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11/20: Post-practice stuff
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Cedric Benson said before Friday’s practice that he will be a gametime decision for Sunday’s Bengals’ game at Oakland.
The fifth-year running back, who is officially listed as doubtful on the injury report, has not practiced all week and was in sweatpants and a hoody during...
Benson says he is a gametime decision
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Cedric Benson said before Friday’s practice that he will be a gametime decision for Sunday’s Bengals’ game at Oakland.
The fifth-year running back has not practiced all week and was in sweatpants and a hoody during the first 30 minutes of practice today which were open to...
Bengals chat at noon
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Enquirer Bengals beat writer Joe Reedy will be taking your questions/comments today at noon.
Bengals chat with Joe Reedy
Benson rests again, doubtful to face Raiders
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Bengals running back Cedric Benson did not practice for a second straight day, meaning that it is unlikely he will play on Sunday at Oakland.
That means Larry Johnson’s timetable for being somewhat comfortable with the playbook continues to be accelerated.
“It’s a new offense...
Edwards on LJ
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Count Herm Edwards among the majority of people who think that Larry Johnson’s arrival in Cincinnati can be a good thing for both parties.
Edwards, who coached Johnson for three years in Kansas City (2006-08) and now works for ESPN, saw both the good and bad sides of Johnson...
Henry appears in locker room; more on Galloway
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Chris Henry appeared in the locker room for the first time since breaking his arm during the second quarter of the Nov. 8 win over Baltimore.
He will be in a cast for a total of 10 weeks and said that he knew the arm was broken before he hit the ground. Henry did end up [...]
Benson: ‘I really have no feelings about it.’
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Cedric Benson realizes that football sometimes is more business than a game. While the Bengals running back realizes that the addition of Larry Johnson can help the team, he wasn’t exactly doing cartwheels over Tuesday’s addition of the seventh-year running back.
“Oh, I...
Scott named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
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Bengals rookie HB Bernard Scott has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week by the NFL.
Scott’s 96 yard kickoff return for a touchdown helped lead the Bengals to an 18-12 victory over the Steelers.
In his first game as the No. 1 kick returner this season, Scott...
Benson and Johnson — a simulation
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It’s always interesting to try and hypothetically project certain situations, like what happens the rest of the season with Cedric Benson in at running back or if Larry Johnson would be the main back over the last seven games.
The folks at WhatIfSports.com ran the projections...
11/17: And the news keeps on coming
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And in order to possibly bolster their roster, the Bengals had WR Joey Galloway, S Mike Doss and DT Ed Johnson in for tryouts tryouts.
Considering the recent season-ending injuries to Chris Henry and Roy Williams, the tryouts of Galloway and Doss are intriguing. Galloway was...
Three and Out: Oakland week
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Three interesting angles to watch in Sunday’s Bengals-Raiders game:
Raider dysfunction: It could be JaMarcus Russell, Bruce Gradkowski or even Charlie Frye. One of the more telling comments from Raiders coach Tom Cable Monday came when he was asked about the viability of Charlie...
Chatman, Utecht gone; Condren signed
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Following the Larry Johnson press conference, the Bengals made a couple of roster moves. They released WR Antonio Chatman and TE Ben Utecht and added S Brannon Condren to the practice squad:
Chatman and Utecht were both on injured reserve and have completed their rehab, meaning the...
Johnson is a Bengal
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Larry Johnson is a Bengal after agreeing to terms on a one-year contract with the team this morning. The Bengals still have not made an official announcement since they still have to make a roster move to put Johnson on the 53-man roster.
Johnson arrived on Monday night in Cincinnati...
Scott up for rookie award
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Bengals rookie Bernard Scott is up for this week’s Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week award. Scott had 13 carries for 33 yards, 21 yards receiving and a 96-yard kick return for a touchdown in the 18-12 win at Pittsburgh.
The other nominees are:
Philadelphia’s Jeremy Maclin had six...
Thoughts on LJ
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It’s now not a matter of if the Bengals are going to sign Larry Johnson, but when. And since the debates have been in full swing about whether or not this is a good move or a bad one. So, here’s one more opinion to weigh in.
It’s a good move if …
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Larry Johnson will visit
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With rumors in full gear about Larry Johnson, coach Marvin Lewis said that the recently-released running back will make a visit this week but that he has not signed.
ESPN reported earlier on Monday that Johnson was on his way to Cincinnati and that a deal would be finalized by...
Bengals-Steelers report card
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I think it’s safe to say that the Bengals have mastered the AFC North formula for winning football games over the past two weeks.
Last Sunday in the 17-7 win over Baltimore, they used a power running game and tough defense. In Sunday’s victory over Pittsburgh, the staunch defense...
Bengals-Steelers: What they are saying
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Bengals’ final drive able to throw off Steelers
With the game on the line and the Steelers’ defense in dire need of a stop to have any chance at a victory, the last thing they expected was for the Cincinnati offense to shove the ball down their throats. It was especially...
Bengals-Ravens fifth quarter
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7-2
The Bengals achieved their first sweep over the Steelers in 11 years with an 18-12 victory at Heinz Field. With the win, they are 5-0 in the AFC North, have a one-game lead over Pittsburgh and have a stranglehold on virtually every tiebreaker scenario. And with Denver’s loss...
Final: Bengals 18, Steelers 12
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PITTSBURGH – With first place in the AFC North on the line, Sunday’s battle between the Bengals and Steelers ended up being one of those grind it out slugfests where every yard was crucial, each third-down conversion was huge and one extra point loomed large.
And after 60 minutes...
Through three: Bengals 12, Steelers 9
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A pair of Shayne Graham field goals (23 and 32 yards) gave the Bengals a 12-9 lead through three quarters. The Bengals were able to tie the game when Frostee Rucker picked off a Ben Roethlisberger pass off a Morgan Trent deflection.
The Bengals are doing a nice job on Rashard Mendenhall...
Benson out for rest of the game
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Cedric Benson is out for the rest of today’s game at Pittsburgh with a hip flexor strain.
The fifth-year running back suffered the injuryduring the second quarter. He missed two series and tried to return for a series late in the second quarter but was unable to continue...
At the half: Steelers 9, Bengals 7
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The Steelers got two Jeff Reed field goals – 33 and 35 yarders – to take a 9-6 lead.
The Bengals offense continued to have problems with two straight three and outs while Carson Palmer has five straight incompletions.
Cedric Benson is affected by a sore hip flexor and had...
End of first: Bengals 6, Steelers 3
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The Bengals get the opening kickoff and go 37 yards in 12 plays, but Shayne Graham’s 51 yard field goal attempt bounces off the right upright. The Steelers took over at their own 41 and go 49 yards in 11 plays, culminating in a Jeff Reed 28 yard field goal.
On the ensuing kickoff...
Game chat: Bengals vs. Steelers
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Want to sound off during the Bengals-Steelers game? You can chat live here:
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