September 29, 2012; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end Cornellius Carradine (91) workout prior to the game against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Florida State defensive end Cornellius “Tank” Carradine is scheduled to run in front of NFL scouts in Cincinnati on Saturday, just four months after his season-ending knee injury. Expected to be in attendance are several AFC North teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, who previously had him in for a visit:

“I would feel great about it,” Carradine said heading into his Ravens visit. ”I would fit right in with those guys because they’re impact players. I can be that guy who has ability and can learn from those guys and bring a lot to the table.

“I like the 3-4 a lot because I’m able to do more, show more. I’m able to stand up. I can see more. I can recognize pass and run better when you stand up. I’m able to be in space, drop in coverage and play inside receivers. I feel real good about the 3-4. I’ve played in a 4-3, but I can play in a 3-4. I can play either scheme really good.”

Carradine was Unable to participate fully in the scouting combine and FSU’s March 19th pro day, so this will be the first full workout that scouts get to see Carradine go through before next Thursday’s NFL Draft.

In 11 games last season, Carradine recorded 11 sacks and 80 tackles. He had 16 sacks as a sophomore at Butler County Junior College in Kansas and 16.5 sacks in two seasons after transferring to FSU.

If Carradine can show that his knee is back to 100% strength, he’ll easily be drafted between the late- first-early second round.

Oct 16, 2011; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals fans react during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals defeated the Colts 27-17. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports

With the announcement of the 2013 NFL regular-season schedule coming tonight, we now know the Cincinnati Bengals’ quest for the franchise’s first Super Bowl will begin at Chicago vs. the Bears.

They’ll then head back to Cincinnati for the home opener on Monday Night football against the hated Pittsburgh Steeler. This, after their last meeting in Week 16 of last season saw the Bengals go into Pittsburgh and secure a playoff berth while eliminating the Steelers from playoff contention.

Here is the rest of the 2013 regular-season schedule:

-The Bengals have lost 7 of the previous 8 meetings against New England Patriots, 9 of the past 10 games against the New York Jets, 9 of the past 11 meetings against the Miami Dolphins, and 10 of 11 to the Buffalo Bills. all in all, Cincinnati is 5-35 against the AFC East in the past 40 matchups.

-The last time the Bengals played the entire AFC East in 2010, they went 0-4 against them.

-The Bengals play 7 teams that won 10 or more games, but 5 of them come to Cincinnati.

-Over the past two seasons, the Bengals have gone 8-8 vs. these teams, and have gone 4-4 this season.

-The Bengals will face the NFL’s leading rusher (Adrian Peterson), receiver (Calvin Johnson), interceptions (Tim Jennings), and passer rating (Aaron Rodgers)

-Cincinnati will host 5 of this year’s playoff participants, but play just one team on the road who made the playoffs (Baltimore).

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Dec 9, 2012; Tampa FL, USA; An NFL logo is seen on the field after a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

 
The Miami Dolphins will be on ESPN’s Monday night football broadcast at the New Orleans Saints on Monday, Sept. 30.

The Dolphins will host the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night, October 31 on NFL Network.

On November 11, the Dolphins will travel to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to play on ESPN.

In Week One, the Jets will host the Buccaneers.

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