Things of note from the first Bengals OTA practice

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer by Joe Reedy

– Two plays of the day and both came on deep routes — Andy Dalton connected with A.J. Green on the first throw of the session and later Marvin Jones beat Taylor Mays and Adam “Pacman” Jones in double coverage to haul it in. Said Dalton on what changes he has been making on the ...

NFL Awards San Francisco Super Bowls L. Houston Gets Super Bowl LI

Source: Stripe Hype by Jason

Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti holds out the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the San Francisco 49ersin Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

 

 

The San Francisco/Santa Clara area will have the honor of hosting the Super Bowl’s 50th anniversary game for Super Bowl L (or 50 numerically).  The news was announced today live on the NFL Network at the NFL Spring Meeting.

Santa Clara is constructing a brand new, $1 billion stadium to host the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl L will be

Things of note from the first OTA practice

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer by Joe Reedy

– Two plays of the day and both came on deep routes — Andy Dalton connected with A.J. Green on the first throw of the session and later Marvin Jones beat Taylor Mays and Adam “Pacman” Jones in double coverage to haul it in. Said Dalton on what changes he has been making on the ...

Competition opens for Bengals backup QB job (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Bengals have opened the competition for the backup quarterback job, one of the few notable spots that are open on the roster.

Patriots, Cowboys and Rams spent the most guaranteed money on undrafted rookie free agents (Shutdown Corner)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

The New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Rams each spent over $100,000 in guaranteed money on their class of undrafted free agents this offseason, according to a source with knowledge of rookie salary data. NFL teams could spend a maximum of $78,170 in signing bonuses on undrafted rookie free agents this offseason, but there are no limits to the amount of guaranteed money teams can include in the standard three-year contracts signed by undrafted free agents. Seven NFL teams have spent more than the $78,170 signing bonus maximum in guaranteed money, with New England leading the way by spending $140,000 in guaranteed money on their undrafted free agents. The largest individual guarantee among the Patriots undrafted rookie

Xbox One Revealed: Specs, Breakdown, & the Future of Madden

Source: Stripe Hype by Jason

After eight years on the shelves and having sold some 70 million units, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 is finally getting a successor today. The Xbox One was revealed today, and here are some of the highlights of today’s event:

 

*It responds to voice commands and will be tied to a specific user’s voice and its commands will be “conversational.”

*It’s called the Xbox One, and will boast 8 gigabytes of system memory, a 500 GB hard drive, a Blu-Ray drive and USB 3.0 and HDMI connections.

*It will have “snapmode,” which allows players to open multiple screens in Windows-like tiles. One example shown was watching a basketball game and using voice commands to bring up your fantasy league in a sidebar.

Microsoft and the NFL announce partnership during Xbox One reveal

Source: Cincy Jungle by Josh Kirkendall

The gaming world screeches to a sudden halt on Tuesday with Microsoft introducing the next-gen Xbox, called Xbox One.

How in the world is this relevant to your NFL and Bengals lives? During Tuesday's mega-announcement, Microsoft revealed a partnership with the National Football League. According to the Verge, a website under the Vox Media banner, alongside SB Nation:

The initiative will take the simple act of watching football, and transform it into what the company is touting as a true interactive experience — leveraging Microsoft products like Skype and its SmartGlass companion

Marvin Lewis On Andre Smith's Absence: He Has Stuff He Needs To Take Care Of

Source: Cincy Jungle by Josh Kirkendall

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Andre Smith was one of several offensive linemen that didn't participate during Tuesday's practice, which kicked off the third phase of the team's offseason training program. Unlike Andrew Whitworth and Trevor Robinson, who are rehabilitating various injuries, Smith was simply not in Cincinnati with the rest of the team.

Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis told reporters that Smith "has to deal with some stuff he has to take care of".

