http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/3882 Recent articles about Bobbie Williams en-us More photos » by Ed Reinke - AP about 5 hours ago: Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) is pursued by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Leon Hall (29) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Cincinnati. Daniels caught two touchdown passes. Houston won 28-17. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) Browse more photos » In every story there's a protagonist. And while on some quest, the protagonist hits a point in w... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:00:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Houston_Texans_28_Cincinnati_Bengals_17_When_the_protagonist_still_has_two_options/1393620 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Houston_Texans_28_Cincinnati_Bengals_17_When_the_protagonist_still_has_two_options/1393620 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Houston_Texans_28_Cincinnati_Bengals_17_When_the_protagonist_still_has_two_options/1393620 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/6/c68242d873e110718fac94d2bf262a977c7f2f53/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89614040.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA21439AB31D2C75F2E162.jpg This story first appeared in the Thursday, Oct. 15 edition of Sporting News Today. If you are not receiving Sporting News Today, the only daily digital sports newspaper, sign up today for free. After five weeks, the most surprising team in the NFL is not the Broncos, who haven't lost a game, or the Titans, who haven't won one. It's the 4-1 Bengals, who look like a playoff contender and making us prognosticators look foolish. The Bengals already have matched their victory tota... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:19:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Surprise_surprise_Bengals_win_with_039infectious_attitude_039/1374563 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Surprise_surprise_Bengals_win_with_039infectious_attitude_039/1374563 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Surprise_surprise_Bengals_win_with_039infectious_attitude_039/1374563 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/0/406d3dabe1ee65d461405cc75c65836c2c7cd43a/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_bdf5.jpg This is just brilliant satire from our friend Mo Egger's blog over at The Homer.  You'll see it was posted a couple of days ago due to the fact that he refers to Brad St. Louis as a current Bengal, but I'll parenthetically repair that.  With Mo's permission I lovingly repost this piece that gave me more than one belly laugh yesterday when I read it.  Hit the jump to read one of the best things I've read in a while.  -This week, and for a whi... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:37:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sage_advice_from_Mo_Egger_for_newreturning_Bengals_bandwagon_fans/1366175 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sage_advice_from_Mo_Egger_for_newreturning_Bengals_bandwagon_fans/1366175 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sage_advice_from_Mo_Egger_for_newreturning_Bengals_bandwagon_fans/1366175 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/b/5b0f0a11975e99d18f54d1f4fd222e6179bb6c3f/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_2008_12ad.jpg More photos » by Mark Duncan - AP Browse more photos » Ah, another week in which Bengals fans (us) are granted an extension of a beautiful luxury having a win under our belts. Not just win, mind you. A division win. Do you know the impact of that? The Bengals are the only team in the division with a 2-0 record against the division. AFC North Standings Through Four Games in 2009 Teams Record PF PA ... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:27:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_First_Quarter_Review_Saying_satisfied_like_only_Billy_Dee_Williams_can/1319370 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_First_Quarter_Review_Saying_satisfied_like_only_Billy_Dee_Williams_can/1319370 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_First_Quarter_Review_Saying_satisfied_like_only_Billy_Dee_Williams_can/1319370 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/a/4acd119183e359a0ecb6601013598e34acaf7881/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_2008_f47f.jpg More photos » by Ed Reinke - AP about 23 hours ago: Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) runs past Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Evander Hood (96) and linebacker James Harrison (92) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) Browse more photos » [Editor's note: Chris also ran a feature about Cedric Benson on his other b... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:43:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cedric_Benson_on_pace_to_shatter_Bengals_single_season_rushing_record/1261546 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cedric_Benson_on_pace_to_shatter_Bengals_single_season_rushing_record/1261546 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cedric_Benson_on_pace_to_shatter_Bengals_single_season_rushing_record/1261546 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/8/7833ee7255aeda4fa8bad52d8e1d1e68a3d445ce/small/70th_NFL_Draft_5e12.jpg   There's really no denying that we are certified, card-carrying Rodney Harrison haters. Usually just a flash of his face across the TV screen is enough to incite us into loudly rattling off a stream of four letter words that would rival a candid 30 seconds with Artie Lange. But for the first time in our lives, we can say we actually agree with Rodney Harrison.He may be a severe bag of vaginal cleanser, but he's got a point - the Bengals ARE a "Clown Show." Maybe you'... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:09:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Send_In_The_Clowns/1238044 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Send_In_The_Clowns/1238044 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Send_In_The_Clowns/1238044 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/8/388c5e39a04593ba2b27620fd6e8ca4bcf1db3c2/small/Patriots_v_Chargers_7099.jpg More photos » by David Kohl - AP Browse more photos » It may have been ugly, but our beloved Packers started off the season the right way with a thrilling comeback against Chicago, 21-15.  Whether you classify it as two great defensive performances or two awful offensive ones, the only important thing is that Green Bay is 1-0 in the division and tied with Minnesota for the NFC North.  This week, Green Ba... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:28:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Previewing_Cincinnatis_Visit_To_Lambeau/1176969 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Previewing_Cincinnatis_Visit_To_Lambeau/1176969 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Previewing_Cincinnatis_Visit_To_Lambeau/1176969 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/d/5dad8fa17edbf5e12ea8578e6a0d0bd1bde990ca/small/Chicago_Bears_2008_c7a7.jpg More photos » by Al Behrman - AP about 1 month ago: Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis clasps hands with guard Bobbie Williams, facing, at the end of practice at their NFL football training camp , Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, in Georgetown, Ky. (AP Photo/Al Behrman) Browse more photos » Quick. Of everything you know about the 2008 Cincinnati Bengals, which aspect of the team was substantially blam... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:57:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Key_to_the_Season_Offense_rides_on_how_much_the_offensive_line_improves/1156850 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Key_to_the_Season_Offense_rides_on_how_much_the_offensive_line_improves/1156850 by Tony Tribble - AP 2 days ago: Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Andre Smith works on a blocking drill at the team's NFL football training camp after signing a contract with the team, on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble) View full size photo uploaded September 2, 2009 What a year for Andre Smith. The world is going great. Discussions are plentiful with Smith possibly being first o... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:09:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/In_the_past_year_Andre_Smiths_karma_has_been_epic/1096624 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/In_the_past_year_Andre_Smiths_karma_has_been_epic/1096624 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/In_the_past_year_Andre_Smiths_karma_has_been_epic/1096624 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/d/ddf7b27ee69a13f584f89c8e4d8924ea8ea4def6/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89613833.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA2143D508FE4D09A43D24.jpg I'm starting to take the position that the offensive line problems are being overstated. When I watched the last two games a second time, I noticed that on several occasions, if a play failed, the line had little, or nothing to do with it. Of course the line has their share of failures -- if every offensive line in the NFL was perfect, first downs and touchdowns would be at record highs. And the Bengals offensive line isn't near perfection. However, protection isn't contribut... Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:00:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Question_of_the_Weekend_Is_the_Offensive_Line_being_unfairly_blamed/1080068 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Question_of_the_Weekend_Is_the_Offensive_Line_being_unfairly_blamed/1080068 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Question_of_the_Weekend_Is_the_Offensive_Line_being_unfairly_blamed/1080068 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/f/dfe16951807663669ae991958ac4644075f08335/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_2009_ac89.jpg More photos » by Ed Reinke - AP 1 day ago: St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Domata Peko (94) and Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rashad Jeanty (53) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) Browse more photos » Anytime you watch a football game the second time around,... Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:40:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Game_Rewind_How_much_was_the_Bengals_offensive_line_to_blame_for_the_six_sacks_allowed_against_the_Rams/1078598 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Game_Rewind_How_much_was_the_Bengals_offensive_line_to_blame_for_the_six_sacks_allowed_against_the_Rams/1078598 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Game_Rewind_How_much_was_the_Bengals_offensive_line_to_blame_for_the_six_sacks_allowed_against_the_Rams/1078598 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/8/f86cb67bd4361fa0f08790d5c058cd5664ba9c0e/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_2009_5b4f.jpg Some in Cincinnati, not on this site, have opined that Thursday night's win over the New England Patriots was boring. A win shouldn't ever be boring, preseason or not. Second of all, preseason isn't about thrilling chucking bombs to wide receivers making one-handed diving catches; it's mostly coaches learning their personnel in game conditions. Such as how far can Chad Ochocinco kick the football on kickoff? Finally, while the game wasn't a dramatic high-scoring affair... Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:13:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Game_Rewind_The_offensive_line_still_lacks_adjustments_but_are_very_close/1027901 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Game_Rewind_The_offensive_line_still_lacks_adjustments_but_are_very_close/1027901 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Game_Rewind_The_offensive_line_still_lacks_adjustments_but_are_very_close/1027901 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/e/ae31159a9ab5bef018efc73683ff70aaae64b59a/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_2009_69a2.jpg The biggest thing that makes an offense go is the offensive line.  Every expert will tell you that if an offensive line can't protect the passer or open holes for the running back, the offense will struggle.  The Bengals have what is considered one of the best quarterbacks in the league with Carson Palmer.  When given time to throw, he is the biggest reason the offense has been feared recently.  OK, until last season when the offense finished dead last in the total... Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:15:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Bengals_Offensive_Line_Could_Be_Its_Achilles_Heal/863582 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Bengals_Offensive_Line_Could_Be_Its_Achilles_Heal/863582 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Bengals_Offensive_Line_Could_Be_Its_Achilles_Heal/863582 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/8/c8abac0885667ce7305f50ca04cca0c4b4d09f98/small/Buccaneers_v_Bengals_04fc.jpg Part two of this 3-part series is the Bengals.  This was done by Bengal Stripes’ Adam Kiefaber.  Sorry about all the bold print in the first part, I keep trying to fix it, but WordPress has been acting up a bit lately.  Everything should be fixed sometime soon. Key losses in free agency and retirement, if applicable - OT Stacy Andrews (signed w/ PHI) WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (signed w/ SEA) OT Levi Jones (cut) C Eric Ghiaciuc (signed w/ KC)  DT Orien Harris (traded to STL) WR Glenn Holt ... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:42:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/AFC_North_Offseason_Review_Cincinnati_Bengals/686670 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/AFC_North_Offseason_Review_Cincinnati_Bengals/686670 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/AFC_North_Offseason_Review_Cincinnati_Bengals/686670 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/d/8d8f81e39238e9116f8394ab325dee96a28cc896/small/AFL_Rd_6_61d4.jpg