Stripe Hype is pleased to present it’s own “Training Camp Tracker”, a list of every player at training camp. It’s updated several times a day with every piece of news on every player – performance, highlights, cuts, injuries, and quotes. It also functions as a tentative depth chart for the preseason, because the official depth chart isn’t released until training camp ends. Make sure to check back often, as we use many different sources of information: our own visits to camp, updates from Twitter, online training camp videos, and online articles by Geoff Hobson, Joe Reedy, and John Thornton.
*All Free Agents cannot practice until Thursday, August 4th, due to the new CBA rules. For example, restricted FAs like QB Jordan Palmer and other FAs like QB Bruce Gradkowski can only watch, but they generally work out together on the sideline and after practice.
Last updated August 4th at 9:50 am.
OFFENSE:
Quarterback: (usually retain 3)
Andy Dalton: 7/30: The most highly-scrutinized guy in camp. Has taken 60-70% snaps, with J. Palmer and Bruce sitting out. Was impressive with his confidence and demeanor. 7/31: A bit more inconsistent. Had trouble developing rhythm with Jerome Simpson. Thornton: Accuracy was fine, Dalton lost a bit of his zip and underthrew receivers when he had to make a split-second decision. 8/1: Some nice deep balls to AJ Green and connected better with Simpson. Marvin: Overall needs to work on technique; knows playbook very well, already correcting players when they line up. 8/2: visit: Zimmer threw blitzes at Dalton for the first time and he struggled; simply holding on to the ball too long; quite a few interceptions dropped by the defense.
Bruce Gradkowski: Cannot practice until August 4th.
Jordan Palmer: Cannot practice until August 4th.
Dan Lefevour: 7/30: Was inconsistent. Struggled to get in a rhythm. 7/31: Settled down and seemed much more calm. 8/2 visit: is solid on the short and intermediate routes, but struggles with the long balls; doesn’t seem very mobile either- which is surprising, given his rushing records in college.
Runningback: (4)
Cedric Benson: Cannot practice until August 4th.
Bernard Scott: 7/31: Sitting out due to tightness/soreness in hamstrings, will miss several days. Marvin: decision to sit him is a precautionary move due to the shortened offseason; blame me for not giving the ball to Scott more last year. 8/2: still sitting out.
Brian Leonard: Cannot practice until August 4th.
Cedric Peerman: Cannot practice until August 4th.
Jay Finley: 8/2: visit: Seeing a lot of playing time because the 4 non-rookie RBs aren’t practicing. Was running a lot sweeps. Running well to the outside. Marvin: looked good and was making the right reads; had a lot of quickness and was making people miss.
John Griffin: 8/1: Marvin: Finley, Griffin and Williams are all impressing me. 8/2: Hobson: several nice runs with a little shake-n-bake; not afraid of contact when he carries the ball. [Something to note about these three UDFA rookies RBs, according to Bengals.com’s Geoff Hobson, apparently the Bengals organization really perked their ears up when RB Arian Foster (UDFA in 2009) became the NFL’s leading rusher last year…]
Jonathan Williams: 8/1: Had some fumbling issues. But Williams not alone, all the young backs had fumbling issues on Monday. Marvin: Williams and Griffin really standing out. 8/2: Was also running a lot of sweeps. Reedy: One of the top five players in camp so far. 8/3: Reedy: “Offensive College Free Agent to Watch”, “nice burst to the outside and also has versatility as a returner”.
Stephen Robinson: 8/2: visit: playing ok, but the other rookie UDFA RBs are simply outshining him. Hasn’t made as many plays as Williams or Griffin.
Fullback: (1)
Chris Pressley: no news.
Fui Vakapuna: 7/31: sat out with hamstring issues. 8/2: still sitting out.
James Develin: 8/2: visit: the tallest ball-carrier out there at 6’3″, he stands out in appearances, but didn’t look too impressive.
Wide Receiver: (6)
AJ Green: 8/1: visit: Lined up with the first team opposite Simpson, but generally lining up everywhere, including slot; incredible to watch in person. Marvin: very impressed with “physical prowess”. Reedy: Repeatedly jumping over DBs and burning them on routes; developed a nice chemistry with Dalton. 8/2: Videos: Has made some very nice moves to get by DBs, especially Leon Hall; a clear ability to snag the jump ball out of the air. 8/3: Reedy: “First Five Days Offensive MVP”, “continues to make one or two highlight plays per practice.”
Jordan Shipley: 8/1: Video: Shipley has made a few crowd-pleasing catches, and done very well overall but not perfect; taking reps at punt returner, catching two footballs at once in a drill.
Jerome Simpson: 7/30: claimed that Jay Gruden’s new playbook fit his style much more than the Bratkowski’s did 7/31: Reedy: He is lining up with the first team opposite AJ Green, but didn’t have great timing chemistry with Dalton. 8/1: Showed up slightly late for practice and Marvin ripped on him. 8/2: Videos: was much more impressive, showed chemistry with Dalton. Matching the highlights of Green. Athleticism really shows.
