The Bengals offense was non existent today in Baltimore. The line was not able to protect Carson Palmer, and Palmer looked off. Baltimore never gave Palmer the chance to really get set before he threw. The rust had to be shaken off of the Bengals Receivers as TJ and Chad were double teamed for most of the game. It was evident that the lack of time on the filed and the lack of reps between TJ, Chad, and Carson hurt the team.
The defense held the Ravens to 17 points, but the game actually ended with the Ravens having the ball inside the Bengals ten yard line when time ran out. The Bengals defense looked alright, but once again failed miserably at the end of the game when they needed to hold the Ravens to get the ball back. The Bengals have their home opener next week against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Cincinnati.
Carson Palmer has made a triumphant return from last January's devastating knee injury, Rudi Johnson is the fourth-leading rusher in the NFL and the Bengals are one of six teams with a 3-0 record.
In Cincinnati, the scene taking place on the football field is resplendent. Off the field? Well, the picture looks grotesque. Six Bengals players have been arrested this year -- and three months are left on the calendar.
Linebacker Odell Thurman is the latest bad boy. Already serving a four-game suspension for his second violation of the league's substance abuse policy, he was arrested early Monday morning on a charge of drunk driving. Police said Thurman registered 0.17 percent on a blood alcohol test (more than twice the legal limit).
Thurman's transgression came less than a week after Roger Goodell visited Cincinnati and talked to the Bengals players about what a privilege it is to play in the NFL and the responsibility they have to be role models in the community. Nice to know the new commissioner's words carry a lot of weight in the Queen City.
The Bengals' rebirth under coach Marvin Lewis has been a great story, and I'm sure the team's locker room is filled with players who are classy and good citizens. But the foul deeds of a handful are besmirching this team's image.
In addition to Thurman, the miscreants and their charges include guard Eric Steinbach (operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol); rookie defensive end Frostee Rucker (vandalism and spousal battery); rookie linebacker A.J. Nicholson (burglary and vandalism); and defensive tackle Matthias Askew (resisting arrest and two parking violations), who no longer is with the team.
Then there is wide receiver Chris Henry, who since last December has been arrested four times in three states and convicted twice. He has pleaded guilty to separate charges of marijuana possession and carrying a concealed weapon. Somehow, Henry has managed to avoid jail.
Lewis had this reaction to the DUI charges against Thurman: "I am not pleased. It's not right, it's not what we stand for, it's not what the National Football League should represent."
Lewis and the Bengals front office need to do more than talk. They need to fix this problem. If they can't, the league office will fix it for them.
4:15 p.m.
With running back DeDe Dorsey out for year, the Bengals turned to a star-crossed former first-round pick in Cedric Benson to back up Chris Perry Sunday in Dallas.
Benson joins the Bengals five days after two Travis County grand juries...
3:55 p.m.
From Bengals public relations:
The Bengals today signed free agent HB Cedric Benson and placed HB DeDe Dorsey on the Reserve/Injured list. Dorsey, a third-year player from Lindenwood College, played in this season's first four games but...
Posted: 6:10 a.m.
If Ryan Fitzpatrick gets another shot to start Sunday in Dallas, the Bengals only have to look at their last 19 games to see the road map for getting a victory with a backup quarterback.
In that stretch they've played eight...
This is THE podcast for all Cincinnati Bengals fans.Twice a week, legendary Cincinnati sportscaster, Ken Broo, is joined by the editors, writers and publisher of the popular bi-weekly publication, Bengals ReportIn this up to the minute podcast, the discussion is all Bengals featuring interviews with your favorite Bengals players.Get the inside scoop on the Bengals and their upcoming games by placing Bengals Report on your list of favorites!
In this episode, Ken Broo and Bengals Report executive editor, Mark Hardin preview the Bengals vs Browns game coming up Sunday 92808. You'll hear comments from Carson Palmer, Chris Perry and Marvin Lewis. For the best in sports, visit Ken Broo's web site www.kenbroo.com
In this episode, Ken Broo and Bengals Report executive editor, Mark Hardin preview the Bengals upcoming game at the New York Giants. You'll hear comments from Bengals head coach, Marvin Lewis and quarterback Carson Palmer. For the best in sports, visit Ken Broo's web site www.kenbroo.com
In this episode, Ken Broo and Bengals Report executive editor, Mark Hardin review the Bengals loss to the Tennessee Titans in week #2 of the 2008 NFL season. You'll hear comments from head coach Marvin Lewis, running back Chris Perry and wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh. For the best in sports visit Ken's web site www.kenbroo.com.
