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(Message started by: StegRock on Feb 16th, 2009, 4:36pm)
Title: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 16th, 2009, 4:36pm
The Bungles ta... [smiley=ohshit.gif] [smiley=no.gif] [smiley=stilldunno.gif] ... let's let the report speak for itself...  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Cincy franchises kicker Graham, talks long term (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3911555&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (16.02.2009 16:10)
The Bengals tagged kicker Shayne Graham for the 2009 season.
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Feb 17th, 2009, 8:20am
Houshmanzadeh is now officially a free agent.  He has got to be one of the top WRs available.  
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 3rd, 2009, 5:26pm
Bengals retain Benson... according to "The REAL Feed":

Bengals retain RB Benson after his breakthrough 2008 season (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80f0d25b&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (03.03.2009 16:37)
Free-agent running back Cedric Benson agreed to stay with the Cincinnati Bengals. Benson, who had a career-high 747 rushing yards in 2008, received a two-year, $7 million deal Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Adam Schefter.
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 5th, 2009, 3:40pm
Be gosh and be golly, there is a new Irish [smiley=stpat.gif] backup QB in town... according to "The REAL Feed":

Bengals close to signing QB O'Sullivan (AP) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-bengals-osullivan&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Yahoo! News: Democratic Party (05.03.2009 14:41)
The Bengals know who they want as Carson Palmer's backup. Quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan was close to getting a multiyear deal from the Bengals on Thursday, said a person familiar with the talks who spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract wasn't completed. Cincinnati would be O'Sullivan...
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 5th, 2009, 11:09pm
WR Coles in the fold... according to "The REAL Feed":

Palmer's first pass to Coles is complete, brings wide receiver to Bengals (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80f19b82&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (05.03.2009 20:16)
The Bengals said Lavernues Coles was the wide receiver they had targeted ifthey couldn't re-sign T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Quarterback Carson Palmer called Coles to encourage him to come to Cincinnati.
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 30th, 2009, 6:25pm
From "The REAL Feed":

The good...[smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer says elbow is 100 percent (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4028101)
ESPN: NFL (30.03.2009 15:16)
Bengals starting quarterback Carson Palmer says his elbow is "100 percent" and ready to go for the 2009 season.

The bad... [smiley=thumbsdown.gif]

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ocho Cinco absent from offseason workout program (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4027383)
ESPN: NFL (30.03.2009 12:25)
According to Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, receiver Chad Ocho Cinco was absent from the start of the team's offseason program Monday.

What's up with prima-donna wide receivers...???
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 7th, 2009, 7:17pm
Another bad boy heads to Cincy... according to "The REAL Feed":

Source: Cincinnati Bengals reach deal with DL Tank Johnson (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4050400)
ESPN: NFL (07.04.2009 16:58)
The Cincinnati Bengals added some much-needed size on their defensive line by reaching a one-year agreement with Tank Johnson, according to a source.
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 27th, 2009, 5:41pm
The Bengals are really showing their faith in Benson...  Currently topping "The REAL Feed":

Bengals get rid of Perry, four others (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4228877)
The Sports Network: NFL (27.04.2009 16:10)
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 7th, 2009, 4:52pm
This is a nice get for the Bengals, a good player and good guy (which the Bengals need) and most importantly a good complement to Benson, whom you surely want to get insurance for, but in the process don't want to do anything to intimate you are not 100% behind.  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Bengals add backfield depth by acquiring RB Leonard from Rams (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810336b7&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (07.05.2009 15:37)
The Cincinnati Bengals have obtained running back Brian Leonard in a trade with the St. Louis Rams.
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 14th, 2009, 9:50pm
[offtopic]Oh, brother... [smiley=pullleeeeeeeze.gif] Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

NFL agrees to Ochocinco name change on Bengals Jersey (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8105395c&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (14.05.2009 19:52)
The NFL had agreed to let the player formerly known as Chad Johnson wear hisnew name on the back of his jersey this season.[/offtopic]
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 21st, 2009, 3:06pm
Let the drama begin...  From "The REAL Feed":

Carson Palmer of Cincinnati Bengals takes swipe at Chad Ochocinco for absence, praises other receivers (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4192023&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (21.05.2009 09:52)
Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer took a swipe at Ochocinco's absence from the team's voluntary offseason workouts on Tuesday in a radio interview, referring to him in the past tense and heaping praise on other wideouts who could take his place.

