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Mocking the Mocks: Dennard Falling to Round 2?
The number of mock drafts already sailing through cyberspace is reaching preposterous levels. And many of them are placing Nebraska cornerback Alfonzo Dennard with the Bengals in the first round. However. according to ScoutsInc.'s Steve Muench, Dennard's rough week at the Senior Bowl, where he's been struggling to keep up with wide receivers, might be pushing him into the second round. "Dennard isn't in a free fall, but he's likely slipped to the middle of the second round and forced teams to go back to the tape for another and check his ability to locate and defend the deep out, among … [Read More...]
A.J. Will Eclipse Ocho
Before the small-but-vocal faction of Chad apologists left among Bengals Nation gets worked up by the title, this is not a 'bash on Chad' post. Though I was not sad to see him traded, I like Chad. I defended him to the hilt for years. History will remember him as a colossal personality and a very good wide receiver. As of right now, though, I stop short of calling him great. He is near the threshold, but not over it. A few productive years on another team might change that. But for one simple reason, barring injury of course, A.J. will clear the hurdle that Chad has not yet. … [Read More...]
Coaching Staff Update
With Tampa Bay looking way outside the box and selecting Rutgers coach Greg Schiano to lead the Bucs, it looks like Mike Zimmer will be in Cincinnati for the 2012 season. All together now: Whewh! Sure the Raiders are still without a coach, but the chances that Zimmer gets that one are few, especially since he hasn't interviewed. As much as I think we all would have felt happy for Zim had he got a chance to lead a franchise, having him return for a 5th season in Cincinnati is happy and welcomed news. The things Zimmer has been able to do with this defense … [Read More...]
Position Review: Cornerback
With the Bengals losing Johnathan Joseph in free agency and Adam Jones beginning the season on the PUP list, the corners were looking like a major concern going into the season. The front office responded to the losses by signing free agent Nate Clements and trading Clinton McDonald, a solid D-lineman who was going to be a victim of numbers anyway, to Seattle for former first-round pick Kelly Jennings. … [Read More...]
We Got Shirts for Your Skins. Now, What’s Our Uniform?
The WhoDeyFans.com online store is now open for business! Thanks to CafePress, you can take a little piece of our site wherever you go, with shirts, water bottles, and a number of other items. We'll also need to establish an official WhoDeyFans.com uniform so that we can identify each other at tailgates, game watches, and potential field trips. (You wouldn't want anyone to get lost would you? Especially amidst a bunch of Eagles fans). I'm partial to the ringer tee, but I'm also open to ideas. Find your own fit and shop 'til you drop by clicking here. … [Read More...]
WDW Episode 61 – The Best of 2011 Part 2
Since the Bengals season wrapped up a couple of weeks ago, we figured now is the perfect time to sit back and reflect on the year that was. So sit back and enjoy Part 2 of The Best of 2011! … [Read More...]
Concussions As A Game Plan
Players putting a bounty on an opposing player is nothing new in the NFL. It isn't "supposed" to happen, but plenty of former players over the years have admitted that it is done. So it is very little surprise that a team would target a player with a history of concussions for a repeat injury. But I was surprised to see in a post by Mike Florio of PFT.com that Giants players admitted that his team did just that only a couple of days after it may have worked on 49ers returner Kyle Williams. Such openness with the media about targeting to concuss is begging the league to take some kind of … [Read More...]
Position Review: Linebackers
I was trying to think of the last time I felt really good about the group of linebackers that the Bengals had. Boy, it's been a while. This year's crew was as good as they've been in a while, but I'm not sure that many of us would say we felt really good about how they performed in 2011. Like the defensive line, important decisions must be made about the LB corps. Strengthening this group will toughen the entire defense. They don't need an overhaul to get there, but what move will they make to take another step forward in 2012? … [Read More...]
Zim Watch: Bucs Still Talking
According to sources in Tampa, the Buccaneers are still interested in Bengals Defensive Coordinator Mike Zimmer for their vacant head coaching position. The Tampa Tribune states that Zimmer will get a second interview, though apparently several others will as well: The Bucs are scheduling second interviews from a list of known candidates that include former Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, former Vikings coach Brad Childress, former Browns, Chiefs, Redskins and Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer, Titans defensive coordinator Jerry Gray, Packers quarterbacks coach Tom … [Read More...]
Senior Bowl Preview
The best all-star game in college footbal kicks off this week with the Senior Bowl starting in Mobile, Alabama. Todd McShay takes a look at some of the top draft prospects who are playing in this video. … [Read More...]
Position Review: Defensive Line
While the offensive line was not a position of strength of the Bengals in 2011, the men across from them everyday in practice were the backbone of a strong defense that kept the Bengals in most of the games they played this year. With multiple players reaching free agency this year, the Bengals have some big decisions to make along the D-line. … [Read More...]
