Bengals Bytes (2/21): Looking to lead

Silent partner being heard
Duke Tobin hates this story. Tobin, the silent partner in this decade of Bengals excellence, treats the spotlight with the disdain of an uninformed scouting report. "I don’t mind having a lot of opinions," Tobin says of the Bengals’ melting pot draft process. "What I mind is opinions that aren’t fully researched." He makes noise about one thing. He’s adamant football is a team game on and off the field.

Browns likely to pursue Bengals receiver Mohamed Sanu, who's set to move on
The Browns are expected to pursue Bengals receiver Mohamed Sanu, who's set to become a free agent March 9, a league source told cleveland.com. The fifth-year receiver could be reunited in Cleveland with coach Hue Jackson, who spent all four of Sanu's years in Cincinnati with him, including the final two as offensive coordinator. Jackson loved Sanu's versatility and would undoubtedly want to have him here, a source said. In addition to playing in the slot, the former high school quarterback can throw, run and play some wildcat.

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Von Miller Comments on Johnny Manziel, Believes QB Is on 'Right Track'
Denver Broncos linebacker and Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller has gone through trials and tribulations throughout his NFL career, and he took time Saturday to offer his perspective on the struggles consuming Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel.

2016 NFL Scouting Combine: Small-School Names with Something to Prove
The final major step in the predraft process is nearly upon us, as the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine is set to begin February 23 in Indianapolis. The combine workouts have become a major TV event for the NFL, but the most critical portions of the process (interviews, medical checks) still occur behind the scenes.

Dallas police have video surveillance of Johnny Manziel hotel incident
Dallas police said Saturday they have obtained video surveillance as they continue the investigation into the domestic assault complaint against Johnny Manziel. Police did not specify the nature of the video, but the footage is from the Hotel ZaZa in Dallas, which is where Manziel's former girlfriend, Colleen Crowley, alleged the assault began, a source familiar with the investigation told ESPN.

Three bad deals have Baltimore Ravens in NFL's second-worst cap spot
At the time, it seemed as though the Baltimore Ravens were making the right decision when they extended the contract of defensive back Lardarius Webb and gave new deals to keep offensive tackle Eugene Monroe and tight end Dennis Pitta. Now all three of those contracts fall in the category of buyer's remorse. Those deals rival Joe Flacco's monstrous cap number as the reasons Baltimore has the second-worst cap situation in the NFL.

PFT Live special podcast on the Peyton Manning litigation
A week ago, the New York Daily News published a 13-year-old legal document from a lawsuit involving Peyton Manning. It was, as a practical matter, the equivalent of ripping the 21st chapter from a 30-chapter book.

Lamar Miller wants to be a "featured back"
Dolphins running back Lamar Miller will become a free agent on March 9, absent a new contract to stay in Miami. Wherever he goes, he wants to be the main man in the running game.