NFL: The Show | GM D.Geezy's Cincinnati Bengals Franchise

[Yawkey Way]

thats the ugly side of the business

[cheese2121]

It was a bummer to see Leonard gone. I think it's the right move though to keep Moya after the breakout preseason though. Hopefully, by some twist of fate, we'll see Leonard back in the orange and black soon. Good luck with the season!

[Deegeezy]

Bengals | J. Palmer named back-up QB
Tue, 6 Sep 2010 10:07:49 -0700
Updating previous reports, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that QB Jordan Palmer (58 overall) has won the team's back-up quarterback position battle over J.T. O'Sullivan (58 overall). Palmer, the younger brother of Bengals starting QB Carson Palmer, threw for 440 yards and two touchdowns during the preseason and posted an 82.1 passer rating. O'Sullivan, who had a strong finish to the preseason, had a 71.2 rating while throwing for 376 yards.


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Bengals | RB by committee planned
Tue, 6 Sep 2010 10:07:49 -0700
Updating previous reports, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Cincinnati Bengals plan to use all 3 of their running backs during their season opening contest versus New Orleans. RB Bernard Scott (69 overall) and RB Jerome Harrison (73 overall) will split most of the carries while rookie third round draft choice C.J. Spiller (72 overall) will be used moreso in a third down back role and in passing situations.


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Bengals | KR/PR duties to be shared
Tue, 6 Sep 2010 10:07:49 -0700
Updating previous reports, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Bengals rookie 2nd round draft choice CB Javier Arenas (99 RET rating) will handle the team's kick returns going into this season and rookie 6th round draft pick WR Jacoby Ford (99 RET rating) will return punts. Arenas had a 25.5 kick return average compared to Ford's 20.7 average while Ford's 10.4 punt return average bested Arenas' 2.6 average. The team may also expirement with 3rd round pick C.J. Spiller (99 RET rating) as a punt returner as he has taken practice reps at the position during the past two weeks.


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Bengals | McDonald wins battle but...
Tue, 6 Sep 2010 10:07:49 -0700
Updating previous reports, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Bengals WR Brandon London (68 overall) will remain the team's starter opposite Ochocinco despite being outplayed by WR Shaun McDonald (71 overall) during the preseason. The team believes that McDonald was best when used in a #3 receiver role and does not want to disturb the chemistry built between he and QB Carson Palmer. McDonald led all Bengals receivers with 21 receptions for 258 yards during the preseason.


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Bengals | CB Jefferson to start, for now
Tue, 6 Sep 2010 10:07:49 -0700
Updating previous reports, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Bengals CB Jonathan Joseph (77 overall) has been named the starter over Bengals rookie first round draft pick Joe Haden (80 overall). Haden will serve as the team's nickle back at this stage of the season.


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Bengals | Heavy D-Line rotation
Tue, 6 Sep 2010 10:07:49 -0700
Updating previous reports, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Bengals will employ a heavy rotation at defensive end as they implement their new "Multiple front" scheme under new defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel. Defensive ends Michael Johnson (77 overall) and Robert Geathers (77 overall) will see most of the snaps when the team lines up with 4 down linemen. 300+ pound defensive ends Justin Bannan (74 overall) and Dwan Edwards (71 overall) will see the bulk of the plays when the team lines up in the 3-4. Bannan will also see time at defensive tackle.


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Bengals | Williams wins RG battle
Tue, 6 Sep 2010 10:07:49 -0700
Updating previous reports, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Bengals G Bobbie Williams (72 overall) has won his positional battle with G Kyle Cook (71 overall) and will start in week 1. Williams, last year's starter, graded out higher during the preseason according to sources close to the team.




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[RyanLeaf16]

Count me as another shocked reader to see Leonard go as well. Granted, I get it that its a numbers game, but, I was just shocked to see him go after last season. The move makes sense though. With Scott, Harrison and Spiller - Leonard would just be taking up a roster spot. I don't think it would be likely that he would even see the field much.

I'm looking forward to you defensive line rotation. You really have some big guys that you can put up there. I think, at the very least, you will see a big improvement in your play against the rush.

McDonald may have impressed in the preseason, but I like that you are keeping him in the slot role. He has so much speed and the routes for the slot receiver in the Saints playbook are really probably a better fit. His athleticism and speed should help him get seperation from the CPU corner. You have a nice receiving trio going into the season. I think its possible that all three of them could have between 50-60 catches each if the ball is spread out.