Bleacher Report: Draft Strategery
No, the headline doesn't have a typo. It's a reference to perhaps the best presidential performance in Saturday Night Live history by Will Ferrell. Anyway, I'm a little late to this article, but it's an interesting one nonetheless. Bleacher Report's Bengals site had an interesting overview of the Bengals' draft plans, even suggesting some potential late-round picks. Click the image for the article. Clipped from: bleacherreport.com (share this clip) … [Read More...]
Three More Added to Pro Bowl, Proving Next Year Is Now or Never
The New England Patriots' trip to the Super Bowl, took Tom Brady, Vince Wilfork, and Rob Gronkowski off the Pro Bowl roster. It also put Andy Dalton, Geno Atkins, and Jermaine Gresham in the game, joining their teammate A.J. Green. According to my extremely-detailed mathematical logorithms, that makes four Bengals in the Pro Bowl. Four! FOUR! The Bengals haven't had that many since 2005 and have never had four that young make the trip. To me, the larger point is that the Bengals must make it to the playoffs next year and win a game or Marvin Lewis should be sent packing. It's nothing … [Read More...]
Carson Palmer: 2011 Bengals MVP
Like many of you, I spent the majority of this past year hating Carson Palmer’s guts. Not just at the standard hatred level mind you, but major league hate; right up there with the way I hate the US tax code, slow drivers in the left lane, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and slow drivers in the left lane with Steeler bumper stickers who work for the IRS. In other words, epic hate. Who could blame me? After all, this is the guy that all of Bengal Nation embraced for years; the one guy who we put our faith in as the leader of our beleaguered Bengals, who symbolically and literally took … [Read More...]
Running Back Roundup
The Bengals are expected to select a running back on draft day, adding another playmaker to an emerging offense. It could happen as early as Round One, where the Bengals own picks 17 and 21. Or the team could follow its previous history and select a back in the middle rounds where they've typically been more successful (Corey Dillon, Rudi Johnson). With that in mind, it makes sense to look at some of the top prospects at the running back position, starting with Alabama standout Trent Richardson. Here are the top five players at the position according to draft guru Mel Kiper. 1. Trent … [Read More...]
Training Camp will be closer to home
Last year, WhoDeyFans fired up the old WhoDeyFan's bus and made the trek to Georgetown, Kentucky to watch the Bengals participate in training camp. This year, the trip will be much shorter. It was announced today that due to the new NFL rules (I hear money) camp will be held at Paul Brown Stadium. It will be interesting to see how the players react and how the situation changes in regards to what the players do outside of practice. In heading to Georgetown, the players stayed in dorms and were forced to spend time together during meals and meetings. I wonder if the new … [Read More...]
Simpson Indicted
According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Jerome Simpson has been indicted on drug charges and has an arraignment scheduled for Jan. 30 in Kenton Circuit Court. The Bengals have not shied away from players with troubled pasts, so that news alone likely won't keep Simpson off the team. But it will be interesting to see how everything plays out. Clipped from: news.cincinnati.com (share this clip) … [Read More...]
PFF All-AFC North Team: Bengals Youngsters Get Honored
In case you doubted the bright future of the Cincinnati Bengals, Pro Football Focus provided a little more evidence with the announcement of its All AFC-North Team. Andre Smith was selected at right tackle, A.J. Green made it at receiver, and Carlos Dunlap and Geno Atkins both made the list on defense. Cedric Peerman, who had a fantastic season on special teams and was ranked as PFF's second-best special teams player, also earned a well-deserved spot. If the Bengals are wise, they'll begin to explore some cap-friendly extensions for everyone outside of Green, who just finished the … [Read More...]
WDW Episode 60 – The Best of 2011 Part 1
Since the Bengals season wrapped up a couple of weeks ago, we figured now is the perfect time to sit back and reflect on the year that was. So sit back and enjoy Part 1 of The Best of 2011! … [Read More...]
Guard and Protect
Some of you might be wondering if I'm making a Bachelor reference with this headline. Yes, I am. Yes. I. Am. Now, on to more manly endeavors. It is widely believed that the Bengals will select a guard at some point in this year's draft, perhaps as early as the first round. So it makes sense to look at the top players at the position. And thanks to our good buddy Mel Kiper (who actually doesn't know us yet, but will soon. We hope.) we now have a top 5 list. Here are the top guards in this year's draft according to Kiper. For the full article click here. 1. Dave DeCastro (6-5, 310), … [Read More...]
Kiper: Dennard, Miller to Bengals
In his first mock draft, ESPN guru Mel Kiper tabbed Nebraska cornerback Alfonzo Dennard and Miami running back Lamar Miller for the Bengals. Dennard is a little undersized for the Bengals' taste at 5-10, but Miller is an intriguing prospect because of his home-run ability. Miller had a long run of 79 yards this past season and averaged over five yards per carry. He could provide an explosive threat in a Bengals running game that has far too ofetn been stuck in the slow lane. There will be more mocks to come, but both running back and cornerback will likely get targeted at some point … [Read More...]
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