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UPDATE: Today's training camp session is now over. Below you'll find the events from the Bengals and Giants joint practice in Cincinnati in the order in which they happened. Some of the top moments included Dre Kirkpatrick getting a pick six on one of the first plays of the day and two Andy Dalton to A.J. Green touchdowns.
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Today's Bengals training camp session promises to be one of the most entertaining yet as the New York Giants are in town. Follow along as we live blog today's training camp practice, giving you updates from the practice fields in real time.
The Giants players are slowly starting to make their way out to the practice field. As Wallace Gilberry said yesterday via Bengals.com, Tom Coughlin believes if "you're on time you're late."
A couple of #NYGiants players have started trickling out for stretching and warmup. No #Bengals out here yet. pic.twitter.com/C8dVejDGEO
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) August 11, 2015
Some blue out on the field as fans are filtering in ... #Giants #Bengals joint practice pic.twitter.com/6DEJuZKilV
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) August 11, 2015
Victor Cruz may be doing "a little" work today.
Walked w/ Victor Cruz to practice. Asked him if they were going to let him work. "A little bit," he said. pic.twitter.com/EuiDs8mp2D
— Dave Richard (@daverichard) August 11, 2015
The refs are on hand for today's practice.
Here's today's office view for the Giants – Bengals joint practice. Full pack of zebras on hand. pic.twitter.com/MY3JNkSvtM
— Dave Richard (@daverichard) August 11, 2015
How hyped do you think Jeremy Hill is to be practicing on the same field as Odell Beckham Jr. again?
Only Giants players and a few Bengals out here right now. Adam Jones, Jeremy Hill, and Kevin Huber
— Brennen Warner (@BrennenWarner) August 11, 2015
Yeah, I'd say pretty he's pretty excited....
Jeremy Hill and Odell Beckham Jr. doing the same light jogging workout side by side.
— Brennen Warner (@BrennenWarner) August 11, 2015
The special teamers are meeting and greeting.
Some #Bengals and #Giants specialists mingling before joint practice starts. @Local12 pic.twitter.com/6Azvrikacb
— Richard Skinner (@Local12Skinny) August 11, 2015
OBJ is already impressing the Cincy media.
Odell Beckham hops backward...and has quick feet. #Fascinating #Giants https://t.co/6K97aZaytb
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) August 11, 2015
Making new friends, guys?
#Bengals and Giants heading to practice fields together pic.twitter.com/pFZcFrbkSq
— Dan Hoard (@Dan_Hoard) August 11, 2015
It is a packed house at camp today!
Full house already as Giants and #Bengals warm up. Tons more filing in. http://t.co/2wwo5VmNnW pic.twitter.com/5QTjmHoXNJ
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 11, 2015
Stretching time.
Here's Gio on his way out to stretch. pic.twitter.com/n8q5ukBVen
— Dave Richard (@daverichard) August 11, 2015
Another pre-practice photo:
#giants on the field. Joint practice about to begin #bengals pic.twitter.com/rFVHbojHhz
— Mike Berk (@mike_berk) August 11, 2015
It totally makes sense that OBJ is the number one attraction at Bengals practice. Ya know, it's not like we have our own players out there or anything :)
Marvin Jones appears to be practicing again today.
Marvin Jones was in and out of practice yesterday warming up to go today. #bengals @Local12 pic.twitter.com/HfE2EmNHUK
— Richard Skinner (@Local12Skinny) August 11, 2015
Warmup photos galore today!
Here we go! Warm ups before back to back practices against the Bengals. All good in the NFL! #nfl pic.twitter.com/HTetr39HEV
— Steve Kennelly (@SteveKennelly) August 11, 2015
More Hill/OBJ talk.
Jeremy Hill & Odell Beckham, Jr. with a quick hug as Hill came out onto the field. #Bengals #Giants
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) August 11, 2015
Brandon Tate mysteriously left practice yesterday (maybe to hit the bathroom?) but he's back today.
Brandon Tate also appears to be back as he is warming up. #bengals @Local12 pic.twitter.com/P48WkHGAki
— Richard Skinner (@Local12Skinny) August 11, 2015
Andy Dalton and Marshall Newhouse are chatting on the field. The two are good friends and former college and Bengals teammates.
