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Open Thread: Cincinnati Bengals (9-4) at San Diego Chargers (10-3)

Atari_tiny by Kirkendall on in Game Log Comment 516 comments

Cincinnati Bengals at San Diego Chargers, Dec 20, 2009 4:05 PM EST


Game: Cincinnati Bengals (9-4) at San Diego Chargers (10-3)
Series Leader: Chargers, 18-10
Streak: Chargers have won four of the past five
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 1-1. Turner: 0-0
Broadcast: CBS (1:05 PM PT): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms.  SIRIUS: 158 (Cin.), 123 (SD).  XM: 112 (SD).
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NFL.com: Game Center
Weather: Partly cloud with a high of 67 degrees [Weather.com]
Uniform: White
Television Coverage: Parts of Ohio, Arizona, California, Nevada, Pennsylvania and different spots around the nation. [506]

INACTIVE OUT PROBABLE
Domata Peko Domata Peko Tank Johnson
Chris Crocker Chris Crocker Brian Leonard
Bernard Scott   Kyries Hebert
Fui Vakapuna QUESTIONABLE Morgan Trent
Jonathan Luigs Bernard Scott Robert Geathers
Anthony Collins    
Jordan Palmer    
Orien Harris    
INACTIVE OUT PROBABLE
C Nick Hardwick Nick Hardwick Quentin Jammer
QB Charlie Whitehurt (3rd)   Travis Johnson
RB Michael Bennett QUESTIONABLE Shawne Merriman
FS C.J. Spillman Alfonso Boone Mike Scifres
DE Antonio Garay Shaun Phillips Eric Weddle
WR Craig Davis Legedu Naanee  
DB Dante Hughes Kevin Burnett  
LB Kevin Burnett    

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Simpson

Reedy tweets that Simpson IS active.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 2:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

A lot of use are thinking Simpson is going to be a savoir, but I think we should be realistic about what he can contribute.

That being said, over the last few years, their have been players, e.g. Pat Sims last year, who coaching staff have been reluctant to play, citing inexperience, but when they come in, they play much better than the previous starter

by R.F. Mehl on Dec 20, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Remember that there's no film on Simpson

So he could prove a problem early on for their secondary. Jammer and Cromartie will be busy with Ocho and Caldwell (starting today), so maybe he can make a few plays downfield.

by whodeyla on Dec 20, 2009 2:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Inactive

Anthony Collins is surprisingly inactive.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 2:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I take that as a vote of confidence for Andre

by R.F. Mehl on Dec 20, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Something else to think about

Less Jumbo/Big formations could mean that the Bengals game plan is to air it out more.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope not

SD has or of the worst running defenses in the league. We can’t get into an air-it-out battle with Rivers.

by whodeyla on Dec 20, 2009 2:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

We don’t really use Collins in the jumbo anymore, right?
I think sitting Roland would have been interesting. Playing Smith most of the game, but if we need a pass blocking specialist, play Collins

by R.F. Mehl on Dec 20, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree on that one.

…I have viewed Collins as a future starter. Who knows?

by goffchile on Dec 20, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I think the best use of the current talent could be

Collins/Mathis/Cook/Smith/Whitworth

by R.F. Mehl on Dec 20, 2009 2:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

agree...

Whitworth and Smith at the tackles—Mathis and Collins at guard. I think that’s our starting line next year.

by goffchile on Dec 20, 2009 2:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

actually, I think Collins has the potential to play like a healthy Levi Jones and be a good LT.
Whitworth is good, but a bit slow against speed rushers at LT, so move him to RT, and have Andre replace Bobbie Williams as at RG. He would be a force there

by R.F. Mehl on Dec 20, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't let all the percieved.....

character issues cloud the judgement. Andre is one heck of a talent at tackle. Question his judgement, maturity, etc. But, the kid is a football player first and a darn guifted one at that.

by BamaBengal on Dec 20, 2009 2:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I like that Mehl.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Guard?

I don’t think Collins can play effictively at guard.

by BamaBengal on Dec 20, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

When they drafted him...

….the projected him to “play every position” on the line. The Bengals like to draft tackles and convert them. We almost never draft true guards. Alexanders philosophy of pass protect is you better have four tackles if you want time.

by goffchile on Dec 20, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree...

with everything but, the Collins part. I don’t think he has the body or skill set for guard.

by BamaBengal on Dec 20, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

RE:

I would argue that how they use the guards this year, that you could use a tackle at guard — especially at right guard, who rarely pulls (b/c it’s Bobbie, I guess).

