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(Message started by: Tony_O on Mar 14^th, 2006, 1:01pm)

Title: Bengals Offseason report
Post by Tony_O on Mar 14^th, 2006, 1:01pm

March 13, 2006 4:39 PM ET
Bengals: Jackson signs four-year deal
The News

Safety Dexter Jackson has signed a four-year contract with the Bengals worth $7.6 million, according to ESPN.

The Bengals ranked 26th out of 32 teams in passing yards allowed last season, something which obviously irked coach Marvin Lewis. Jackson is best known for being named Super Bowl MVP for the Buccaneers two years ago, but has missed 15 games the past two seasons because of injuries.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 4:00am

I wouldn't feel all too confident about this... But, here's the latest word on Palmer... from "The REAL Feed":

Bengals quarterback Palmer expects to play in NFL season opener (http://www.canada.com/topics/sports/football/story.html?id=bf5c3900-2621-4b2a-9985-ffdcdd96185d&k=643)
FaceOff: Football (22.03.2006 17:18)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Carson Palmer still faces many uncertainties as he rehabs his left knee.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Mar 29^th, 2006, 1:34am

Joey payin' a visit... From "The REAL Feed":

Harrington to visit Dolphins, Bengals this week (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2387665&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (28.03.2006 18:00)
League and team sources, here for the annual NFL owners meetings, confirmed Tuesday that Detroit Lions quarterback Joey Harrington will visit with the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals over the next few days.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Mar 31^st, 2006, 5:44pm

News... kind of... It's what's currently topping "The REAL Feed": :-/

Bengals release Herring (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4012987.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (31.03.2006 18:09)

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Apr 3^rd, 2006, 9:04pm

Bengals sign a BIG, old vet to bolster their D-line... Currently topping "The REAL Feed":

Bengals sign defense tackle Sam Adams (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/04/03/2020.ap.fbn.bengals.adams.0169/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (03.04.2006 19:33)

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Apr 7^th, 2006, 8:57pm

Okay... Now, for some O-line news... From "The REAL Feed":

Bengals sign Williams (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4014325.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (07.04.2006 19:00)

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Apr 14^th, 2006, 3:46pm

Great news for Rudi Johnson owners and perhaps even deep keeper leaguers with Chris Perry on their rosters... Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Bengals sign fullback Johnson to six-year contract (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4015681.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (14.04.2006 15:18)

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Apr 20^th, 2006, 5:47pm

Chad gets "[smiley=hellhound.gif]" extension... From "The REAL Feed":

Bengals give Johnson monster deal (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2415464&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (20.04.2006 15:27)
Three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson, one of the game's most explosive playmakers, has signed a new contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, ESPN.com has learned.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on May 17^th, 2006, 5:01pm

LATEST rhetoric on when Palmer will be able to return... from "The REAL Feed":

PALMER ON ROAD TO RECOVERY (http://www.sportinglife.com/nfl/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed/06/05/17/GRIDIRON_USA-Cincinnati_Palmer.html)
Sporting Life: NFL (17.05.2006 15:30)
Cincinnati quarterback Carson Palmer is set to make his return for their opening game of 2006.

Fellow fantasy footballers,... I wouldn't let my hopes ride on Palmer at least early in '06 if at all in '06...

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on May 19^th, 2006, 6:28pm

To what degree do you think this piece from "The REAL Feed" reads accurately? ...

Bengals' Henry seems like just another wasted talent (http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/2006/05/chris-henry-bengals190506.html)
NFL News: RealFootball365.com (19.05.2006 09:00)
If Henry is incapable of changing his ways, he'll fizzle out like other wasted talents who chose wrong paths over lucrative and successful NFL careers.

Is he really a "talent" that might go unfulfilled or is he just another player with an attitude who isn't as good as he seems but, in any event, given his attitude, isn't?