Andy Dalton visiting with former TCU and #Bengals teammate Marshall Newhouse pic.twitter.com/JV6Ces1TNa
— Dan Hoard (@Dan_Hoard) August 11, 2015
This is interesting. AJ McCarron is not practicing.
No pads for AJ McCarron today. #Bengals
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) August 11, 2015
Big turn out today. Hear it's hard to find parking...
No surprise this looks like the biggest camp crowd. Not official.
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) August 11, 2015
Kickers Josh Brown and Mike Nugent are reminiscing.
Giants K Josh Brown chatting up Nugent. Memories of 12 playoff run
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) August 11, 2015
And we're off! Practice has officially begun.
Special teams first up as they run through #Bengals punt. pic.twitter.com/mUVCA15MA4
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 11, 2015
Punt drills with Giants returning, Bengals covering to start
— Brennen Warner (@BrennenWarner) August 11, 2015
More on McCarron's absence:
Josh Johnson got a ton of second team reps at the end of practice yesterday but there was no noticeable injury to McCarron. #Bengals
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) August 11, 2015
Darrin Simmons is out and about on the field.
#Bengals and #NYGiants open with a few punt drills. Cincy's special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons is leading them pic.twitter.com/FJOXSRSfyQ
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) August 11, 2015
After nine Bengals on Bengals practices, this is pretty exciting to see:
Early special teams work with #Bengals and #Giants. @Local12 pic.twitter.com/yP5vi4lxtq
— Richard Skinner (@Local12Skinny) August 11, 2015
OBJ is getting his hands taped.
A little tape for two of the best hands in football (although one often does the trick) https://t.co/UrjeOcjUeZ
— Dan Hoard (@Dan_Hoard) August 11, 2015
Pat Sims, who sat out yesterday, is back on the field today:
Pat Sims back in pads today. #Bengals
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) August 11, 2015
Nice note on Darqueze Dennard:
Standing on the sideline near where Darqueze Dennard was just playing gunner. Boy, he was flying downfield. Speed was a focus this offseason
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) August 11, 2015
Evidence that Sims is back:
Pat Sims back as well #Bengals pic.twitter.com/NiOsQD473v
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonCMG) August 11, 2015
Carlos Dunlap is also back, so yesterday was likely just a rest day for him.
And add Dunlap to the list of returners for #Bengals
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonCMG) August 11, 2015
Clint Boling who left practice early yesterday has yet to be spotted today.
Don't see Clint Boling who left practice early on Monday. #Bengals @Local12
— Richard Skinner (@Local12Skinny) August 11, 2015
The Bengals cornerbacks are showing up big this year.
Although Darqueze lost some weight this year (result of better eating habits), he's maintained strength. Looked solid as punt-return blocker
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) August 11, 2015
McCarron is in street clothes, so we'll likely be seeing more from Josh Johnson today.
McCarron in street clothes. #Bengals @Local12 pic.twitter.com/tenx9Sufrm
— Richard Skinner (@Local12Skinny) August 11, 2015
A look into practice featuring a whole lot of yelling.
Giants and Bengals in action. pic.twitter.com/J2AQzkwC68
— Paul Schwartz (@NYPost_Schwartz) August 11, 2015
Gilberry is also missing from practice. No known injury there, yet.
Don't see Wallace Gilberry or Clint Boling. Boling didn't finish practice yeaterday. #Bengals
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) August 11, 2015
An interesting way to describe the practice from a Giants beat writer:
Can definitely feel an urgency here with this joint practice. A little bit of a frenzied atmosphere, but in a good way #NYG #Giants #Bengals
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) August 11, 2015
Is he just showing off?
Photo of the crowd:
Packed house today #Bengals #WhoDey @WLWT #Giants pic.twitter.com/kjlcTSmmUq
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) August 11, 2015
Is Alford getting stage fright (kidding, do not read into this.)
Mario Alford just had his first muffed punt of camp
— Brennen Warner (@BrennenWarner) August 11, 2015
Alford drops a punt, something he hasn't done much at all in camp.
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) August 11, 2015
A look at the Gatorade?
Plenty of @Gatorade today at PBS #Bengals #WhoDey @WLWT #Giants pic.twitter.com/WnxOeLVaRh
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) August 11, 2015
The teams have split up for some individual work.
