Finally, after all of the questions about  how to fix the Bengals passing attack. I have found the answer, and its been right in front of our eyes this entire time. I actually feel stupid for not thinking of this before. Here it is....

To fix the Bengals passing problems. We have to get into our Bengals Time Machine and draft Desean Jackson insted of jerome simpson. There you have it! Fixed!

 

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We will put this subject to rest for this season, or until Jerome Simpson starts playing. I want to know, as of right now. In your mind is Jerome Simpson a Bust or not?

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Jerome Simspon

30%

Bust, because he can't make the active roster

44 votes

29%

Too Early to tell, give Simpson more time

43 votes

29%

1 catch in 2 seasons for a 2nd round pick = Bust

43 votes

9%

He will get his shot and prove you all wrong

14 votes

144 votes | Poll has closed

  I don't think I'm the only person that was caught off guard by the Bengals season. This team is exactly what it wasn't last season. Dominating run game and  Dominating Defense.  But when did this happen? Why didn't we see this comming?

Poll

What are your thoughts?

15%

You may be on to something

3 votes

15%

Preseason dosnt mean anything

3 votes

10%

I have always enjoyed preseason

2 votes

57%

Damn Nebraska! Why couldnt they just win?

11 votes

19 votes | Poll has closed

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Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was en route to Cincinnati on Monday and, barring a last-minute breakdown, he expects to sign with the AFC North-leading Bengals, a source familiar with the negotiations told ESPN's Michael Smith.

Johnson's deal is expected to be for the prorated league minimum.

The Bengals, along with several other teams, first expressed interest in Johnson last week as depth behind Cedric Benson, who suffered a hip injury in Sunday's 18-12 victory at Pittsburgh.

If Johnson learns the offense quickly, it stands to reason he could be active for the Bengals on Sunday against the Raiders.

Michael Smith covers the NFL for ESPN.

This isnt your coventional "Power Rankings" between the best NFL teams. This one is the Rankings of the most important Bengals players on a week to week basis.

 

1. Carson Palmer - I dont think anybody will overtake Palmer at #1 anytime soon. 5 TDs vs the Bears only help his #1 spot.

2. Cedric Benson - Leading the league in yards, but his most important games will be the next two vs Balt and Pitt. If he can run like he did in the previous matchups, then Bengals will be ok.

3. Chad Ochocinco - After 10 catches vs the Bears. Chad is back to being Carson's #1 target.

4. Leon Hall - Leon is having a Pro Bowl season, and Hall had a huge week vs the Bears. (2 ints)

5. Andrew Whitworth - Some people werent how Whitworth would play at full time LT. But he has kept Palmer Clean and Benson running.

6. Johnathan Joseph - I used to question Joseph's hands, then he had 3 ints in 3 weeks. Then dropped ints in back to back weeks vs the Texans and Bears.

7. Domata Peko - Leader on the Defensive Line. Peko may not be a pass rusher, but he gets everybody lined up correctly and he demands double teams in the run game.

8. Kyle Cook - Maybe Cook should higher? After seeing what a bad center can do to your offense. Kyle Cook has played in a way that we could have never imagined.

9. Dhani Jones - Still the leader of the Defense, his smarts and play recognition out him in position to make tackles.

10.  Kevin Huber - After playing some of the best PR men in the NFL so far this season, Huber has been great keeping the field postion in our favor.

 

* Antwan Odom - Now off of the list. (IR)

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Last weeks answer was.... Pat Sims

 Winners from week 1: Cmick, Bengalzfan

 

 

Week 2: Name that Bengal

***** is an intelligent player who has progressed rapidly since joining the NFL. He is well built with a long-defined body. ***** is a physical player who doesn't shy away from contact. His balls skills are strong and he also is a good blitzer for the position. His transitional skills are just average, as is his overall athletic ability. ***** is also a very good special-teams player and has an excellent temperament for that aspect of the game.

Who is it?

It's that time again. I decided to start over the scoring for the new season.  I'll do a new player every week.

Name that Bengal

****** showed promise for the Bengals and is able to fit a variety of schemes, as Cincinnati will use both a 4-3 and 3-4 during the course of a game. He looks like a future starter. He is both athletic and stout, but could stand to get a little stronger. His hand usage still needs work as well, and ****** is somewhat of a raw player at this early stage of his career. But, he gets off the ball well, gives good effort and can play low and be disruptive.

*dosnt equal a letter in the players name

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With most people agreeing that the Bengals 2009 season will be decided by the success of the Offensive line, James Walker from ESPN's AFC North Blog asks his readers to decide which line in the AFC North is worse, Steelers or Bengals.

There are too many reasons for me to say the Bengals have the better line. For one I am a Bengals, and I'm drunk from the offseason Kool-aid, and somebody made it a double when the Bengals offensive line played very well last Friday vs the Saints. But in reality do the Bengals have the worst line in the AFC north? Not at all. and im a "stat" guy so heres my case for the Bengals.