Andre Caldwell: 8/1: Showed up with bright orange shorts (Ocho often wore orange pants & gold shoes in training camp last year). Marvin ripped on him, apparently there’s a new team rule that doesn’t allow exceptions to the training camp outfits. 8/2: Reedy: Similar to Simpson, playing much better today; used his speed to make some great catches; isn’t lining up first team.
Quan Cosby: no news.
Ryan Whalen: 7/31: Videos: Looks exactly like Shipley out there, except a smidge taller. Catching everything thrown his way too. 8/2: visit: Nice diving TD in the back of the endzone against Leon Hall. Has been very impressive thus far.
Bart Johnson: 8/2: visit: looks pretty solid, but not outshining Ryan Whalen. Generally, all the UDFA WRs are struggling.
Landon Cox: no news.
Jamere Holland: 8/1: visit: has dropped quite a few balls, seems very nervous; but took reps at punt returner and seemed much more comfortable; didn’t drop many; catching 2 footballs at once.
Andrew Hawkins: 8/2: Hobson: the shortest guy in camp at 5’7″, but that didn’t stop him from making a great block that allowed a touchdown for rookie RB John Griffin; played catch with his former University of Toledo teammate, Bruce Gradkowksi, after practice.
Tight End: (3)
Jermaine Gresham: 8/1: Videos: One of the biggest standouts thus far; looks impressive- big, athletic, quick, and powerful. Marvin: pleased with his growth. 8/2 visit: contiues to run strong. Breaks arm tackle after arm tackle.
Chase Coffman: 7/31: Videos: looks much better since we drafted him in 2009. But, still has slow-ish feet. 8/2 visit: Looks stronger and more confident than in past training camps. Isn’t the wide-eyed rookie he once was. Hasn’t dropped many balls either.
Colin Cochart: 8/2: visit: Safety Reggie Nelson laid a big hit on him after a sideline catch, but Cochart later returned the favor on the defense when he trucked Chris Crocker over for a touchdown; has a nice shot at the Bengals third TE.
Garrett Miles:8/1: had a walking boot on his foot for an undisclosed reason. 8/2 walking boot off.
Offensive Line: (9-10)
Left Tackle:
Andrew Whitworth: 8/2: mentoring guys on the sidelines, especially Andre Smith and Matt O’Donnell.
Andrew Gardner: no news.
Matt O’Donnell: no news.
Left Guard:
Nate Livings: Can’t practice until August 4th.
Max Jean-Gilles: can’t practice until August 4th.
Clint Boling: 8/1: Reedy: Playing well already, getting starts at LG with Livings and Jean-Gilles waiting to play; has really impressed OL coach Paul Alexander.
Chris Riley: no news.
Center:
Kyle Cook: Can’t practice until August 4th
Reggie Stephens: 8/1: Starting at Center while Cook is unable to play. Shows some potential.
Ryan McKnight: 8/1: also took snaps at Weakside Linebacker, oddly enough.
Right Guard:
Bobbie Williams: 8/1: Hobson: remarked how different this season’s training camp is, and that the new offense is “a breath of fresh air”.
Otis Hudson: 8/2: OL Coach Paul Alexander: Hudson has been the most improved lineman (other than Andre Smith) thus far.
Mark Wetterer: no news
Right Tackle:
Anthony Collins: 8/2: taking snaps at the starter with Roland (free agent rules) and Smith (foot recovering from surgery) on the sideline. Hobson: he really wants to start, and is proud that he started the last three games in 2010.
Andre Smith: 7/31: still sitting out in practice with a boot on his foot. Should be ready to play soon. 8/1: Has his weight way down to 333 (he was reportedly 370-380 the last two years). 8/2: finally practiced for the first time ever at Georgetown College. Looked “lightning fast” (from OL coach Alexander) in drills, though has a lot of work to do. Whitworth mentored him a bit on the sideline.
Dennis Roland: Can’t practice until August 4th.
DEFENSE
Defensive Line: (8)
Defensive End:
Michael Johnson: no news.
Robert Geathers: 8/2: emerging as a veteran leader on defense. Same with Peko, Hall, Crocker.
Carlos Dunlap: 8/1: Marvin: pleased with his growth thus far, recalled that he didn’t practice well last year; he has greatly matured in practice.
Frostee Rucker: no news.
Victor Adeyanju: no news.
James Ruffin: no news
Defensive Tackle:
Domata Peko: no news.
Tank Johnson: 7/31: had to take a “veteran’s rest”. Might have put on a little weight.
Geno Atkins: 8/1: visit: also looks like he’s put on a little weight, a bit slow in drills.
