Bengals LB Dontay Moch Suspended 4 Games For Using A Banned Substance

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Bengals Linebacker suspended four games

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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dontay Moch has been suspended four games for using a banned substance, according to the NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.

Catching the Run

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As highly favorable reports of Dan “Boom” Herron continue to pour out of training camp as well as from former Pro-Bowlers and the twitter-sphere, an unexpected twist is being knit into drama of the final roster calls for Cincinnati. Thus it would seem that the Bengals running back race is getting a little bit tighter. Thought still a long way off, a closer look at who is safe and who is not may not be quite what one would expect.

The Law Firm of BenJarvus Green-Ellis is almost certain a roster spot, though current perspectives keep the greater sports pundocracy from naming him the heir apparent to Cedric Benson. Boom Herron was recently predicted by former-Bengal’s running back Pete Johnson to start Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. Both of these freshly striped profiles bring a unique quality to the club that is off-set considerably from Benson’s previous hit-the-line style of play: these players have vacuums for hands, making them dangerous receiving threats as well as formidable rushers.

Jan 7, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Bernard Scott (28) drops a pass against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter of the 2012 AFC wild card playoff game at Reliant Stadium. The Texans defeated the Bengals 31-10. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-US PRESSWIRE

If this is any indicator on where the Bengals are going then Bernard Scott might not be as comfortable in his position as the current number two back as he might like. Scott caught 13 passes last year, more than either of his previous two seasons, but only scraped 38 total yards out of them; not much considering one of was a 14 yard catch. His average was 2.9 yards per reception, down from 5.5 in 2010 when he put up 68 total yards off only 11 catches. Scott has never truly immerged as the receiving threat that would maximize his speed in the open field.

On the ground, Scott again put up the highest numbers of his careers with a season total of 380 yards, but his average was an all-time low, registering 3.4 yards per carry. More concerning, in 2011 Scott almost doubled his carries from 2010 (112 touches, up from 61) but only eeked out 81 more total yards for it. From the intangible perspective, Scott began to take on a power back style of play last season, but his smaller frame and more up-right running left him bounced off routes and arm-tackled before ever seeing the open field. Scott’s longest run of the season was 25 yards and that in the final game of the season, hardly showcasing the breakout ability he was drafted for in the sixth round of 2009.

For perspective, Benson’s longest carry last year was 42 yards and only burst through the line for more than 25 yards four times. Moreover, Scott did manage to keep the Bengals in that final game against Baltimore last season and has shown a penchant as an adaptable punt/kick returner. So as a serviceable committee-back, Scott may hang around for another year while Boom Herron marinates, which would switch the pressure to the perennial third-down back, Brian Leonard. Leonard has been a fan-favorite and played the part of the sneak-attack in the orange arsenal since coming to the team via Saint Louis in the 2009 off-season. Primarily the backfield aerial threat that Benson and Scott were not, Leonard may be in danger of being edged simply on the basis of losing the distinctiveness that has kept him a mainstay. Unlikely though as Leonard was good for 217 yards in the air alone last year, nearly six times as much as Scott. … [visit site to read more]

Beyond the Shutdown 50: Juron Criner, WR, Oakland Raiders (Shutdown Corner)

