May 17, 2012

Texans-Bengals Inactives

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Here are the inactive lists for today’s game: Texans – WR Andre Johnson, QB Jeff Garcia, CB Brandon Harris, OG Thomas Austin, OT Andrew Gardner, TE Garrett Graham, and DE Tim Bulman Bengals – LB Dontay Moch, S Robert Sands, RB Brian Leonard, OL Clint Boling, RT Andre Smith, WR Ryan Whalen, and DE Carlos [...]

Question from a reader – Andre Smith edition

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Earlier in the year the Bengals organization said that would not pick Andre Smith’s contract option; after not allowing a sack against one of the leagues best pass rushers (Mathis), do you think we should pick up his contract option? No question Andre Smith is a better player this season than any other time. After [...]

Why Andre Smith Should Play LG

Andre Smith and the offensive line could use some shuffling

After the shebacle in Detroit, it’s pretty apparent that the Bengals offensive line – and especially their pass protection – need some significant improvement. The good news is, there’s a solution available. The bad news is, the team is unlikely to use it. Andre Smith, who’s currently listed as the starting right tackle, would make [...]

The Hunger Games

Andre Smith, a 79 overall in this year's Madden game, has a healthy hunger this season.

The 2011 Bengals may not have much in the eyes of experts. They’re undergoing transition at several key positions. The former franchise quarterback would rather retire than take another snap. The team’s most prolific receiver in recent memory has been traded for next to nothing. And one of their most talented defenders left for Houston [...]

Bengals O-Line: Fifth Best?

Anthony Collins has played well enough to deserve a bigger role on the Bengals front line.

Can you believe the Bengals offensive line might be the fifth-best in the entire league? According to the folks at ProFootballFocus, they are. Even though the Bengals as a team tanked in 2010, PFF believes the line graded out rather well. Maybe they’re better than I believe, but there are still plenty of areas for [...]

Andre The Not-So-Giant?

Andre Smith and the offensive line could use some shuffling

Word is starting to make its way around the interwebs that the Bengals’ more recent first round pick named A. Smith is working to shed some pounds and perhaps shed the title of “bust”. Check out this quote from Andrew Whitworth,

The 2011 Bengals: Guards

Bobbie Williams towers over my son while signing autographs at training camp 2010.

On this Memorial Day, I want to take a moment to say thank you to the men and women protecting our freedom all over the world, and most especially my nephew Mark Bates, a Bengals fan stationed in Iraq. We miss you Mark, stay safe… Today, I will continue my position by position review of [...]

The 2011 Bengals: Tackles

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This offseason is about as enjoyable as the Akili Smith era, but with an expanded offseason at least we can hold out hope for the future that much longer. In my recent writings, I have been looking at the various position groups and reflecting on what work remains for free agency. Today, I will look [...]

15 – Turkey Day Drubbing

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Hope everyone out there in Bengaldom had a wonderful Thanksgiving, despite the outcome of the game of course. There were at least some highlights though. Chad had a sweet touchdown that the refs blew the initial call and then proceeded to blow the replay review. Though it’s too bad the coaching staff still hasn’t seemed [...]

11 – Really?

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A promising first half for the men in stripes, but then they decided to come out of the locker room for the 2nd half. We talk about that and we look forward to the upcoming Monday Night showdown against the Steelers. Andy looks like Big Z in Miami. Thoughts? Thanks Zach from Cincinnati. There’s a [...]