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Fantasy Football Team Preview: Bengals

Posted: Jul 5th 2009 1:00PM by Sean Lalley (author feed)
Filed under: Draft Advice, 2009 Team Previews

With Fantasy Football season ready to kick in high gear, FanHouse is here to preview each and every team -- one per day until we've done them all.

Meet The ...
Team best known for self-destruction and felonies! Yes, only in America ... it's the Cincinnati Bengals. Honestly though, the troubled times seem to be in the past, as the Bengals are preaching team unity and singing a new tune heading into the upcoming season. Under the radar? Sleepers? Well, when was the last time we heard such chatter as it relates to the Bengals? Hold tight, let's watch this story develop. However, you heard it here first (sort of): The Bengals have some fantasy potential.

They possess one of the top quarterbacks in the league (when healthy), a stable of cast-off running backs, a troubled receiving corps with "rebound" potential and the capability to be an explosive offense, again. Will the line hold up to keep Carson healthy? Will Ochocinco snap back into circa 2005 form? A lot of questions, but you already know there is gonna be risk with these guys. However, this year they do offer a sliver of hope that they will indeed reward.

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Waiver Wire Wonders: Week 3

Posted: Sep 21st 2008 7:06PM by Ryan Dembinsky (author feed)
Filed under: NFL Waiver Wire, Fantasy Football, NFL Injury Report, NFL New Studs

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Weeding through those unwieldy waiver wires requires a keen eye and a quick trigger. Thus, Waiver Wire Wonders provides a weekly snapshot of players worthy of consideration who should be available on a good portion of league waiver wires. Enjoy those pickups...

Week three proved exciting with some big time waiver wire potential. Thanks to an awful lot of high scoring offensive shootouts, we got a chance to see a lot of up and coming players exhibit there skills and define their roles within the systems. Don't get caught snoozing this week, because I believe there are some good adds.

Brian Griese (Tampa Bay Bucs) – Coach Jon Gruden expressed his confidence in Griese this past week and apparently he wasn't foolin', because Griese posted a week high 407 yards and two TDs. He did throw three picks, but with stats like those, he still has plenty of points leftover. Griese looks like a decent add for a backup.

J.T. O'Sullivan (San Francisco 49ers) – While it is wise to automatically discount any performance that occurs when the Lions are the opposing team, O'Sullivan showed up yet again with solid numbers (189 passing yards, 2 tds, 32 rush yards), reducing his lucky break risk significantly. I'd say with O'Sullivan clicking with Martz, this is a recipe for at least a reliable backup. Also, you gotta love Martz running up the score against his former employer.

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FanHouse NFL Season Preview: Cincinnati Bengals - Changing Their Stripes?

Posted: Aug 9th 2008 9:00AM by Sportz Assassin (author feed)
Filed under: Bengals, AFC North

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Training camps are underway, the NFL season is a month off, and to get you ready for 2008, FanHouse previews all 32 teams, "heat index" style. We'll rate each club in 10 categories on a scale of 1 to 10, high score wins.

Quarterback: If there is one constant on this team, it is Carson Palmer. Sure, Palmer didn't have his best season a year ago, but his off seasons are better than many QBs best years. In reality, other things factored into his poor season (injuries to the line, injury to Rudi Johnson, receivers pouting). The only issue here is what happens in Cincinnati if Palmer gets hurt. They have no one groomed to come in. Ryan Fitzpatrick and Jeff Rowe are in their second seasons with the team and Carson's brother, Jordan, is fighting for a spot. Heat Index: 8

Running backs: Injuries have hurt this unit in the past couple of years. Workhorse Rudi Johnson finally hit a wall; Kenny Irons blew out his knee in his first preseason game; Chris Perry has never been able to stay on the field. Well, Rudi and Perry are healthy again, with 2007 surprises Kenny Watson and DeDe Dorsey around to give the offense a different dynamic. Cincy needs this unit to get back to form to allow the entire offense to explode. Heat Index: 4

Receivers: Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh are one of the best receiving combos in the NFL. T.J. tied for the lead in receptions; Chad was third in receiving yards. However, this could be the last season either is in Cincinnati. Johnson's issues with the team are well documented. T.J. is in his final contracted season. Chris Henry is finally gone and there are several guys trying to step into that #3 spot. Rookie Jerome Simpson will get a strong look, as will Andre Caldwell and Antonio Chatman. Chatman is the only one with experience and could get the nod. Heat Index: 8

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Odell Thurman Plans To Appeal

Posted: Jul 28th 2007 12:08AM by Sportz Assassin (author feed)
Filed under: Bengals, AFC North, Cincinnati

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According to the Bengals official website, Odell Thurman plans to appeal his denial for reinstatement:

The process starts early next week with attorney John Michels sending a letter to the NFLPA requesting that it argue the grievance and it then has 30 days to decide if it will take the case. "It's a difficult appeal," said Michels Friday night. "The first tier is to convince the NFLPA and then it would go to the commissioner and he made the original decision." Michels plans to draw up a letter this weekend, have Thurman read it Monday, and then send it to the union.

Some other notes of interest after the first day of camp:

WR Antonio Chatman tweaked his hammy while running a route in practice. Chatman is in the competition for the third receiver job while Chris Henry sits out eight games due to his own NFL suspension.
Also, fourth round pick Marvin White signed to a four-year deal. That means that Leon Hall, Cincy's top draft pick, is the lone holdout.
Here is linebacker Landon Johnson's website. Hat tip to Lance McAllister.
The Bengals have agreed with Fox Sports Ohio to become the cable home for the Bengals. This will allow the network to exclusively house "encores of all available preseason games, a weekly Bengals Spotlight show, and live coverage of head coach Marvin Lewis' regular Monday news conferences during the regular season. "