Archive for August, 2010

Agent for ex-Bengals LB Rashad Jeanty upset after release

Sounds like crying over spilled milk as the agent for released LB Rashard Jeantry is upset over the way he was dealt with after he failed his physical. The agent for linebacker Rashad Jeanty is angry at the Bengals for how his client was dealt with after being waived with an injury designation today when [...]

Peter King at his Bengal-hatin’ Best

Peter King was in rare form in today’s Monday Morning Quarterback segment in his criticism of the Bengals and their handling of the Antonio Bryant situation.  Here’s an excerpt of King’s harsh words: Antonio Bryant: What a stupid signing. One NFL medical person — don’t want to be too specific — told me Sunday that [...]

Wide out Maurice Purify suspended one game by the league

Bengal wide out Maurice Purify has been suspended for the opener because of his off-season arrest at a local night spot. The NFL also fined him an additional game check on Monday for violating its personal conduct policy. Purify signed with the Bengals before the 2008 season as an undrafted free agent from Nebraska. He [...]

Bengals release Jeanty, place Nelson on PUP list

The Bengals announced Monday that they have released fifth-year LB Rashad Jeanty in the “waived/failed physical” category and placed second-year S Tom Nelson on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list. The moves reduced the team’s roster to 75 players, one day in advance of the NFL deadline for a reduction to 75. Nelson will continue [...]

Bryant Dumped

Well, the Bengals finally acknowledged the elephant in the room. In a move that signals the end to perhaps the most disasterous and embarassing free agency mistake the team has ever made, WR Antonio Bryant was released today. There was no injury settlement announced, nor any move to season-ending injured reserve.  The team has simply [...]

Offensive Starters Solid as Bengals Fall to Bills

The Bengals offensive starters managed to quell concerns about the team’s ability to score points by putting up 2 touchdowns in 3 drives.  The other drive ended when a fourth-and-one at Buffalo’s 43 was stopped short. Of course, the offense clicked so well while running the no-huddle attack, an old friend from the happy offensive years [...]

Preseason Week 4 Preview: Bengals at Bills

The Bengals will suit up tonight for their fourth preseason game from Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, NY versus the Bills.  Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 PM EST.  Normally, the fourth game of the preseason is the final one, and is mainly used to determine the bottom end of the roster.  With five games in [...]

Stop Avoiding The Elephant in the Room

Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens flash their winning smiles for the masses, as throngs of media members and adoring fans swarm them to and froe. Their enormous talent and undeniable charm seems to disarm even the crankiest football purists and old schoolers. It seems no one can keep from joining in on the fawning.  There’s [...]