Archive for October, 2008

31 Oct

Fun With a Mock Draft

Since the high point of most Bengals’ seasons over the last two decades has been draft day I, like many Cincinnati fans, am something of a draftnik. I admit to having a weakness for the silliness that is “mock drafts,” and since the Bengals are well out of playoff contention, I’ve begun to brows the [...]

30 Oct

Safety Dance

Bengals safety Dexter Jackson has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury in practice yesterday. Jackson, who has a long history of injury issues, had struggled to stay healthy, but when he returned two weeks ago he was quickly inserted in place of second-year player Marvin White in an effort to limit [...]

30 Oct

Will Kenny Get Stiffed Again?

Kirk notes that the 2009 nomination list for the Pro Football Hall of Fame is out, and boasts five Bengals among its 133 names. Included in that number — again — is Kenny Anderson, whose absence from the Hall is an absolute crime. The Cold Hard Football Facts documented the case three years ago, and it’s [...]

29 Oct

So This Is What It Comes Down To

Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh guaranteeing that the Bengals won’t go 0-16.
“If the season ends and we don’t win a game,” Houshmandzadeh vowed, “I will walk from my house to the NFL Network studios.”

29 Oct

Hump Day Headline: Personnel Notes

So, why did the New York Jets sign practice squad player James Ihidigbo, an undrafted free agent safety out of Massachusetts, onto their 52-man roster? The Jets Insider story is behind the firewall, but teh google reveals:
The Cincinnati Bengals attempted to sign Ihedigbo to their regular roster, so if the Jets didn’t do that same, [...]

28 Oct

Bengals Save Season, Re-Sign John Busing

OK, not really. “Save the season,” that is. But the team did bring back John Busing to fill the spot opened when Corey Lynch was placed on IR.
For absolutely no reason whatsoever, I’ve always rooted for Busing, and was disappointed when he got caught in a numbers game at the end of camp. So while [...]

28 Oct

Continuing Today’s Video Theme

…with a vlog from Jeanne, Fansided’s Jaguars blogger from BlackandTeal.com. It seems that the Jags stink, too. But worry not, Jeanne, the Bengals are just what the doctor ordered for a struggling Jacksonville squad!

28 Oct

Why the Bengals Stink in 4:10


27 Oct

Bengals Shelve Lynch

Adding injury to the insult that is this season, Bengals rookie S Corey Lynch has been placed in IR with a knee injury.
Lynch, best known for blocking this kick, was a sixth-round selection last April, and had been having a solid rookie campaign, with a sack, a pick and 8 tackles in limited action.

27 Oct

Monday Morning Hangover: 0-16 Will Change Nothing

Cincinnati Enquirer sports columnist Paul Daugherty ponders the possibilities of 0-16:
After 18 years, would the imperfect, defeated season move the embarrassment meter into the red zone? Would it force ownership to join the 21st century? Would it make those who make the decisions finally drop their arrogance and stubbornness, and their beliefs that they know [...]

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