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Represent Your Team in MHR's Live Mock!

2010-03-18T18:14:25Z

Hello, my name is Ernesto J. Ruiz and I am a staff writer for Mile High Report – S BNation’s Denver Broncos’ blog. As some of you may already know, I will be moderating a live interactive mock draft over at MHR this upcoming Sunday starting at noon EST. As of the time of this post, we are still looking for volunteers willing to represent the remaining available teams. I am publishing this here today because your team is among those currently without representation. You are free, however, to represent any of the available teams – if you so desire.

You should know that this will be our second live mock of the offseason and that the original was a resounding success! I have since revised the process, hopefully for the better; the details of the event are all available (link: here). If you are still interested in joining us after reading through them, then I ask that you sign-up by claiming a team in the comments section of that post. I thank you for your time and attention, and hope to hear from you soon!

Shawn Andrews now a free agent.

2010-03-18T14:18:43Z

Now that Stacey Andrews is finally healthy in Philadelphia, the Eagles decided they no longer need the services of his younger brother, Shawn Andrews. Shawn Andrews, a former two time pro-bowler in 2006 and 2007, played in a total of two games in 2008 and 2009. The Eagles saved 2 million this season by releasing Shawn Andrews. Their official statement on Shawn's release read, ""We have, however, decided to move in another direction."

Shawn is cheap, has potential, and has issues. Sounds like a perfect fit for Mike Brown's Bengals. Also one could view this as the Bengals getting something back from the Eagles for the signing of Stacey Andrews.

Shawn's desire to play football again has been the question, the Eagles appear to believe he's lost interest in the game. Shawn's own comments from a recent radio interview about the situation speak otherwise, "The doctor said that if you don't plan on playing football again I suggest you don't have surgery. And I had another surgery. I went through that whole thing." When asked if Shawn is still able to play at a pro-bowl level, "I don't know if I should say this on the air, but hell, yes. That's a definite for me."

A 27 year old guard with something to prove and willing to do it for cheap. Might this be a move worth the Bengals time and effort this season?

Bengals Draft Tim Tebow? NFL.com Mock: Jason Pierre-Paul DE

2010-03-17T20:53:18Z

If Tebow is sitting there in the third round at the Bengals pick, I would have to draft him. He could bring an awesome work ethic and the hard nosed leadership that comes with the package that is "Tim Tebow." Why not take a shot at him? It could put some pressure on Palmer/be his successor, be an experimental player at Wildcat and at other different positions, then most of all for Mike Brown it will sell a bunch of tickets. I say why not? There seems to be no downside to drafting him in the 3rd or even possible 2nd (depending on who is there), I can really see this a possiblility. He will have nothing but a positive effect on this franchise on and off the field, and possibly throughout the city of Cincinnati. Could it be? Tim Tebow coming to CIncy? You just never know and that is what excites me most about the NFL Draft, I'm just wondering who would be against having Tebow on our team?

I would hate for him to go to a division rival such as the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Cleveland Browns, head coach's from both teams were at Florida's pro day on Wedensday. All 32 teams were present at Flroida's pro day, I'm just not to sure who was there for the Bengals.

Tebow threw dozens of passes to former teammates Riley Cooper, Aaron Hernandez and David Nelson during a 30-minute workout in front of more than 100 scouts and coaches representing all 32 NFL teams. Among those in attendance:

Carolina Panthers GM Marty Hurney and coach John Fox; Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren, GM Tom Heckert, and coach Eric Mangini; Pittsburgh Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert and coach Mike Tomlin; New York Giants GM Jerry Reese and coach Tom Coughlin; Jacksonville Jaguars GM Gene Smith and offensive line coach Andy Heck; Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik and coach Raheem Morris; and Green Bay Packers GM Ted Thompson.

Tim Tebow just screams AFC North...........Who Dey!!!!!!

NFL.com's 3rd version of their 2010 NFL mock draft has the Cincinnati Bengals drafting defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul out of South Florida:

21. Cincinnati Bengals
Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida

With the signing of Antonio Bryant, the need to go wide receiver in the draft has ended. The Bengals figure to go with the defensive end that has lots of potential, but very little experience. (Previous pick: Demaryius Thomas)

Link to his combine workout video: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d816dce92/2010-Combine-workout-Jason-Pierre-Paul

Poll

Would you like to have Tebow as a Cincinnati Bengal?

for my little girl

2010-03-17T17:18:23Z

I have a 9 yr old daughter with SP. She just have hip surgery in cjildren's hospital and will be there till friday night. She is a huge bengals fan an Carson fan. She chose to have a bengals cast put on, it is a 3/4 body cast. She would be very lifted if one or two of the players would make a short visit to say hi. does anyone know how I can find some way of doing this. It would definatley make her day. Her cast is orange with black stripe around it.
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Rant of the Day

2010-03-17T16:58:25Z

Hey Bengal Nation,

This week I got into an lightly heated argument with my brother about Mike Iupati. No, it wasn't about his draft status or anything like that. It was about his name. He claimed he was named one Mike "Lupati", and I claimed Iupati, with an "i" at the beginning. Without instant internet access, we weren't able to check the net and so carried out a debate in which I got thoroughly worked. We both claimed to have double checked the net, but he correctly pointed out that nobody had corrected him on the Jungle and that it was more likely that I was wrong because an upper case "I" was more likely to be confused as an "L" than vice versa. Anyways, I had all but conceded that he was right until we got home and I checked the web. Only a moment after checking the net - I did a river dance, put on a hall of fame jacket, and proposed to a cheerleader later in typical Cincy Bengals celebration fashion - because I was right.

I quickly calmed down because I realized... who cares? But, I noticed a few other people putting down Iupati as "Lupati" so I decided to clear it up once and for all that it was in fact spelled with an "I", not an "L."

Anyways, in order to make this post comment worthy..., with the acquisition of Antonio Bryant, do you think that Mike Iupati is on the top of Marvin Lewis' draft board? He certainly would fit in well with what we need. He's mean, big, and would improve both our pass protection and rushing game. Or do you think a defensive player, say a B. Price, Odrick, or Earl Thomas would be the 1st pick... perhaps taking our D from being very good to elite? Of course, as has been thoroughly discussed, the possibility of drafting TE is still alive, but are there any TE's that would really fit with the C'Nati Bengals? Assuming all player ratings are about equal, who do you think Marvin will take? Regardless, I love that the Bengals are in a position to draft the best player available. Who Dey Baby?

Poll

Who do you think is at the top of M. Lewis' draft board?

O-Line

2010-03-15T16:52:00Z

It looks like Richie Incognito is coming in for a visit on Monday (meaning today). So maybe talks with Bobbie Williams aren't going so great. Incognito is young (only 26) but I'd still rather have Bobbie. Either way it appears the Bengals may not go for Iupati if he is there in the first round. I would prefer a defensive player to be drafted rather than a TE. So keeping my fingers crossed.

Draft

2010-03-15T15:55:43Z

Hello Cincy Jungle,

I'm a member of the Giants blog Bigblueview. Over there, we are having a mock draft. I'm representing Cincy. I'm not that familiar with your roster. I'm here looking for suggestions on team need by position and if you are a draftnik best fit for your team. Positional need would help to evaluate the board when it gets to the pick. I'm just trying to best represent in the mock draft.

Thanks for your help and time.

More fun made of Big Ben...

2010-03-15T15:35:53Z

How I do hate the Steelers and now that Big Ben is getting more national media attention than all the trouble making past Bengals of the past, I LOVE IT!! I was taking in some of the blogs I follow this morning and sorry but had to pass this along!

In light of Big Ben's now second accusation of sexual assault, there is a nice a parody of the latest incident! I saw this on Sloanie's Blog, from 700 WLW, hat tipped to Nick. I couldn't stop laughing! Enjoy!!

http://onequickbeer.com/2010/03/12/the-greatest-parody-song-youll-see-this-weekend.aspx

How are the Bengals fans gonna celebrate Paddys Day

2010-03-15T14:09:35Z

Beannacht Lá Fhéile Pádraig . Happy St Patricks day (a bit early i know). So will the luck of the Irish be with the Bengals this year. Im an Irish bengals fan living in Ireland. Enjoyed the roller coaster season we had last year.I hope the passing game improves though i believe Carson was hurt worse than he was making out. Just wondering are there more International Bengals fans. A Big Who Dey from Ireland

Bengals Banter: Blustery Monday Morning Edition

2010-03-15T12:31:48Z

Good morning and happy Monday everyone, if there is such a thing! I hope everyone's work week starts off as well as can be expected on a cold, blustery Monday morning.

Yesterday ProFootballTalk.com listed the seven franchises that not only would currently fall below the $107 million floor that was in place for last season's salary cap, but in fact fall in with a player payroll that doesn't break the nine figure mark. Is anyone surprised that our Bengals made that list?

James Walker opines that WR Terrell Owens is unlikely to wind up wearing Orange and Black. Further down the page in his weekend mailbag, the question is posed to him about the Bengals' Tight End situation. He says that the Bengals remaining pat with their current stable of TE's would be a mistake, that they are in a position to win and to win now and should take advantage of that by solidifying any TE question marks.

