Chad Ochocinco is back to his old form. He is looking to embarrass the competition and put up numbers. Don't be surprised if he decides to start sleeping at Paul Brown stadium again this year to "get his mind right"

In workouts the other day the wide outs had to run 14 40 yd dashes. They broke into two groups. Chad ran with both groups. All 28 sprints. That's what I like to see.

Chad is even talking smack on his twitter account:

Thanks to CincyJungle for the pic.

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Cincinnati Bengals 2009 NFL Predictions & Picks Super Bowl Odds - Sportsbook Promotions - Live Point Spreads

Chad Johnson Screws Up Own Name, NFL Laughs - FakeTeams

Kentucky - Miami (O) Kickoff Set - Razorback Central

NFL head coaches to honor LeBeau - London Madison Press

Pirates Insider: Pirates bring in defensive end - Peoria Journal Star

Benson winning Bengals over with attitude - Rotoworld.com

Perhaps moving Andre Smith to right tackle is the right move - Examiner.com

Stew upbeat about Finau, other news - Charleston Gazette

No More Surprises - The Stripe Hype

Ironman gives David Shula sense of accomplishment - Sun-Sentinel.com




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The Bengals are going to have a pretty good line backer crew. Two young guys from USC that aren't used to losing and also were stars are going to be adding some intensity to the middle of the defense. Before ending his season on a pansy blindside block by Pittsburgh's Hines Ward, Keith Rivers was leading the team in tackles. Add his buddy Ray Maualuga and the Bengals are going to be pretty strong. From the article:

At USC, Rivers lost only five games, Maualuga six. Now they're trying to resurrect a team that has had only one winning season in the last 18 years and went 4-11-1 last year.

An interesting write-up of the Bengals needs at running back. I disagree with the author. I think Cedric Benson can be an answer for the Bengals. It doesn't make much sense to bring up last years running stats for good or bad. It is true Ced got his big numbers against some awful teams, but it is also true that the Bengals line was absolutely terrible all season. With Carson out the opposing team did not respect the passing game and the box was stacked against the running backs. No one would have success behind that line last year.

As a team, the Bengals are in need of two things at running back: A home-run hitter and a third-down option. Benson is more of a grinder who averaged just 3.5 yards per carry in 2008.

There will be no Brokeback at the Palmer abode. It just goes to show, no matter how rich and famous you are, the lady still runs the house.

“As soon as I walked in the door from work the other day, she just gave me that look,” Palmer said. “I’m like, ‘Whoa, calm down. It’s media stuff. It’s Chad being Chad.’
“I told her, ‘Don’t worry. I haven’t made any commitments to having to clear out the boxes in the (spare) room to make a bed for him. Don’t worry about that. It’s not going to happen.’ ”
Undeterred, Ochocinco keeps insisting he’s staying with the Palmers.
“No,” Carson said. “I just told him that unless he’s picking up my mortgage for the month of July and August, he can’t stay. He’s not living for free. I don’t need another kid around the house.”

On the subject of Chad. He was recently on the first installment of the HBO Joe Buck show. Joe Buck is a moron and of course like most media brought up arrests with Cincinnati. Chad responded the best saying:

"He took a couple of shots at me; that's what he gets," The Ocho said. "He took shots at me for things I've never really done before. The topic of discussion really didn't fit me. Showing the people that have been arrested and been in trouble, and really with regards to my team, about the arrests we've had. We've been clean for three years. Why even bring that back up? It didn't make any sense."


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Catching up. Many of you know I was fortunate enough to attend the first annual Blogs with Balls conference in NYC last weekend. This was the first of its kind gathering of some of the biggest most influential bloggers on the net and I got to meet many cool people. A couple of my favorites were Adam Best of ArrowheadAddict and owner of the fansided network. I have talked with Adam and his brother Zack several times over the years and it was nice to put a face to the name. I also really enjoyed meeting Matt ufford of WithLeather. I have been a big fan of his writing for some time and thought (correctly) that he would be cool to hang out with in a bar. My favorite was the closing chat had with Gary Vaynerchuk. If you don't know this guy, check him out on YouTube, the guy just knows what to say. If he doesn't motivate you then you may be unmotivatable (a word?). I also really enjoyed meeting the writers behind TheBigLead, DeadSpin, JoeSportsFan and KissingSuzyKolber.