[Deegeezy]

OGOchoCinco: Reggie do you really think you gonna get 200 yards against us like you did in the preseason? The PRESEASON? We talkin' bout practice man.
10 minutes ago from TwitterFon

reggie_bush: It's your defense that needs to be worried.
14 minutes ago from TwitterFon

OGOchoCinco: Malcolm Jenkins...victim #1. They may convert him to safety DURING the game after I get done with him. He may as well kiss da baby right now.
25 minutes ago from TwitterFon

OGOchoCinco: You really think these boys gonna stop me in THIS offense? Child Please. 90-100 catches in 2010, book it.
32 minutes ago from TwitterFon

OGOchoCinco: Myself, the Black Mexican with the Black Brit, B-London and my boy "The Farmer" McDonald whoopin ass and takin' names in 2010
45 minutes ago from TwitterFon

OGOchoCinco: Ah gameday morning and taking one last look at these so called "DB's"... Jenkins, stiffer than the Tin Man. Jabari Greer....who?! Randall Gay? Nah, that one is too easy.
48 minutes ago from TwitterFon




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[Deegeezy]

thats the ugly side of the business

It mostly certainly is.

It was a bummer to see Leonard gone. I think it's the right move though to keep Moya after the breakout preseason though. Hopefully, by some twist of fate, we'll see Leonard back in the orange and black soon. Good luck with the season!

Yeah I just could not let Moya go after the preseason he's had. Though he is rated only 58 with C potential, he could end up rated in the low to mid 70s which in this game is a pretty serviceable player. And with his 85 speed, he is one of the fastest tight ends in the game.

Leonard would have never seen the field and one thing I have learned while during this franchise and having a somewhat true to life active roster rule...Every body you can dress is valuable and there can not be a single wasted roster spot.

Moya will be the 3rd tight end, see the field on some passing downs, and be the long snapper.

Count me as another shocked reader to see Leonard go as well. Granted, I get it that its a numbers game, but, I was just shocked to see him go after last season. The move makes sense though. With Scott, Harrison and Spiller - Leonard would just be taking up a roster spot. I don't think it would be likely that he would even see the field much.

I'm looking forward to you defensive line rotation. You really have some big guys that you can put up there. I think, at the very least, you will see a big improvement in your play against the rush.

McDonald may have impressed in the preseason, but I like that you are keeping him in the slot role. He has so much speed and the routes for the slot receiver in the Saints playbook are really probably a better fit. His athleticism and speed should help him get seperation from the CPU corner. You have a nice receiving trio going into the season. I think its possible that all three of them could have between 50-60 catches each if the ball is spread out.

I'm very excited about the receiving core. I think McDonald could be a real sleeper. It looked just like ol times between him and Martz during the preseason. Can't wait to start the season tonight!

Cutting Morgan Trent

You're a Michigan fan or something?

[cheese2121]

I definitely agree with keeping McDonald in the slot. The routes always seem to be better for the slot receiver and often you get the chance to exploit bad matchups with safeties and linebackers. With McDonald's speed there should be a lot of opportunities for big gains. I always find myself throwing to my slot receiver more than my number two. Looking forward to the first game!

[Matt10]

Haha, love it Ocho calling it out. Malcolm Jenkins might surprise his ass though. The defense looks to be in shape, but Reggie could be Reggie (USC Reggie)...

[Deegeezy]

I definitely agree with keeping McDonald in the slot. The routes always seem to be better for the slot receiver and often you get the chance to exploit bad matchups with safeties and linebackers. With McDonald's speed there should be a lot of opportunities for big gains. I always find myself throwing to my slot receiver more than my number two. Looking forward to the first game!

Thanks man...First game is done and McDonald sure delivered.

Haha, love it Ocho calling it out. Malcolm Jenkins might surprise his ass though. The defense looks to be in shape, but Reggie could be Reggie (USC Reggie)...

He sure looked like the old Reggie in the preseason, but not tonight!

As Ochocinco would say...Child please.

[Deegeezy]

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[Deegeezy]

Game 1, Year 2: New Orleans Saints at Cincinnati Bengals

- 2010 Opening Weekend -

31 -- 0-1
38 -- 1-0

Ironically a play that is a main staple of the Saints' offense, Bengals QB Carson Palmer throws a "swing screen pass" to rookie RB C.J. Spiller who plunges through two Saints defenders to score the game-winning touchdown with 25 seconds remaining. The scoring play was counted as a run and was Spiller's second rushing touchdown on the day as the third round draft pick scored on a dazzling 47-yard touchdown run in the second quarter via a toss play.

