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Cincinnati Bengals Come To Terms With Draft Pick Giovani Bernard

The Cincinnati Bengals have inked their second round running back, Giovani Bernard, to a four-year deal. He is expected to get some playing time and will be in competition with the other backs on the roster to spell BenJarvus Green-Ellis throughout the season. The former UNC stud has solid upside potential. The post Cincinnati Bengals Come To Terms With Draft Pick Giovani Bernard...
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Bengals sign RB Giovani Bernard

You've got to love the NFL's new collective bargaining agreement. Gone are the days of rookie holdouts over contracts. Get them signed and get them started with the team program, especially now that training camps have fewer practices and fewer reps available. The Bengals are now down to two unsigned picks out of their class of 10 as second-round running back Giovani Bernard...
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Can The Bengals Really Overtake The Steelers And The Ravens In 2013?

By Jeremy Hritz The Cincinnati Bengals have been building through the draft, and it is beginning to pay handsomely, as they have accumulated a talented group of young players. And after the most recent draft with the additions of tight end Tyler Eifert and running back Giovani Bernard, the Bengals offense looks to have improved even more. Couple that with a young and aggressive...
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LT goes one-on-one with Bengals QB Andy Dalton

LaDainian Tomlinson goes one-on-one with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton. LT catches up with Dalton as he prepares for his third season in the NFL and gets his thoughts on his alma mater, TCU, in an exclusive interview for FOXSportsSouthwest.com. LaDainian Tomlinson: This is your second full offseason in the NFL. How have you been spending it so far? Andy Dalton: Getting...
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Dalton already working on the long pass

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Andy Dalton saw A.J. Green lined up on the outside and let it fly. The Bengals aren't wasting time on fixing one of their shortcomings. They're throwing long passes during their offseason team workouts this week, trying to get the long-distance connection that was missing in their biggest games last season. Dalton overthrew an open Green in the end zone...
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Dalton already working on the long pass

Andy Dalton saw A.J. Green lined up on the outside and let it fly. The Bengals aren't wasting time on fixing one of their shortcomings. They're throwing long passes during their offseason team workouts this week, trying to get the long-distance connection that was missing in their biggest games last season. Dalton overthrew an open Green in the end zone on a long pass in...
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Kyle Larson NNS Preview: Charlotte Motor Speedway

Home Field Advantage...The NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) heads home to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first of two visits to the local facility in 2013. Larson has never made a lap at the 1.5-mile quad oval, but he'll have plenty of time to learn before taking the green flag. The weekend begins with a four-hour test session on Wednesday, followed by two additional practices...
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Competition opens for Bengals backup QB job

The Bengals have opened the competition for the backup quarterback job, one of the few notable spots that are open on the roster. The job opened when Bruce Gradkowski left for Pittsburgh after spending two seasons in Cincinnati backing up Andy Dalton. Rather than picking one guy to replace him, the Bengals have decided to hold a competition. They signed former Tampa Bay quarterback...
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Competition opens for Bengals backup QB job

CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Bengals have opened the competition for the backup quarterback job, one of the few notable spots that are open on the roster. The job opened when Bruce Gradkowski left for Pittsburgh after spending two seasons in Cincinnati backing up Andy Dalton. Rather than picking one guy to replace him, the Bengals have decided to hold a competition. They signed former...
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Bengals' Leon Hall recovering from torn thumb ligament

Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Leon Hall will miss the beginning of OTAs due to a torn ligament in his thumb, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. While the ailment will keep Hall out for a "bit," Hobson says that the corner is expected back at some point during OTAs. For this reason, it doesn't sound like the injury is a concern when it comes to Halls availability...
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Bengals CB Leon Hall Out With A "Torn Thumb Ligament"

Cornerback Leon Hall won't be available when the Cincinnati Bengals begin their OTA work with their first practice on Tuesday. And in fact he may miss several offseason practices, which concludes on June 13 with the completion of the team's three-day mandatory minicamp. Hall suffered a "torn thumb ligament" earlier this month while lifting, but he's expected...
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Chad Johnson explains himself to the judge, held on $1,000 bond (Video)

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson appeared in court today after being arrested for violating his parole.  As you can see from the video below, the judge was clearly not happy and ended up holding him in jail on $1,000 bond. I like Chad.  He seems like a fun, nice guy, but he has to grow up. Chad Johnson ARRESTED — Hot Judge Rips NFL Star - Watch More Celebrity Videos or...
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Chad Johnson has been arrested