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on May 24^th, 2006, 8:16pm

Interesting pickup of once-hopeful Texans quarterback to add to the early-season QB competition... From "The REAL Feed":

Bengals pick up QB Ragone off waivers from Texans (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2456882&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (24.05.2006 19:12)
Three-year veteran quarterback Dave Ragone, released on Friday by the Houston Texans, was awarded to the Cincinnati Bengals on a waiver claim Wednesday afternoon.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Jun 1^st, 2006, 9:42pm

As per the message icon hereof,... Mike Brown's "two cents"... or... [smiley=money.gif][smiley=money.gif] ... [smiley=lickinmychops.gif] [smiley=greedy.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Bengals fans should be angry with owner (http://blogs.foxsports.com/NFL_Czar)
FOXSports.com :: NFL (01.06.2006 21:06)
Despite having one of the NFL's most profitable teams, Bengals owner Mike Brown continues to employ the smallest personnel department in the NFL. Our NFL Czar says in his latest blog update that this has resulted in the team drafting troubled players.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Jun 15^th, 2006, 10:44pm

The LATEST on Palmer... on "The REAL Feed":

Palmer passing again, but return date uncertain (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/06/15/2020.ap.fbn.bengals.palmer.0683/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (15.06.2006 19:34)

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Jun 16^th, 2006, 9:20pm

Chad Johnson hurt... Currently topping "The REAL Feed":

Chad Johnson pulls groin during practice (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/06/16/2020.ap.fbn.bengals.johnson.0106/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (16.06.2006 20:08)

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Jun 18^th, 2006, 4:19pm

Key Bengal getting healthy so as to sure their defense up against the run... From "The REAL Feed":

Bengals hope healthy Williams helps run defense (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2490011&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (18.06.2006 15:05)
A healthy Madieu Williams at free safety is a key for the Bengals improving their run defense in 2006.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Jun 21^st, 2006, 6:05am

Another (USC) rook [smiley=newbie.gif] making trouble... Currently from the top of "The REAL Feed":

Bengals' pick Rucker faces battery, vandalism charges (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2493684&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (21.06.2006 03:08)
The Los Angeles City attorney's office has filed charges against Frostee Rucker for two counts of spousal battery and two counts of vandalism, ESPN's Justine Gubar reports.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Jul 1^st, 2006, 8:48pm

"Oh, Henry!" ... NFL player puts to work the scales of justice yet again this "off"season... From "The REAL Feed":

Trail date set for troubled Bengals WR Henry (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2506806&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (01.07.2006 18:15)
Benglas wide receiver Chris Henry, arrested in mid-June for the fourth time since December, will stand trial on Sept. 26 on three counts of unlawful transaction with a minor.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by Philly on Jul 14^th, 2006, 10:34am

They did it again. Not long after finding out that starting MLB Odell Thurman will be suspended for the first 4 games of the season for a violation of the league's policy regarding substances of abuse, the Bengals used their 2007 third round pick on Virginia LB Ahmad Brooks in the supplemental draft. Brooks was kicked off the Virginia team for undisclosed violations of team policy. Brooks also was charged with marijuana possession during his time at Virginia.

Thurman may have either failed a drug test, or missed a scheduled drug test (same as failing the test), but regardless of why he is being suspended, it is clear that he was already in the program since the 4 game suspension is not a penalty for a first offense. The Bengals needed help at the position since Thurman will be out and rookie AJ Nicholson has legal issues of his own.

Brooks is clearly a talented player, but his performance declined (because of injuries and weight issues) each year of college. He had hoped to play himself back into a top prospect his senior year, but never got the chance.

The Bengals certainly are setting a dangerous precedent by ignoring character issues when choosing players for their roster.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Jul 25^th, 2006, 8:52pm

Workin' to protect that backfield... From "The REAL Feed":

Bengals, Levi Jones agree on $40 million extension (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2529573&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (25.07.2006 17:16)
Cincinnati Bengals left offensive tackle Levi Jones has reached agreement on a six-year contract extension through the 2012 season. The extension is worth slightly more than $40 million and includes $16.3 million in guarantees.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Jul 26^th, 2006, 6:23pm

The offseason troubles continue in Cincinnati... according to "The REAL Feed":

Bengals LB Thurman suspended four games (AP) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-bengals-thurmansuspension&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Yahoo! News: Democratic Party (26.07.2006 13:05)
Bengals middle linebacker Odell Thurman has been suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policies, Thurman became the team's starting middle linebacker as a rookie last season, when the Bengals made their first playoff appearance since 1990. Thurm...

