Bengals Early Bird Special

by Ryan Harper on Sep 7, 2011 8:01 AM EDT

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 1: Anthony Collins #73, Domata Peko #94 and Rey Maualuga #58 of the Cincinnati Bengals get set to lead the team onto the field before an NFL preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Paul Brown Stadium on September 1, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Colts won 17-13. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Good morning everyone! Time to rise and shine! Grab that cup of coffee, rush out the door only to get stuck in traffic for an hour, and get to work before anyone notices that you're late. Good luck with that if you are in that situation.

I'm back from the dead so to speak. I had to get my computer fixed and that's why I was unable to provide the "Early Bird Special." Hope you all survived. Anyways I'm back and looking forward to the Bengals' season opener against the Browns.

A guy walks into a bar with his pet dog. The bartender politely says, "I'm sorry sir, but no pets allowed."

The man replied, "This is a special dog. Turn on the Browns game and you'll see what I'm talking about."

The bartender, anxious to see what will happen turned on the game. The guy said, "Watch. Whenever Cleveland scores my dog does flips."

The Browns keep scoring field goals and the dog keeps flipping, barking, and jumping.

"Wow! That's one hell of a dog you've got there! What does your dog do when the Browns score a touchdown?"

The man replied, "Good question. I honestly don't know. I've only had him for nine years."

Let's hope that the Bengals are able to do that on Sunday and start off the season on a positive note! Cincinnati Bengals forever! Cleveland Browns NEVER!!

Alright here is a look at what you may have missed or overlooked from Tuesday.

ESPN released their first regular season Power Rankings where the Bengals are ranked dead last and one thought on it is, who cares?
Bengals player pick 'em for week one against the Cleveland Browns.
Question of the day regarding whether or not the Bengals should pursue former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard
The Bengals are set to sign quarterback Zac Robinson to the active 53-man roster, which ultimately means the end is here for fan favorite Dan LeFevour.
The Bengals have also signed Rico Murray to the 53-man roster.
Entering Sunday's game against the Browns, the Bengals are seven-point underdogs. You have to love rooting for the underdogs!
Rookie guard Clint Boling is in first position on the team's depth charts which could be an indication that he could be starting on Sunday. What other legitimate options do the Bengals have?
Since everyone around football (analysts, coaches, players, and also fans) like to make predictions, we decided to make our own regarding the Bengals 2011 season.
When taking a look at the 2011 and comparing them to the Bengals of 2010, there are 15 players that have now left the team. Some of the household names (Ochocinco, Palmer, Owens, etc.) are now out of the Queen City.
According to sources the Bengals are set to host former Missouri center Tim Barnes for a workout.

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Browns

I think it will be a close game. Bengals Browns games are always close, I still remeber the Charlie Frye 51 – 45 game. I would love to see Dalton put up 45….A man can dream….Who Dey…..I just want to say…I cant believe football starts tomorrow…..Man I am happy…oh yeah, and I have Aaron Rogers as my QB……

by ticalcaldwell on Sep 7, 2011 8:31 AM EDT reply actions

QB for my fantasy team

by ticalcaldwell on Sep 7, 2011 8:31 AM EDT up reply actions

I may be more excited for this year than any year in recent memory.

In 2010 I was worried that TO and Ocho would blow up (they did)
In 2009 I was worried that the offense would be full of suckitude (they were okay at times)
2008 is too far back for me to remember anything.

2011? New era…..new OC for the first time in 9 years, a D that relies on its front seven as compared to its back four, and a completely different offensive philosophy.
One things for sure, things are not going to look like they did last year. At all. Results might be the same, but it’s going to be interesting to see just how vast the differences are in play style between this year and last year.

Change gone come mane! Trust me! Cause i Bleed tigerblood!--Jerome Simpson

by Grizzlyfox on Sep 7, 2011 8:32 AM EDT reply actions

If its Brown (including Mike, Katie...)

Flush it down!

