Cincinnati Bengals believe future is bright
After the 2009 season, when the Bengals won the division and lost in the first round, many wondered what the team would do for an encore. It resulted in a 4-12 campaign and the end of the Carson Palmer-Chad Ochocinco era.
In the big-picture scheme of things, a 9-7 regular season and second playoff berth in three years was better than anyone could have hoped during training camp...
Via Fox Sports Ohio
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27 days ago
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The Bengals react to an Ochocinco-free year: “Different guys are distractions in different ways”
The Bengals may have lost, 31-10, to the Texans yesterday, closing out their 2011. But it was a successful year. A team so many figured would finish 2-14 actually made the playoffs. That’s impressive.
And they did it without so many big names from 2010, including WR Chad Ochocinco. He was on the Patriots this year, averaging 1 catch per game. After the game yesterday, I talked...
Via The Rap Sheet
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January 08, 2012
Bengals need better efficiency in the Red Zone
Moving the football hasn’t been an issue for Andy Dalton and the Bengals’ offense. Getting into the end zone, however, has been especially when they’ve gotten inside the 20-yard line. The Bengals have just 10 touchdowns in their last 26 red zone possessions covering their last eight games.
They have just five touchdowns in their last 13 goal-to-go situations over those same...
Via Cincinnati Bengals Blog
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January 05, 2012
Bengals trying to erase 21-year stigma in playoffs
The last time the Bengals won a playoff game, they beat Houston - the Oilers, not the Texans.
That was 21 years ago, a span so long that it's become part of the local lore. The Bengals (9-7) have had only two playoff games since then, and lost both of them. They get their third chance at breaking the slump when they play the Texans on Saturday at Reliant Stadium.
Players are aware...
Via AP on Fox
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January 03, 2012
2011 NFL Week 17 Primer
Baltimore Ravens’ Terrell Suggs has his helmet taken off by Cincinnati Bengals’ Andrew Whitworth during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on January 2, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
MARQUE MATCHUP: It’s the final week – pick one.
Some will argue that the Cowboys-Giants Sunday night matchup is the biggest game of the week, but it’s no bigger...
Via The Scores Report
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December 29, 2011
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December 29, 2011
Wednesday practice notes; Green on the field
Wide receiver A.J. Green was among several players back practicing for the Bengals on Wednesday after sitting out Tuesday’s workout. Green suffered an AC separation last Sunday against the Rams in St. Louis but is expected to play this Saturday when the Bengals host Arizona at 1 p.m.
Running backs Cedric Benson and Brian Leonard and cornerback Nate Clements were also back practicing...
Via Cincinnati Bengals Blog
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December 21, 2011
Report card: Steelers game
PASS OFFENSE (C-)
Other than the first drive and the touchdown drive, there really wasn’t much else to say. A.J. Green had a solid game (6 catches, 87 yards, TD) and Jermaine Gresham made two nice catches but when your others receivers account for only reception and its tee off time on Andy Dalton in the third quarter, its not a good day. Andrew Whitworth had his worst game...
Via Cincinnati Bengals Blog
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December 05, 2011
Bengals DE Carlos Dunlap Ruled Out For Sunday
Defensive end Carlos Dunlaps hamstring continues to bother him as he has been ruled out for Sundays game against the Browns. Dunlap has not practiced all week and is listed as doubtful on the injury report, but head coach Marvin Lewis indicated he would not play. Tight end Donald Lee (foot) was limited in practice but might miss his third straight game since he is listed as doubtful...
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November 25, 2011
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November 25, 2011
Cleveland Browns Will Be Facing A Mad Bengals Team Sunday
The Cleveland Browns travel to Cincinnati Sunday to face a Bengals team that has just dropped two games in a row. Now you have a pissed off Bengals team that may be underestimating the Cleveland Browns. It is funny how you have writers over at ESPN saying this is a serous mis-match between the Browns and Bengals too. Now you have some Bengals players thinking they are going to take...
Via Cleveland Sports 360
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November 25, 2011
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November 25, 2011
Marvin Lewis won’t complain about Whitworth’s costly penalty
Midway through the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to Pittsburgh, the Bengals converted a third-and-4 and got into Steelers territory. Until a flag came down. The referee flagged Bengals offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth for illegal hands to the face, bringing the play back. The Bengals, who trailed 24-17 at the time, failed to convert on…
Via Pro Football Talk
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November 16, 2011
Bengals letting their play do the talking
They have a rookie quarterback who has played with the poise of a three-year veteran and a receiver who can open things up down the field. The biggest difference though with this year's Bengals team is what you don't hear.
Think about it. Through the first nine weeks of the season can you remember one memorable quote, gripe or guarantee coming out of Paul Brown Stadium? Bluster...
Via Fox Sports Ohio
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November 12, 2011
Here’s to a drama-free 6-2 start
Andy Dalton isn’t playing like a rookie, A.J. Green is making downfield plays that were missing from this offense for at least the last four seasons and the defense has returned and exceeded its 2009 form.
