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Bengals sign Jeff Faine as insurance for Kyle Cook

Found August 31, 2012 on The Football Fan Spot: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jeff Faine,  Kyle Cook,  Reggie Stephens,  Travelle Wharton,  Clint Boling
TEAMS: Cincinnati Bengals
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After center Kyle Cook saw a foot specialist early in the week, the Bengals brought in Jeff Faine for a visit as insurance for Cook, whose initial prognosis did not look good. After the Bengals signed Faine, Cook’s prognosis isn’t looking any better. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, “indications are” he’ll miss a “large amount of time,” possibly even the whole season. Cook had a down year last season after signing a 4 year, 14 million dollar extension last offseason, but he was ProFootballFocus’ 10th rated center in 2011 and he’s overall had a solid career. He’ll definitely be missed, especially if the replacement is Jeff Faine. Faine was released by the Buccaneers in March and tellingly hadn’t made a single other visit this offseason. Though I suppose the move was necessary because their other option was 2010 7th round pick Reggie Stephens, who had yet to play an NFL snap. The Bengals don’t really seem to believe in him. Faine is heading into his age 31 season and was ProFootbal
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