Bengals tidbits

[Cambodia]

Where's that Carson Palmer avatar? :tongue2:

I figured I'd make a few friends before I made too many enemies.

 

[Cambodia]

Profootballtalk.com is reporting as of 8:35 PM that the Bengals and 1st round pick Keith Rivers are close to inking a deal.

 

[Buckeye Chris]

I hope its sooner then later, hes really going to lead this defense.

 

[Padraig]

Rivers signed!

5 year deal...finacial terms not yet disclosed. Needs to pass his physical, but is expected on the field this morning @ 9 a.m. with the rest of the team.

No. 1 choice Rivers on board | Cincinnati Enquirer | Cincinnati.Com

From Bengals.com

http://www.bengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=6928

ESPN.com reports a 6 year deal with a voidable final year.

ProFootballTalk.com says he will earn $4 million more than Patriot's #10 pick, Mayo in the first 4 years of the deal & could earn up to $23 million if the contract maxes out.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Dispatch

Rudi rebuilt, rejuvenated
Johnson healthy and more bulked up in his effort to carry Bengals' running game
Sunday, August 3, 2008 3:17 AM
By Scott Priestle


THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Neal C. LauronDispatch




GEORGETOWN, Ky. -- During his first carry of the first night practice of his eighth NFL training camp, Bengals running back Rudi Johnson burst through the hole and bounced off a defensive back. A buzz ran through the crowd.
The season opener is more than a month away, and players were not even in full equipment, but the sight of Johnson gaining 5 yards on an otherwise-meaningless play meant a lot to the Bengals and their fans, who are desperate for a winning season after back-to-back disappointments.
"You can see that little pop, that little zip compared to last year," running backs coach Jim Anderson said. "He was trying to do it then, but he just didn't have that burst."

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[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Dispatch

Bengals: Who will be No. 3?
With Chris Henry gone, team is searching for a third receiver to team with Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 3:03 AM
By Scott Priestle


The Columbus Dispatch

GEORGETOWN, Ky. -- The Bengals have as good a pair of receivers as any in the league, and the duo could be better this season if Chad Johnson's ankle is finally healed after two years of playing in pain. The focus of training camp is developing a complement and a replacement for Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh.
Rookies Jerome Simpson and Andre Caldwell have the tools to someday become top-three receivers, but the learning curve is steep. The Bengals drafted them this year in the hope they can make a significant impact by next year, and Simpson's struggles early in camp underscore the need for patience.
Somebody else likely will have to replace the departed Chris Henry, who was effective as a deep threat when he was able to play.

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[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Dispatch

Going camping: Keith Rivers

Thursday, August 7, 2008 3:16 AM

Cara Owsley Associated Press
Keith Rivers showed his inexperience by doing the wrong exercise during warm-ups at his first Bengals practice.

• Keith Rivers

Bengals linebacker

Vitals: 22 years old, 6 feet 2, 241 pounds
Last season: A standout at Southern California and the ninth overall draft pick
This season: Starting outside linebacker, provided he can overcome missing 10 days because of a contract holdout
Linebacker Keith Rivers made his first mistake at the start of his first practice with the Cincinnati Bengals, and his teammates let him know it.
Rivers, who signed a five-year contract late Tuesday night and joined the team yesterday at training camp, did the wrong exercise -- jumping jacks -- at the end of calisthenics, drawing a round of boos from teammates.

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[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Dispatch

If you remember the amazing adjectives the Cincinnati Bengals used on Coastal Carolina receiver Jerome Simpson when they seemed to reach up a few rounds to pick him in the second round -- "spectacular" and "acrobatic" -- skeptics probably knew there had to be some rough spots.
They finally got one peek, courtesy of Chick Ludwig's Bengals blog for the Dayton Daily News. Ludwig said that Simpson slowed down after making a nice catch and got stripped of the ball by strong safety Dexter Jackson, which incited a strong response from receivers coach Mike Shappard.
"You did that at Coastal!" Sheppard screamed. "You don't do that here!"

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Dispatch

Going camping: Chris Perry

Friday, August 8, 2008 3:04 AM
Chris Perry

Bengals running back

Vitals: 26 years old, 6 feet, 224 pounds
Last season: Missed the entire season because of an ankle injury suffered in 2006
This season: Backup
Rudi Johnson has been out for the past week because of a mild hamstring injury, and Kenny Watson and DeDe Dorsey missed most of last week because of injuries, so Perry has had a chance to show off his full complement of skills during practice.
"It's kind of a gift and a curse," he said. "You get to show off what you can do, but on the field it's just me and (undrafted rookie James Johnson), so it's a little bit hard on your legs for the next day."

