For seven years the Bengals’ defense lagged behind and subsequently became each off-season’s point of emphasis. It appears that the team’s preoccupation of stopping the run and allowing big plays, led them to lose track of the offense and as a result, it rusted in the rain. Now, with the defense upright and sturdy, the [...]
Archive for May, 2009
Bengals on HBO’s HARD KNOCKS
HBO SPORTS, NFL FILMS AND THE CINCINNATI BENGALS JOIN FORCES FOR A NEW SEASON OF THE ULTIMATE SPORTS REALITY SERIES WHEN HARD KNOCKS: TRAINING CAMP WITH THE CINCINNATI BENGALS, CHRONICLING THE TRIUMPHS AND HEARTACHES OF NFL TRAINING CAMP, DEBUTS WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO CINCINNATI, May 14, 2009 – HBO Sports, NFL Films and [...]
Wednesday Bengals Notes
The Bengals will be holding a press conference tomorrow to announce a “Major Development” regarding the 2009 offseason. While no further details were given, speculation is that they will officially confirm that they will be the subject team for the 2009 installment of the NFL Films/HBO series Hard Knocks. It will be interesting to hear [...]
Bengals First-Round Pick Smith Fires Agent
Jim Trotter of SI.com has reported that Bengals rookie OT Andre Smith has fired his second agent, Priority Sports. Smith fired his first agent Alvin Keels a little over a month ago and is now looking for his third agent. Trotter writes via his Twitter.com page, “Just confirmed that Bengals offensive tackle Andre Smith has [...]
Ocho Cinco Now Motivated to Play for Cincy?
The latest blurb about Chad Ocho Cinco comes from super agent Drew Rosenhaus, who said the following on his Twitter feed about the wide out: Chad Ocho Cinco has been working overtime this offseason with his training. He is in the best shape of his career & very motivated. Interesting. Can you believe it for [...]
Dhani Tackles the Globe: New Zealand Preview
Dhani visits Auckland, New Zealand, on a quest to conquer the sea as the next great kiwi sailor. In this City of Sails, he has just one week to work his way on to an Americas Cup yacht and then take the ultimate test in an actual Team New Zealand tryout. Tune in Monday at [...]
Some Semblance of Logic
The best off-season of the Marvin Lewis Era continued when the team signed hard-hitting safety, Roy Williams, to a one-year deal. This is yet another smart move and one of little risk considering that within his eight years as a pro, Roy has clearly shown the world what he can and can’t do. Roy can [...]
Bengals Acquire RB Leonard from the Rams
The Bengals made a deal today with the Rams for running back Brian Leonard. The team shipped out defensive tackle Orien Harris for the back. Leonard was the Rams’ second-round draft pick in 2007. He played in 16 games with seven starts as rookie, rushing for 303 yards and catching 30 passes for 183 yards. [...]


May 14th, 2009
B.Clifton Burke
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