays and the number of injuries the team sustains. Losing Reggie Kelly for the season with an achilles tear is a big blow. Kelly's blocking cannot be replaced by any other tight-end on the roster. In addition, the Andre Smith late signing, although very predictable, is also very damaging to the team. For the sake of the team's success, management needs to get this guy signed and fast. Everything else looks promising in camp. Bernard Scott may be the surprise player that the Bengals need to compliment Cedrick Benson. The team has avoided the "What would Chris Henry do?" syndrome and have stayed out of trouble with the law. Speaking of Henry, he looks great in camp. Palmer looks physically healthy. Whacko-Cinco is temporarily a team player again. Michael Johnson, looks to be the impact rookie which is a pleasant surprise. The key now is to keep the key players from getting hurt before the season begins. Marvin has a habit of wanting the players to be aggressive and "play fast" in pre-season and in traing camps. I say use the Colts/Steelers model and take it easy at this time. The Bengals have some great talent if they can just be smarter as an organization. Unfortunately, that is probably too much to ask from Mike Brown and company.
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Build a power O-Line, improve the pass-rush, get better scheme fits on the back half of the D, pound the rock and take some pressure off of Carson, IF, big if they do all that 9-7 is possible, Scott is talented but has had HUGE character issues in the past, I hope he can stay clean.
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This season's success or failure comes down to how the new offesive line plays and the number of injuries the team sustains. Losing Reggie Kelly for the season with an achilles tear is a big blow. Kelly's blocking cannot be replaced by any other tight-end on the roster. In addition, the Andre Smith late signing, although very predictable, is also very damaging to the team. For the sake of the team's success, management needs to get this guy signed and fast. Everything else looks promising in camp. Bernard Scott may be the surprise player that the Bengals need to compliment Cedrick Benson. The team has avoided the "What would Chris Henry do?" syndrome and have stayed out of trouble with the law. Speaking of Henry, he looks great in camp. Palmer looks physically healthy. Whacko-Cinco is temporarily a team player again. Michael Johnson, looks to be the impact rookie which is a pleasant surprise. The key now is to keep the key players from getting hurt before the season begins. Marvin has a habit of wanting the players to be aggressive and "play fast" in pre-season and in traing camps. I say use the Colts/Steelers model and take it easy at this time. The Bengals have some great talent if they can just be smarter as an organization. Unfortunately, that is probably too much to ask from Mike Brown and company.
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I don't think that Smith is going to be in camp anytime soon. I guess there is a $7 mill apart. The Bengals are offering $5 million less than Heyward-Bey got at the #7 spot. I know that Al Davis gave Heyward-Bey too much, but the Bengals need to step it up if they want him in camp soon.
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I just found out that the Bengals have been re-training two year defensive tackle Jason Shirley as an offensive guard. That's either a desperate move to bolster the offensive line or Tank Johnson is looking great. Interesting......
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Shirley is tough, powerful and a decent natural athlete, it could work, Johnson is very talented, if he's focused he can be a very good DT.
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I just found out that the Bengals have been re-training two year defensive tackle Jason Shirley as an offensive guard. That's either a desperate move to bolster the offensive line or Tank Johnson is looking great. Interesting......
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The first pre-season game against the Saints looked encouraging to me. The Bengals offensive moved the ball up and down the field against a highly touted Saints defense. They didn't score many points, but the offiense seems to have the potential to be explosive once they work out the turnover situation. Chris Henry, Ocho-Whacko, Cedrick Benson and Bernard Scott all looked excellent. I thought that Jerome Simpson looked good when they inserted him in the 2nd half. The offensive line looked good but not great. They must protect Palmer at all costs.(No broken nose this year - please!!) If he goes down, the season is over. This is why it didn't surprise me that the Bengals made an attempt to sign Vick. I'm sure they didn't offer him much. Mike Brown cannot resist trying to pick up players at bargain prices. This is true no matter what type of RAP sheet they may have. The team needs to get Andre Smith signed soon. I have the feeling that by the time he signs he will look like Jaba the Hut. The 1st team defense played very well. The negatives were too many turnovers, questionable 2nd team pass defense and not much of a pass rush. The turnovers don't bother me at this stage of the pre-season. I am somewhat concerned about the depth at cornerback, and definately, about the pass rush. Michael Johnson did look good, however, and the rush defense did a great job. I heard that one of the surprises of the "Hard Knocks" episodes was the revelation that Mike Brown tries to coach the coaches. This is very depressing to true Bengal fans. I can only hope that the they ignore Mr. Brown's "expertise" and have short memories.