Bengals: In the 65 games the Carson Palmer has been under center. the Bengals have allowed 101 sacks. thats an average of 1.55 sacks per game. But since 2004 ( point the finger at the 2008 line, and Fitzpatrick) The Bengals have allowed a total of 156 sacks. 2.0 sacks a game. Palmer gets sacked every 22.8 dropbacks. Last season with Fitzpatrick at QB, they allowed a sack every 10.1 dropbacks. In 2007 the Palmer was only sacked every 33.8 dropbacks. When it comes to running the ball, Cincinnati hasnt had a full time RB in the past 2 years, and it shows in the stat sheet. The last 2 seasons the Bengals average 96.1 yards per game. From 2004-2006, when Rudi Johnson was the lead back, Cincinnati averaged 113.3 yards per game. 3.88 per carry over the past 5 seasons.

Steelers: In the 72 games that Big Ben has played. He's been sacked 192 times. Average of 2.56 sacks per game. Since 2004 Pittsburgh has given up a total of 213 sacks. The Steelers allow a sack every 10.7 dropbacks. The most in the AFC North by far. When it comes to run blocking, the Steelers are the best. Through the last 78 games, they averaged 131.7 yards per game, and 4.0 yards per rush.

The Browns and Ravens havent had a steady QB. So im just going to use the same time frame. 2004-2008. (78 games)

Browns: Cleveland has given up 184 sacks. 2.36 per game. And a sack every 16 dropbacks. But since the Browns drafted Joe Thomas, and signed Stienbach they have been giving up only 1.34 sacks per game. and a Sack every 24.5 dropbacks. Best in the AFC North. The running game has the same trend as the passing game. The past 2 seasons, Cleveland has been solid at Run Blocking. They averaged 109.3 yards per game with J. Thomas and Stienbach. But before then they averaged 93.6 yards per game, and in the 78 game span, the Browns average 3.88 yards per carry. (same as the Bengals)

Ravens: Baltimore has given up 166 sacks in the same 78 game span, and are allowing 2.12 sacks a game. Thats a sacks per 16.9 dropbacks. The Ravens actually pass more than you would expect. They have passed the ball the 2nd most in the AFCN. and in 2006 they allowed a sack in only every 30.8 dropbacks. The Ravens have been very consistant in the run game, averaging 148.5 yards per game last season. and 118.5 over the past 5 seasons. To my suprise, Baltimore has the lowest yards per carry in the AFCN, with a 3.84 average.

In the Passing game it looks like the Browns have sured up thier pass protection the past 2 seasons, thanks to Joe Thomas and Eric Stienbach. I would say they have the best pass protecting Offensive Line in the AFC North. But the Bengals come in  2nd place. With Carson under center, the Bengals pass protection is just that much better. The Ravens are in 3rd based on how much they pass the ball and the talent they have on the line. Steelers come in last place. Even though I don't believe its all their offensive line's fault. Big Ben gets sacked because he holds the ball for too long and is always looking to make plays. he does avoid maybe 15 sacks a year though. So maybe it evens itself out.

When it comes to the running game, The Steelers are by far the best run blocking team. I used the same stretch of time. 2004-2008, and Pittsburgh has been one of the best rushing teams in the entire league. Pittsburgh has a great yards per carry average, and they stick with the run game. Baltimore comes in 2nd, even though thier average isnt the highest in the division. They stick with running the ball and it shows. Im going with the Bengals as the 3rd best run blocking offensive line. Even though the Browns have been solid the past 2 seasons. I dont like their RBs anymore than i like the Bengals. So with Clevelands lack of passing game, it should also hurt their ability to run the football. Much like the Bengals last season.

Poll

Who has the Best offensive line in the AFC North?

30%

Bengals

63 votes

10%

Steelers

22 votes

40%

Ravens

84 votes

19%

Browns

41 votes

210 votes | Poll has closed

QB:

Carson Palmer

JT OSullivan

Jordan Palmer

RB:

Cedric Benson

Brian Leonard

Brenard Scott

FB: Fui Vakapuna

WR:

Chad Ochocinco

Laverneous Coles

Chris Henry

Andre Caldwell

Jerome Simpson

Antonio Chatman

TE:

Reggie Kelly

Ben Utecht

Chase Coffman

Daniel Coats (FB)

OL:

Andrew Whitworth

Nate Livings

Kyle Cook

Bobbie Williams

Andre Smith

Anthony Collins

Scott Kooistra

Jonathan Luigs

Andrew Crummey

DE:

Robert Geathers

Antwan Odom

Michael Johnson (OLB)

Jonathan Fenene (DT)

Frostee Rucker

DT:

Domato Peko

Pat Sims

Tank Johnson

Clinton Mcdonald

LB:

Keith Rivers

Rey Maualuga

Dhani Jones

Rashad Jeanty

Brandon Johnson

CB:

Leon Hall

Jonathan Joseph

David Jones

Morgan Trent

S:

Chinedum Ndukwe

Chris Crocker

Roy Williams

Marvin White

Corey Lynch

Kyries Hebert

ST:

Shayne Graham

Kevin Huber

Brad St. Louis

PS:

WR Freddie Brown

CB Simeon Castille

LB Dan Skuta

OL Colin Dow

FB Chris Pressley

RB James Johnson

TE Darius Hill

S Tom Nelson

 

interseting cuts: (DT) Jason Shirley, (RB) Kenny Watson, (LB/DE) Darryl Blackstock, (WR) Quan Cosby, (FB) Jeremi Johnson