All are cornerstones of a team that has gone from 2-6 last year to 6-2 this year. The foundation though is what you haven’t heard.
In other words, it has been a drama...
Via Cincinnati Bengals Blog
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November 10, 2011
Bengals comfortable in whole new offense
The task seemed overwhelming at first. The Cincinnati Bengals were trying to teach an entirely new offense to a group led by a rookie receiver, with only two weeks to go before the first preseason game.
Everyone expected a rough start. A 6-2 mark at the season's halfway point? Dream on.
''I think it's definitely better than anybody would have expected it to have been,'' left tackle...
Via AP on Fox
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November 09, 2011
Bengals win 5 in a row, first time in 23 years
Over the first half of the season, the Bengals have gone from being named as one of the teams in the Andrew Luck Sweepstakes to a contender for one of the AFC's playoff spots.With a 23-17 win over Tennessee, the Bengals have won five straight for the first time since 1988, when they reached the Super Bowl for the final time, and are 6-2 for the second time in three years.The last...
Via Fox Sports Ohio
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November 07, 2011
Bengals-Titans Preview
Although their upcoming schedule could be rough, the streaking Cincinnati Bengals are pleased with being a half-game out of first place in the AFC North.
Despite being in the same position in their division, the Tennessee Titans aren't as excited about the state of their team.
The Bengals will try to win five straight for the first time in 23 years Sunday in Nashville, where they...
Via AP on Fox
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November 02, 2011
Report Card: Seahawks game
So how do the grades look after Sunday’s 34-12 win in Seattle and the largest margin of victory on the road since the in nearly five years (when the Bengals beat the Browns 30-0)?
RUN OFFENSE (B)
Seattle came in giving up only 3.2 yards per carry, the Bengals averaged 3.5. Bernard Scott was solid but did have seven carries of no gain or negative yards but he also had four carries...
Via Cincinnati Bengals Blog
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October 31, 2011
Fifth quarter: Bengals 27, Colts 17
GAME BALL: TACKLES ANDREW WHITWORTH AND ANDRE SMITH
Coming into the game, Colts defensive ends Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney had combined for 11 sacks against the Bengals. On Sunday they were a non-factor due to Whitworth and Smith as quarterback Andy Dalton rarely felt pressure. Neither Mathis or Freeney had a tackle and the only way Mathis showed up on the stats sheet was...
Via Cincinnati Bengals Blog
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October 16, 2011
Freeney/Mathis imposing pair
Indianapolis might be winless in its five games but the Colts have two of the best defensive ends – the two best ends according to any member of the Bengals one asks – in the NFL in Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis. They rank 1-2 in Colts’ history in sacks and Freeney needs just 1.5 more sacks to reach 100 for his career. Freeney and Mathis have a combined 11 seasons...
Via Cincinnati Bengals Blog
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October 12, 2011
Report Card: Jaguars game
A look at the grades after Sunday’s 30-20 win in Jacksonville:
PASS OFFENSE: B
After his Jeckyl and Hyde performance against Buffalo, many wondered which Andy Dalton would show up against the Jaguars. It was a little bit of both. Dalton did have a second-quarter interception which led to a Jaguars field goal but he was also poised to have two touchdown drives in the final two minutes...
Via Cincinnati Bengals Blog
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October 10, 2011
Bengals rep says union let down players facing suspensions
Andrew Whitworth isn't happy that two teammates face suspensions for offseason incidents, so much so that the Bengals' union rep says he wouldn't have supported the new CBA over the issue.
Via NFL.com
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September 26, 2011
Bengals rep: Union let suspended players down
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Bengals union representative Andrew Whitworth is upset that running back Cedric Benson and other NFL players could face suspensions for offseason incidents.
Via SI.com
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September 26, 2011
Bengals rep upset over Benson suspension
Bengals union representative Andrew Whitworth is upset that running back Cedric Benson and other NFL players could face suspensions for offseason incidents.
Via Seattle Times
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September 26, 2011
Bengals rep upset over Benson suspension
Bengals union representative Andrew Whitworth is upset that running back Cedric Benson and other NFL players are facing suspensions for offseason incidents.
Via Miami Herald
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September 26, 2011
Bengals rep upset over Benson suspension
CINCINNATI (AP) - Bengals union representative Andrew Whitworth is upset that running back Cedric Benson and other NFL players could face suspensions for offseason incidents.Benson and cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones are subject to league discipline for arrests that occurred during the NFL's lockout. Eight players overall are facing discipline under ...
Via Washington Times
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September 26, 2011
Bengals rep upset over Benson suspension
Bengals union representative Andrew Whitworth is upset that running back Cedric Benson and other NFL players are facing suspensions for offseason incidents.
Via Sign on San Diego
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September 26, 2011
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