Today’s Cincy Enquirer talks about the Bengals needing more discipline in 2009. Here is the tidbit from the paper about that subject:
The Bengals have not been in the playoffs since 2005, so coach Marvin Lewis knows things have to improve next season. Step one: A more disciplined team. “Some of our [...]
With recent rumors that Cincinnati Bengals free agent WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh could find new employment in San Francisco or Seattle this offseason, the 2007 Pro Bowl receiver wouldn’t mind an extended stay in Cincinnati.
“I don’t think what people realize is I wouldn’t mind coming back,” the San Francisco resident said. “I just want a choice. [...]
During NFL.com’s Adam Schefter’s Live Chat today, he was asked about the coaching situation in Cincinnati. “Based on their prior behavior, do you see the Bengals eating the last two years of Marvin’s contract and paying his assistant coaches to go away, too? Not happening. Marvin will continue coaching there until his contract is done, [...]
It’s that time again to start talking about free agency, and we’ll spend some time breaking down positions, and today we are going to start with maybe the most important position on the field – quarterback. Here are our rankings of Free Agent QB’s, and what we think will be the end result for [...]
From: Cincinnati Enquirer
Bengals Right tackle Stacy Andrews underwent reconstructive knee surgery on his right knee last Thursday. According to team public relations director Jack Brennan, the training staff is reporting that the surgery, which was performed by Dr. Angelo Colisimo, went well. Andrews was injured late in the fourth quarter of the Bengals’ 14-0 win [...]
From: Pro Football Talk.com
The Bengals are engaged in an online promotion that might or might not provide a clue about the future of receiver Chad Johnson a/k/a Chad Ocho Cinco.
For every $50 spent via the team’s pro shop, the buyer will receive a free No. 85 jersey, with either ”C. Johnson” or “Ocho Cinco” on [...]
From: Bengals.com
Bengals Head Coach Marvin Lewis says he’s not looking to get away from a scheme that was wide receiver friendly. “We still need to be receiver-oriented because we need to be able to throw the ball effectively to win,” he said. “Yet we also need to block at wide receiver and that will become [...]
From: Pro Football Weekly
A source close to the club says it’s unlikely that Chris Perry, who lost his starting job to Cedric Benson, will be back with the club in ’09.
From: Pro Football Weekly
Bengals RB Cedric Benson’s strong finish to the 2008 season, coupled with the team’s happiness with his play and development, makes the prospect of both sides striking a long-term deal fairly good, the way we hear it. Benson had 130 total yards or more in each of his last three starts.
From: Cincinnati Enquirer
Cedric Benson arrived in Cincinnati in late September surrounded by questions about his character. He might leave Cincinnati as a free agent, but he would go having quieted doubters and gained a career high 747 rushing yards. Benson capped off a strong second half of the season with his third 100-yard rushing game, [...]