PALMER LEADS BENGALS TO THRILLING 38-31 SHOOTOUT VICTORY OVER NEW ORLEANS ON OPENING DAY

Bengals signal caller goes 26 of 33 for 359 yards and three touchdowns in first game under head coach Mike Martz | Rookie RB Spiller scores game-winning touchdown with just 0:25 remaining as Cincinnati starts 1-0 | Early "statement" game looms as team faces Baltimore in week 2

The new-look Cincinnati Bengals offense got off to a fast start to open the season as the team defeated the New Orleans Saints 38-31 on NFL Opening Weekend. Bengals QB Carson Palmer looked as sharp as ever in new Bengals head coach Mike Martz's offense, going 26 of 33 for 359 yards and three touchdowns, easily Palmer's best performance over the past two seasons. Bengals rookie third round pick RB C.J. Spiller also had a terrific day, carrying the football for 75 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner from 1-yard away with 0:25 to go in the game.

The Bengals were put into position to score the game-winning touchdown following a 65-yard strike from Palmer to WR Shaun McDonald in which the 7th year receiver took all the way down to the New Orleans 1-yard line before being tackled. McDonald finished the day with 119 receiving yards on 5 receptions.

The Saints (0-1) were without RB Reggie Bush for most of the afternoon as the 5th year player from USC suffered a rib injury in the first quarter and was unable to return. Bush had gashed the Bengals for 220 rushing yards when the two teams met during the preseason. Still, the Saints' offense moved the ball with ease via the arm of QB Drew Brees, who matched Palmer's productivity with 359 passing yards of his own to go along with his four touchdown passes.

Brees would get one last chance to lead his team to a game-tying touchdown, but his hail mary attempt fell incomplete in the endzone, giving Cincinnati their first opening day win since 2007.

The Bengals (1-0) will host Baltimore (0-1) next week at home. The Ravens fell to the New England Patriots 21-14 in week one at Gillette Stadium.

Note: After starting the 2009 season 0-14, the Cincinnati Bengals have now won 3 consecutive regular season games...Bengals rookie FS Taylor Mays left the game in the first quarter with a sprained knee and missed the remainder of the contest however head coach Mike Martz stated in his post game presser that the former USC Trojan will be fine for next week's game.

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[b][u]Box Score[/u][/b][u][/u] 

                        1st   2nd   3rd   4th   Final[/b]
[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/images/football/nfl/logos/saints_30.gif[/IMG] New Orleans 0-1 --   7    10     7     7     31
[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/images/football/nfl/logos/bengals_30.gif[/IMG] Cincinnati  1-0 --   7     7    10    14     38


[U][b]1st[/b][/U]

[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/images/football/nfl/logos/saints_30.gif[/IMG]: 10 yd TD pass from Brees to Henderson (Barth kick) 11:07 -- 0-7
[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/images/football/nfl/logos/bengals_30.gif[/IMG]: 42 yd TD pass from Palmer to London (Graham kick) 9:26 -- 7-7

[U][b]2nd[/b][/U]

[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/images/football/nfl/logos/saints_30.gif[/IMG]:  8 yd TD pass from Brees to Meachem (Barth kick) 6:35 -- 7-14
[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/images/football/nfl/logos/bengals_30.gif[/IMG]: 47 yd TD run by Spiller (Graham kick) 1:57 -- 14-14
[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/images/football/nfl/logos/saints_30.gif[/IMG]: 20 yd FG by Barth 0:00 -- 14-17

[U][b]3rd[/b][/U]

[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/images/football/nfl/logos/bengals_30.gif[/IMG]: 17 yd TD pass from Palmer to Ochocinco (Graham kick) 9:38 -- 21-17
[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/images/football/nfl/logos/saints_30.gif[/IMG]: 61 yd TD pass from Brees to Colston (Barth kick) 8:03 -- 21-24
[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/images/football/nfl/logos/bengals_30.gif[/IMG]: 42 yd FG by Graham 1:20 -- 24-24

[U][b]4th[/b][/U]

[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/images/football/nfl/logos/saints_30.gif[/IMG]:  5 yd TD pass from Brees to Evans (Barth kick) 12:56 -- 24-31
[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/images/football/nfl/logos/bengals_30.gif[/IMG]:  2 yd TD pass from Palmer to Scott (Graham kick) 7:35 -- 31-31
[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/images/football/nfl/logos/bengals_30.gif[/IMG]:  1 yd TD run by Spiller (Graham kick) 0:25 -- 38-31


[b][u]Notable Statistics[/u][/b][u][/u] 