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Jul 27^th, 2006, 7:42pm

Interesting editorial about the Bengals "Bad [smiley=biker.gif] [smiley=waitinforu.gif] Boys"... from "The REAL Feed":

KAY ON FOOTBALL: Dicey draft picks carry a price (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/27/2020.ap.fbn.on.football.bad.bengals.0878/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (27.07.2006 17:36)

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Jul 29^th, 2006, 5:25pm

First-rounder in... according to "The REAL Feed":

Bengals' top pick agrees to deal (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/29/2020.ap.fbn.bengals.joseph.0268/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (29.07.2006 16:06)

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Jul 29^th, 2006, 10:31pm

Update from the horse's mouth... brought to you by "The REAL Feed":

Palmer eager to see how knee reacts to camp (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/29/2020.ap.fbn.bengals.palmer.0654/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (29.07.2006 21:07)

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Aug 5^th, 2006, 3:06am

Palmer's toughin' it out... From "The REAL Feed":

Palmer plays in Bengals scrimmage (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/04/2020.ap.fbn.bengals.scrimmage.0333/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (05.08.2006 00:31)

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Aug 8^th, 2006, 8:22am

This really is getting to be a joke... From "The REAL Feed":

Drunken boating puts Steinbach among booked Bengals (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2542913&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (08.08.2006 02:31)
Bengals guard Eric Steinbach was arrested and charged with boating under the influence on the Ohio River, becoming the fifth Cincinnati player in three months accused of breaking the law.

[smiley=alcoholic.gif] ... [smiley=sailin.gif] Look, with all due respect to our marine authorities, I can understand the kind of havoc a drunk boatsman [smiley=pirate.gif] can wreak on the seas,... but this is getting ridiculous. I'm starting to wonder if the authorities there are out lookin' for Bengals to nab. The team is finally getting it together again, and now it's Cincinnatians getting in the way. Come on! Get off their jocks already, and get off the jocks already!

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Aug 8^th, 2006, 5:42pm

While Palmer sounds "hesitant" about his injury, his workload in practice continues to increase... From "The REAL Feed":

Bengals increase QB Palmer's practice workload (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2543221&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadline)
ESPN: NFL (08.08.2006 12:38)
Content that his rehabilitation is on course, and that it is now the appropriate time to further tax his surgically repaired left knee, the Cincinnati Bengals have increased the practice workload of quarterback Carson Palmer.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Aug 12^th, 2006, 5:59pm

Wright to start season-opener... according to "The REAL Feed":

Wright to start Bengals opener for injured Palmer (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2547766&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (12.08.2006 17:07)
By halftime of the first preseason game, Cincinnati Bengals fans can start drawing an important conclusion about the offense.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Aug 15^th, 2006, 4:58am

Watch out for that Bengal D this year... They are on the rise,... and all that criminal activity and "thuggery", we'll all find out, was just a prelude... ;) From "The REAL Feed":

Playmaking defense returns for Cincinnati (http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/2006/08/ratliff-thornton-bengals150806.html)
NFL News: RealFootball365.com (15.08.2006 04:09)
In the Cincinnati Bengals' dominant 19-3 victory over the Washington Redskins on Sunday night, one thing was evident: the defense, which led the NFL in the interception department last year, has returned to its big-play ways.

I think, when it all comes out in the wash, they'll be a low #1/very high #2.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by MordecaiCourage on Aug 19^th, 2006, 12:30am

Johnson in midseason form... From off "The REAL Feed":

Johnson in midseason form as Bengals beat up Bills (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=260818002&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (18.08.2006 23:36)
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Chad Johnson got his first touchdown this preseason. The Bengals receiver's bid to celebrate, though, was denied.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Aug 21^st, 2006, 10:45pm

Palmer's status remains up in the air... according to "The REAL Feed":

Palmer's status unclear with season approaching (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/20/2020.ap.fbn.bengals.palmer.0303/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (21.08.2006 03:08)

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Aug 24^th, 2006, 11:29pm

Palmer to play on Monday... according to "The REAL Feed":

Palmer will play Monday night against Packers (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/24/2020.ap.fbn.bengals.palmer.1st.ld.writethru.0727/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (24.08.2006 17:38)

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Aug 30^th, 2006, 4:47am

Know yer Bengals... From "The REAL Feed":

Bengals: Five things to know (http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9625829/rss)
CBS SportsLine.com - Columns by Clark Judge (29.08.2006 12:09)
Five things to know about the Atlanta Falcons as Clark Judge continues our tour of NFL training camps.

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Sep 1^st, 2006, 3:33am

Bengals to keep RT Anderson on their O-line for years to come... From "The REAL Feed":

Bengals sign OT Anderson to new contract (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4038424.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (31.08.2006 21:38)

Title: Re: Bengals Offseason report
Post by StegRock on Sep 2^nd, 2006, 7:17pm

Perry out for a while... From "The REAL Feed":

Draft Pick McNeal Among Bengals' Cuts; Perry To Miss Five Games (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4038768.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (02.09.2006 17:06)