Robert Sims: injured, out for unknown time. 7/30: Knee is not ready to go. On the Active PUP list. Sims says he “won’t be out long”. 8/2: visit: Doing upper body workouts on the sideline
Clinton McDonald: no news.
Jason Shirley: no news.
Lolomana Mikaele: no news.
Linebacker: (6)
Strongside:
Manny Lawson: Can’t practice until August 4th.
Dontay Moch: 8/1: Hobsonn: Very active, plays very fast, looks good; the rookie RBs had a very hard time blocking him in pass rush; “Long way to go with switch to LB, but drips with the traits”. 8/2: visit: Was carted off with cramps, nothing serious.
Dan Skuta: 8/1: Reedy: Had a shot at starting at SAM until Lawson came in. More starter ready than Moch.
Middle:
Rey Maualuga: 8/2: Marvin: he’s taking over his new role in the middle well. Visit: Still has some coverage issues; has been stopping the run well; overall impressive. 8/3: Reedy: “First 5 Days Defensive MVP”, “transitioned well to his natural position in the middle, disrupting the run game.”
Roddrick Muckelroy: injured, out for year. 7/30: Tore his Achilles tendon on the first day of practice. What a shame, he was an emerging second-year sure to see some playing time.
Vincent Rey: no news.
DeQuin Evans: 8/1: Reedy: One of the best UDFA’s in camp; has been very solid at the MLB position; but he’s a long-shot to make the team. 8/2: visit: emerging as a crowd-favorite for his big hits, landed a great one on Gresham to prevent a TD. 8/3: Reedy: “Defensive College Free Agent to Watch”.
Weakside:
Thomas Howard: Can’t practice until August 4th.
Keith Rivers: injured, out for several games. 7/30: on the Non-football Injury List. Had surgery on wrist during the offseason. It’s rumored he may not be ready to play until October.
Brandon Johnson: Can’t practice until August 4th.
Stephen Franklin: no news.
Ryan McKnight: 7/30: Hobson: McKnight [listed as center/guard] also took snaps at WLB.
Keith Darbut: cut on 8/2
Defensive Backs: (10)
Cornerbacks:
Leon Hall: 8/1: Video: has been beaten several times by AJ Green, badly. Reedy: Hall traditionally starts training camps slowly.
Nate Clements: Can’t practice until August 4th.
Adam Jones: injured, out for most of training camp. 7/30: Still recovering from neck surgery in the offseason. On the active PUP list. Claimed he will be ready for the season opener Sep. 11.
Jonathan Wade: 7/31: sitting out with a sore shoulder. Had been taking first team snaps opposite Leon Hall previously. 8/2 still sitting out.
Morgan Trent: 7/31: sitting out with a sore knee. 8/2: still sitting out.
Brandon Ghee: no news.
Corey Lindsey: no news.
Fred Bennett: 8/1: Videos: Dropped an easy interception at one point. Coaches weren’t pleased. Coverage seems better than average though.
David Pender: 8/1: Hobson: had a pick six on Lefevour in 11 on 11 drills. Marvin: Pender is one of the youngsters who have impressed.
Rico Murray: 7/30: Videos: Had a nice strip and fumble recovery of rookie RB Jonathan Williams.
Safeties:
Reggie Nelson: 8/1 Videos: Made a nice diving interception when rookie WR Bart Johnson slipped on the turf 8/2: Visit: sent rookie TE Colin Cochart sprawling with a big hit on the sideline and Marvin wasn’t happy with Nelson for the excessive hit.
Chris Crocker: 8/2: Visit: hasn’t done much to impress. Repeatedly burned by AJ Green [but then again, everyone is getting burned by AJ Green]
Robert Sands: 8/1: Coaches like him, taking a lot of snaps. If they don’t sign a FA safety, Sands looks to see a decent amount of playing time this year.
Gibril Wilson: Can’t practice until August 4th.
Tom Nelson: Can’t practice until August 4th.
Jeromy Miles: 8/1: Marvin: wants to see Sands and Miles play. Hobson: made a nice INT when Finley bobbled a pass.
Brian Lainhart: 7/31: Hobson: blocked a punt on special teams; he’s an athlete.
SPECIAL TEAMS:
Kicker: (1)
Mike Nugent: 7/31: Hobson: Healthy and taking kicks. Hit all field goals from multiple distances- 36, 39, 44. 8/1: Marvin: Has been pleased with Nugent thus far, says he’s near 100 percent healthy.
Thomas Weber: 7/31: hit all kicks from shorter distances than Nugent- 26, 30, 32. 8/2: Hobson: Nugent and Weber traded 49 yarders, with Weber’s actually having more power to it.
Punter: (1)
Kevin Huber: no news.
Long Snapper: (1)
Clark Harris: 7/31: expected to retain the position. Nice relationship with Kevin Huber and Nugent.
Neil Dahlman: cut on 8/2