There’s been a lot of chatter about how long it’s going to take the Bengals, who are known for first-round holdouts, to get O-lineman Andre Smith in the house for training camp. The player picked in front of Smith, Jets QB Mark Sanchez, has a deal, so you would think it would be easy [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Pete Prisco of CBSSportsline.com has come out with his annual list of the Top 50 NFL players, and the Bengals have 1 player on the list. Here’s the lone Bengal on the list:
26. Carson Palmer, QB, Bengals: Coming off arm problems, he’s back throwing again, which is why he’s this high. When he’s healthy, [...]
By the end of each and every training camp there is always at least one player who is cut that causes something of a stir. Typically this isn’t one of the team’s marquee players, but does sometimes come in the form of a starter or key backup. There are a few prime candidates [...]
Today’s Dayton Daily News reports that former practice squad player Kyle Cook will anchor the Bengals O-line in 2009:
What the Bengals want and need, Kyle Cook has. The second-year center from Michigan State has taken advantage of his opportunity and seized the starting job, replacing Eric Ghiaciuc, who signed with the Kansas City [...]
Ticket Packs for 2009 Bengals games at Paul Brown Stadium are on sale now!
Ticket Packs include four regular season games paired together and allow buyers to hold the same seats for all four games within the package. Prices range from $256 to $328 per Pack. Ticket Pack buyers will receive priority ahead of the [...]
The arm strength of Carson Palmer is a big question, and today’s Dayton Daily News reports that after not playing much in 2008, Palmer is working hard to get that strength back to form:
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer looked good at minicamp last week, but admits that his arm strength needs some work. The quarterback’s [...]
A question during a chat with NFL.com’s Gil Brandt on Tuesday was posted about the Bengals and what type of success they can/will have along with Chad Ochocinco, and Brandt thinks that the club will have a good year, and even finish ahead of the Ravens in the AFC North:
I think the Bengals are going [...]
The Bengals didn’t score a big free agent running back outside of one that they had last season – Cedric Benson. The team brought Benson back after he wrapped up the season on a high note with a couple of big games at the end of the season vs the Redskins, Browns and Chiefs.
Now [...]
The Bengals announced today that defensive tackle Clinton McDonald has agreed to terms. He becomes the 4th draft pick with the club to sign, and right now, seven remain unsigned, including Andre Smith, the teams first round pick that seems destined for a holdout as we reported on Sunday.
Wide receiver Mario Urrutia has been cut by the Bengals, according to TSN. Urrutia did not see any action as a rookie in 2008, and was viewed as a longshot to make the Bengals this season. He plays stiff and will need to work on his route running and strength before he can compete for [...]







