Archive for January, 2009

RB Benson To Get Long-Term Deal?

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.

Benson Wants to Be a Bengal in 2009

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 [...]

Palmer to Get MRI Results Soon

From: Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer said he threw Thursday and Friday at practice at “pretty much 100 percent. He has an inflamed throwing elbow and is trying to avoid surgery. “I’ve had another MRI; I’ll get the results of that back hopefully this next week,” he said. “I’ll be ready to roll in [...]