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[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Dispatch

Corners in middle of it all
Joseph, Hall are keys to making Bengals' new defensive plan work
Sunday, August 10, 2008 3:31 AM
By Scott Priestle


THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Leon Hall

Johnathan Joseph

Associated press file photos
New defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer's defense is predicated on man-to-man or physical zone coverage by the cornerbacks and frequent blitzes by the linebackers and safeties.



GEORGETOWN, Ky. -- Since the first time the Bengals took the field in an offseason practice, new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has been in the ear of cornerbacks Johnathan Joseph and Leon Hall. It was a comfortable and logical place to start: Zimmer is a former defensive backs coach, and Joseph and Hall are former first-round picks.
By virtue of scheme and resume, the young cornerbacks are expected to be the cornerstones of the Bengals' defense.
"We know what's expected," Joseph said. "It's a challenge and a responsibility we've got to take."

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[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Dispatch

Bengals cracking down on unruly fans

Thursday, August 14, 2008 6:37 AM

The Cincinnati Bengals are cracking down on unruly fans in parking lots around Paul Brown Stadium. The NFL club says an expanded fan code of conduct this season will apply to eight parking lots the club controls.
Among the targeted behaviors are fighting, public indecency and drunkenness that results in "rude or irresponsible behavior." Violators can be ejected and could forfeit their parking passes and tickets.
The team two years ago launched a "jerk" hotline for reporting problems. It has expanded the hotline this year to include text messaging for contacting game-day security.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Dispatch

Going camping: Bobbie Williams, Bengals center

Friday, August 15, 2008 2:53 AM

Bobbie Williams

Bengals center

Vitals: age 31, 6 feet 4, 345 pounds
Last season: starting right guard
This season: starting right guard, backup center
Williams and left guard Andrew Whitworth have practiced at center during camp because the coaches are concerned about depth at the position. Williams played center throughout practice yesterday, with regular center Eric Ghiaciuc on the second line.
Stacy Andrews shifted to right guard, and three-time Pro Bowl tackle Willie Anderson played right tackle. The five-man line with Williams at center averaged 6-5 1/2 , 323 pounds.
"Massive. Grande," Williams said with a smile.
He said his work at center yesterday was merely to prepare him in case of an emergency, rather than an attempt to replace Ghiaciuc. The coaches have said the same throughout the summer. Center is a difficult position to master, and Williams admittedly is struggling with some of the calls the center must make at the line of scrimmage.

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[firemikebrown]

The Mike Brown era must end

The only hope for the Bengals in recent years has been their passing game. That is falling apart. Chad and TJ are injured, and Carson can't carry the load by himself.
It's time to address the root of this problem: Mike Brown. He has shown since his takeover of the team that he is incompetent. I suggest Bengals and NFL fans do something about this. What, I don't know. I see an online petition called "Mike Brown sucks" has been defunct since 2005.
I am frustrated with Brown's leadership. Aren't you? He is not good for the team, the city of Cincinnati, or the NFL. He is an embarrassment to the state of Ohio.

 

[NFBuck]

The only hope for the Bengals in recent years has been their passing game. That is falling apart. Chad and TJ are injured, and Carson can't carry the load by himself.
It's time to address the root of this problem: Mike Brown. He has shown since his takeover of the team that he is incompetent. I suggest Bengals and NFL fans do something about this. What, I don't know. I see an online petition called "Mike Brown sucks" has been defunct since 2005.
I am frustrated with Brown's leadership. Aren't you? He is not good for the team, the city of Cincinnati, or the NFL. He is an embarrassment to the state of Ohio.

He can't coach the Cavs worth a shit either.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Dispatch

Cincinnati Bengals insiders say the news conference announcing the re-signing of receiver Chris Henry marked the first time in coach Marvin Lewis' tenure that he publicly acknowledged a disagreement with owner Mike Brown.
There was a sense during Lewis' first few years that he might wrest control from the Brown family, but Henry's signing is proof that is not the case -- at least not to the degree that it seemed five years ago. As a result, fan angst seems to be as high right now as ever.
Reaction among players was less dramatic. Many like Henry, who has been arrested five times in three years, but they do not trust or respect him. They describe him as a quiet, friendly man who is easily influenced by the wrong people, and there doesn't seem to be much confidence that he will change.