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson was taken into custody after returning to Florida.  He made a trip out to southern California last week when the police issued a warrant for his arrest. https://twitter.com/WPLGLocal10/statuses/336489770496696320 Johnson was arrested for violating his parole and now he’ll have to wait and see how the judge plans on punishing him. Need NFL...
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Whitworth helps out family of fallen youth football player

Jaleel Gipson, a 17-year-old high school football player from Farmerville, La., died this past Monday from injuries suffered in a spring football practice on May 9. Bengals left tackle Andrew Whitworth and his wife Melissa, from nearby West Monroe, La., couldnt help but think of their own children when they heard the tragic news. The Whitworths reached out to the Gipson family and...
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Giovani Bernard says He’s ‘Similar’ to Ray Rice

The Former North Carolina Ram sat down with “NFL AM” on Wednesday and discussed his role on the Cincinnati Bengals and his respect for sixth year running back Ben Jarvus Green-Ellis. Instead of competing with Green-Ellis for the starting position, the rookie prefers to partner with the veteran. “It’s more so a complimentary kind of thing,” Bernard said of his
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Chad Johnson wanted by the police for not completing intervention program

We reported yesterday that there’s a warrant out for Chad Johnson’s arrest.  Now we know why. According to Black Sports Online, Johnson was supposed to report to his parole officer and show him proof that he completed his batterers intervention program. Even after getting two chances to show up, he didn’t.  Now when he gets back to Florida from California, the authorities...
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Report: Warrant Issued For Chad Johnson’s Arrest

Even if one or more teams around the league start to show sudden interest sometime over the offseason in free agent wide receiver Chad Johnson (formerly Chad Ochocinco), the odds of the three-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler continuing his NFL career may have just gotten tougher, as TMZ.com reports that Broward County, FL has issued a warrant for his arrest. Photo Via SportsofBoston...
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Bengals LB James Harrison Says He Spends $400K-$600K On His Body Per Year

At his introductory press conference on Tuesday Bengals linebacker James Harrison said he spends anywhere between $400,000-$600,000 on taking care of his body, year-in and year-out. “My body is what helps me to make money,” Harrison said. When asked what he spends it on, Harrison said, "As far as training, I have a hyperbaric chamber. I rent a hyperbaric chamber when...
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James Harrison Says He Spends More Than 500k Yearly On Massages And Body Work

NFL players’ bodies go through a lot of torture during their careers, so understandably one of the secrets to having a long successful career in the league is taking care of your body, and Bengals linebacker James Harrison says he spends big money doing just that. Via Cincinnati.com, in a press conference at Paul Brown stadium, Harrison said he spends between 500 and 600 thousand...
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James Harrison spends $500k a year on 'body work'

New Cincinnati Bengals linebacker James Harrison is hoping to make his mark with the franchise after completing a successful stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers.“You want to stay in this business for awhile, you’re going to have to take care of your body. If you want to do that, you’re going to have to spend money. It’s not cheap…. I spend between $400,000 and $600,000 on...
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Jayson DiManche a Bengals-Standout at Minicamp

  As anyone who follows me knows, I’m a huge fan of newly-minted Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Jayson DiManche. DiManche was signed away from the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent after a courtship by the Jags that went so far as the team’s position coach speaking to DiManche all throughout the draft, and discussing future plans with him. In the end, DiManche made...
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James Harrison admits to being ‘massage whore’ in first press conference with Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker James Harrison admitted to spending between $400,000 to $600,000 annual on body work, calling himself a 'massage *****'.
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IT PAYS TO FEEL GOOD

James Harrison's expensive habit

James Harrison spends a lot of his money on one particular thing. But it's not something you would expect, and it's a ton of money.

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Bengals LB James Harrison Motivated By Way Things Ended With Steelers

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker James Harrison, who was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers back in early March after failing to agree to a reduction in salary, held his introductory press conference with the Cincinnati media on Tuesday and admitted during it that he is motivated to play his former team this season. "I understand it’s a business, so it’s not like I can...
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No token signing, Harrison out to prove he still can play

CINCINNATI A defensive backs best friend is a good pass rush. The Bengals already have one of the best in the NFL but Leon Hall is perfectly fine with adding a little more help. Ditto for Adam Jones. The Bengals didnt sign James Harrison as a token gesture or PR move for his name value. Both they and Harrison expect the 35-year-old linebacker to be an integral part of the Bengals...
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