[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/images/football/nfl/logos/bengals_30.gif[/IMG] [b]Cincinnati [/b]
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Passing                    RATING  COMP  ATT  YDS  TD   INT   [/U]  
 9-QB  Carson Palmer        129.6   26    33  359   3    1
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Rushing                       ATT  YDS  TD [/U]
25-RB  C.J. Spiller(R)         16   75   2
21-FB  Jacob Hester             6   21   0
28-RB  Bernard Scott            4   13   0
35-RB  Jerome Harrison          2   11   0
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Receiving                     REC  YDS  TD[/U]
85-WR  Chad Ochocinco           6   49   1
84-WR  Shaun McDonald           5  119   0
28-RB  Bernard Scott            5   35   1
80-TE  Chase Coffman            4   46   0
12-WR  Brandon London           3   74   1
25-RB  C.J. Spiller(R)          2   28   0
86-TE  Brandon Manumaleuna      1    8   0
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Defensive                     SOLO  AST  TFL  SCK  INT[/U]
58-MLB Rey Maualuga             5    1    0    0    0
24-CB  Joe Haden(R)             5    2    2    1    0
41-SS  Nedu Ndukwe              2    5    0    0    0
42-FS  Taylor Mays(R)*          0    1    0    0    0
* - injured in first quarter (PCL sprain) | did not return
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Kicking                       FG MADE FG ATT LONG  MISSED  XP MADE XP ATT [/U]
17-PK Shayne Graham             1       1     43     n/a     5       5 

[B][U]Bengals Key Team Stats: [/U][/B]

Total Offensive Yards: 479
Rushing Yards: 120
Sacks Allowed: 0
3rd down conversions: 5-10 (50%) 
Offensive Turnovers: 1
Penalties: 5 for 45 yards
Time of Possession: 36:36


[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/images/football/nfl/logos/saints_30.gif[/IMG] [b]New Orleans [/b]
[U]
Passing                    RATING  COMP  ATT  YDS  TD   INT   [/U]  
 9-QB  Drew Brees           131.8   29    37  359   4    1
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Rushing                       ATT  YDS  TD [/U]
23-RB  Pierre Thomas           12   86   0
25-RB  Reggie Bush*             5   -3   0
* - injured in first quarter (ribs) | did not return
21-RB  Demarco Murray(R)        2    9   0
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Receiving                     REC  YDS  TD[/U]
19-WR  Devery Henderson         9   98   1
12-WR  Marques Colston          8  147   1
44-FB  Heath Evans              3   19   1
17-WR  Robert Meachem           3   44   1
23-RB  Pierre Thomas            2   10   0
88-TE  Jeremy Shockey           1   21   0
80-TE  Rob Grankowski(R)        1    4   0
25-RB  Reggie Bush              1    2   0
16-WR  Lance Moore              1   14   0
[U]
Defensive                     SOLO  AST  TFL  SCK  INT[/U]
51-MLB Jonathan Vilma           5    2    1    0    0
50-OLB Dhani Jones              2    2    1    0    1
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Kicking                       FG MADE FG ATT LONG  MISSED  XP MADE XP ATT [/U]
 5-PK  Connor Barth             1       1     21     n/a     4       4

[B][U]Opponent Key Team Stats:[/U][/B]

Total Offensive Yards: 444
Rushing Yards: 92
Sacks Allowed: 1
3rd down conversions: 3-9 (33%) 
Offensive Turnovers: 1
Penalties: 2 for 19 yards
Time of Possession: 23:24
 
 
 
 
 








 






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2010 Cincinnati Bengals Schedule/Results

   
                                                                     
Opponent (record)       Result     Bengals Player of the Game        -Record-
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vs New Orleans (0-1)    W 38-31    QB C.Palmer 26-33 359 yds 3 tds      1-0 
vs Baltimore
vs Tampa Bay
at Baltimore
at Kansas City
vs Houston
at Buffalo
at Atlanta
vs New York Jets
at New England
vs Cleveland
at Pittsburgh
at Carolina
vs Miami
at Cleveland
vs Pittsburgh

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AFC North Standings - through week 1

Pittsburgh 1-0
Cincinnati 1-0
Baltimore 0-1
Cleveland 0-1


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Next Game:

Sunday, September 19th, 2010 @ 4:15pm

(0-1) at (1-0)

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[goDawgs1433]

Great work getting that win out of the way early this time around. lol.

[Woy]

Wow, I loved that Twitter update. So original.

And nice job winning early this season.

[cheese2121]

Nice win! Looks like you may have found a future star there in C.J. Spiller.

[Deegeezy]

Great work getting that win out of the way early this time around. lol.

Thanks...Definitely a relief.

Wow, I loved that Twitter update. So original.

And nice job winning early this season.

Appreciate it man...thanks.

looks like cj spiller played well, nice job dude

He was a surprise. Especially on the long 47-yard TD run. He hadn't shown he could do that in the preseason. Impressive start for him.

Nice win! Looks like you may have found a future star there in C.J. Spiller.

Spiller really looks nice. Carson Palmer also looked good finally. Maybe the playbook change and Martz's tutelage is all he needed.