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Now that the 2012 NFL draft is in the can, it's time to take the Shutdown 50 scouting format forward and get a closer look at some of the surprising and fascinating selections from this year's draft -- the guys we missed in the original 50, but who could be impact players now or down the road. Our next entry: Arizona receiver Juron Criner, selected by the Oakland Raiders with the 33rd pick in the fifth round (168th overall). Overview: While most of the talk about Pac-12 passing attacks in 2011 focused on the offenses led by Andrew Luck and Matt Barkley, the Arizona passing  game has been one of the more productive in the nation in recent seasons -- and receiver Juron Criner may be the primary reason for that. If you're in the group who believes that former Arizona and current Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles hurt that aerial attack as much as he helped it with his inaccuracy and questionable decision-making, Criner stands out in sharper relief. After catching 7 passes for 88 yards and a touchdown as a true freshman, Criner moves up to 45/582/9 in 2009, and made a name for himself in 2010, when he caught 82 passes for 1,233 yards and 11 touchdowns. He repeated that touchdown figure last year, and the rest of the numbers almost matched up (75 for 926). Criner further set himself on the radar with an exciting week at the Senior Bowl. From our own Mike Tanier's report : Criner has probably helped his stock more than any other player during Senior Bowl practices this week ... [he] does not have breakaway speed, but he appears to have the rest of the package. "I'm very agile for a man my size," Criner said after Thursday's practice. That agility was evident earlier in the week, when he made smooth cuts and adjusted to poorly thrown balls in live practices. Criner has also been demonstrating good hands and pass-catching technique, and he looks more fluid and comfortable running routes than some of the other big receivers on the South squad. Janoris Jenkins (CB, North Alabama), the likely first-round pick who transferred from Florida because of personal issues, singled Criner out as the hardest South receiver to cover this week during his Thursday press conference. "He's kinda got ball skills," Jenkins said. "If you hit his hand, he'll catch it. And he's tall." So, there's that. When he's thrown to by good quarterbacks, Juron Criner tends to make plays. And even when he's thrown to by quarterbacks who couldn't hit water if they fell out of a boat, he's going to do some interesting things. Now a proud member of the Oakland Raiders, Criner has a shot at doing what Tennessee wideout Denarius Moore did in 2011 -- come out of nowhere as a late-round pick and impress the NFL. Moore went off the hook in a relative sense in his rookie campaign, catching 33 passes for 618 yards and five touchdowns. Could Criner be the next guy on the Raiders' late-draft boards to flash that same kind of long-term potential? Strengths: Shows an impressive burst for an alleged "possession receiver" -- Criner gets up to speed quickly off the line and in end-arounds. Fires upfield with an impressive second gear. Good catch radius and fine hands in space -- Criner often contorted his body to make catches when Foles was throwing with questionable accuracy. Will adjust his body to catch deep balls without losing too much speed after he's already beaten the corner or safety down the seam. Made a lot of catches despite the fact that Foles was clearly targeting him as the first read, which allowed opponents to time their jumps on the ball. Will fight to get through contact before he's wrapped up and occasionally gets free to make a big play. Senior Bowl performances showed what he could do when targeted by quarterbacks with a clue, as has his brief performances in Raiders minicamp. Frequently listed as a possession receiver, but he's got more downfield speed than the title might imply. Weaknesses: Tends to lose control of the ball when contact is coming -- doesn't have alligator arms, per se, but has trouble bringing the ball in and securing it when a defender is bearing down on him. Will lose the ball too often upon contact, leading to fumbles and incompletions. Not an especially physical player when fighting for balls with defenders in short spaces.

Open Thread: Sunday Night Is Like Tuesday's Gone

Source: Cincy Jungle by Josh Kirkendall

Remember the scene towards the end of Dazed and Confused when the beer runs dry at the party and Lynyrd Skynyrd's Tuesday's Gone starts playing? It was a moment of sadness. Much like Sunday night is entering another workweek.

ESPN: A.J. Green Dropped A Pass Per Every 21.7 Receptions

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During a Mike Sando posting that details head coach Jim Harbaugh's praise on 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree, the ESPN NFC West blogger provides a chart of the best hands in the NFL. According to the chart there were 39 players that were targeted 100 times or more and of those players, Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green dropped a pass per every 21.7 receptions, tied for 16th in the NFL.

Green finished the 2011 season on the original Pro Bowl roster (not as an alternate), generating 65 receptions for 1,057 yards receiving and seven touchdowns (in seven games). He surpassed the 100-yard receiving mark four times and his

Evening Headliners: Lebron James scores 40 as Miami Heat down Indiana Pacers, and REDS WIN!

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NFL roundup: Bengals' Moch reportedly suspended for using banned substance (The SportsXchange)

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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dontay Moch reportedly has been suspended by the NFL for using a banned substance.

Terence Newman: Rookie Dre Kirkpatrick Will Be "A Great Corner In This League For A Long Time"

Source: Cincy Jungle by Jack Cassidy

Terence Newman is a seasoned veteran. After nine years in the NFL, or more specifically, nine years under the microscope of playing for "America's Team", the Dallas Cowboys, he's experienced almost everything the league has to offer. He has seen success, failure, superstars, under performers, praise, contempt, injuries, head coach after head coach, a dramatic celebrity-athlete relationship, and a 9,000 foot HD Jumbotron. He's also seen his fair share of first round draft picks. His opinion means something.