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QUOTE (yerckson3420 @ Aug 15 2009, 1:29:02 AM)
I was wondering if anyone knew how kenny irons and keith rivers looked this year in training camp?
They got hurt early last year and it was a shame. Just hoping they are doing well.
Rivers, looks like he is back 100% and will be a real force this year. Kenny Irons is out of pro-football and barring a miracle, his career is probably over. What a shame.
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Mike Brown cannot resist trying to pick up players at bargain prices. This is true no matter what type of RAP sheet they may have.
With that in mind I have been looking for some future Bengals:
DE/OLB Sergio Kindle-Drove a car into a building, this was after he was suspended from the first three games of the 2007 season for driving while intoxicated. He was also required to perform community service and missed the first two days of practice in order to visit with a woman whose son was crippled by a drunk driver. As Texas law does not address fleeing the scene of accidents resulting in damage to buildings as a crime, Kindle is not guilty of a criminal offense. According to his attorney, Kindle is only required to file a report with the Texas Department of Transportation, which his lawyer said he planned to do last Monday. In other words, Kindle performed all the necessary duties that were required by law.
S Jamar Hornsby was dismissed from Florida's team in May and now a federal indictment has been handed down to Ole Miss football signee Jamar Hornsby for an aggravated assault.
You know the backstory by now — Hornsby was dismissed from Florida’s team after off-the-field incidents (including using a dead girl’s credit card), he signed with Ole Miss after a year at a junior college, then was arrested in March for allegedly beating a man with a set of brass knuckles and stealing six dollars from his pocket.
Wide Receiver Preston Parker, the Seminoles' offensive MVP in 2007, Parker was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed .45-caliber handgun and possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, he was the best WR on the FSU roster at the time. Then he solidified his future Bengal status when Parker was found "passed out" at the wheel of his Dodge Charger at 4:42 a.m. in a McDonald's drive-thru, was his second arrest in a year and third at Florida State. His blood alcohol content was .054 Florida's legal limit is .08, but a urine test came up a presumptive positive for marijuana.
QB Ryan Perrilloux- The talented quarterback lost his chance to lead the defending national champions when he was dismissed from the team by Tigers coach Les Miles.
Wide Receiver JaJuan Spillman was arrested after an automobile accident and charged with driving under the influence with possession of marijuana (9.3 grams, a misdemeanor.) The guy can really, really run. He was a player at Louisville and has been trouble free, [so far] at Tenn State.
The WR draft calss is pretty deep a 6'5" possession receiver at FSU was issued a bench warrant issued for failing to appear in court; Wade stands accused of throwing the first punch in the 2008 student union brawl.
Fellow FSU'er OLB Maurice "Smiley" Harris RS Soph was arrested for 2 felonies relating to driving a stolen vehicle and a traffic violation. He is 6'0" 217 and quick, but not quick enough to avoid arrest.
A more talented prospect is Freddie Fairchild, the former Arkansas linebacker arrested in March on misdemeanor charges of battery and false imprisonment, also on defense: PSU Linebacker Navorro Bowman and defensive tackle Phil Taylor. Both pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge in exchange for prosecutors' dropping more serious assault charges.
Former Running back George Stripling was dismissed from the Louisville football team for a violation of team rules. Stripling was suspended for one game last season for an unspecified violation of team rules. He ran for 1,338 yards and 13 touchdowns in 34 career games for the Cardinals.