I also got to meet Todd Lipincott one of the writers for WhoDeyRevolution. Todd is a cool guy and actually got a lot of people interested in the WhoDeyRevolution cause when he spoke. More people than I expected were sympathetic to his message and got a kick out of the "Project Mayhem" tasks that he talked about.

Lastly and probably most importantly. For whatever reason Darren Hollywood (a writer here) decided at 3:00am Sunday morning to get a tattoo of a rooster on his arm in the West Village in Manhattan. Pictures will come soon.




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Not Sure what is going on in Peter King Land but for some reason, he remembered that the Bengals are a professional football team and deserve a mention in his ramblings that are labeled "The Monday Morning Quarterback". In the 10 things I think section the Bengals got back to back mentions at 5 and 6. Number 5 he discussed the way the Bengals have handled the Chad Ochocinco trade demands compared the Denver Broncos and their current train wreck. Then at number 6 he says:

"6. I think Laveranues Coles might be the perfect receiver to replace T.J. Houshmandzadeh in Cincinnati, because Coles, who hates to talk to the press, is glad to cede all the interviews to Chad Ochocinco while he just plays. Coles is healthy now. If Carson Palmer can stay upright, Coles is going to catch 70 balls, easy."

I don't know the last time King has mentioned the Bengals in anything that can closely resemble a positive light.


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Online NFL Betting: Chad Johnson Speaks Up: NFL Bettors Take Note - Bleacher Report

Intense position battles taking shape among Bengals - Dayton Daily News

Michael Johnson suffered sports hernia his final year at Georgia Tech - Cincy Jungle

The NFL Update (6-21-09) - Bleacher Report

The Quad Countdown: No. 72 Texas A&M - New York Times

Week ahead: Plenty of golf benefits scheduled in KC - Kansas City Star

Bengals' Rivers, Maualuga Form LB Tandem - NBC4i.com

"Shank-a-Potimus" Suisham Will Be a Redskin For '09 Season - Bleacher Report

Is the running back depth already set; USC linebacker tandem ... - Cincy Jungle

Maniacs' win streak ends at 10 - Business Gazette




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Bengals to be subject of hbo's 'Hard Knocks' - Pro Football Weekly

Bengals sign 6th-round pick - Chicago Tribune

Bengals sign Utah WR Freddie Brown - KFVS

Malibu offers a solid, safe ride, with colorful interior - Danville News

Bengals re-sign RFA LB Jeanty, add ex-Steelers RB Russell - Pro Football Weekly

Neil Armstrong, Mormon Tabernacle Choir provide stirring tributes ... - Cincinnati.com

OSU Sports Briefs - OSU - The Lantern

NFL indefinitely suspends Stallworth - San Diego Union Tribune

Wake-Up Call: Alabama 'royalty' Hannah returns home - Tampa Tribune

Losman ticketed for UFL, Las Vegas - Las Vegas Review - Journal




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There has been way to much about Chad Johnson over the past year. Some of it admittedly has been well deserved (last season for example). I for one am going to stay the course and say that I don't care what this guy says or does off the field as long as he produces on the field.

I don't care that he missed voluntary camp. I don't care that he still may want to be traded. I don't care that he is trying to be adopted by the Palmer's (nice conversation write up care of KissingSuzyColber)

You know what Chad has not done in the offseason? He has not been arrested for hitting the herb in his land rover like Santonio Holmes of the Pittsburgh Steelers.


He also has managed to not kill anyone driving drunk. The guy doesn't even drink.


Now the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens are both attempting to make a play for wide receiver Brandon Marshall (PFT). Way to keep pace with the division. This is a guy who can't seem to stop slapping girlfriends (or any girl for that matter).


No thanks, I will stick with the 5 time pro-bowler who I expect to put up big numbers this year. (In English or in Spanish).



WhoDey


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Ochocinco plans to stay with QB Palmer in July - The Associated Press

2009 Cincinnati Bengals NFL Season Predictions - BetFirms

The NFL Doesn't Want Your Bets - Wall Street Journal

Mac's NFL Blog - 6/15/09 - NorthwestFootball.Net

Shaq all a-Twitter over Lakers' title win - News Sentinel

NFL Insider: Falcons' Peterson moves near coach - USA Today

2009 Sleeper NFL Teams In Fantasy - Bleacher Report

Saints work on two-minute drills - WWL First News

Minnesota Vikings' Hurdle to the Playoffs: The Schedule - Bleacher Report

Old-fashioned equipment can still build men - Uniontown Herald Standard




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Jungle Noise: Fifth Editition of Cincinnati Bengals News and Notes - Bleacher Report

NFL Futures: Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl XLIV, Conference & AFC ... - The Spread

Chad Ochocinco-Johnson says his facial tattoos are fake - Vancouver Sun

2009 Bengals Schedule Part III: Cincinnati-Pittsburgh Top Five Ever - Bleacher Report

Fantastic Friday Links and Notes: Defensive line will make ... - Cincy Jungle

Why Rey Maualuga Dropping Out Of the First Round Will Mean Great ... - Bleacher Report

My 5 Most Hated: NFL Players (past or present) - Bleacher Report

Ben Utecht Visits Area For FCA Tournament - KEYC

All Bengals Team: The Head Coach Edition - Bleacher Report

Countdown: No. 81 Virginia - New York Times




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Ochocinco expected on practice field - ESPN

Ravens: Something fishy's going on here - Baltimore Sun

Ask the experts: Will the Raiders contend in 2009? - Inside Bay Area

Vikes should forget about Favre at QB - GoErie.com

2009 NFL POWER RANKINGS - CBSSports.com

All-Bengals Team: Offensive Line - Bleacher Report

Peko in a rush - Bengals.com

Ravens Notebook: McGahee OK with second team work - Carroll County Times

Heap Getting Closer To Full Strength - Press Box

Andy Reid: Better Coach Than Most Would Think - Bleacher Report




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Bengals.com Virtual Hall of Fame Resumes - Cincy Jungle

Boomer: Bengals could be Cards, or fold - Cincinnati.com

Chad Ochocinco Has Finally Worn Out His Welcome in Cincinnati - Bleacher Report

This Is What You Get For Being A Slacker - Deadspin

Chad, Votto and UC past, present - Cincinnati.com

Kris Wilson gala set for 2nd year - Lancaster Newspapers

Bengals Klaar Voor NFL Playoffs - Blog.nl




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Ochocinco says he will be in Cincy camp on time - Yahoo! Sports

Economic Depression Might End the Depression of Many Bengals Fans - Bleacher Report

Break It Down: The Cincinnati Bengals' Schedule, Part One - Bleacher Report

Bengals hot after DE Ellis - Dayton Daily News

Lions Sign Safety - Bills Report

UC loses football great - Cincinnati.com

The Quad Countdown: No. 90 San Jose State - New York Times

Where does Bob Bratkowski rank among the league's Offensive ... - Cincy Jungle

When a reliable receiver skips town, it's often his ex-quarterback ... - ESPN

LeBron James getting piled on in online forum draws response from ... - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com




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Originally posted at CincyFan.com

It is true, apparently the soul patch has some fans. I am willing to bet however these people are not Bengal fans. The Sporting News (a publication I usually respect) has ranked the top 20 Offensive coordinators in the league currently. The brain trust over there has decided that our own run run pass Bob is the number 8 offensive coordinator in the NFL. Last seasons last place offense didn't scare this group.

It is no secret our feelings on the gutless wonder that Bob is / has become. He has no originality, can not adjust and does not go for the kill. This is a guy who most sports fans in Cincinnati think should have been given his walking papers after the last few seasons.

Maybe the article was meant to rank Bob as the 8th best coordinator in the AFC North. This I would buy.

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Palmer Knows Ochocinco Would be Asset to 2009 Cincinnati Bengals - Bleacher Report

2009 Cincinnati Bengals: Dragon Slayers Or Damsels In Distress? - Bleacher Report

Analyzing the Baltimore Ravens' 2009 Schedule with Expectations - The Queensberry Rules

Singletary's 'intensity' could be rallying point for middling 49ers - USA Today

Ex-NFL players critical of union seeking support - San Francisco Chronicle

Cincinnati forgets about Hawk Time - The News Record

The Week Ahead: Royals watch party planned for Power & Light District - Kansas City Star

Bengals Looking At Lottery Revenue As Well - RealGM.com

Join this Blog - The Stripe Hype

Tomlin's Steelers driven to repeat in AFC North - Buffalo News




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