HBO's Hard Knocks Hits Bengals Camp

It's the hard knock life, for us!!Steada treated, we get trickedSteada kisses, we get kickedIt's the hard knock life!! Whether you think of Annie or Jay-Z these four lines represent HBO’s pick for the series Hard Knocks. The Cincinnati Bengals have been getting tricked and kicked for 18 years since owner Mike Brown took over for his legendary dad Paul. One winning season is all Bengals fans have received since 1991. What else have they been given? Akili Smith, Dave Kingler, Peter Warrick and Ki-Jana Carter. Add it up and Mike Brown’s record as owner of the Bengals is 101-187-1. After a forgettable 4-11-1 2008, optimism is budding all around the training facilities in Georgetown Kentucky. Franchise QB Carson Palmer is healthy again. The loss of WR T.J. Hoshmanzadeh was quickly addressed with the signing of another hard name to spell in Laveranues Coles. RB Cedric Benson has been saying all the right things and has had a full off-season of ...