So, his latest opinion should be especially encouraging for the

What would a Moch suspension mean for Bengals?

Source: Cincinnati.com by Joe Reedy

Dontay Moch didn’t play in any games last season and could be missing the first four this year.

NFL Network/CBS Sports’ Jason LaCanfora reported Saturday night that the Bengals linebacker is facing a four-game suspension for using a banned substance pending appeal.

League spokesman Greg Aiello had no comment about the report. The only comment anyone has made has been Moch, who tweeted late Saturday night that mistakes happen and that it is time to learn and move forward.

So what could all of this mean?

Appeals process: Depending on when it was filed, it usually takes a month or two before there is a decision. That was the case two years ago with Antwan Odom when word leaked in early September that he was about to be suspended. The league announced it five weeks later during the team’s bye week.

If upheld, it would be the third straight year that a Bengals player has been suspended. Odom in 2010 and Bobbie Williams last season each got four games for use of a performance-enhancing substance.

Rosterology: There are 12 linebackers currently on the roster and the Bengals usually keep seven. If Moch was out either Dan Skuta or Roddrick Muckelroy could back up Manny Lawson. There are also concerns if Rey Maualuga could face a suspension for repeated violations of the personal conduct policy after a February incident at a Cincinnati club. That charge was dismissed though after it was settled in mediation but sometimes the legal result does not matter. Brandon Johnson remains a free agent but the only interest was a trip to the Steelers. Johnson has been a solid player here but would he come back on a one-year deal for the fourth-straight season?

Moch: After coming in much hyped, things have gone wrong since then for Moch. He broke his foot in the first preseason game but once healthy hardly practiced as he was dealing with migraines. It also continues a run where Bengals third-round picks have produced mixed results. Jordan Shipley led AFC rookies in receiving yards as a rookie but is trying to come back from a knee injury while defensive tackle Pat Sims is also coming back from injury. Brandon Ghee was released last season before being re-signed while Chase Coffman didn’t do much during his three seasons here. The only other veteran third-round pick still on the roster is Michael Johnson, who has managed to avoid injuries.

Terence Newman and Jason Allen Will Fill In For Leon Hall, Per Report

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Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com writes this morning that offseason free agent acquisitions Terence Newman and Jason Allen will "play the bulk of the snaps in place of the rehabbing Leon Hall". Hall ruptured his Achilles in a Week 10 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and was placed on Injured Reserve the following day,

Beyond the Shutdown 50: Gino Gradkowski, C/G, Baltimore Ravens (Shutdown Corner)

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Now that the 2012 NFL draft is in the can, it's time to take the Shutdown 50 scouting format forward and get a closer look at some of the surprising and fascinating selections from this year's draft -- the guys we missed in the original 50, but who could be impact players now or down the road. Our next entry: Delaware guard Gino Gradkowski, selected with the third pick of the fourth round (98th overall) by the Baltimore Ravens. Overview: Gradkowski did not expect to be selected so early in the draft. According to a profile at DelawareOnLine , he had just settled down in front of the video game console when the phone rang. "I just got done playing a game of NHL PlayStation against my cousin Carmen …  "I didn't even have time to get anxious about the draft because I was still mad about losing in that game." You have to love a lineman who is so competitive that he cannot let go of his rage over losing a video hockey game until Ozzie Newsome's office calls with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If Gradkowski is anything like older brother Bruce Gradkowski, then competitive fire will never be an issue. Bruce, now Andy Dalton's backup with the Bengals, has built a seven-year NFL career out of determination and little else. "The whole family has the underdog mentality," the older Gradkowski once said. "We're going to work hard to get the job done. We're disciplined. We're going to know what to do. We might not be the fastest, strongest or the biggest, but we get the job done. That's it. It's in the blood." Gino was certainly an underdog heading into the draft. He transferred from West Virginia to Delaware early in his college career so he could earn a starting job, played center and guard for three seasons, and earned All America status at the I-AA level. But Gradkowski was expected to enter the NFL as a seventh round pick or rookie free agent. Now, he is the heir apparent to Matt Birk, and may someday be snapping to another player who took the Big Program-to-Delaware-to-Ravens path to success: Joe Flacco. Strengths: Gradkowski has fine foot quickness and lateral quickness. Delaware's offensive line took extremely wide splits, and the centers and guards pulled, trapped, and blocked on the move. Gradkowski was effective when shuffling to the side on a rollout or peeling behind the center on a trap. He appears to be very football smart and generally finds the right person to block when on the move or picking up blitzes. Gradkowski performed well at his Pro Day, benching 225 pounds 29 times and posting respectable results in agility drills. His strength is generally evident on tape, though you must take what you see with a grain of salt when what you see is a blurry image of someone nailing a Towson State defender. By all accounts, Gradkowski has a great work ethic and the right mentality for his position. Weaknesses: Gradkowski is too small to be a guard in most systems, particularly the Ravens' drive-blocking offense, and at 300 pounds he is a little small to be a starting center. He played guard in his senior season at Delaware and will have to be developed at center, his likely pro position.

