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Dalton: No excuses for Bengals offense in 2013
After going to the Pro Bowl as a rookie, Andy Dalton improved his numbers in nearly every category last year, went 3-0 on the road in December and led the Cincinnati Bengals to back-to-back playoff berths for the first time in 30 years. But Dalton’s performance in the two playoff ...
Green-Ellis knows how effective double-tight offense can be
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton said he is excited about the possibilities presented by using a two-tight end system with Pro Bowler Jermaine Gresham and first-round pick Tyler Eifert, and he’s not alone. Running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis, who saw firsthand how effective the system can be during his days in ...
Bengals finish with flurry of offensive picks
The Cincinnati Bengals opened the final day of the NFL Draft by selecting Texas A&M linebacker Sean Porter in the fourth round, but they ended Saturday’s flurry of picks with five consecutive offensive players. Seven of the team’s 10 draft picks were offensive players, featuring three linemen, two running backs ...
Estonian lineman Hunt steals the show
The Cincinnati Bengals’ two second-round picks and third-rounder were in town Saturday to meet their new coaches and tell the media a little more about themselves during a joint press conference. But running back Giovani Bernard and safety Shawn Williams did a lot more listening than talking as most of ...
Bengals add RB, DE in second round
The Cincinnati Bengals used their two second-round picks on the oldest player in the draft and one of the youngest. With the fifth pick in the second round and 37th overall, the Bengals found the change-of-pace running back they have been searching for in North Carolina’s Giovani Bernard, a 21-year-old ...
Bengals re-sign tackle Smith
Already loaded with 10 picks in this weekend’s draft, the Cincinnati Bengals added yet another player Friday with the re-signing of free agent right tackle Andre Smith. “Obviously the biggest thing we can be happy about today is the signing of Andre earlier this afternoon,” Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis ...
First-round pick Eifert puts fresh spin on old number
If first impressions are any indication, Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft pick Tyler Eifert is going to bring a new persona to one of the franchise’s more storied numbers. Sporting a modest button-down shirt and blue jeans to go along with some old-fashioned Midwestern humility, Eifert smiled for the cameras that ...
Bengals snag Notre Dame TE Eifert in first round
For the second time in franchise history – both in the last four years – the Cincinnati Bengals took a tight end in the first round, selecting Notre Dame’s Tyler Eifert. Cincinnati drafted Jermaine Gresham 21st overall in 2010, and Thursday night they made Eifert the 21st pick of the ...
Trotwood-Madison grad hoping to hear name called at NFL Draft
Roy Roundtree isn’t sure exactly what to expect this weekend, but he knows it is going to be fun. The Trotwood-Madison High School and University of Michigan graduate will be surrounded by more than 50 friends and family members Saturday when he hopes to hear his name called in the ...
All options on the table as Bengals look to add depth
With no glaring weaknesses on a roster that has produced back-to-back playoff berths, the Cincinnati Bengals enter the NFL Draft with plenty of options, and plenty of picks. Starting with the 21st overall pick, the Bengals own three of the first 53 choices and four of the top 84 thanks ...
Harrison: I don’t hate the Steelers
James Harrison officially signed his two-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday and quickly made two things known: He’s here to win a Super Bowl, and he doesn’t hate his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. “I don’t have a chip on my shoulder against the Steelers,” Harrison said. “I ...
Bengals’ Collins not seeking answers, just improvement
Anthony Collins knows there are a lot of questions concerning his role with the Cincinnati Bengals, but he doesn’t seem to be in any rush to find the answers. “I’m keeping my head down, not causing any problems and when they’re ready for me to play, I’m going to play,” ...
Reds put Hanigan on DL, recall Miller
Sunday’s decision to place Cincinnati Reds catcher Ryan Hanigan on the disabled list was not a surprise, but the cause for the move was.Hanigan had been playing with a sore right thumb for a couple of weeks, but it was a strained left oblique that shelved him and prompted the ...
Reds bats awaken late to key another win
Coming off one of the best performances of his career, Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey wasn’t his sharpest Sunday afternoon against Miami. But the Cincinnati offense made sure he didn’t need to be. After leaving eight runners on base through the first six innings, the Reds erupted for eight ...
Ranking the Bengals’ best draft picks by round
In preparation for this week’s NFL Draft, which begins with Thursday’s first round and continues through Saturday, we took a look at the Cincinnati Bengals’ first 45 drafts to find the franchise’s best picks by round.Including supplemental selections and the 41-player expansion picks in 1968, there have been 590 draft ...
Bengals sign former Steelers LB Harrison
Shortly after agreeing to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals on a two-year contract Friday afternoon, former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison took to Twitter with this message: “Whodey!!!!!!!!!!! Hello Cincinnati!!!!” His excitement is no doubt matched by that of his new teammates, many of whom talked openly Monday about what ...
Bengals to face Steelers in Monday night home opener
The NFL released its regular-season schedule Thursday night, and the Cincinnati Bengals are in line for three primetime games for the third time in the last four years. They will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football in the Sept. 16 home opener, and they will travel to Miami ...
Oliver looking to have more fun at all-star game
Even though Marcus Oliver still was dealing with the remnants of an MCL injury when he verbally committed to play football at Indiana University, the Hoosiers coaches gave the Hamilton High School senior linebacker the go-ahead to play other sports. “They said they wanted me to enjoy the high school ...
Local NFL hopefuls work out at PBS
A pair of players from Miami University were among the 33 invited to attend the Cincinnati Bengals local pro day Tuesday at Paul Brown Stadium. Defensive back D.J. Brown and wide receiver Andy Cruse took part in the activities, which began with a physical, drug test and meetings with coaches ...
Bengals sign free agent tight end
The Cincinnati Bengals added their third free agent from outside the organization Tuesday when they signed veteran tight end Alex Smith to a one-year deal.A ninth-year player, Smith spent his first four seasons in Tampa Bay, where he got to know Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden, who was an offensive ...
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