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Location: Cincinnati, Ohio | Stadium: Paul Brown Stadium (65,535) | President: Mike Brown | Business Manager: Bill Connelly
Coach: Marvin Lewis | League Championships: 0
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Bengals report: Strategy and personnel
 

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Strategy and personnel · Inside slant · Notes, quotes
 

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FRANCHISE PLAYER
T/G Stacy Andrews (tendered at $7.455M); signed tender March 19.

TRANSITION PLAYER
None.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

--K Aaron Elling was injured during the preseason, and it's unlikely he'll stick around until training camp.

--LB Lemar Marshall suffered an unfortunate Achilles' tendon injury that cut short a promising first season in Cincinnati; he is a quality player on defense and special teams and would likely be re-signed if he is healthy.

--LB Caleb Miller went through four injury-prone seasons, though he played relatively well in spurts when healthy, but he has likely played his last game in Cincinnati.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS (not tendered offers)

--RB Dan Burks (not tendered as ERFA) missed the 2007 season after suffering training camp injury.

--OL Adam Kieft (not tendered as RFA).

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
None.

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS
None.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--LB Darryl Blackstock: Not tendered as RFA by Cardinals; $560,000/1 yr, $40,000 SB; 2008 cap: $485,000.

--WR Doug Gabriel; FA; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--LB Brandon Johnson: Not tendered as ERFA by Cardinals; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--DE Antwan Odom: UFA Titans; $29.5M/5 yrs, $11M guaranteed.

--TE Ben Utecht: RFA Colts; $9M/3 yrs, SB unknown (Colts did not match offer and receive no compensation).

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--T/G Stacy Andrews: FFA; $7.455M/1 yr).

--WR Antonio Chatman: Potential UFA; $1.485M/2 yrs, $200,000 SB.

--DE Jonathan Fanene: Potential RFA; $4M/3 yrs, $750,000 SB/$300,000 reporting bonus.

--QB Ryan Fitzpatrick: RFA; $927,000/1 yr.

--LB Dhani Jones: UFA; 3 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR Glenn Holt: ERFA; $445,000/1 yr.

--LB Rashad Jeanty: ERFA; $445,000/1 yr.

--S Herana-Daze Jones: Potential ERFA; 1 yr., terms unknown.

--P Kyle Larson: UFA; 5 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Corey Mays: ERFA; $445,000/1 yr.

PLAYERS LOST

--WR Chris Henry (released).

--LB Landon Johnson: UFA Panthers; $10M/3 yrs, $3M SB.

--WR Tab Perry: Not tendered as RFA/Dolphins; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--DL Bryan Robinson: UFA Cardinals; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Anthony Schlegel (released).

--DE Justin Smith: UFA 49ers; $45M/6 yrs, $20M guaranteed.

--C Alex Stepanovich: UFA Falcons; terms unknown.

--S Nick Turnbull (released).

--S Madieu Williams: UFA Vikings; $34M/6 yrs, $13M guaranteed.

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Cincinnati Bengals Message Board
Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 18, 2006

May 15, 2008 5:09 pm

For any DolphinsSteelers, Browns, Ravens, Cowboys, ...(more)

Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 2, 2006

April 23, 2008 10:24 am
Marvin Lewis was a good defensive coordinator coming from the Ravens and somewhere to switching to head coach it was to much for him to handle. His discipline rules are always delayed and he has no control over his team. ...(more)
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 25, 2006

April 18, 2008 1:51 am
(POLL)

Whats up, Bengals fans?

I was just considering the possibilites of a between 2 teams with upset players, each player who would happen to be a good fit for the other team. Would you guys trade ...(more)

Reputation:93
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Since:Jan 2, 2008

May 13, 2008 3:34 am
Rivers has 3 career sacks in college. Any think this is something to worry about?
Reputation:94
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Since:Aug 21, 2006

May 15, 2008 1:09 pm

If the Bengals can stay healthy they will do just fine this year.  Last year they had a plethora of injuries with the Linebackers and Running Backs.  All teams go though injuries, but when you get hit hard in one spot, it is tough to fill in.  Especially when you begin starting players from the practice squad.

Eve ...(more)

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Since:Sep 1, 2007

May 14, 2008 1:22 pm
Is anyone else worried that the Bengals have way to many Questions going into next season? I mean with Odel Thurman being slated to compete at middle LB when he hasent played for 2 years.  The same could be said about Chris Perry and Brooks are we putting to much st ...(more)
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April 26, 2008 7:57 pm

According to NFL.com Levi Jones from the Cincinnati Bengals has asked the Bengals for a trade.  In addition, it is not a salary issue, it is a management/coaching issue.  This is the start of some real problems Bengals fans.  If our top guys are wa ...(more)

Reputation:99
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Since:Aug 18, 2006

April 30, 2008 2:14 pm
(POLL)

Not that I'm complaining, but we've enjoyed a nice few Chad-free weeks.  So I'm curious...what has happened to our (least) favorite malcontent?  

1. Is he quiet now because Lewis called his bluff?  After the Bengals turned down a pre-draft trade offer and after there was no draft day trade and and ...(more)

Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:May 3, 2007

May 9, 2008 9:11 am

I hope the kid learns his lessons and what not but how the hell they gonna let him play in this league again.

I guess if they do let him, where else is he gonna go but Dallas.

Thoughts?

Reputation:79
Level:Pro
Since:Feb 9, 2008

May 16, 2008 8:13 am
What kind of record do y'all think Cincinnati will finish??..and your predictions if they play post-season....
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Since:May 23, 2007

April 28, 2008 12:42 pm
Just was wondering... Coming out of College how did Patrick Willis compare to