Joel, get off the babysitter

by LookingDeep on Sep 7, 2011 9:21 AM EDT reply actions

Ok.. I am going to be the jerk

I am sorry Ryan. While I love the jokes and think you are a good writer, I didn’t miss the morning update. Maybe I am the only one who monitors this site with a feed reader, but it stinks to have legit articles from last night or yesterday get pushed out for another article summarizing what is already on the front page. A Month In Review article, where you pick the best of the best (or controversial articles) would seem like a better idea. Maybe a “Crow Soup” article where wild predictions are proven wrong?

I don’t know.. I am sure I sound like a jerk for writing this, but I assure you I am not trying to be one. I just don’t like having legit articles from yesterday get bumped for a list of articles from yesterday.

I hope you understand.

by steveinct on Sep 7, 2011 9:55 AM EDT reply actions

RE:

Steve. We understand but we have to (and want to) provide a single point of reference for those readers that may not come to the site as often throughout the day. We have to accommodate people that might scan for quick headlines and move on because they’re at work, or have a few minutes at home. This gives people on the go more opportunity to catch up.

Additionally we were at one point pumping 20-30 postings a day. And we wanted to make sure those people are up to date on what’s going on.

Managing Editor at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.

by Josh Kirkendall on Sep 7, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

I hear ya, but...

Just look at the front page, it lists 8 articles and then the next 8 in links. I don’t see how this is any more efficient and actually lowers efficiency for people using a feed reader. We can agree to disagree there, but it brings me to my next point:

Did SB Nation change the settings on the RSS page or is that something you set? I used to get around 15 articles in the RSS feed last season and then it changed to 8 sometime this spring. I figured it was changed because there was nothing to write about. I mean, who really wants to see 15 articles about Carson in the feed reader, right? When everything kicked into gear, I was bummed that it didn’t go back up to 15 (or whatever it was) because I always felt like I was missing stuff with it being set so low. Is there a way to get the RSS feed to show more articles like the old days?

Thanks Josh!

by steveinct on Sep 7, 2011 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions

RE:

No, nothing on our end that I’m aware of. Let me check with our tech team. Send me an email Steve so we can coordinate an answer for you.

Managing Editor at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.

by Josh Kirkendall on Sep 7, 2011 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Over-rated

Browns will see who is the the “Real Deal” this week.

Punishment from the Orange and Black….. Will bring them back to reality.

by 77CincyRage on Sep 7, 2011 9:58 AM EDT reply actions

His jersey will have to changed to read McSacked!

by Boomer Lion on Sep 7, 2011 10:12 AM EDT reply actions

yo mccoy

meet sims and johnson.

" I for one, welcome our new Buffalo overlords. " - Whokebe

by palewook on Sep 7, 2011 10:29 AM EDT reply actions

I hate the browns worse than the sqeelers!

If we only win two games this year I hope its against the browns. Same as every year. I root for the Bengals and whoever is playing the browns. I know way more browns fans than sqeelers, so to me they (the browns) are michigan to our Ohio State. True that the sqeelers fans are more obnoxious and boastful, but they have had good reason to brag lately. Don’t get me wrong, I hate the sqeelers too, but I still have to root for them twice a year when they play cleveland. Go Bengals! Beat cleveland!

by keithster on Sep 7, 2011 10:48 AM EDT reply actions

I hear ya... but...

At least Cleveland fans know their team sucks. There is a certain humility we all get from watching teams that have suffered for a long time. I live in CT so maybe it is a little different. As an example, I met one of my good friends at the bar while watching the Bengals. He is a Bills fan. We both knew we were in for a long season and hit it off. While I get into it with Browns fans during the games, it passes the next week. On the flip side, Steelers fans are obnoxious, day in and day out. I can go to the bar and they will talk smack even if we aren’t playing that week. Rings this, we own the division that. F them! I want to see them suck EVERY game of the year. If the Browns win 9 and miss the playoffs (as long as we beat them), I don’t care. If the Steelers win ONE game, that is one game too many. Same with the Pats fans and Jets fans around here. F them too!

by steveinct on Sep 7, 2011 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions