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The best photos from Bengals OTAs.

Bengals coaches and players 'raving' about Lamur

Emmanuel Lamur was projected as a starting linebacker in nickel defense packages, as he was the team's best coverage linebacker and was in for a big season after a promising rookie season.

Bengals believe Bodine is 'their guy at center'

It's safe to say Bodine is at least going to get significant playing time at center during the preseason.

Poll: Biggest Takeaway from Bengals OTAs

The Bengals have wrapped up Organized Team Activities, and now we sit and wait until training camp opens in late July.

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It Might be Time to Consider Kirkpatrick at Safety

Going back to the 2012 draft process, Kirkpatrick was mentioned as a player who could move to safety at the NFL level if cornerback failed.

Bengals motivated by last year's playoff loss

Paul Guenther blitzing more is good news for Tez

Under Zimmer, one position that never got a lot of production in terms of pass-rushing was linebacker. Using Vontaze Burfict to blitz more could change that.

Bengals weren't pleased with Jermaine Gresham

Gresham is entering the final year of his rookie contract, but he's likely not going to get phased out of this offense to make way for the younger Eifert.

Age could cost Green-Ellis his spot with Bengals

So long as Jeremy Hill and Giovani Bernard make it through the preseason healthy, it's getting harder to see the Law Firm being on the final 53-man roster.

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Kirkpatrick still struggling to adjust to his role

Two years after being the 17th-overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, Dre Kirkpatrick is still struggling to find a role with the Bengals.

Lewis sends message after lethargic practice

"We needed a little bit of a reminder of what it’s going to be like and what’s important,’ Lewis said as players and coaches exited the field. "We can’t be complacent, we can’t be average, we have to make sure we keep working."

Andre Smith sits; O-Line gets Variety of looks

The Bengals are mixing and matching different o-line combinations during OTAs.

Hall admires Darqueze Dennard; Will Svitek' Role

It's been quite a month for Bengals first-round pick Darqueze Dennard in his crash-course welcome to the NFL.

Tanner Hawkison excited for bigger role in 2014

Hawkinson is excited for the opportunity he's getting just to run with the starters and showcase his skills better.

Trey Hopkins doing well with first-team offense

Hopkins played 50 games at Texas, with 42 starts (28 at left guard, 14 at right tackle). He was an All-Big 12 selection twice and earned first-team honors in 2012.

Strong as an Ox; Bodine the New Man in the Middle

Russell Bodine will have a lot of expectations placed on him by fans this year. This team needs a Center that can push the pile and keep the NTs at bay. Will he be the next Kyle Cook, will he excel, or is it too soon to tell?

Darqueze Dennard signs with Cincinnati Bengals

Darqueze Dennard was practicing last week with the team without a contract, though he said it was all about the timing and that he was confident a deal would be done with he Cincinnati Bengals.

Marvin Jones getting looks at punt returner

To catch punts, Brandon Tate, Marvin Jones, and a host of rookies were getting some run.

Bodine impresses Pollak; Is Guard better option?

Mike Pollak said he hasn't really been told if he's going to be at center or guard and he says that's fine because he'll be ready to do both for the Bengals.

Breaking down Alex Smith's contract with Bengals

With Jermaine Gresham recovering from hernia surgery and Tyler Eifert already having dinged his shoulder, the Bengals re-signed tight end Alex Smith this week.

Two Rookies Getting First Team Reps On Offense

The Bengals looked in the draft to improve their rushing offense and two of the picks used for assistance in that area are getting first team reps in the early part of minicamp.

Dalton & Bengals make progress; Closer to new deal

There is progress reportedly being made between Dalton and the Bengals on a long-term extension.