Missouri linebacker Marquis Booker was dismissed from the team after the then 20-year-old RS sophomore was arrested on a possible weapons violation. Police said Booker threatened to "light the place up" and grabbed a handgun from his car during a parking lot argument outside an apartment complex.
Not quite a whole draft board but a good start.
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BC - that 'rogue's gallery' is pretty scary - having suffered through many years as a Bengal's fan, I unfortunately expect to see most of them trading their 'prison stripes' for Bengals' stripes as well!
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The pre-season game against the Patriots looked good to me. The first team defense is looking really good and there were several sacks. Robert Geathers and Michael Johnson especially looked good. Maualuga is a beast. There are going to be some teams that are going to be very sorry that they passed on him in the draft. Rivers looked impressive as well. The second team pass defense is sill a concern, giving up too many big plays at crititcal moments in the game. This depth issue could come back to haunt the Bengals when the regular season begins. The offense, once again, is moving up and down the field but not scoring many points due to turnovers and penalties. These problems can be fixed so I'm not too concerned---yet. Chad Ocho-Cinco, now calling himself "Estaban", is unbelievable. Even if you don't like his antics, you've got to admit that he is hillarious. A perfect extra point and a decent kickoff - are you kidding me? Mr. Misdemeanor, Chris Henry, and the entire receiving corps look great. The revamped offensive line held their own against a stout Pats defense as well. Palmer is sitting out with a ankle sprain and will probably will not play the next preseason game against St.Louis. Supposedly, his injury is very minor but the Bengals hide these things. I had absolutely no idea that Shane Graham was injured before the last pre-season game. I kept asking myself why they were going for 4th down plays when they were in field goal range. Once Chad lined up for an extra point, however, I knew then that Graham had to be hurt. Even Marvin is not crazy enough to take away game time action for his kickers. Especially not to showcase Ocho-Cinco. We will never hear the end of this now in Cincinnati.
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QUOTE (Whatdey4 @ Aug 24 2009, 10:46:33 AM)
The pre-season game against the Patriots looked good to me. The first team defense is looking really good and there were several sacks. Robert Geathers and Michael Johnson especially looked good. Maualuga is a beast. There are going to be some teams that are going to be very sorry that they passed on him in the draft. Rivers looked impressive as well. The second team pass defense is sill a concern, giving up too many big plays at crititcal moments in the game. This depth issue could come back to haunt the Bengals when the regular season begins. The offense, once again, is moving up and down the field but not scoring many points due to turnovers and penalties. These problems can be fixed so I'm not too concerned---yet. Chad Ocho-Cinco, now calling himself "Estaban", is unbelievable. Even if you don't like his antics, you've got to admit that he is hillarious. A perfect extra point and a decent kickoff - are you kidding me? Mr. Misdemeanor, Chris Henry, and the entire receiving corps look great. The revamped offensive line held their own against a stout Pats defense as well. Palmer is sitting out with a ankle sprain and will probably will not play the next preseason game against St.Louis. Supposedly, his injury is very minor but the Bengals hide these things. I had absolutely no idea that Shane Graham was injured before the last pre-season game. I kept asking myself why they were going for 4th down plays when they were in field goal range. Once Chad lined up for an extra point, however, I knew then that Graham had to be hurt. Even Marvin is not crazy enough to take away game time action for his kickers. Especially not to showcase Ocho-Cinco. We will never here the end of this now in Cincinnati.
Michael Johnson!! I am being vindicated....
Cincy AMAZED ME by getting BOTH Maualuga and Johnson as late as they did. This defense is going to be vastly improved.
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As has been pointed out too many times the Bengals will take a chance on guys with question marks, it appears in the cases of Maualuga and Johnson it will pay off, Chris Henry seems to be maturing and Roy Williams is in the best shape he's been in years. The defense will be much better, it took a couple of years to fully recover from the loss of Pollack and Odell Thurman, but they seem to be better now.
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Michael Johnson!! I am being vindicated....