#giants #bengals open with joint special teams work. Now working on their own. pic.twitter.com/OTBlnsoKOy
— Mike Berk (@mike_berk) August 11, 2015
Weatherford is something special.
A young fan was excited to see @Weatherford5 warm up - "He's really good!" Who says the specialists are ... http://t.co/N342ArpkF4
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) August 11, 2015
That's a whole lot of white, orange and black.
Huddle up #Bengals #WhoDey @WLWT pic.twitter.com/nxeb44uix7
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) August 11, 2015
A look at Eli:
Update from the field:
Giants first team offense opens drills with Rashad Jennings in the backfield. Cruz, Beckham both watching.
— Dave Richard (@daverichard) August 11, 2015
Who dey!
Time to work #LetsRoar #TC53 pic.twitter.com/0EvUvgT62s
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) August 11, 2015
Well that's... special.
Special teams guys doing special teams things talkin bout special teams topics. #Bengals #… http://t.co/Wwf12fjmkI pic.twitter.com/7TUKJ9krW7
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 11, 2015
More confirmation on the missing players.
Looks like Boling, Gilberry, along with McCarron, are joining the usual suspects in not practicing today. #Bengals
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonCMG) August 11, 2015
The wide receivers and defensive backs are supposedly getting to work together, though this photo just shows two Giants.
DB's and WR's working on their releases in drills as the joint practice between the @Giants and @Bengals gets started pic.twitter.com/YA7BuqY5tR
— John Schmeelk (@Schmeelk) August 11, 2015
Another photo of Giants players:
You really don't have a full appreciation of size until you see them in person. Rashad Jennings (23) is a beast. pic.twitter.com/Pw5bHQid8c
— Dave Richard (@daverichard) August 11, 2015
That is a whole lot of people.
Easily the most people I've ever seen here #Bengals #WhoDey @WLWT #Giants pic.twitter.com/lLeB5pj9Ov
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) August 11, 2015
Yup, no surprise here for Bengals fans.
Rave reviews from Bengals camp on Adam Jones. Yes, Pacman
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) August 11, 2015
Or here.
Bengals are deep at a lot of spots
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) August 11, 2015
A look at Coughlin:
Coach Coughlin surveying his O and DLines. #giants #bengals pic.twitter.com/h26bHnrLoT
— Mike Berk (@mike_berk) August 11, 2015
Catch. Catch. Catch.
#Bengals WRs work on breaks during a drill. Teams doing separate exercises right now. #NYGiants pic.twitter.com/0LiRI4DOMC
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) August 11, 2015
Great to hear this about Marvin Jones.
Marvin Jones looks like he's going thru everything today. Been pretty quick in/out of his breaks so far. Legs must be fully back #Bengals
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) August 11, 2015
Hi, there!
OLINE work #Bengals #WhoDey @WLWT pic.twitter.com/WBEBWngOXx
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) August 11, 2015
No opposite team competition, yet.
#Giants #Bengals have yet to square off #Bengals #WhoDey @WLWT pic.twitter.com/ICDou3RT1Z
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) August 11, 2015
That changed rather quick. And what a way to start it off for the Bengals.
Eli's first pass attempt against Dre K? INT. Continues his big camp.
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) August 11, 2015
Bengals corners came prepared.
Teams' corners and WRs are going one-on-one. Adam Jones just broke up a pass from Eli to Preston Parker. Dre Kirkpatrick had a pick-6
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) August 11, 2015
Dre Kirkpatrick knows something about picking Mannings. Got Peyton twice in MNF game last year, just victimized Eli early in 1 on 1 drill
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonCMG) August 11, 2015
Brandon Tate is impressing today.
Brandon Tate just beat a Giants corner for a TD. Looks like some good battles going on. The competition has ratcheted up #Bengals #NYGiants
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) August 11, 2015
A look at some of the earlier special teams work:
Chandler Fenner works as a gunner. pic.twitter.com/lLuQozd352
— Tom Rock (@TomRock_Newsday) August 11, 2015
An OBJ catch:
NYG/CIN: Odell Beckham Jr makes catch from Eli in indiv drills. Few balls hitting the ground. pic.twitter.com/KJ9FC3aPZJ
— Kimberly Jones (@KimJonesSports) August 11, 2015
One hour in, this sounds like a productive practice:
It's one-on-one drills, but James Jones is proving he's a good, seasoned veteran. Even got props from the Bengals DBs.