Andre Smith not at first OTA workout. Lewis said he "has to deal with some stuff he has to take care of". Not conditioning though

— Joe Reedy (@joereedy) May 21,

New Xbox Revealed and Latest on Madden 25

Source: Stripe Hype by Jason

Apr 25, 2012; New York, NY, USA; Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson holds up a poster after being named the cover athlete during the Madden 13 cover unveiling on the set of SportsNation at Times Square. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

 

 

After eight years on the shelves and having sold some 70 million units, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 is finally getting a successor today. The Xbox reveal comes a bit late to the party, as the last of the big three home console makers to announce a new system. Exactly three months ago today, Sony introduced the PlayStation 4, which will be out this holiday season and

Bengals Rookie Linebacker Sean Porter: A Blend Of Von Miller And Derrick Brooks?

Source: Cincy Jungle by Anthony Cosenza

When the fourth round of the 2013 Draft rolled around, a lot of us who follow the club were thinking that linebacker would be the direction with their pick. With Rutgers linebacker Khaseem Greene on the board just a few picks before the Bengals were on the clock, he was undoubtedly kicked around as a possibility. The Bears grabbed Greene, a pass coverage specialist, one spot ahead of Cincinnati and the Bengals went with another linebacker--Sean Porter out of Texas

Adam Jones "Walks Off The Field" And Leon Hall Participates During Individual Workouts

Source: Cincy Jungle by Josh Kirkendall

At some point during the Cincinnati Bengals first OTA session of the offseason on Tuesday, Bengals cornerback Adam Jones appears to have suffered, at the very least, enough discomfort to leave the field during practice. Jones, who has a history of injuries, recently explained that he hasn't felt as good as good as he does in a long time.

"I feel unbelievable," Jones told Bengals.com. "I'm running faster, I'm working hard and I know the defense like the back of my hand, so I don't have to think while I'm out there. It's just all reaction. I'm out catching punts every day. I feel good, man."

Jones' discomfort doesn't "appear"

Bengals' Leon Hall recovering from torn thumb ligament

Source: Yardbarker

Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Leon Hall will miss the beginning of OTAs due to a torn ligament in his thumb, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. While the ailment will keep Hall out for a "bit," Hobson says that the corner is expected back at some point during OTAs. For this reason, it doesn't sound like the injury is a concern when it comes to Halls availability for training camp. Hall was sidelined through last season's OTAs as well, but it was due to a much more severe injury; an Achilles ailment. Still, the Bengals could opt to rest Hall until mandatory minicamp begins next month considering he's cemented his status as a starter with the club. Starting 14 games for the Bengals last season, Hall recorded 38 tackles and two interceptions -- one of which was returned for a touchdown. He also defensed 11 passes. Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt Looking for fantasy football advice?

Bengals Rookie Linebacker Sean Porter A Blend Of Von Miller And Derrick Brooks?

Source: Cincy Jungle by Anthony Cosenza

When the fourth round of the 2013 Draft rolled around, a lot of us who follow the club were thinking that linebacker would be the direction with their pick. With Rutgers linebacker Khaseem Greene on the board just a few picks before the Bengals were on the clock, he was undoubtedly kicked around as a possibility. The Bears grabbed Greene, a pass coverage specialist, one spot ahead of Cincinnati and the Bengals went with another linebacker--Sean Porter out of Texas

Bengals Without Several Offensive Linemen During Practice

Source: Cincy Jungle by Josh Kirkendall

Luckily OTAs aren't as important during May practices for veterans as they might be for bubble players, or rookies continuously looking to make an impression on the team's coaching staff. Andrew Whitworth and Trevor Robinson may be out for the entire offseason training program, but that was expected. However it's more than that.

According to a tweet by Geoff Hobson, Andre Smith, Clint Boling and Dennis Roland are also rehabilitating unspecified injuries on Tuesday.

No Andre Smith; Whit Boling Robinson Roland rehab

— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) May 21, 2013

The first-team

With Andrew Whitworth & Andre Smith out, Bengals Rookies Stepping Up

Source: Stripe Hype by Jason

 

May 10, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals fifth round draft pick guard Tanner Hawkinson works out during the Bengals rookie minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

 

The 2013 NFL season is 3 months away, but the OTA phase of the offseason is already over for Andrew Whitworth, who won’t be doing any football-related activities anytime soon after offseason surgery on his knee to remove scar

Cincinnati Bengals: The 5 Best and Worst Offseason Moves

Source: Bleacher Report

The NFL is deep into offseason mode with teams hitting the field for minicamps and OTAs. Training camp is still two and a half months away, but for most teams, the roster appears to be set.

With that in mind, this is a good time to take a look back at the Cincinnati Bengals' offseason so far. The Bengals are coming off a second-straight playoff appearance, and are one of the up-and-coming teams in the league.

A lot of what the Bengals have done this offseason has been applauded, but not every move they made was a great one. Let's take a look at the best and worst moves the team has

Arizona Cardinals 2013 Statistical Predictions: QB Carson Palmer to Have a Big Year? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

COMMENTARY | Part one of a seven-part series predicting 2013 statistics for key Arizona Cardinals players begins with quarterback Carson Palmer. Despite being in a new offense with new coaches, Palmer has a chance this season to do what few Cardinals quarterbacks have done in a season.

Cincinnati Bengals CB Adam Jones Doesn’t Get Enough Credit (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

COMMENTARY | Cornerback Adam Jones of the Cincinnati Bengals is still a name most fans associate with negative feelings thanks to his past transgressions, but Jones is one of the most important players on Cincinnati's roster.

Injuries Knock Pair of Bengals Starters out of OTAs

Source: Stripe Hype by Jason

Jan 5, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Leon Hall (29) reacts after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

 

The Cincinnati Bengals will be without a pair of offensive starters when the team kicks off OTA practices today, according to Geoff Hobson.

Their top cornerback Leon

Bengals CB Leon Hall Out With A "Torn Thumb Ligament"

Source: Yardbarker

Cornerback Leon Hall won't be available when the Cincinnati Bengals begin their OTA work with their first practice on Tuesday. And in fact he may miss several offseason practices, which concludes on June 13 with the completion of the team's three-day mandatory minicamp. Hall suffered a "torn thumb ligament" earlier this month while lifting, but he's expected to return before the completion of this year's OTA practices. Source: SBNation

Bengals Players React to Oklahoma Tornadoes

Source: Cincy Jungle by Josh Kirkendall

Watching the videos, pictures and reading the new reports about the tragedy in Oklahoma is heart-breaking. Communities destroyed, a school directly struck leading to the loss of life is something many of us struggle to wrap our heads around. It tends to make to break the obsession and fanaticism of sports into a silly and trivial matter. But equally as important, sports allows a momentary reprieve to shed the scorched feelings of helplessness as our own countrymen and people just like us suffer and mourn what they've lost.

We echo the sentiments of several Bengals players.

Prayers for everybody affected by the tornado in Oklahoma

— Andy Dalton (@andydalton14)

Cincinnati Bengals Offseason Training Activities

Source: Cincy Jungle by Josh Kirkendall

Combining all of the stories regarding the Cincinnati Bengals OTA sessions from May 21 through the week of June 13.

The Cincinnati Bengals will open the third phase of their offseason training program on Tuesday; the first of ten OTA practices, covering three weeks with the fourth being a mandatory minicamp. Players will gather every week through June 13, with the following schedule:

OTA: May 21-23, May 28-30, June 3-6
Mandatory: June 11-13

First thing we should take note with OTAs is that no live contact is allowed, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. On-field practices can last no longer than two hours, though players can train for six (workouts, film, study,

AFC North links: Record motivates Steelers

Source: AFC North Blog

Baltimore Ravens Deonte Thompson might have the early inside track to start at wide receiver opposite Torrey Smith. "[Thompson] could sneak in there, he looks different, is fast and catches everything," Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said. How does Arthur Jones fit into what is now a crowded defensive line group? Cincinnati Bengals Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer looks at the Bengals' roster heading into the team's first OTA session of the offseason.