Cincy AMAZED ME by getting BOTH Maualuga and Johnson as late as they did. This defense is going to be vastly improved.
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Here we go again. So Andre Smith broke his foot in a non-contact drill. What a surprise. When you show up to camp late and are out of shape bad things happen. I was hoping for the best when they signed him but I could see this type of thing coming. I do hear, however, that there is a clause in Smith's contract that on any game day that he reports in over 350 lbs he receives only half his pay. I guess if you can't eat yourself out of not playing you must get injured instead. He has his guaranteed money so why should he care? Sickening. I wonder if he is related to Chris Perry? Also, agents should be jailed for encouraging hold-outs as well. I'm so mad and disgusted right now I can't really comment on this rationally. I guess it's time to change my mock drafts and move the bengals back into the top ten selection slots for next year...again.
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QUOTE (Whatdey4 @ Sep 2 2009, 6:20:58 AM)
Here we go again. So Andre Smith broke his foot in a non-contact drill. What a surprise. When you show up to camp late and are out of shape bad things happen. I was hoping for the best when they signed him but I could see this type of thing coming. I do hear, however, that there is a clause in Smith's contract that on any game day that he reports in over 350 lbs he receives only half his pay. I guess if you can't eat yourself out of not playing you must get injured instead. He has his guaranteed money so why should he care? Sickening. I wonder if he is related to Chris Perry? Also, agents should be jailed for encouraging hold-outs as well. I'm so mad and disgusted right now I can't really comment on this rationally. I guess it's time to change my mock drafts and move the bengals back into the top ten selection slots for next year...again.
Unbelievable. You are SO right. You could see this coming from MILES away.
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A fist fight and a minor incident involving the 'Unholy Trinity:' a party, strong drink and a young woman.
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1 Freshman and #2 was sophomore year both in the off-season, clean since unless you count the Erin Andrews, "Dirty Dancing" episode.
QUOTE (Johanns21 @ Sep 2 2009, 3:58:42 PM)
But did this happen while he was at USC or before?
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Only on the immaturity and not always respecting women front, I think he meant it to be harmless fun, but with other things in his past some over-examined it IMHO.
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But was the whole Erin Andrew thing really relavent to his character?
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Bengals scouts have been all over the Nebraska campus. Word has it they're very interested in Kyle Calloway now. Apparently he was arrested for DUI in the spring... while riding a moped!?!!?
Sorry... couldn't resist.
In all seriousness. I'm thrilled to see that the light has finally clicked on for Chris Henry. I hope that he's talking to Bernard Scott and making sure that Scott doesn't squander the amazing opportunity that he's been presented.
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in my own opinion I think people are blowing that way out of proportion. He danced behind her. Not a big deal. Yeah he shouldn't have done it, but its not like he stood behind her and faked humped her or actually grapped or slapped her butt.
Its a lot like the whole Randy Moss fake mooning the Green Bay fans. John Buck and some others completly blew that out of proportion and it wasn't even that big of a deal.
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QUOTE (jwest @ Sep 2 2009, 1:13:03 PM)
Bengals scouts have been all over the Nebraska campus. Word has it they're very interested in Kyle Calloway now. Apparently he was arrested for DUI in the spring... while riding a moped!?!!?
Who is Kyle Calloway? Don't know anybody on the Husker roster by that name?
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All true, but imagine you are about to invest your reputation and millions of $$$ in a young man with some maturity issues, you can understand the nervousness, no issue is too small to be scrutinized.
QUOTE (Johanns21 @ Sep 2 2009, 6:13:43 PM)
in my own opinion I think people are blowing that way out of proportion. He danced behind her. Not a big deal. Yeah he shouldn't have done it, but its not like he stood behind her and faked humped her or actually grapped or slapped her butt.
Its a lot like the whole Randy Moss fake mooning the Green Bay fans. John Buck and some others completly blew that out of proportion and it wasn't even that big of a deal.