Episode 3 of Real Football Talk with Cincy Jungle aired yesterday evening at 5:30. I discussed a multitude of subjects ranging from Antonio Bryant to Tank Johnson and Roy Williams, even touching on why I think the team's best interest may be to draft Mike Iupati in the first round of the draft next month. Head on over to the show page here to stream or download all three episodes. This upcoming Sunday I'll host CNati.com's own Scott Priestle to talk about any moves that have been made or moves that will be made by this weekend. The podcast is now also searchable via iTunes either by doing a search for "Real Football Talk" (my first two episodes are the #9 and #10 hits for that search) or by my name, Craig Conrad. Listen, enjoy, give feedback.

Joe Reedy (who was a guest on last week's show) gives his current Bengals Free Agency scorecard.

It's from a couple of days ago, but here's a good read by Scott Priestle at CNati.com about how Carson Palmer helped to bring Antonio Bryant to Cincinnati.

All in all it was a pretty quiet weekend for the Bengals, save the signing of Roy Williams. Most of the activity you'll read about happened mid to late last week, but don't let that stop you from reading, clicking and commenting.

Oh, and listening. Go and listen to the podcast.

UPDATE: Incongnito in Cincy TODAY! Bengals looking at another menace...OL Richie Incognito

2010-03-15T03:54:19Z

UPDATE: According to Aaron Wilson of The National Football Post, Incognito is actually in Cincy today and will visit Dolphins tomorrow.

The SunSentinel.com reports that the man labeled "NFL's Dirtiest Player" is visiting the Dolphins tomorrow, Monday, March 15. The Sentinel's source also says our Cincinnati Bengals and the Indianapolis Colts are after the controversial offensive guard.

It is likely he will sign with the Dolphins considering he nearly joined them back in December but the Fins lost out to the Buffalo Bills do to the waiver claim and their bottom of the barrel standings.

Incognito has been fined almost six figures worth for his on-field treachery over the past few years. This would be a change of pace for the Bengals. Outside of Ocho's on-field fines most of Cincy's issues have been off-field incidents.

If the Dolphins do not sign him this week does the Bengals have a shot? Do they want a shot? Do we need some nastiness on the Offensive Line? Do tell....

Don't look now Holmgren and Browns are reloading...Quinn to Denver...

2010-03-14T22:06:51Z

CBS Sports is reporting Cleveland just sent Brady Quinn to Denver for RB Peyton Hillis and a 2011 Draft Pick. Our Bengals have done some decent things so far this offseason but look out Holmgren and the Browns are reloading. They have signed QB Delhomme, let's see if he has anything left in the tank besides interceptions, TE Watson from NE, a trade for Seneca Wallace QB of Holmgren's old stomping ground Seattle. They have also picked up LB Fujita from NO and OL Pashos from the 49ers. They are making a ton of noise up north and if they can put it together it will begin to worry me as the 2010 season comes upon us. Should we fear the Holmgren Browns?

Poll

Should we fear the Holmgren Browns?

A look at Andre Smith

2010-03-14T17:27:12Z

Afternoon Cincy Jungle,

I'm BSerious a Dolphins fan from the Phinsider. The reason I came over here is because I need your help. Recently, there has been talk of the Dolphins looking at Terrence Cody, the big boy NT from Alabama. Even though he plays a different position, his absolute monster size and work ethic reminded me of Andre Smith, who you guys drafted from the same school with your sixth pick. I was wondering how Andre was doing for you, I remember all the critics talked, but his size and strength was a gift that just couldn't be taught. Certainly the upside is there, and I feel that Cody could be a great player as well.

I know OTackle is Different from NT, but I was wondering if someone can recap how Andre has been doing, make a prediction for his next couple of years so I can see if Cody could be the same type of player. We need a big NT to make the rest of our D run smooth, but is he worth the risk. Should we see if Cody slips, or forget him alltogether and focus on a smaller more polished player such as Tenn's Dan Williams. If you were the Dolphins GM what would you do? But hey, when in doubt personally i'd draft CJ Spiller lol. That's it, i'd appreciate any input and good luck to your squad this year.

B-

How Antonio Bryant Changes the Bengals Draft Board

2010-03-14T15:10:12Z

Heading into the 2010 off season, the Bengals most important task was to add toys for Carson Palmer to play with. Everyone figured with the Bengals past free agency cheapness, and the large contract given to Laveraneus Coles last season, new toys would have to be added through the draft. Well the Bengals cut Coles the day before free agency to free up money for Antonio Bryant or Terrell Owens. They ultimately chose Bryant. A player that defenses will have to gameplan against, and a weapon for Palmer to use to his liking.

But how does this change the Bengals draft board? Byrant has previous issues with his former teams. He turned 29 years old during the visit to Paul Brown Stadium. Even though Cincinnati signed him to a 4 year deal, Bryant may or may not be able to keep himself in check. So a young WR might still be a high need come draft day. In this case, go ahead as previously planned and take a play-maker in one of the first 2 rounds.

But let's say Bengals management believes Bryant is past all of his previous troubles, and the need for a WR is filled. How does this change what they should do in the first 3 rounds? Well now they have the privaledge to select the best player available, and not many teams have that ability. Here are a few players I would like to see the Bengals draft in the first round.

Mike Iupati - G - Idaho - 6'5" 331 lbs Iupati is for sure the best Guard in the 2010 draft. Iupati is massive, strong, and has powerful hands. If he gets his hands on the defender, its game over. Sometimes has can use bad footwork and that leads to him overextending his arms and that leads to holding penalties. Iupati would come in and start at Guard for the Bengals, and would give some much needed youth and power to the guard position, and help replace Bobbie Williams if he doesn't resign.
Brandon Graham - DE/OLB - 6'1" 268 lbs Graham is projected to play outside linebacker at the next level by most NFL teams. But I see him as a hybrid player for the Bengals. Much like Brian Orakpo of the Redskins in 2009. Graham may not have the size to be an every down DE in the NFL, but what he lacks in height, he makes up for it with high motor play. Graham doesn't have elite speed off the edge to rush the passer, but he is a strong and agile defensive end. Graham is very disruptive in the run game where he can use leverage and good hands to break blocks and make tackles in the backfield. For the Bengals, Graham could split time at strong side DE with Jonathan Fanene. This would also allow the Bengals to cut Robert Geathers and save about $4 million in 2010. Graham could also eventually play OLB when Rey Maualuga moves to MLB.
Taylor Mays - S - USC - 6'3" 230 lbs Mays is a physical freak. Size and speed are through the roof. He is very aggressive vs the run, where Mays can attack the hole where the RB is going. Sometimes Mays goes for the big hit instead of wrapping up the ball carrier. Against the pass, Mays is an enigma. With size, speed and overall great athleticism for the safety position, Mays should make more plays. He needs to improve his technique and not rely on his athleticism to bail him out when he makes mistakes. He has the size to play SS, but he plays center field well and may be more suited to play FS early is his career. It will be interesting to see where Mays get drafted because if a good defensive coordinator gets him, Mays could become an All-Pro.If the Bengals take him at pick 21, he could come in a fill a huge need for the Bengals. Defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer seems to be able to squeeze every bit of talent from his safeties, and they play better than they should. So a player like Taylor Mays could give Zimmer his perfect player in the secondary that he can mold into a stud.

I didn't put a TE on this list because I think the real value for TEs in this draft will be in rounds 2-5. Gresham is the best, but the drop off from the Gresham to the next 3 TEs is not that great. Rob Gronkowski, Anthony McCoy, Aaron Hernandez could all be had from round 2-3.

Poll

Out of these 3 Players, who would you draft?

Bryant better than Coles & pre draft predictions for the season

2010-03-14T06:15:42Z

This is for all the doubters

first off the are about half of you guys that doubt the move for bryant and i understand your concerns but who would you rather have coles, an unporven wr in the draft, or bryant? I would take bryant antime he is a physical presence we have been missing on our wr squad... to think coles could fill tj's shoes was just plan obsurd but i do think bryant can not as well as tj but well do a fine job... i also think the contract 28 mil for 4 years is what mike brown thinks is fair for a 2 reciver because think about bryant, coles, and i even think when we tried to resign tj it was for 28 obviosly he's better than that number but i just think thats the going rate they would give any on right now so all the talk about marshall was unrealistic because he would of carryed a higher price tag and thats not on our agenda.... were still trying to give j-joe and leon contract extentions... bryant will give use a shure handed reciver and deep threat i see ocho underneath more often now.... i also see andre elavating his game this year

i think

ocho goes for 1,200

bryant 900

caldwell 500

also another thought THE STEEL CITY IS OVER... COUNT THE DAYS BABY CAUSE THEY ARE IN FOR A RUDE AWAKENING.... TOO MUCH DRAMA, TOO OLD, NOT ENOUGH TALENT...THE SELLERS ARE OVER.

so predictions

bengals 11-5

ravens 11-5

steelers 8-8

browns 5-11

its up in the air for the division to me we'll have to wait for the draft then i will go from there

Poll

do you think bryant is an upgrade over coles?

Ocho on Jimmey Kimmel. Ocho to Date 85 Women on VH1?

