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Cedric Benson Likely Out Sunday
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Who didn’t see that coming, eh? From the moment word broke that the Cincinnati Bengals were sniffing around RB Larry Johnson, experienced Bengals fans knew Cedric Benson’s allegedly minor hip injury wasn’t so minor after all. That isn’t to say that Benson is...
Bengals Fourth in Power Rankings–and I Don’t Get It
2 days ago by
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Recently, I’ve noticed something very strange that I haven’t seen since 2005. The Cincinnati Bengals are now ranked number four in every power ranking on the internet. ESPN. Sports Illustrated. Fox. The national media is now doing back-flips and cartwheels crowding...
Cuddle Bowl II
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Ahead of their game against the Bengals, the Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable owner Al “Nosferatu” Davis has benched the ineffective JaMarcus Russell in favor of backup Bruce Gradkowski.
Bengals fans will remember their last encounter with Gradkowski, when DE Justin...
Bengals Make More Roster Moves
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While the signing of ex-Chief Larry Johnson has gotten all the attention, the Cincinnati Bengals have made other roster moves and brought in other players for workouts this week.
Cut to make room for Johnson on the roster was DT Orien Harris. Harris, signed a few weeks back off the...
Browns Host Ravens; and the Bengals Can’t Get on MNF??!
4 days ago by
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Let me start by saying this recap will not be your typical recap. You want numbers and situational stats, you’ll have to look elsewhere. Frankly, this game wasn’t good enough for me to even bother looking up numbers and plugging them in.
That’s not completely true...
Welcome aboard, LJ
4 days ago by
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The Bengals are expected to announce, perhaps as soon as Tuesday, that they have added a little extra depth to the running back position, by way of the signing of recently released running back Larry Johnson.
Very seldom have the Bengals faithful been so excited while also very apprehensive...
Larry Johnson Already Talking Trash Vs. Chiefs
4 days ago by
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The deal between The Cincinnati Bengals and former Kansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson hasn’t even been officially announced, but according to kansascity.com, LJ is already taking trash:
On Monday night, LJ posted this on his Facebook page: “Gonna gallop all over the Chiefs...
Running Backwards?
4 days ago by
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With RB Cedric Benson suffering a hip injury against the Steelers Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals have, according to multiple media reports, decided to sign disgruntled ex-Chief RB Larry Johnson to a league minimum deal as insurance in case this or other injuries knock Ced out of action...
Pats Hand Bengals Second Seed, For Now
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Yes, I know, there are seven games left and a lot can happen, but at least for this week, the Cincinnati Bengals are the second seed in the AFC playoff picture, thanks to a patented fourth-quarter comeback by the Colts.
In injury news, RB Cedric Benson hopes to be back next week. Benson...
Bengals Sweep Steelers!
5 days ago by
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Eat it Pittsburgh! WHO-DEY? We-freakin’-dey! The Cincinnati Bengals SWEEP the Pittsburgh Steelers with an 18-12 victory at Heinz Field. What an incredible game by the defense! The non-dairy dessert, Frostee Rucker with the pick! Fear The Fanene IS NOT HUMAN! CB Leon Hall takes...
Bengals – Steelers II Open Thread
5 days ago by
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The Cincinnati Bengals go for a sweep of the Pittsburgh Steeler today at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Cincy WR Maurice Purify, called up from the practice squad just this week, is active today. Out are LB Keith Rivers and G Evan Mathis, as well as usual bench-warmers Jerome Simpson,...
Williams to IR, Purify Promoted
7 days ago by
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The Cincinnati Bengals placed SS Roy Williams on injured reserve today, ending his 2009 season. Williams had been battling a bruise to the same forearm he broke in Dallas last year, and he fractured the bone again this week in practice. Head coach Marvin Lewis voiced strong support...
Showdown at the AFCN Corral
9 days ago by
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Oh, no, no, no, you pusillanimous turd. You do not get your seat on the bandwagon back, not after you spectacularly bailed after week one. Check back in when you’ve grown sufficient testicular fortitude to stand by your convictions for longer than three hours, m’kay?
Well...
Bengals Sweep Ravens; Henry May Be Done for Year, Rivers Likely Back
12 days ago by
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The Cincinnati Bengals won a hard-fought game at Paul Brown Stadium this afternoon, sweeping their AFC North rival Balitmore and improving to 6-2 — and 4-0 in the division — in the process. But the win came at a high price, as WR Chris Henry broke his arm, and LB Keith...
Bengals – Ravens Open Thread
12 days ago by
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Cincinnati Bengals fans hoping for their first glimpse of Andre Smith in action will be disappointed today, as Smith is among the Bengals’ inactives. SS Roy Williams is also out yet again, as are Crash Dummy and Jerome Simpson..
On the Baltimore sideline, DT Haloti Ngata will not play.
Of Bengals, Baltimores, and Byes
16 days ago by
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Angst in Bengaldom, always high ahead of a division game, has bee magnified even further this week by Cincinnati’s anemic 1-4-1 record coming off the bye under head coach Marvin Lewis.
Well, take heart, Bengals fans. That lonely win came back in 2003 over — wait for it...
Vakapuna Returns, Kooistra Released
17 days ago by
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The Cincinnati Bengals made some roster moves today, the most prominent of which was signing FB Fui Vakapuna off of the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. Vakapuna was originally drafted by the Bengals in the seventh round last April, but didn’t make the final roster and the team...
Yup, I’d Make a Lousy NFL GM
21 days ago by
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I see Cincinnati radio yakker Lance McAlister has fired a broadside on his blog at fans who think they could run the Bengals better than owner Mike Brown (gee I wonder “who” he might mean…?). Looking back at comments and polls during the 2009 offseason, Lance notes...
Monday Night Video
25 days ago by
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Well, since there’s nothing worth watching on MNF tonight, here’s some of the latest from the (you)tube.
Benson TD (yes, that’s DT Domata Peko at FB!), with bonus Who-Dey victory dance.
Who got the win for Cincy? This guy thinks he knows…
Teddy sez Lovie sucks…
Bengals By the Numbers
25 days ago by
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A quick look at where the the Cincinnati Bengals rank headed into the bye.
The Bengals remain atop the division by a nose. The margin of difference between Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Baltimore is miniscule. All three teams are within six points scored, and three (3!) allowed. Each...
Bengals Blow Bears to Bits
26 days ago by
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The Cincinnati Bengals destroyed the Chicago Bears 45-10 this afternoon. It was so bad that the Bengals put in No. 2 QB J.T. O’Fridays with more than 10 minutes left in the fourth.
Apologies to my three or four regular readers for being AWOL today. I was stuck in traffic, beating...
Welcome Back, Big O
October 20, 2009 by
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There’s a bit of grumbling in Bengaldom tonight over the team’s re-acquisition of DT Orien Harris. Fans wanted a bigger splash, preferably a trade for a name DE to replace Antwan Odom, who was placed on injured reserve today, ending his season.
I’m not unsympathetic...
Flush That Game. And Spray Afterwards.
October 18, 2009 by
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Well, that old Bengals bad luck that soured many a season returned in full force today, leaving the Bengals with a troubling 28-17 loss to the Texans and perhaps a few devastating injuries. As bad as the defense was – and it was bad, letting Matt Schaub throw for 392 yards...
Bengals Lose, Lose, Lose
October 18, 2009 by
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An horrific day in Cincinnati, where the Bengals lost not just the game, but DE Antwan Odom and DT Domata Peko. Odom, the team’s leading sacker, left on a cart with Achilles injury and early reports are that he’s done for the year; Peko went out with an unspecified knee...
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