Despite Jerome Simpson’s legal troubles, he is not perceived as a bad kid. Maybe a gullible one,...

Source: Cincy Jungle by Josh Kirkendall

Despite Jerome Simpson’s legal troubles, he is not perceived as a bad kid. Maybe a gullible one, but not a bad one. That’s why the Bengals tried to re-sign him, and why one team thought he would have made $5 million a year if he had not been arrested last fall. Many people who know him spoke up on Simpson’s behalf during the free agent process. It’s worth noting that even though Simpson was sent two and a half pounds of marijuana in the mail, he has not tested positive and is not in the NFL substance program. As a player, Simpson has unusual ability to stretch the field. If he can clean up some of his dropped passes (he had eight last year), he could make a real impact for the Vikings.

Bengals Linebacker Dontay Moch On Suspension: Mistakes Happen

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NFL Insider Jason La Canfora tweeted Saturday night that Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dontay Moch will be suspended four games for the 2012 regular season for using a banned substance. The suspension is pending an appeal and there's no updates or reports what the substance could be. Either way we have to suspect that Moch's future with the team is somewhat suspect right now, especially after an injury and a migraine-plagued year voided his rookie season.

Moch responded to the La Canfora's tweet afterwards:

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What NFL running back does Dan “Boom” herron remind you of?

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Earlier, Jason wrote that former Bengals Super Bowl RB, Pete Johnson, said that he guarantees that Dan Herron will start week one. This is a huge endorsement for Boom, from a good player! Here is what Johnson said about Herron:
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Pete Johnson Guarantees "Boom" Herron Will Start The First Game Of The Season

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Former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Pete Johnson, selected at No. 49 in the 1977 NFL draft, is one of Cincinnati's all-time running backs. Though time and history tend to fade through the heavy fog of the Mike Brown era, Johnson stands out. Playing seven seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, including Super Bowl XVI against the San Francisco 49ers, Johnson's pedigree includes:

Most touchdowns in franchise history (70)
Most rushing touchdowns in franchise history (64)
Fourth-most yards rushing in franchise history (5,421)
Second-most rushing touchdowns in a season (14 in 1979 and 1981)
Second-most rushing touchdowns in a game (3 against the Oilers in 1983)
Third-most rushing attempts in

Pete Johnson guarantees RB Dan Herron will be Week 1 Starting RB

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Sports On Television: May 20, 2012

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If you're a fan of Los Angeles sports, then you're undoubtedly preparing the afternoon with steaks and adult beverages preparing for a day with the Clippers (facing elimination), Kings (who can advance the Stanley Cup today) and the Dodgers. But there's always something for everyone, including the return of golfer Dicky Pride. Today's sports on television.

IndyCar Racing: Indianapolis 500 Time Trials (12:00 PM, NBC Sports)
Final day of time trials is known as bump day, where the slowest qualifiers risk being knocked out of the Indianapolis 500.

MLB Baseball: Cincinnati Reds at New York Yankees (1:00 PM, Fox Sports Ohio)
After being shutout by Andy Pettitte in the series opener,

Highlights of Cincinnati's 40-20 win over the Oilers on December 20, 1990.

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Highlights of Cincinnati's 40-20 win over the Oilers on December 20, 1990.

Report: Bengals' Moch facing 4-game suspension (The SportsXchange)

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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dontay Moch reportedly has been suspended by the NFL for using a banned substance.

