Per The Cincinnati Enquirer's Mark Curnutte, the Bengals have pretty much sewn up all their 2008 draft picks except for first-rounder Keith Rivers. Only about half a dozen?first round picks remain unsigned. (Update 2: as of 6:30 EST, that number is down to three: Rivers, Harvey and Ellis.)
Update: Signing Rivers would be a lot [...]
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July 28, 2008
The holdout of LB Keith Rivers could last for more than a few days if the issue is the percentage increase versus last year at the slot. LB Jerod Mayo at 10 got just a 6% hike, but some above the 9 spot have gotten as much as a 20% kick. The two slots above [...]
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July 28, 2008
I'm out until Thursday. For updates on Bengals training camp, keep your eye on the official site, The Chickster, and Mark Curnutte.
Those of you tracking the ongoing Keith Rivers holdout may want to keep an eye on Who Dat Dish and Black & Teal for updates on Sedrick Ellis and Derrick Harvey. I expect that [...]
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July 27, 2008
Everyone but first-round pick Keith Rivers checked in today at the Bengals' Georgetown, KY, camp. Spirits appear high, with Carson Palmer continuing to banter with tOSU Buckeye fans and WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh cracking wise about his impoverished status. Head coach Marvin Lewis gave a brief and somewhat incoherent interview to Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson. What he [...]
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July 27, 2008
If there was any doubt, Bengals WR Chad Johnson put it to rest today, as the outspoken WR showed up for training camp.? C.J. didn't talk to the media, as he continues to boycott the Cincy media, but beyond that it seemed like business as usual for Johnson, who during the Super Bowl week said [...]
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July 27, 2008
Three first round selections, including the Bengals' Keith Rivers, remain unsigned this morning. In New Orleans, word is that the Saints are closing in on DT Sedrick Ellis, though it might still be a few days before he signs. News out of Jacksonville is less promising, where the holdout of DE Derrick Harvey, picked just [...]
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July 28, 2008
Pro Bowl receiver Chad Johnson didn't participate in the Cincinnati Bengals' first practice of training camp because his right ankle hasn't fully recovered from surgery.
Johnson spent time Monday rehabilitating the ankle, which was surgically cleaned out last month. The ankle is still sore and he runs with a pronounced limp. He warmed up with the team on the field...
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July 28, 2008
While the Bengals and their fans are happy that wide out Chad Johnson has shown up at camp, they will have to wait a little longer for him to take the field. Johnson will not take the field just yet for Cincy, as he is still recovering from offseason ankle surgery. He spent [...]
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July 28, 2008
In honor of the new release "Step Brothers," 10 NFL step brother combos I'd love to see.
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July 27, 2008
Receiver Chad Johnson has reported to the Cincinnati Bengals training camp as promised.
Johnson didn't answer questions as he carried his belongings into an apartment at the team's training complex Sunday. A few days earlier, he told The Associated Press that he will continue his boycott of Cincinnati-area media.
The Pro Bowl receiver tried to get the team to trade...
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July 27, 2008
by DMtShooter, Five Tool Tool10. That the Red Sox are interested in trading Manny Ramirez, their only consistent source of right handed power, on deadline, for low value, just because the player is having his 53rd episode of Unhappiness9. The Bengals can't possibly handle the Chad Johnson distraction, seeing how they've never had any distractions from their players before8...
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