The Cincinnati Bengals used the No. 21 overall pick in the NFL Draft to give quarterback Carson Palmer a weapon he has never had.
The team took Oklahoma Sooners tight end Jermaine Gresham, unconcerned about a knee injury that caused him to miss all of last season.
Gresham is now considered 100 percent healthy and was the most complete tight end in the draft.
Palmer, who struggled much of last season, has never had the luxury of a stud tight end in his offense.
The Bengals are hopeful that Gresham’s presence will help Palmer bounce back in 2010 and give them another red zone target.
Monday, April 26, 2010 at 3:35 pm by steve
By Bud L. Ellis
After winning the AFC North championship and not losing a division game last season, the Cincinnati Bengals have their work cut out for them in the quest to repeat.
The National Football League has announced game dates and times for the 2010 season. The Bengals’ slate ranks fourth-toughest in the league, and Cincinnati will play in prime time three times.
The Bengals open the season with a big challenge, a road game Sept. 12 at New England, The home opener is a week later against a Baltimore team that reached the postseason last season. Two road games in a row follow: at Carolina and at Cleveland, before a home game against Tampa Bay Oct. 10.
Cincinnati takes its bye Oct. 17, then travels to Atlanta. Two home games in a row are next: vs. Miami and vs. Pittsburgh, the matchup with the Steelers coming on Monday Night Football Nov. 8. A visit to AFC champion Indianapolis awaits six days later, followed by a home game with Buffalo.
Four days later, Cincinnati takes on the Jets on Thanksgiving Night on Thursday Night Football. December begins with a visit from Super Bowl champion New Orleans. Cincinnati plays at Pittsburgh on Dec. 12, returns home for two games against Cleveland and San Diego, and concludes the regular season at Baltimore on Jan. 2
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Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 7:56 pm by bud
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The Cincinnati Bengals 2010 schedule has been released, and the road will be significantly more difficult this year.
The start to the season is no cakewalk, as the Bengals will play at New England and host division rival Baltimore to get things started.
There is then a bit of a lull with three straight games against hapless opponents before things once again become challenging.
After a Week 6 bye, the Bengals will have to tackle opponents such as Indianapolis, San Diego, New Orleans, the New York Jets and face the division rival Pittsburgh Steelers twice.
Then there is the final week of the season matchup in Baltimore that could have far-reaching playoff implications.
Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 6:43 pm by steve
Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson said he is not concerned about his contract situation as he enters the final year of his current deal.
Benson signed a two-year, $7 million deal with the Bengals and has been more than a bargain in helping them to a division title.
He said that he isn’t going to be distracted this year by the lack of a contract and is hopeful that the team will step up and reward him for his play.
The running back knows how important a big, guaranteed contract is in the NFL after his experience with the Chicago Bears.
A long-term deal would give Benson plenty of financial security as well as the assurance that he will be a part of Cincinnati’s plans for years to come.
Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 6:46 pm by steve