How Safe Is Defensive Tackle Pat Sims On The 2012 Cincinnati Bengals Roster

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According to Joe Reedy with the Cincinnati Enquirer, there is some questions where defensive tackle Devon Still "might line up this season." A second-round selection during the 2012 NFL draft, Still is the first of two defensive tackles taken in the first three rounds with Clemson' Brandon Thompson figuring as Domata Peko's backup as nose tackle. Based on our assumptions that Still is stronger as a pass rusher, the most natural spot for Still "figures" as a backup to Pro Bowl defensive tackle Geno Atkins -- something

Morning Headlines: I’ll have another Wins Preakness, Now Eyes the Triple Crown

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May 19, 2012; Baltimore, MD, USA; Mario Gutierrez aboard I

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Free Agent LBs the Bengals Could Target

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Report: Bengals' Moch suspended four games (National Football Post)

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Linebacker missed all of his rookie season with foot injury.

Now or Never for Bengals’ Rey Maualuga

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Bengals Pre-Training Camp Depth Chart

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Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Line Has Everything to Prove in 2012

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Heading into 2012 there is perhaps no unit within the Cincinnati Bengals with more to prove than the offensive line. 

Back on January 7th the Bengals O-line was outmatched and outclassed by a top Houston Texans defense, in a sobering sack-heavy display that served to expose their mediocrity.

Andre Smith enters the 2012 season with the very real possibility that he will be looking for a new team at its conclusion.

2009's sixth overall pick is in a contract year and needs to put together another solid effort if he wants to get a new contract that looks anything like the $6 million, two-year option he is missing out on in Cincy.

The Bengals have all of the leverage right now with capable Anthony Collins signed up to a new deal behind Smith, through 2013.

Smith started in 14 games in 2011 and proved to be a solid pass-protector for the Bengals. It's also worth noting that he played alongside Mike McGlynn towards the end of the year, who was responsible for a large portion of lapses on the right side.

Smith needs to improve in his run-blocking, and with a renewed emphasis on the run via BenJarvus Green-Ellis, he will get that opportunity in 2012.

The O-line has both figuratively and literally experienced a changing of the guard with the addition of Kevin Zeitler and Travelle Wharton replacing Bobbie Williams and Nate Livings, respectively.

Zeitler's presence will be integral going forward, as Clint Boling and the disastrous Mike McGlynn did little to inspire confidence last year. Zeitler is used to a run-heavy Wisconsin offense, but could struggle in pass-protection early.

His and Andre Smith's strengths and weaknesses both somewhat balance each other out, and could make for an effective partnership.

Kyle Cook remains unchallenged at starting center, and while being a veteran in the lineup it would raise eyebrows to call him anything more than fairly average.

He needs a solid year if he wants to remain unchallenged. Center may not be a position of need right now, but as those positions become fewer, it certainly becomes worthy of an upgrade.

Andrew Whitworth is frequently referred to as being one of the best and most underrated tackles in the NFL. He is undoubtedly the leader of the Bengals O-line and is a defining presence in the locker room.

However, 2011 was a bad year for Whit, who did little to justify the praise he was receiving post-lockout.

While was the team's best pass-protector, giving up only three sacks on the season, three quarterback hits and 16 pressures, Whitworth was really disappointing in the run-blocking, which diminished praise significantly.

Continuity will be the key for the offensive line in 2012.

With so much change and injury in previous years, the Bengals line has made do rather than thrived. If new additions Travelle Wharton and Kevin Zeitler can contribute early, and Andre Smith continues to mature, the Bengals O-line could start to develop into a solid and enduring unit.

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Open Thread: Because Saturday Night Is Always Entertainment

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You. Open Thread. As if nothing else matters.

Free Agent Linebackers the Bengals Could Target

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Football Outsiders: The Bengals Were NFL's 13th Healthiest Team In 2011

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The 2011 Bengals weren't hit particularly hard by the injury bug. There were a few notable injuries, but in comparison to the rest of the league, the Bengals had it easy.