— Dave Richard (@daverichard) August 11, 2015
Beckham beat Dre on a slant and Pacman on an out his first two snaps with Eli. Decent coverage on both, but Beckham caught both.
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) August 11, 2015
Count Coley Harvey among those impressed by OBJ:
First time seeing Odell Beckham Jr. live. Yes, he's the real deal. So athletic. #Bengals #NYGiants
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) August 11, 2015
More fun (for us, at least) about to begin:
11-on-11 about to start up. Before this they had 1-on-1s in 5 different parts of the field
— Brennen Warner (@BrennenWarner) August 11, 2015
Kirkpatrick looking competitive as ever:
Kwame Geathers getting a mention. We've seen almost nothing about him thus far in training camp.
Brett Jones just got knocked back to Saskatchewan by Kwame Gathers.
— Tom Rock (@TomRock_Newsday) August 11, 2015
Not good news regarding Bodine.
Two of last 4 snaps have sailed over Dalton's head. #Bengals
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) August 11, 2015
But, on a lighter note:
Good session between #Bengals DBs and #NYGiants WRs. Kirkpatrick a pick of Manning. Good battles with Becham Jr.
— Kevin Goheen (@CincyGoGo) August 11, 2015
Yup.
Second play of 11s #Bengals have bad snap from Russell Bodine. Andy Dalton: "We can't have that!The snap is first thing we got to put away!"
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) August 11, 2015
Sigh.
Bodine two bad snaps in first four plays. #bengals @Local12 #giants
— Richard Skinner (@Local12Skinny) August 11, 2015
Interesting to see Dalton getting visibly mad.
As I was typing that tweet, Russell Bodine had another bad snap. Andy Dalton animated again. There's some if that fire Hue Jackson's wanted
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) August 11, 2015
A Burkhead fumble:
Now a Burkhead fumble. #Bengals less than sharp early in 11s
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonCMG) August 11, 2015
Eifert drops have been few and far between, so we'll let this one go.
First team #Bengals O: completions to Green & Burkhead, a Gio run, two bad snaps, an Eifert drop.
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) August 11, 2015
A look at 11-on-11 action.
Now they're banging helmets #Bengals #WhoDey @WLWT pic.twitter.com/vrjjqUqpxK
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) August 11, 2015
#TalkinBoutPractice, I like that.
Adam Jones tirelessly getting after a ref for not throwing and offside flag. In a practice. #TalkinBoutPractice
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 11, 2015
A look at Dalton:
Watching @andydalton14 get some work in with @taysears #bengals #trainingcamp #whodey pic.twitter.com/r89185SKZN
— Nate Sallee (@NateSallee24) August 11, 2015
Love that fire.
Pacman not happy with refs during 11/11 not throwing flag for offsides, threw off rhythm. Kept yelling at ref for next few plays. #Bengals
— Kevin Goheen (@CincyGoGo) August 11, 2015
Not sure what to make of this:
Dre Kirkpatrick just came off field after 1on1 rep vs Odell Beckham and said "That @@@@@ scared as @@@@" #giants
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 11, 2015
Michael Johnson is out on the field today. Watching, of course.
Michael Johnson on the sidelines at practice. Wearing a knee brace.
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) August 11, 2015
First time I've seen Mike Johnson out here watching practice. Injured leg propped up on cart. pic.twitter.com/RqRZIQnZcV
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 11, 2015
Another 11-on-11 shot:
#Bengals and #NYGiants going 11-on-11. pic.twitter.com/XHzdaOyqGz
— Kevin Goheen (@CincyGoGo) August 11, 2015
So far, things are going well.
#Bengals and #NYGiants going 11-on-11. pic.twitter.com/XHzdaOyqGz
— Kevin Goheen (@CincyGoGo) August 11, 2015
Not good news for Brandon Ghee, who's now done for the day.