Bengals Banter: OTAs Open. Michael Johnson Ready for Encore

Source: Stripe Hype by Jason

Jul 27, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer coaches during training camp at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports

 

 

With OTAs set to open today, the Cincinnati Bengals will be hitting the practice field for 10 workouts over the next three weeks. This will be the first time this year’s draft class has an oppurtunity to workwith their veteran teammates, while the vets are finally able to work off some of the rust as they practice on a football field for the first time in 5 months.

Former NFL safety Solomon Wilcots

Previewing The Bengals OTA And The Rules That Govern Them

Source: Cincy Jungle by Josh Kirkendall

The Cincinnati Bengals will open the third phase of their offseason training program on Tuesday; the first of ten OTA practices, covering three weeks with the fourth being a mandatory minicamp. Players will gather every week through June 13, with the following schedule:

OTA: May 21-23, May 28-30, June 3-6
Mandatory: June 11-13

First thing we should take note with OTAs is that no live contact is allowed, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. On-field practices can last no longer than two hours, though players can train for six (workouts, film, study, instruction, on-field work). Don't expect Oklahoma Drills, or significant 11-on-11 team drills that includes violence. Before

Trevor Robinson Expected To Miss "A Good Chunk" Of OTAs

Source: Cincy Jungle by Josh Kirkendall

The Bengals will not have center Trevor Robinson available during practice on Tuesday, who is dealing with a "pectoral issue" according to Bengals.com. Reading between the lines, it appears possible that Robinson could miss OTAs entirely, which runs through June 13 when the team breaks from mandatory minicamp. Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis indicated to reporters during the NFL Combine in February that Robinson will compete with Kyle Cook as the starting center.

As a result seventh-round rookie T.J. Johnson figures to receive significant work as Cook's backup center this week and

Bengals CB Leon Hall Out With A "Torn Thumb Ligament"

Source: Cincy Jungle by Josh Kirkendall

Cornerback Leon Hall won't be available when the Cincinnati Bengals begin their OTA work with their first practice on Tuesday. And in fact he may miss several offseason practices, which concludes on June 13 with the completion of the team's three-day mandatory minicamp. Hall suffered a "torn thumb ligament" earlier this month while lifting, but he's expected to return before the completion of this year's OTA practices.

The Bengals are already down at cornerback with Dre Kirkpatrick, recovering from a knee procedure earlier during the offseason, being unavailable during offseason

Quick Glance at 2014 Cincinnati Bengals Free Agents

Source: Stripe Hype by Jason

 

August 16, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Bengals beat the Falcons 24-19. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

 

The Cincinnati Bengals have been huge winners in each of the past two offseasons, highlighted by the re-signing of their top free agents. With an owner like Mike Brownwho likes to build from

Andrew Hawkins Spends Weekend Working with Wounded Warrior Foundation

Source: Stripe Hype by Jason

Nov 27, 2011; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrew Hawkins (16) during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports

 

 

In case you missed it this morning, we wrote how the Cincinnati Bengals have become a team making headlines for all the right reasons. Well, we missed a story about Bengals receiver Andrew Hawkins going home to 

Marvin Lewis One Of The Most Agressive Head Coaches In 2012

Source: Cincy Jungle by Lucas Greta

If the Mythbusters were to do an NFL-themed episode, the myth at the top of their list would probably be whether or not head coaches should "go for it" more often in fourth-down situations. To the casual fan and stat analyst, the answer is a resounding yes. After all, fourth-down conversions are one of the more exciting plays in football and the chance to extend a drive can often outweigh the consequences of failing to gain the necessary yards. To NFL head coaches, however, the situation isn't that simple. Botches conversions can take points of the board by passing up field goal opportunities, while the failure of a game-losing fourth-down attempt is the kind of high profile nightmare scenario that can stick in the craw of an entire

Fantasy Football & Helping a Child in Need Come Together

Source: Stripe Hype by Jason

Thank you for reading this story and taking the time to help out someone in need. Ladd Davies is a writer at LateRoundQB.com, and does a great job covering fantasy football and the NFL Draft there, but this is more important than football.

His 3-year-old daughter, Madi, has Type 1 Diabetes, and now we are working to help donate to her cause through their website.

The support for Madi is sweeping the internet and support is pouring in, but they still help to get Madi what she needs.

To help, Ladd is looking to get a Diabetic Alert Dog (D.A.D.) which would help detect Madi’s blood sugar

New Look Bengals Winning on and off the Field

Source: Stripe Hype by Jason

 

Oct 9, 2011; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) reacts during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Fernando Medina-USA TODAY Sports

As the NFL offseason enters the summer-stretch in which news is hard t come by, newspapers, sports blogs, and even the infamous ESPN is desperately seeking any and every potential newsworthy story there may be.

The latest NFL player to be arrested.

Power ranking every team down to their backup quarterback.

Where in the world is Tim Tebow?

Forget all of this. The story of the offseason

Solomon Wilcots, Charley Casserly Impressed With Bengals Offseason

Source: Cincy Jungle by Jason Garrison

The list of NFL analysts and sports writers that like what the Bengals have done in free agency and in the draft continues to grow as the Bengals take the field for the team's first set of Organized Team Activities. Former Bengals defensive back and current NFL analyst Solomon Wilcots and Charley Casserly, a former NFL general manager, were both impressed.

"I love the offseason they had," says former Bengals safety Solomon Wilcots, one of the heavy hitters in NFL punditry as a CBS-TV and NFL Network staple. "We can see the Bengals as an

Champs Until Dethroned: Are the Baltimore Ravens the Best in the AFC? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

The race to represent your conference in Super Bowl XLVIII will hit the field in less than four months.

NFL Free Agency Likely To Remain Same. Tentative NFL Draft Dates Set

Source: Stripe Hype by Jason

Feb. 2, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA: The NFL logo on display near the red carpet prior to the Super Bowl XLVII NFL Honors award show at Mahalia Jackson Theater. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

 

The NFL is proposing a completely revamped offseason that is expected to be applied to the next three offseasons at the very least. This means that for the next three years, the offseason will look like this:

* NFL free agency would happen in late February or early March

* The NFL Scouting Combine would come sometime after that, likely in mid-March

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Roundtable: OTA Preview

Source: Cincy Jungle by Jason Garrison

Cincinnati Bengals Need to Cut Travelle Wharton (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

COMMENTARY | The Cincinnati Bengals certainly aren't hurting for cap space in 2013, but it may be time to dump offensive guard Travelle Wharton and his contract.

Chad Johnson explains himself to the judge, held on $1,000 bond (Video)

Source: Yardbarker

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson appeared in court today after being arrested for violating his parole.  As you can see from the video below, the judge was clearly not happy and ended up holding him in jail on $1,000 bond. I like Chad.  He seems like a fun, nice guy, but he has to grow up. Chad Johnson ARRESTED — Hot Judge Rips NFL Star - Watch More Celebrity Videos or Subscribe Need NFL Tickets? The post Chad Johnson explains himself to the judge, held on $1,000 bond (Video) appeared first on Pro Football Zone.

Monday Afternoon Link Dump: Adam Jones, James Harrison And More

Source: Cincy Jungle by Jason Garrison

Mondays are just awful. Here's some Bengals links that can help you get to Tuesday.

The Bengals aren't just going to benefit from the selection of Tyler Eifert on offense, but Eifert will benefit from the Bengals' offense.
Bengals wide receiver Andrew Hawkins visited the Wounded Warrior Charity Flag Football Tournament in Windber. He said he's still not used to signing

Rosterology: Where things stand heading into OTAs

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer by Joe Reedy

Marvin Lewis’ worst time of the year is almost over – so long to speculative football (for the most part) and welcome to the process of beginning to see where all the pieces begin. The Bengals have their first on-field session Tuesday otherwise known to most as OTAs (organized team activities). Coaches have been able ...

NFL and NFLPA "On The Verge" Of Changing Offseason Dates

Source: Cincy Jungle by Josh Kirkendall

Everything is going to change.

That's the theme of a recent report by ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, reporting that the NFL and NFL Players Association are "on the verge of a deal" that would change the offseason schedule.

NFL and NFLPA are on verge of pushing back draft to May and moving up start of league year to before combine, per sources.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 20, 2013

Some reports cite a scheduling conflict for next year's draft as for the change, though the NFL has reportedly wanted this change for some time. One

NFL Draft likely to be Pushed into May

Source: Stripe Hype by Jason

 

Apr 25, 2013; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the NFL shield logo and main stage before the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

 

NFL and NFLPA are close to enacting these calendar changes for the next three years.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 20, 2013

 

NFL is legitimately looking at moving the @nfl draft. Date I hear as likely target is May 15.

Andy Dalton Fairly Low On Quarterback Rankings From NFL.com

Source: Cincy Jungle by Jason Garrison

Every Bengals fan knows that Andy Dalton isn't Tom Brady, Peyton Manning or Aaron Rodgers. They also know that, right now, the third-year signal caller isn't Drew Brees, Matt Ryan or even Eli Manning. However, he has played well enough for the Bengals to go to the playoffs

Andrew Hawkins Spends Weekend Working with Wounded Warrior Foundation

Source: Stripe Hype by Jason

Nov 27, 2011; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrew Hawkins (16) during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports

 

 

In case you missed it this morning, we wrote how the Cincinnati Bengals have become a team making headlines for all the right reasons. Well, we missed a story about Bengals receiver Andrew Hawkins going home to 

Cincinnati Bengals: Is Orson Charles the Key to the Offense in 2013? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

COMMENTARY | The Cincinnati Bengals tight end position may be the key to opening up the Bengals offense in 2013. However, this is not fully due to former first-round selections Jermaine Gresham and Tyler Eifert. 2012 fourth-round pick Orson Charles could very well become the chess piece that will allow the Bengals to exploit opposing defenses.

Chad Johnson Arrested In Florida, Per Report

Source: Cincy Jungle by Jason Garrison

Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson was arrested in Broward County, Fla. after he failed to report for probation twice and failed to prove he is enrolled in a domestic violence education class, according to TMZ.

Johnson was arrested prior to the 2012 season after allegedly headbutting his now ex-wife, Evelyn Lozada. He was placed on probation after pleading no contest to domestic battery. He was also released from the Dolphins after the arrest. After missing a meeting with his probation officer,

Corner Concerns

Source: Cincy Jungle by Mojokong

The Cincinnati Bengals enter 2013 with a strong defensive reputation. Since Mike Zimmer has taken over that side of the ball, the Bengals have surpassed respectability and now are seated at the high table with other impressive defensive specimens. They have earned this caliber by drafting well and developing projects to their fullest.

Yet, like many other defensive strongholds, there are weak spots to be found if one looks closely enough. Like Smaug's missing scale or the thermal exhaust port left open on the Death Star, the Bengals too have exploitable areas if their opponents can get through the first and second lines. Many may point to safety as this window

Chad Johnson has been arrested

Source: Yardbarker

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson was taken into custody after returning to Florida.  He made a trip out to southern California last week when the police issued a warrant for his arrest. https://twitter.com/WPLGLocal10/statuses/336489770496696320 Johnson was arrested for violating his parole and now he’ll have to wait and see how the judge plans on punishing him. Need NFL Tickets? The post Chad Johnson has been arrested appeared first on Pro Football Zone.

Chad Johnson Arrested Today for Probation Violation

Source: Stripe Hype by Jason

June 19, 2012; Davie, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) addresses members of the media after minicamp at the Dolphins training facility. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

 

It was reported last Thursday that a Florida judge had issued an arrest warrant for former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson for violating his probation on a domestic violence charge from last summer. After spending the last year out of the NFL after being cut by the Miami Dolphins due to

Ex-NFL WR Johnson arrested on probation violation (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.