According to Football Outsiders' metrics, the Bengals were the 13th healthiest team in the league in 2011. Football Outsiders calculates what they call Adjusted Games Lost for every team, based on how many players showed up on a team's weekly injury reports. Losing a starter is weighted more than losing a backup. Essentially, the more players injured, the more "games lost" (I would almost call it

Bengals LB Dontay Moch Suspended 4 Games For Using A Banned Substance

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Bengals Linebacker Dontay Moch Suspended Four Games For "Using A Banned Substance"

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According to Jason La Canfora with the NFL Network (about to be CBSSports.com), Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dontay Moch has been suspended four games by the NFL for "using a banned" substance. After being drafted in the third-round of the 2011 NFL draft, Moch suffered a foot injury during the preseason opener. He then spent the first quarter of the regular season rehabbing his injury. Migraines reportedly took hold throughout the rest of the season, forcing Moch to miss the entire 2011 season as a gameday inactive for all 16 games.

Bengals Pre-Training Camp Depth Chart

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Week In Review: Guard Kevin Zeitler Has Much To Work On A Pass Protector

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Rookie offensive guard Kevin Zeitler, selected No. 27 overall during the 2012 NFL draft, took part in his first workouts with the team last weekend. After spending the weekend in Cincinnati at the team's rookie minicamp, Zeitler explained to Carlos Holmes with the Dayton Daily News earlier this week that he has much to work on.

"Pass protection technique is completely different here from anything I’ve ever done," he said. "Anderson is a different type of coach. He says in our meeting that everything he does no one else will ever do. It’s just a matter of getting used to

Now or Never for Bengals’ Rey Maualuga

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Week In Review: Interesting Scenario For The Cincinnati Bengals No. 2 Wide Receiver

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Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis sees it as much as we do. When asked about who the Bengals No. 2 wide receiver will be next season, his talking point responses were largely expected. It's an open competition. And by open, we mean wide open. Right now Armon Binns and Brandon Tate are your leading candidates if the season began today. Since there's four months until that happens, with OTAs and Training Camp approaching, the rookies in Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu will fight for the position.

Lewis was asked earlier this week about the No. 2 receiver spot during an appearance on NFL Network's

Andrew Whitworth: Unsung Hero

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When the Cincinnati Bengals selected Andrew Whitworth in the 2nd-round of the 2006 NFL draft, the decision came with question as to why the team was drafting a player in an … [visit site to read more]

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Week In Review: Bengals Quarterback Andy Dalton Identifies Needed Improvements

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton has identified traits and trends that he needs to work on to improve his overall game. Over the course of the offseason Dalton reportedly added weight while working on his deep pass, allowing his continued evolution as an NFL quarterback to reportedly show early results with some observers writing that his deep pass is being thrown with a bit of ease. But it's not just physical either. It's as much mental and technique as anything.

"When I threw my Go ball, I wasn’t very good last year," Dalton said. "I know there were sometimes I was rushing my drop

Terrell Owens Parts Ways With Super-Agent Drew Rosenhaus

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Terrell Owens Parts Ways With Super-Agent Drew Rosenhaus

Terrell Owens told KGMZ-FM that he has parted ways with agent Drew Rosenhaus.

Jason Cole: Prospects Are Leaving Money On The Table

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This might be of interest only to me, or a select number of you. But according to Jason Cole with Yahoo! Sports, contracts signed by prospects drafted in the third round and later, dating back to last year when the Collective Bargaining Agreement went into affect, is leaving money on the table.

Cole initiates by establishing money saved from these contracts:

According to information from multiple agents and NFL Players Association contract data, NFL teams combined to save more than $8 million in salaries for players selected from the third to the seventh rounds in 2011

Sports on Television: Saturday May 19th, 2012

Source: Cincy Jungle by Mike Fightmaster

With the draft over and many of us anxiously awaiting the start of OTA's, there isn't much football on TV this weekend, sans the 24 hour commentary on NFL Network, but there are plenty of other sports to keep you busy on this b-e-a-utiful Saturday morning!

IndyCar Racing: Indianapolis 500 Time Trials (11am EST on NBC Sports)

Qualification for next weekends Indy 500 begin today where drivers will look to get a spot in the field by claiming the fastest times in four laps.

College Baseball: LSU at South Carolina (1pm EST on ESPNU)
If you are not a big MLB fan like me, but still enjoy the thrill of watching good baseball, be sure to check out this match-up between two SEC rivals. LSU is

The New NFL CBA Saved the Bengals

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