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Zimmer says he believes in Pacman

GameSetMatch — Thu, 06 May 2010 16:46:16 +0000

Cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones reportedly is close to a deal to play for the Cincinnati Bengals this season. The team’s defensive coordinator said he doesn’t believe Jones will be a distraction for the defending AFC North champions.

A league source told the NFL Network that one of Jones’ representatives, Ray Savage, had several conversations with the Bengals during the cornerback’s visit with Cincinnati on Tuesday, and the sides have the nucleus of a multiyear deal in place.

Savage and the Bengals expect to put the details to paper this week, according to the NFL Network, and Jones should join the team’s offseason program Monday.

A contract hasn’t been signed as of Thursday, however. The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that Jones and the Bengals are still negotiating performance incentives and conduct clauses in the contract.

Click here to read the full article – By of ESPN.com

Owens meeting with Bengals

GameSetMatch — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:41:32 +0000

Terrell Owens headed to Cincinnati on Tuesday to see if the Bengals are interested in adding him to their stalled-out passing game.

Receiver Chad Ochocinco has been lobbying for the Bengals to sign Owens since the end of last season, when the Bengals’ passing game lacked a deep threat.

The newspaper reported that Owens had dinner with the coaching staff Tuesday night and would visit the Bengals offices on Wednesday.

Owens told WKRC-TV in Cincinnati that he would welcome playing with Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer.

The 36-year-old had tweeted earlier in the day that he was on his way to Cincinnati from Los Angeles.

“En route [at] Natti land!!” Owens tweeted. “i’ll let u guys know how the mtg went! Cn’t go 2 bad considering the pursuit of tht Lombardi shiny thing!!”

Click here to read the full article – By Associated Press of ESPN.com

Palmer-to-Ochocinco connection helps Bengals clinch North title

GameSetMatch — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:15:26 +0000

The head coach was dry as he ran off the field after clinching a title — no celebratory sideline dousing. Players’ eyes were dry, too — all the tears had been wrung out.

In their finest moment, the Cincinnati Bengals didn’t act like champions. Maybe it was the ugly way they won. Maybe those tearful practices and wrenching eulogies had something to do with it as well.

Either way, they were in the playoffs.

Carson Palmer’s touchdown pass to Chad Ochocinco completed a 98-yard drive in the closing minutes Sunday, sending Cincinnati to a 17-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs that clinched the AFC North title five days after the Bengals buried teammate Chris Henry.

They wore the receiver’s No. 15 on their helmets and their hearts.

“I’m not jumping for joy or glee, just thinking about 15 once that clock hits zero,” Ochocinco said. “That was everybody’s mindset, to go out and win this one for him.”

The Bengals (10-5) reached the playoffs for only the second time in the past 19 years after dealing with Henry’s death. His wooden locker stall still has his shoulder pads resting on the top shelf, an assortment of shoes on the bottom rack and his helmet hanging from the side — almost as though he would show up at any moment and suit up.

Click here to read the full article – By Associated Press of ESPN.com

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Bengals-Johnson union imminent?

GameSetMatch — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:15:23 +0000

Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was en route to Cincinnati on Monday and, barring a last-minute breakdown, he expects to sign with the AFC North-leading Bengals, a source familiar with the negotiations told ESPN’s Michael Smith.

A deal, if consummated, is expected to be for the prorated league minimum. Coach Marvin Lewis said Monday that Johnson would be fourth on the team’s depth chart at running back.

The Bengals, along with several other teams, first expressed interest in Johnson last week as depth behind Cedric Benson, who suffered a hip injury in Sunday’s 18-12 victory at Pittsburgh.

Benson might be available to play Sunday in Oakland, Lewis said, adding that the team’s interest in Johnson isn’t related to Benson’s injury.

Click here to read the full article – By Michael Smith of ESPN.com

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WR Henry has season-ending surgery

GameSetMatch — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:47:16 +0000

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his broken left forearm.

Coach Marvin Lewis said Monday that Henry will be placed on injured reserve this week, ending his season.