Brandon Ghee looked like he pulled a hamstring on a deep cover sprint. Now sitting on cart with thigh wrapped. Done for day.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 11, 2015
Probably the first negative Tweet we've seen, from our own Brennen Warner:
Bengals offense did not do well in a short 11-on-11 session. There was a 30 yd completion to Alford, but that play was technically a sack
— Brennen Warner (@BrennenWarner) August 11, 2015
7-on-7 action:
7 #Giants vs. 7 #Bengals - Let's go! #GiantsCamp pic.twitter.com/oRDszuTrOQ
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 11, 2015
Popcorn seems fitting, no?
Got the popcorn ready. #Bengals #Giants pic.twitter.com/t6RlNJLjVe
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) August 11, 2015
MJ is chillin'.
Michael Johnson watching #Bengals #WhoDey @WLWT pic.twitter.com/PtWfG1Kvb1
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) August 11, 2015
Interesting update, Wallace Gilberry is now out on the field in pads.
Gilberry is out here in pads now. #Bengals
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonCMG) August 11, 2015
News has definitely slowed as practice has gone on today. While we wait for more info, here's a look at the Giants from earlier, via a fan:
Not what any Bengals fan wants to hear...
Bengals first team offense playing terribly today.
— Brennen Warner (@BrennenWarner) August 11, 2015
Further confirmation on Gilberry being out on the field now, despite missing warmups.
Wallace Gilberry is out here and participating Now - didn't see him through warm ups. #Bengals
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) August 11, 2015
Looks like the offense has some work to do.
Giants first team d got the best against Bengals first team offense in their full-team work
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) August 11, 2015
But as Pete Prisco reminds, us:
It's practice
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) August 11, 2015
Sounds like a fun job:
That moment when you are given the move the goal post across the field assignment. pic.twitter.com/LgprA8pjYT
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 11, 2015
No McCarron today gives fourth string QB, Keith Wenning a chance at getting more reps.
Backup QBs are Josh Johnson and Keith Wenning (who hasn't gotten more than a handful of snaps all camp). So the Giants defense is dominating
— Brennen Warner (@BrennenWarner) August 11, 2015
The special teamers are doing some work, but after more than two hours out on the field, practice is just about done for today.
Live period over. Special teams now. Might be it #giants
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 11, 2015
+1 for Dalton on the day.
Dalton with a pretty deep ball to Eifert. Really. Seriously.
— Dave Richard (@daverichard) August 11, 2015
And a nice one from Johnson to the other Tyler. The Tyler twins are both having nice camps, which is great to see.
Josh Johnson just delivered a nice deep ball to Tyler Kroft. The former Rutgers standout (Kroft) continues turning that corner. #Bengals
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) August 11, 2015
A look at the O-line and Ryan Hewitt with his oh-so-noticeable hair.
Bengals training camp giant O-line. #BengalsTrainingCamp pic.twitter.com/ZJPgju1f7U
— Rob Clem (@ClementeBestPP) August 11, 2015
A.J. Green and Andy Dalton are still working and just connected for a touchdown.
1st play of 11 on 11 @ajgreen_18 for a 30 yard td. #Bengals #Giants
— Mike Berk (@mike_berk) August 11, 2015
Now a 20-yard run for Jeremy Hill.
20 yd gain for Jeremy Hill up the middle
— Brennen Warner (@BrennenWarner) August 11, 2015
I guess practice isn't over, after all! Though, as mentioned here, it almost is.
Last 11s of the day, Andy Dalton gets applause after connecting with A.J. Green, who put a double move on his corner for a TD #Bengals
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) August 11, 2015
Definitely the biggest turnout other than Family Day.
#Bengals estimate 2,200 people at today's joint practice with the Giants.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 11, 2015
Yup, yup.
The #Giants Defense lets up back to back #Bengals TD's.
— New York Giants (@EverythingNYG) August 11, 2015
Here's a look at that Dalton to Green touchdown.
Mario Alford flashed a lot today. Caught everything thrown his way.
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) August 11, 2015
First day of joint practice is fairly amicable. No incidents of any kind. #Bengals
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonCMG) August 11, 2015
First 90 minutes was very boring.But the offense picked it up at the end. Dalton had 2 TDs to Green. Wide open on both a corner & a go route
— Brennen Warner (@BrennenWarner) August 11, 2015
That seems like a pretty good way to end today's practice... If you're a Bengals fan, that is. Thanks for following along today! Be sure to check back tomorrow for another day of live blogging the Bengals and Giants joint practices.