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I wouldn't hesitate to draft a player high who has a very good skill set, even though he danced behind a side line reporter if that is his only transgretion. Now with the two assult charges I would be less willing. But just the dancing alone....dude was still a college kid. But thats my opinion. I just think there are far worse things that somebody can do than that.
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I believe Rey to be essentially a good kid, he has hopefully learned and grown from his past.
QUOTE (Johanns21 @ Sep 3 2009, 12:52:28 PM)
I wouldn't hesitate to draft a player high who has a very good skill set, even though he danced behind a side line reporter if that is his only transgretion. Now with the two assult charges I would be less willing. But just the dancing alone....dude was still a college kid. But thats my opinion. I just think there are far worse things that somebody can do than that.
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If the Bengals could limit the ridiculous penalties and tunovers it is hard to say how good they could be. These problems have occured every week, including pre-season, and are not being resolved. With that, I find it very hard to believe that they can beat the elite teams such as the Steelers. The Steelers have looked vulnerable but Ben is still the difference maker and their defense is always sound. "If" the Bengals get their mental act together, however, they could be very difficult for anyone to beat. I'm more inclined to think that there will continue to be last second upsets and disasters throughout the year so, "Gather your wits and hold on fast". I am not that excited about the 5 sacks from Odom last game because it is very obvious that the Packers have serious offensive line problems. It may have been a bit too early for all of the media to declare the Packers the NFC champions. From what I have seen so far, the Giants and the Saints are the class of the NFC. What is far more impressive to me with the Bengals defense is how they have shut down the run of the first 2 opponents. Also, for those of you who have been on the bash the criminal Bengals bandwagon, I'm afraid this is not your year. There have been many comments about Rey Maualuga's character from some of you. What I have seen so far is a fine young man with great intensity on the field.
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QUOTE (Whatdey4 @ Sep 22 2009, 9:21:18 AM)
If the Bengals could limit the ridiculous penalties and tunovers it is hard to say how good they could be. These problems have occured every week, including pre-season, and are not being resolved. With that, I find it very hard to believe that they can beat the elite teams such as the Steelers. The Steelers have looked vulnerable but Ben is still the difference maker and their defense is always sound. "If" the Bengals get their mental act together, however, they could be very difficult for anyone to beat. I'm more inclined to think that there will continue to be last second upsets and disasters throughout the year so, "Gather your wits and hold on fast". I am not that excited about the 5 sacks from Odom last game because it is very obvious that the Packers have serious offensive line problems. It may have been a bit too early for all of the media to declare the Packers the NFC champions. From what I have seen so far, the Giants and the Saints are the class of the NFC. What is far more impressive to me with the Bengals defense is how they have shut down the run of the first 2 opponents. Also, for those of you who have been on the bash the criminal Bengals bandwagon, I'm afraid this is not your year. There have been many comments about Rey Maualuga's character from some of you. What I have seen so far is a fine young man with great intensity on the field.
Steal of the draft... He and Michael Johnson are #1 and #2 in that area.
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Hahahaha Whodey Hahaha! The Steelers out played the Bengals but still lost. We know all about that. Ask the Broncos. You've got to play the "whole" game to win. Hopefully, this is the break-thru that the team has needed and is the beginning of the new Carson Palmer that can pull out the game in the clutch.
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QUOTE (Whatdey4 @ Sep 27 2009, 6:30:00 PM)
Hahahaha Whodey Hahaha! The Steelers out played the Bengals but still lost. We know all about that. Ask the Broncos. You've got to play the "whole" game to win. Hopefully, this is the break-thru that the team has needed and is the beginning of the new Carson Palmer that can pull out the game in the clutch.
Congratulations! The Bengals played the clock right and made the plays. Cin. hung tough and didn't give up.
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The Bengals were very lucky in the Browns game. I have never seen a Bengals team make so many mistakes and still win. They can't snap the ball on kicks. (Especially when the game is on the line) They insist on punting to Cribbs who has historically destroyed them and continues to do so. They play around before the snap bringing on delay of game penalties putting themselves in un-manageable down and distances. They make washed up quarterbacks look like Johnny Unitas. With all of that they are still finding a way to pull these games out. Palmer once again saved them with heroic play at the end of regulation and again at the end of overtime. Going into the 4th quarter the Bengals look like they have never seen a football before. They have somehow blown a 14 point lead and trail by 6 points. They have punted to Cribbs about 3 times during the game and he is averaging somewhere around 40 yards a punt return due to the tremendous play of the "Not So Special Teams". They have had about 6 consecutive 3 and out possessions and it looks like more of the same is to come. Suddenly, Bratkowski grows a brain and decides that maybe a change is needed!! They bring in Bernard Scott for a change of pace at running back and astonishingly, it works. They start moving the ball. Coupled with a pass to the Lost One, Chris Henry, (who has been making about one great play a game and then they stop throwing to him) they get to the red zone. With time running out in regulation, Palmer spots Ocho-Whacko's pink shoes in the end zone and the Bengals tie it up and are an extra point away from victory. Oh no!! Wait just a minute!! That would be too easy and not dramatic enough. Thanks to (another??) horrible Brad St.Louis snap they are unable to execute the most automatic play in football. Out of the goodness of Marvin's heart, they will give Cleveland another chance to win in overtime. Luckily we are talking about the Browns here. After several possessions of pathetic offense by both teams and the realization that maybe it isn't a good idea to punt the ball directly to Cribbs anymore, there is now only a minute left in overtime and the Bengals have the ball. Panic starts setting in. Dear Lord, time is running out. We may have to try to win the game to justify our employment!! Benson suddenly can run the ball again. A couple of passes are caught. We're getting too close to the red zone. Start screwing up. Have Ocho-Whacko run a route that he has just invented in his mind and go into total shock when Palmer throws the ball where he is supposed to be instead. Now the ball is somewhere around the Browns 40 and it is 4th and 11. Marvin, who apparently has finally been Bengalized by Mikey Boy, decides to $@%%$ punt. Let's call a time-out and talk about this brilliant decision. After all, the $@%%$ punt will probably be blocked or Cribbs will run back the longest punt return in history or something like that. During the time-out, Palmer tells Marvin that it is time for the team to act like real men and go for it. Against his "better" judgment, Marvin grudgingly agrees. The play comes in, and of course, it sucks. Palmer drops back and since all receivers are covered and the pocket is collapsing, he decides to use his blazing Vick-like speed and runs 15 yards for the first down. A couple of no-gain hand-offs in the middle of the line later and they are ready to "attempt" a chip-shot field goal. This time the snap is decent and the kick is up and..... good??? I guess that the refs can tell when the ball sails directly over the upright that it is good. I never quite understood that. Victory is ours!! Don't place any bets on the Bengals beating the odds against the Ravens next week.
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Another game, another last second win. I guess I have to start believing now. Beat the Ravens on the road? 4-1 overall and 3-0 in the division? Actually, the Bengals should have won this game big. Without Ed Reed's pick 6 interception and a missed tackle on a Ray Rice pass reception, the Bengals would have shut the Ravens out. Cedric Benson broke the Raven's 39 game streak without a 100 yard rusher against them --- big time. The defense completely shut down the the new potent Ravens offense. This one was one was definately for coach Zimmer. My heart is out to the coach and his family for the loss of his wife.
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I see the Bengals have finally cut Brad St. Louis. Sanity is a new and good approach. Imagine what they can do now if they can actually execute a field goal or extra point. Hopefully, they will not let down against Houston. Last year the Texans crushed the inept Ben-gals 35-6. I would think that Marvin would remind the team about that game.
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If the Bengal's offense plays like they did in the Bears game the rest of the season, no one will beat them. Palmer and Benson were both awesome. The offensive line completely dominated.
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Wow. I was just reading some BLOG responses to the Bears vs Bengals game. I never heard so much whining in my life. I also couldn't believe that Steeler fans would get on this BLOG and complain about the Bengals being still being weak. I guess they must know that their team's reign is about to end and are scared. If the Bengals keep playing like they just did, they will beat the Steelers "again" in Pittsburgh and win the division. I guess the Steelers can always scheme to take Palmer out to solve their problem. That plan has proven successful in the past.
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With the Ravens game coming up after the bye week, past history says the Bengals will come into this game unprepared. It always seems that the more time the Bengals have to "plan?" for a game, the more helpless they end up playing. The Ravens defense looked awesome against the Broncos and they look like they're ready for some smash-mouth hitting. The Bengals, on the other hand, have been talking about resting and relaxing. They better be ready for this one. In my view, a Bengal victory in this game would all but cement a playoff spot, due to their record in the division. This is by far their most important game to date. I expect a hard hitting, sloppy game with numerous penalties and turnovers. I hope I am wrong since Marvin has been preaching about the elimination of all penalties and winning 3rd down as the most important keys to continued success. I can only hope that the team that played the Bears shows up and not the one that played the Browns and Texans. I may sound pessimistic but if you have followed the Bengals throughout their history, you would be too.
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I think a lot of the criticism Lewis has taken has been proven to be from a lack of talent standpoint, particularly from the QB and RB positions. Now, with the return to health of Palmer, and the addition and reincarnation of Benson, both of those woes have been addressed and filled with quality players. The defense that Lewis has been assembling has finally begun to take shape too, which makes Cincinnati as dangerous a team as there is in the NFL. Henry was a huge loss, and they'll need someone to step up for him.
This certainly did not look like an ill prepared team. They manhandled the Ravens...to the point that the actual final score was of little indication of just how dominating they were, with a 2 to 1 ratio in time of possession. Baltimore had very few sustained drives, while the Bengals moved at will most of the day, both in the air, and on the ground. There was a similar situation in the Giants/Chargers game with the TOP ratio, but that was almost entirely due to one 10:35 drive. Take that away and the two teams played even in that area. In this game, the Bengals controlled the field position and were able to greatly limit the Ravens offensive options by doing so.
I think it's very clear, whether they lose to the Steelers or win that the Bengals are now a team that can beat anyone, and do so both offensively or defensively, and will in all likelihood short of critical injuries make the playoffs. This is now a very good team.
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The Chris Henry loss is big based more upon him stretching the field to open things up for the other receivers than his actual production. Henry's statistics this year have not been great. He has been only averaging about 2 catches a game. Don't be surprised if the Bengals do not activate Jerome Simpson even with the Henry loss. Simpson has been a huge disappointment and was definately a wasted draft pick. I look for them to activate Maurice Purify. Palmer has been lobbying for him and thinks that he could develop into a really good receiver. The Bengals are surprisingly deep at the receiver position but without Henry opponents will probably double team OchoCinco often.
The Bengals defense has been great this year. Actually, they shut down the Ravens in both of the games against them. I am a bit concerned about an injury to Keith Rivers last game. He left the game in the second half with a calf injury and did not return. Rivers is probably their best all around linebacker. I'm not sure how bad his injury is or how long he will be out. They definately need all of their weapons against the Steelers. If the Bengals do find a way to beat the Steelers again, I don't know how anyone could doubt them anymore.
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QUOTE (Whatdey4 @ Nov 10 2009, 9:26:06 PM)
The Chris Henry loss is big based more upon him stretching the field to open things up for the other receivers than his actual production. Henry's statistics this year have not been great. He has been only averaging about 2 catches a game. Don't be surprised if the Bengals do not activate Jerome Simpson even with the Henry loss. Simpson has been a huge disappointment and was definately a wasted draft pick. I look for them to activate Maurice Purify. Palmer has been lobbying for him and thinks that he could develop into a really good receiver. The Bengals are surprisingly deep at the receiver position but without Henry opponents will probably double team OchoCinco often.
The Bengals defense has been great this year. Actually, they shut down the Ravens in both of the games against them. I am a bit concerned about an injury to Keith Rivers last game. He left the game in the second half with a calf injury and did not return. Rivers is probably their best all around linebacker. I'm not sure how bad his injury is or how long he will be out. They definately need all of their weapons against the Steelers. If the Bengals do find a way to beat the Steelers again, I don't know how anyone could doubt them anymore.
I think Henry's loss is much bigger than you state. Not only did he stretch the field for Chad, but his presence and need to be accounted for by the defense opened lanes up for your running game too. I hope Rivers is okay for your upcoming game with the Steelers. Good luck.
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5 and 0 in the AFC North. Swept both Ravens and Steelers. Awesome defensive performance against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. The results speak for themselves.
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QUOTE (Whatdey4 @ Nov 15 2009, 7:07:18 PM)
5 and 0 in the AFC North. Swept both Ravens and Steelers. Awesome defensive performance against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. The results speak for themselves.
Makes you wonder what they would have done if they weren't so "ill-prepared," doesn't it, Whatdey4? LOL. Nice win.
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My previous comment about the Bengals being "ill-prepared" refers to their history following a bye week. In the past, the Bengals have performed poorly after the Bye under the Marvin leadership. It looks like they have finally figured it out. Obviously, I'm happy about their performance, especialy on defense. The offense wasn't great but they didn't turn the ball over and they were able to run the ball when they needed to.
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The Bengals are going to sign Johnson if he agrees to the NFL minimum plus incentives. They are in negotiations now. Marvin has told LJ that he will be their fourth running back on the depth chart. Marvin also told him to prepare to work his butt off on special teams and blocking. With any luck, this might be the wake up call that finally straightens LJ Out. I think this could be a good signing. If Johnson still has something left and plays angry then great. If he mouths off or doesn't give the effort, they will cut him. Then again, this is probably another example of how Mike Brown can never resist a "cheap bargain". Some of Marvin's recent quotes make me think that he really doesn't want or need LJ. This may be another directive from Mikey Boy, ala the Chris Henry re-signing.
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QUOTE (Whatdey4 @ Nov 17 2009, 5:46:45 AM)
The Bengals are going to sign Johnson if he agrees to the NFL minimum plus incentives. They are in negotiations now. Marvin has told LJ that he will be their fourth running back on the depth chart. Marvin also told him to prepare to work his butt off on special teams and blocking. With any luck, this might be the wake up call that finally straightens LJ Out. I think this could be a good signing. If Johnson still has something left and plays angry then great. If he mouths off or doesn't give the effort, they will cut him. Then again, this is probably another example of how Mike Brown can never resist a "cheap bargain". Some of Marvin's recent quotes make me think that he really doesn't want or need LJ. This may be another directive from Mikey Boy, ala the Chris Henry re-signing.
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QUOTE (Whatdey4 @ Nov 17 2009, 5:46:45 AM)
The Bengals are going to sign Johnson if he agrees to the NFL minimum plus incentives. They are in negotiations now. Marvin has told LJ that he will be their fourth running back on the depth chart. Marvin also told him to prepare to work his butt off on special teams and blocking. With any luck, this might be the wake up call that finally straightens LJ Out. I think this could be a good signing. If Johnson still has something left and plays angry then great. If he mouths off or doesn't give the effort, they will cut him. Then again, this is probably another example of how Mike Brown can never resist a "cheap bargain". Some of Marvin's recent quotes make me think that he really doesn't want or need LJ. This may be another directive from Mikey Boy, ala the Chris Henry re-signing.
I tend to agree with the Brown assessment. However, you can't argue with the success of Benson, and at one time, Johnson was a really good RB. His hands aren't that great, but as a RB, he was very good. He at least gives you some insurance, especially if Benson's injury lingers and prevents him from playing for several weeks. One thing I'd caution you concerning FAs though, is the teams who traditionally use FA to build their teams, are not usually very successful. Bargains are usually the best avenue to travel in that aspect, and Johnson may have gotten more, and better offers had he waited even a week longer. I think it's a really good gamble at this point, especially considering the season you're having. Good luck...c ya in a few weeks.
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