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August 2010
Bengals release Jeanty, Nelson to IR
The Bengals have released fifth-year linebacker Rashad Jeanty in the “waived/failed physical” category and placed second-year safety Tom Nelson on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a press release from the team.
Nelson remains in rehab from offseason knee surgery. Beginning with Week 7 of the regular season, the Bengals will have a three-week window in which Nelson may practice with the team, and by the end of that window Nelson must be added to the roster, placed on the Reserve/Injured list for the remainder of the season or released.
Today’s moves reduce the Bengals roster to 75 players, one day in advance of the NFL deadline for a reduction to 75.
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TweetWhich Bengal got the most love? Practice tickets gone
If you were planning on going sometime today to pick up free tickets to the Bengals’ open practice at Welcome Stadium Sunday, you can save your gas.
The tickets were all gone just two hours after the box office at Fifth Third Field opened.
I have to admit I’m surprised 11,000 tickets went that fast. It just goes to show how much excitement and hype there is around the team - and T.O.’s arrival.
Speaking of T.O., who do you think got the loudest ovation during introductions at Paul Brown Stadium Sunday night? From where I sit in the lower-south end zone, it was either rookie tight end Jermaine Gresham or running back Cedric Benson, who came charging out last.
Chad Ochocinco and T.O. played to the crowd as they entered through the fog and smoke from fireworks and were the only two players without a helmet on during introductions.
They got a hearty ovation as well, of course, but I think they should keep their helmets on like everyone else.
The Associated Press reported that Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Tim Tebow received a combination of boos and cheers when he entered the game. From my perch, it sounded like he was overwhelmingly booed.
Here are a few things of interest from the game:
Rookie Jordan Shipley played slot receiver with the first team and looked like he deserved it. Ochocinco and T.O. could serve as decoys for Gresham and Shipley early until the two rookies prove they can burn linebackers. If all four prove to be consistent threats as expected, the Bengals’ offense could look a lot more like it did in 2005.
The Bengals are in dire need of a veteran backup QB. J.T. O’Sullivan looks awful - however not as awful as Denver backup Brady Quinn. I would give anything to have Troy Smith or Marc Bulger on the roster. The Ravens certainly have the advantage in QB depth.
I hope the defense is holding a lot back. Pressure on the QB has been lacking and will be key for the defense this season as it faces a much higher caliber of QB overall than it did in 2009.
A buddy who sits near me during games but was out of town watching on TV sent me texts saying Carson Palmer’s delivery looked slow. He said it looked like Palmer had no zip on the ball. OK, so he wasn’t firing it around the field like Brett Favre, perhaps, but Palmer’s arm looks just fine to me.
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TweetBengals coming to Dayton for public practice
Want to see the T.O. and Chad Show in person, but you missed training camp?
Here’s your chance.
The Bengals will come to Dayton’s Welcome Stadium on Sunday, August 22 for a practice beginning at 3:30 p.m., according to a press release from the team. Gates at the stadium will open at 2 p.m.
The practice is free, but an admission pass is needed for entrance into the stadium. Passes will NOT be available at Welcome Stadium, but can be picked up (limit to 6 per customer) at the Fifth Third Field Box Office.
Given capacity of the stadium, only 11,000 passes will be distributed, on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Fifth Third Field Box Office will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, until passes run out. No phone orders will be accepted. A $10 parking fee per car will be required at Welcome Stadium on practice day, benefitting the Dayton Public Schools and Dayton Dragons MVP program.
Stadium concession stands will be open during practice. Fans should know that no outside food or beverage can be brought into Welcome Stadium, and no alcohol will be served. Exclusive Bengals Pro Shop merchandise will be available for purchase at the practice. Tickets to the eight regular season home games will also be available for purchase during the practice.
Fans wishing to take photos are permitted to bring cameras to the practice, but video cameras are prohibited. The team will practice rain or shine, limited only by lightning. Bengals players will be available for a time-limited general autograph opportunity for kids 12 and under after practice.
“We know we have great fans in the Miami Valley, and we count on them for their support,” said Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. “There’s a lot of excitement and high expectations for the coming season, and we are working hard to deliver. We’re looking forward to practicing in front of a big crowd in Dayton.”
Dragons president Robert Murphy said, “We have been delighted with our partnership with the Cincinnati Bengals and even more excited about the August 22 practice here in Dayton. This is a great opportunity for our fans, the Bengals, and for our Dragons MVP program, which is in over 850 classrooms in a three County area.”
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TweetBengals sign one running back, waive another
In a move reported by NFL guru Carlos “Big C” Holmes earlier Tuesday, Aug. 10, the Bengals have signed James Johnson out of Kansas State.
Johnson (5-11, 205) was on the Beangals practice squad for all of the 2009 season. In 2008, he played in four games for Cincinnati, with nine rushing attempts for 29 yards and six receptions for 47 yards. Johnson was signed by Minnesota on Jan. 22 of this year and was released on June 15.
Johnson will help fill a void created by injuries this weekend. Veteran Brian Leonard suffered a foot injury and will be out for an undetermined amount of time.
The team released rookie running back Cordera Eason of Mississippi in the “waived/injured” category. Eason suffered a foot injury during this past Sunday’s game against Dallas. If Eason clears waivers tomorrow, he will revert to the Bengals’ Reserve/Injured list.
Johnson (5-11, 205) was recently released from the Vikings. He played four games for Cincinnati at the end of the 2008 season and spent much of the 2009 season on the Bengals’ practice squad.
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TweetIt’s official: Bengals sign Gresham, all picks in camp
The Bengals today signed tight end Jermaine Gresham of Oklahoma, their first-round selection (21st overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft, according to a press release from the team. Also today, the club waived rookie DE Rahim Alem, a college free agent from Louisiana State.
“Jermaine is an exceptionally talented player at his position, even among first-round draft choices,” said Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. “He’s also tough and a hard worker. He puts his talent to use. We expect him to make an impact on our offense this season.”
A 2008 first-team All-America selection, Gresham has fully recovered after missing his 2009 Oklahoma season due to a preseason knee injury. He participated in all Bengals 2010 offseason drills.
Gresham (6-5, 260) scored 25 touchdowns in his last 28 college games. In 2008, he set Oklahoma records for TD catches (14) and receiving yards (950) for a tight end. He played in all 42 Sooners games from 2006-08, also supporting a strong rushing game that helped the team to a 34-8 record, with two Fiesta Bowls and one berth in the BCS National Championship game.
“Jermaine will increase our offensive options,” said Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski. “In the physical division we play in, he gives us another weapon. He plays the way we like to play. He can be a great receiver and a great blocker, and there haven’t been many tight ends come out in recent years with the realistic potential to excel in both areas.”
Gresham reported today to Bengals training camp at Georgetown (Ky.) College. It’s expected he will participate in today’s 3 p.m. practice at the Toyota Stadium complex.
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TweetBengals reportedly reach deal with No. 1 pick
It looks like the Cincinnati Bengals won’t be dealing with a lengthy contract holdout this season.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting on his Twitter account that the Bengals reached agreement Monday with tight end Jermaine Gresham, their first-round pick, on a five-year contract.
The value of the contract is $15.8 million, with $9.6 million guaranteed, according to a league source cited by Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
With incentives, the deal could be worth up to $18.5 million.
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