I say... good for Palmer!
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 24th, 2009, 6:32pm
Bengals to have much improved O in '09... according to "The REAL Feed":

Rebuilding the Bengals: The offense can only get better (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/bengals/2009-05-23-organization-report_N.htm?csp=34)
USA TODAY: Sports (24.05.2009 00:10)
At this year's training camp, the Cincinnati Bengals will star in Hard Knocks, the HBO and NFL Films series that takes an inside ...
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 2nd, 2009, 10:35pm
Take this from Mr. Ochocinco (whose former "REAL" surname... [smiley=dick.jpg] was much more apropos)... ;D From "The REAL Feed":

Report: Cincinnati Bengals' Chad Ochocinco calls '08 an embarrassment (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4225751&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (02.06.2009 18:53)
Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco made his first public comments this offseason, saying in an interview with the NFL Network Tuesday that he lost his hunger in 2008.
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 3rd, 2009, 6:27pm
85's offseason workout regiment, which has him all "pumped up"... [smiley=pumpedup.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Ochocinco's offseason pugilistic pursuits prepare him for camp (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810a4cc3&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (03.06.2009 16:11)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco worked with his specialized personal trainer at the Wildcard Boxing Club in Hollywood, Calif. while the Bengals worked through Organized Team Activities in Georgetown, Ky.
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 2nd, 2009, 9:11pm
Palmer under the weather... and missing practice time.  From "The REAL Feed":

Source: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer out with flu-like symptoms (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4372653&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (02.08.2009 14:42)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer missed his second straight practice at training camp due to an illness.
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 3rd, 2009, 8:04pm
Palmer returns to practice after illness... according to "The REAL Feed":

Bengals' Palmer back at practice after bout with bronchitis (http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story?id=09000d5d811a0ee6&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (03.08.2009 14:30)
Carson Palmer is practicing again with the CincinnatiBengals after a case of bronchitis.
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 3rd, 2009, 8:53pm
Team loses tight-end to likely season-ending injury... according to "The REAL Feed":

Bengals TE Kelly ruptures Achilles' at practice (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/08/03/bengals.kelly.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (03.08.2009 18:55)
The Bengals have sustained their first injury of training camp, with tight end Reggie Kelly rupturing his Achilles' tendon.
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 5th, 2009, 10:06pm
Confirming the end of the season for Kelly...  Currently from atop "The REAL Feed":

Bengals TE Kelly has surgery, put on IR (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4246544)
The Sports Network: NFL (05.08.2009 20:06)
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 10th, 2009, 3:27pm
RB Watson's career, which usually took him through Cincy, may be finally over...  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Bengals release RB Watson (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4247264)
The Sports Network: NFL (10.08.2009 12:57)
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 18th, 2009, 1:08am
Palmer now down with sore ankle... according to "The REAL Feed":

Bengals QB Palmer misses practice with sprained ankle (http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story?id=09000d5d811f7b10&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (17.08.2009 21:59)
Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer has missed practicebecause of a sprained ankle, leaving it unclear whether he'll play inCincinnati's second preseason game.
Title: Re: Bengals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 24th, 2009, 3:03am
Patience with QB; impatience with PK...  From "The REAL Feed":

Cincinnati Bengals staying 'cautious' with Carson Palmer's return (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4417839&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (23.08.2009 16:45)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer did some light tossing Sunday, but did not practice with the team.

With kicker Graham hurt, Bengals sign Swank (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/08/23/cinn.kicker.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (23.08.2009 15:12)
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Receiver Chad Ochocinco won't have to kick extra points anymore.


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