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Has Hartwick been playing, or has he been out most of the year?

by R.F. Mehl on Dec 20, 2009 2:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

RE:

Looks like he’s only played the season opener.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Caldwell

As Craig and whodeyla have pointed out, Caldwell will start over Coles today.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 3:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Shaun Smith

Active. What can we expect here?

by BamaBengal on Dec 20, 2009 3:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

if the guy is motivated he can dominate any match-up. Stamina issues will reduce his impact. He’ll aid the rotation. His experience playing 5-tech DE may mean we see some more hybrid 3-4 looks in todays game to allow Rivers, B.Johnson Rey and Dhani play together (as well as allowing M.Johnson to concentrate on pass-rushing)

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

potential 3-4 alignment

DE Fanene
DT Smith
DE Geathers

OLB Johnson
MLB Rey
MLB Dhani
OLB Rivers

That would be interesting…

by swebbIL on Dec 20, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

it will be interesting to see how the LB arrangement is next year.

How much longer will Dhani play/start.
Does Rey move to the middle?
How do you get B. Johnson more snaps?
When will Rivers start making big plays in addition to being a solid tackler?

by R.F. Mehl on Dec 20, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

RE: Dhani

Dhani is signed through 2010, so I’d expect him to play through next year.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

ideally, Dhani would be the 4th LB, playing nickel and filling in at WILL and MIKE, but he still may be out best option at MIKE next year.
I just wish he was a little faster covering backs

by R.F. Mehl on Dec 20, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

I don’t think Rey is ready for the middle. At least compared to Dhani. Rey could be a big play maker, but he’s still too fresh. Even though his aggressiveness has worked for him this year, it’s also been his biggest detriment.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 3:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

RE:

To tell us what happens in the locker room at halftime.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

25 mins to gametime

I got the hot wings in the oven and the sweet tea boiling.

by Kabash on Dec 20, 2009 3:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me...

or is having the game on late today killing anyone else? I’m trying to watch the Jets v. Falcons game but its boring as hell or something. this can’t be the best early game today can it?

by Manpaw on Dec 20, 2009 3:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

RE:

I actually fell asleep. But I think it had something to do with the 20 BBQ wings. God, good.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I resorted to playing call of duty with my son until i got sick of getting my arse handed to me by 9 yr olds

by Manpaw on Dec 20, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

lol. Who can blame ya?

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Bad memories

I hate the late games because of years of bad memories of 4pm games on the left coast.

Let’s take a step at putting those to rest today Bengals. The importance of a win today is hard to overstate.

by BigBengal9 on Dec 20, 2009 3:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

+1

We figured the week leading up to Oakland, that if you take out games played in California, the Bengals all-time record actually jumps up 10 percentage points.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 3:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Is this the weekend of the running back?

Number of 100-yard rushers so far this weekend: 5
Number of 300-yard passers so far this weekend: 3

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 3:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Snow

Anyone get affected by the snow on the east coast?

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 3:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i’ve barricaded myself in my room here in boston, i know all my friends who were scheduled to fly out yesterday/today have been delayed until at least tuesday

by bcbengalfan on Dec 20, 2009 3:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

today's game

is completely distracting me from studying for this finance final tomorrow
oh well, hopefully we can see a W today

by bcbengalfan on Dec 20, 2009 4:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Anybody have a stream?

ATDHE.net does not seem to be on top of it today.

by Adam Morgan on Dec 20, 2009 4:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Go Bengals!

I’ve got the church Christmas Program tonight (and I’m the director) so I won’t be watching, but I’m cheering you on.

Win it for Slim!

"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."

by ZJiff30 on Dec 20, 2009 4:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Chargers, touchdown.

Antonio Gates over the middle towards the back of the endzone

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i thought it was a 4:15 game

looks like the D did as well

Gnight, Slim

by supergrover on Dec 20, 2009 4:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

First pass attempt

Deep pass down the left sidelines to Caldwell. Incomplete. A little hand fighting between Caldwell and the DB

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

First down!

Palmer hits Caldwell, on the right side, running about 12-13 yards up and then runs in, sitting in an open spot in the zone.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

offense introduction

they said coles was the second receiver, is this true or was caldwell starting as second?

by bcbengalfan on Dec 20, 2009 4:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Caldwell started.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Another first down.

Palmer hits Chad, who ran about 15 yards up and then out.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Benson called for chop block.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Caldwell picks up 16

Runs about 10-15 yards and hooks. Picks up 16 yards.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Another first down

Palmer hits Chad running down the sidelines and going out at the ten yard line. Good pass. Good reception. Good stuff.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Caldwell has to catch that

by pedro_oliveira on Dec 20, 2009 4:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Have to score a TD in the redzone

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that’s just not the bengals. This offense doesn’t know how to score TDs

by pedro_oliveira on Dec 20, 2009 4:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

both of the throws to Caldwell were off from Carson. Good signs of life from the O…. shame the D hasn’t gotten off the plane yet

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Bengals kick FG , down 7-3

Palmer flushed out of the pocket, runs to the left and hits Caldwell out of the endzone. Caldwell may have brought a foot down, but clearly out of bounds.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The game is on in New York!

Very exciting. I just canceled my plans to stay home and watch.

by satyanaas on Dec 20, 2009 4:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good thing LT isn’t as fast as he used to be. Another poor angle by Rey Rey

by Jcon77 on Dec 20, 2009 4:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Joseph is bring some big hits today...

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 4:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

bringing**

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 4:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

JJ is hitting like a young Mike Tyson

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You might have to reform this analogy

For the young posters who don’t realize boxing is a sport

by Kabash on Dec 20, 2009 4:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

NICE!

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 4:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yea, sack

Dhani Jones

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Great coverage too.

Rivers had no one to throw to.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ravens

already have intercepted Cutler twice… oh good lord.

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 4:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Dude is so overrated.

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 4:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Culter is good but he needs the right system and the right sort of players and playmakers around hiim…. he isn’t worth trading away two 1st rounders for at all

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 4:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I like this.

Stopping the run + pressure on Rivers = winnable game

by Jaegner on Dec 20, 2009 4:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

meh

a good run followed by a sack

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 4:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Benson needs to step up his blocking

by R.F. Mehl on Dec 20, 2009 4:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirst down.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Three

We’ve converted a third and eight, nine and 13.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Palmer is looking sharp today...

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 4:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Benson looks so close to a big run

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 4:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not a bad 1st quarter

by R.F. Mehl on Dec 20, 2009 4:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I have a man crush on Brian Leonard.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Leonard

you can put him in the bank!

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 4:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think I am in love with Brian Leonard.

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 4:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You got that right – Henry’s spirit on that catch !

by WarWolf on Dec 20, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

YEAYYAERY

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

YES

CHAD

RIP Chris

by Jaegner on Dec 20, 2009 4:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yes, I think Henry was on the field for that play …

by WarWolf on Dec 20, 2009 4:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

That was so sad.

I love Ocho. Great play.

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 4:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Chargers fans

are frankly being scummy. Everytime Chad makes a homage to Henry they have boooed him,

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 4:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You gotta know who you're dealing with here

In SoCal there’s a bunch of Cholos that go to all the games….And I mean that literally

by whodeyla on Dec 20, 2009 4:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

That was a great tribute. I want to see it again though.

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

If Goodall fines Ocho Cinco for that I am going to kick his butt

by WarWolf on Dec 20, 2009 4:50 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yep

That was a Henry route. (why I said TD Henry earlier)

Gnight, Slim

by supergrover on Dec 20, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

emotion gave him a boost

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, he's playing for Chris right now.

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

He just flat out out ran him to the ball

by satyanaas on Dec 20, 2009 4:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Crushes my soul.

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

hard to watch…

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ocho Cinco is what the NFL is all about

by WarWolf on Dec 20, 2009 4:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ocho Cinco TD in tribute to Chris Henry =

NFL’s number one highlight of 2009

by WarWolf on Dec 20, 2009 4:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ndukwe

Makes a nice play in coverage. Read that again. Ndukwe makes a nice play in coverage. :)

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

D looks good

Lets get a 3+out

by Jaegner on Dec 20, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

what up who dey

by tedzeppelin on Dec 20, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yeah gotta give that play to the WR. Just made the catch under pressure

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Replay

That was a great out and up by Chad and Palmer. Hope they can keep it up all day.

by satyanaas on Dec 20, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

River's is gonna make plays

That;s why we need to keep the pressure on him

by whodeyla on Dec 20, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Rush-D is looking great right now.

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Rush defense is building momentum man.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

HYEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

HELL YEAH!

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

jjo!!

great pressure 41

Gnight, Slim

by supergrover on Dec 20, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BRILLIANT

Mike Zimmer – Brilliant

by wiseking on Dec 20, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

great blitz package, with the delayed safety on the weak side

by tedzeppelin on Dec 20, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Keep your hands in your pockets!

The man needs a contract in Cincy for 2010!

by wiseking on Dec 20, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

wow, nasty hit by nedu

by tedzeppelin on Dec 20, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Pick J joe

great Blitz by chinny

by pilks1075 on Dec 20, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That's what happens when you pressure the QB

Great call and execution. And Rivers is gonna get hurt if he takes more hits like that one

by whodeyla on Dec 20, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

MWUAHAHA JJOJOJOJOJOJO

by tedzeppelin on Dec 20, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WHO DEY

It’s a celebration of life!

by Jaegner on Dec 20, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

we sent the kitchen sink on that blitz…

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Carson's Stats:

8/11 for 133 and 1 TD. Rating of 143. Pretty good start!

by whodeyla on Dec 20, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Brandon Marshall of the Broncos wore a Henry # 15 jersey for pre game warmups

Taking the fine in order to pay tribute to Chris

by WarWolf on Dec 20, 2009 4:55 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

good int then we get sacked

CB85......Collaros for Heisman

by TennBengalfan on Dec 20, 2009 4:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

oh snap

come on, line

Gnight, Slim

by supergrover on Dec 20, 2009 4:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yep we run on 2nd a nd 21

CB85......Collaros for Heisman

by TennBengalfan on Dec 20, 2009 4:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good luck guys!

Staring down Mark Sanchez. Just look into the those brown beauties.

by DolfinPhan on Dec 20, 2009 4:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

if we can stop having negative plays, I think we can drive the ball

by R.F. Mehl on Dec 20, 2009 4:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not to jinx it, but good to see a lot less penalties.

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Oh, for sure.

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

what!!!!!!

no foul?

CB85......Collaros for Heisman

by TennBengalfan on Dec 20, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Passing the ball

You got to love stretching the field. When it works for us, it’s a thing of beauty. We just haven’t seen it work for a long, long time.

Palmer 9/12, 152 yards, tD

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

In time...

…last week there were rumours he couldn’t throw the deep ball. That one’s crossed off.

by wiseking on Dec 20, 2009 4:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Dear God

May you giveth me the strength to call Palmer God of the Golden Arms again?

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Vintage Palmer

by Jaegner on Dec 20, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Roethlisberger just got strip sacked on the steeler 30

by R.F. Mehl on Dec 20, 2009 4:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Go Matthews…..

Gnight, Slim

by supergrover on Dec 20, 2009 4:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL @ Maualuga going airborn

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 5:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Tackle him!

Shouldn’t have given up the 1st down

by satyanaas on Dec 20, 2009 5:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Maualuga's missed tackle

You have to make that tackle.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 5:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

rey again jeez

CB85......Collaros for Heisman

by TennBengalfan on Dec 20, 2009 5:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Rivers hit AGAIN

We’ve hit him at least half the time he’s dropped back

by whodeyla on Dec 20, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

you know what's nice?

any time the opposing team goes deep, i feel very good suddenly

by nashville_chris on Dec 20, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Feel the same way.

Just kinda know it won’t end well for them.

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 5:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

mili-seconds away from sacks but still not stopping them

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 5:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Crap.

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 5:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Game on fellas.

Let’s prove we belong.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 5:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

this game looks like it will be a painful one….

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 5:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What?

C’mon man. It’s 10-10. We have a good football game to play. This will be fun! :)

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 5:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Err. 10-14. Sorry

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i meant painful to watch. so much emotion on show. Gonna be a heart-stopper

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

D is fucking awful today

by pedro_oliveira on Dec 20, 2009 5:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I completely disagree

The Chargers are fantastic on offense, their at home, on an 8 game win streak. Of D is playing really well so far.

by whodeyla on Dec 20, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I tuned in a little late

We receive after the half, yes?

by satyanaas on Dec 20, 2009 5:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

thanks.

Hopefully we can score here and again after the half.

by satyanaas on Dec 20, 2009 5:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hall

Looks like Hall expected Jackson to go and cut off the route. Instead Jackson broke out. Just a good job by the Chargers.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 5:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

another 3rd and 1

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by TennBengalfan on Dec 20, 2009 5:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Something else is funny?

Someone said that they’re not concerned like they used to be on long passes by the opposition — because we tend to cover that pretty good.

I’m more comfortable (though not technically “comfortable”), on third and short. We tend to make those more than we used to. Especially when Rudi was the feature back.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 5:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

agree

in ‘05 we weren’t that great at short yardage. Steinback and Jones were pretty weak at the POA.
Short yardage is pretty strong this year

by R.F. Mehl on Dec 20, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Feeling optimistic.

Lets pound it down the endzone eating up these last two minutes, then take it backk at the half.

by Jaegner on Dec 20, 2009 5:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why does everyone keep slipping..?

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 5:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Great run

His field vision

by whodeyla on Dec 20, 2009 5:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

nice run

shoulda gone out of bounds?

who gets the ball to start 2nd?

Gnight, Slim

by supergrover on Dec 20, 2009 5:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WOW

LJ out-running people!

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 5:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LJ!!!!

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by TennBengalfan on Dec 20, 2009 5:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Coles!

Okay. Allright.

by satyanaas on Dec 20, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

COLES????!?

From where??

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LC slips too

cleats call seems legit

Gnight, Slim

by supergrover on Dec 20, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LJ for 26

Then a nice catch by Coles! I must be dreaming.

by Jaegner on Dec 20, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lol no foul calls are funny.

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)

by chazzilla on Dec 20, 2009 5:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

agreed

CB85......Collaros for Heisman

by TennBengalfan on Dec 20, 2009 5:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Coles

looks revved up! (flag was no foul)

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 5:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I don't get the spike

play the damn game

Gnight, Slim

by supergrover on Dec 20, 2009 5:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wasted play there

Palmer calling on the line is worse than Lewis’ clock management

by wiseking on Dec 20, 2009 5:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

cmon palmer

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by TennBengalfan on Dec 20, 2009 5:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

Should have been an interception.

by Jaegner on Dec 20, 2009 5:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yepppp

shoulda been 3rd and goal

Gnight, Slim

by supergrover on Dec 20, 2009 5:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

...

has he ever not?

by R.F. Mehl on Dec 20, 2009 5:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

he was touched illegally before the pass even came in… Refs not looking at Foschi…

Because no one expects J P Foschi

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 5:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

that's no excuse

I’m sorry but that was a terrible no call

by pedro_oliveira on Dec 20, 2009 5:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

dang so close yet so far

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by TennBengalfan on Dec 20, 2009 5:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Field goal.

Need, need, need to finish these drives.

by Jaegner on Dec 20, 2009 5:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

TD would have been better

Hopefully we can score one after the half.

by satyanaas on Dec 20, 2009 5:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

the bengals never score TDs in the redzone…it’s just the way it is

by pedro_oliveira on Dec 20, 2009 5:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

before the bye we we’re one of the best red-zone offences.

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 5:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

those were good times!

by pedro_oliveira on Dec 20, 2009 5:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

The Snowman

makes Rivers give up on the play

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 5:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Passing game is back...

and penalties are down. Now if we can find the red zone game…

by StLBengal on Dec 20, 2009 5:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

teams are clueing into that as well. That is why we need our TEs etc to step it up because they get softer coverages

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

down 1 at the half

about the get the ball…

i’ll take it.

RIP Slim.

by brandone on Dec 20, 2009 5:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

how bout that kC Cleveland game?

a barn burner

CB85......Collaros for Heisman

by TennBengalfan on Dec 20, 2009 5:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Harrison loves the KC run-D

by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 20, 2009 5:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Fucking horrible clock management at the end of the half. Damn spike and we took a timeout to the locker room with us. Great run by LJ, would have been nicer if he would have run out of bounds……

by Pi on Dec 20, 2009 5:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i agree! very bad

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by TennBengalfan on Dec 20, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Second half thread is up

Here.

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by Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2009 5:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

GOOOOOO BEARS!!!!

CB85......Collaros for Heisman

by TennBengalfan on Dec 20, 2009 5:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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