2010-03-12T21:17:52Z

Ocho Cinco with Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell and that dude from "Without A Paddle" (funny guy)

Link to Reebok Commercial with Chad Ocho Cinco:

http://www.reebok.com/US/more/zigtech?cm_mmc=google-_-Reebok_ZigTech_Media-_-Ochocinco_Commercial-_-ochocinco_reebok_commercial

Hope you enjoyed the Videos, I thought They were very entertaining. I'm ready to see Chad date 85 Women, Child Please! I still hope we sign T.O. so we can have the best wide receiver corps in the NFL. Have a nice Day and Who Dey!!

Benjamin Watson is a Brown.

2010-03-12T15:12:02Z

Many considered Benjamin Watson the best TE available in the free agency market. The Browns paid Watson $6.35 million in guaranteed money to sign a three-year, $12 million contract with the Browns.

A first-round draft pick of the Patriots in 2004, respected as a speedy pass-catcher, he finished with 29 receptions, 404 yards, and five touchdowns last season. Watson's career season came in 2006 with 49 receptions and 643 yards.

Watson may be best known for his t ouchdown saving tackle of Champ Bailey (45 second mark).

The Bengals have approximately 16 shopping weeks left until the Hall of Fame Game. TE's still available: Randy McMichael, L.J. Smith, David Martin, Bo Scaife (RFA), Anthony Fasano (RFA), David Thomas (RFA), and Jeff King (RFA). The Bears and Broncos are said to be listening to offers for Desmond Clark and Daniel Graham.

The Bengals interest in McCoy

2010-03-11T22:51:36Z

I personally like McCoy but I just can't see us taking him in the 2nd round which is where he is projected. I agree that TE is a major need for us but I feel we can get someone close to his potential in later rounds. If we are interested in taking a TE in the 2nd round why don't we take a shot at Olsen from Chicago which they are rumored to want.

Bryant over T.O

2010-03-11T22:23:42Z

Bryant the right move? i think so but keep owens in the back of your minds still

so with bryant on board i think we will go back to the deep pass more often but i dont think it will be a pass happy team remember ced.... he is a beast and will still carry the load.... now i think we will take a saftey or TE in the first round.... also i think we should still sign T.O. if he is availiable in the next weeks comming think about it chad, antonio, and T.O. with maybe greshim that would be awesome now with at in mind i think it would also help in the playoffs because of the coners we might face like the jets(who manhandled us) with revis and cromartie we could use T.O.

but realistically i think we could sign him still but it would only be a 1 yr. deal for 3 mil.

Poll

do you approve of the bryant over T.O. deal?

TO, AB & Ocho

2010-03-11T20:56:42Z

Can anyone imagine a defense lining up against TO, AB & Ocho together in one set of plays? Wow! Add receiving skills of Coffman @ TE, Leonard @ FB or with Ced @ RB. Sounds like a formidable force especially if you throw in a hurry-up offense.

I'm sure Brat has figured this out.......maybe not, its to easy. Clear the field out with down field burners, TE over the middle, FB in the flat and/or Ced potential with a draw or straight quick hitter up the middle.

So, my vote is to sign TO. Mr. Brown think of winning with authority, the marketing potential with TO, changing your cheap perception(which I don't feel is warranted) and get this team some much needed big market exposure.

Cincy Jungle: FanPosts

Represent Your Team in MHR's Live Mock!

Shawn Andrews now a free agent.

Bengals Draft Tim Tebow? NFL.com Mock: Jason Pierre-Paul DE

21. Cincinnati BengalsJason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida

Would you like to have Tebow as a Cincinnati Bengal?

for my little girl

Rant of the Day

Who do you think is at the top of M. Lewis' draft board?

O-Line

Draft

More fun made of Big Ben...

How are the Bengals fans gonna celebrate Paddys Day

Bengals Banter: Blustery Monday Morning Edition

UPDATE: Incongnito in Cincy TODAY! Bengals looking at another menace...OL Richie Incognito

Don't look now Holmgren and Browns are reloading...Quinn to Denver...

Should we fear the Holmgren Browns?

A look at Andre Smith

How Antonio Bryant Changes the Bengals Draft Board

Out of these 3 Players, who would you draft?

Bryant better than Coles & pre draft predictions for the season

do you think bryant is an upgrade over coles?

Ocho on Jimmey Kimmel. Ocho to Date 85 Women on VH1?

Benjamin Watson is a Brown.

The Bengals interest in McCoy

Bryant over T.O

do you approve of the bryant over T.O. deal?

TO, AB & Ocho

21. Cincinnati Bengals
Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida