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Bengals cornerback David Jones out four weeks; a lesson in reading/writing headlines

There are times in which the headline draws more reaction than the actual context of the article/post. Take this example, for instance. I get home. I open my Google Reader. I click on the Bengals.com news feed. It says "DJones out 4-6 weeks." My initial reaction: "No, not Dhani!". When will we ever get a break? Did our injury-plagued season expand into 2009? What the hell! Mind you, I only read the headline. In fact, I just read the first few words of the headline. Nothing more. Slamming my fist onto the desk. Causing heavy books to bounce that doubled the ruckus in the study (aka, corner of the room with a desk, lamp and a pile of unpaid bills).

After pouring myself a Jager, lighting a cigarette, I read:

Several look to be already scratched. Cornerback David Jones underwent surgery to place a screw to aid the stress fracture of his foot and he'll be out four to six weeks while tight end Ben Utecht (concussion) left the hospital and is undergoing tests in Cincinnati.

Not that I'm making light of David Jones being out, I'm not. He's our third, or fourth string cornerback, depending on packages and Chris Crocker. Still, I was relived (like really relived). Two lessons can be learned here. Better headlines in which a Bengals fan doesn't overreact waking the neighbors and pissing off the harem in the next room. And not overreacting. In other news, Chad Ochocinco Johnson breaks a leg (on his online streaming performance).

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sorry

Jones’ foot injury is really serious. Hopefully he will make a full recovery before the season starts.

by shirley on Aug 7, 2009 3:44 AM EDT reply actions  

You're not alone

I freaked out too when I saw DJones out 4-6 weeks… You would think Hobs wouldnt leave such uncertainty when it could involve our starting MLB!

by mysharona24 on Aug 7, 2009 6:26 AM EDT reply actions  

80% No he wasn't stupid

Yea, he is rather stupid but I am sure that is exactly the response he was looking for so in this case he wasn’t – and I’m not sure stupid is the right word. Pandering lapdog is a more suitable descriptor.

" My enemy said "Love your enemy". I obeyed and loved myself." Gibran

by JUNGLEJOHN on Aug 7, 2009 8:15 AM EDT reply actions  

Now I feel stupid

After reading the Article I was pissed because it never said why Dhani was out 4-6 weeks, and didn’t say what they were planning to do with Maualuga to cover for Jones if he didin’t return in time. Now I realize it was David Jones all along. I was so concrened with losing our MLB, I never realized the headline was about David Jones.

As for being a lapdog, that is his job. He is the Bengals Public Affairs guy, not a reporter, and he does it fairly honestly in my opinion.

by jim0ijk on Aug 7, 2009 10:13 AM EDT reply actions  

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