1. Draft defense: With defensive end Justin Smith likely to bolt via free agency and defensive tackles Sam Adams and John Thornton turning in mediocre seasons, the line needs an impact player. Florida defensive end Ray McDonald or North Carolina State defensive tackle Demarcus "Tank" Tyler would make a difference up front.
2. Addition by subtraction: Cornerbacks Tory James and Deltha O'Neal were major disappointments, combining for only five interceptions — four by James, who turns 34 in May. He's a free agent and likely won't return. O'Neal also needs to be shown the door. His head's not in the game.
Extras out $40 million to left tackle Levi Jones, who missed 11 games. His left knee problems have to be a major concern. While Jones rehabs, left guard Eric Steinbach heads to free agency. The team has to wonder, "Did we pay the wrong guy?" 4. Diamond in the rough: Find a breakaway threat at tailback to complement Rudi Johnson, whose longest run of the season was 22 yards. Chris Perry was supposed to be that guy, but he's not. Perry's three-year career has been plagued by injuries.
5. A little help: As director of player relations, Eric Ball wears many hats. His chief responsibility is helping — and monitoring — players off the field. One man can't service the needs of 53 players. Team president Mike Brown needs to hire additional help with player services. Ball can't do it all.
2. Addition by subtraction: Cornerbacks Tory James and Deltha O'Neal were major disappointments, combining for only five interceptions — four by James, who turns 34 in May. He's a free agent and likely won't return. O'Neal also needs to be shown the door. His head's not in the game.
Extras out $40 million to left tackle Levi Jones, who missed 11 games. His left knee problems have to be a major concern. While Jones rehabs, left guard Eric Steinbach heads to free agency. The team has to wonder, "Did we pay the wrong guy?" 4. Diamond in the rough: Find a breakaway threat at tailback to complement Rudi Johnson, whose longest run of the season was 22 yards. Chris Perry was supposed to be that guy, but he's not. Perry's three-year career has been plagued by injuries.
5. A little help: As director of player relations, Eric Ball wears many hats. His chief responsibility is helping — and monitoring — players off the field. One man can't service the needs of 53 players. Team president Mike Brown needs to hire additional help with player services. Ball can't do it all.
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...
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