He broke the forearm on his only catch Sunday during a 17-7 win over Baltimore that kept the Bengals (6-2) in first place in the AFC North.

Henry is in the final year of his contract with the Bengals, who let him go after his fifth arrest following the 2007 season.

Click here to read the full article – By Associated Press of ESPN.com

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Notes: Smith status; Ocho package; Henry profile

GameSetMatch — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:59:03 +0000

Offensive line coach Paul Alexander came off the practice field Thursday choosing not to discuss the status of rookie right tackle Andre Smith but the impact of veteran Scott Kooistra, cut Tuesday to make room for fullback Fui Vakapuna.

“Tough. For seven years he played his guts out,” Alexander said. “You lose versatility. He played four spots (both tackles and guards), he’s very reliable and a hard-try guy.”

Alexander wouldn’t rule out Kooistra coming back when the numbers are kinder, but the only time he was active were the two games left guard Nate Livings was hurt. With none of the backups not near Kooistra’s versatility, the club has to think twice before activating Smith.

“We’ve got young guys and a young guy typically learns one spot,” Alexander said. “The only guy who (played more than one) as a rookie was (left tackle Andrew) Whitworth. There’s no solution.”

Click here to read the full article – By GEOFF HOBSON of bengals.com

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Unlike seasons past, Bengals earn attention

GameSetMatch — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:13:10 +0000

I grew up a Cincinnati Bengals fan, but lost interest over the years because I always felt owner Mike Brown treated the club as if it were his personal fantasy football team.

Why spend money on a general manager or a squadron of scouts when that would only take away some of the satisfaction of compiling a roster yourself and competing for the high stakes of the NFL?

Nevermind that they haven’t won since facemasks were fastened to helmets, the streamlined operation meant more fun for Brown as he engaged in his hobby at our expense.

But the Bengals’ 5-2 start has gotten my attention. Carson Palmer is still one of the best quarterbacks in the league and he has surprised me with his mobility. After tanking last season, Chad Ochocinco appears committed this year (maybe the Bengals were right in not caving to his trade demands).

Click here to read the full article – By Doug Harris of journal-news.com

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Meet Chad Ochocinco, buy his book

GameSetMatch — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:06:00 +0000

If there was ever a perfect day to meet Bengals wide receiver, diva, camera hog and author Chad Johnson/Chad Ochocinco/Esteban Ochocinco, it would have to be Halloween, right?

So here’s your chance. Joseph-Beth Booksellers at Rookwood Pavilion is hosting Ochocinco on Saturday at 1 p.m., where he’ll be signing copies of his new book, “Ocho Cinco: What Football and Life Have Thrown My Way.” This is the book with the cover photo of Chad flipping the bird to the camera, or the reader, or the world, depending on your viewpoint

Click here to read the full article – By Rob Daumeyer of bizjournals.com

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Chad Ochocinco talks trash via Twitter to Bears’ Cutler, Brown

GameSetMatch — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:22:00 +0000

Long before the team has even landed in Cincinnati for this Sunday’s afternoon skirmish against the Bengals, Chad Ochocinco is trying to fill up the Bears’ bulletin board.

In tweets to both quarterback Jay Cutler and defensive lineman Alex Brown, Ochocinco said he wants Cutler’s jersey, will torment cornerback Charles “Peanut” Tillman, and needs only 1.5 seconds to get open.

Yesterday, Ochocinco started in on Cutler [exchanges sic'd]:

@jaycutler6 tell your defense I’m gonna run circles around them, I’m mad we lost, peanut Tillman is gonna kiss da baby along with the rest’

To which Cutler responded:

@OGOchoCinco it’s only Monday. Already starting?

The exchange with Cutler continued: @JayCutler6 Jay I have to get a jump on yall, on a serious note tell Lovie to put Tillman on me all game with safety help, please!!!!

@OGOchoCinco Peanut on you with safety over top. You got it. Anything else you would like me to pass on?

Click here to read the full article – By Kevin Allen of Chicago Sun-Times

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