Benson Wants the Pressure of Carrying the RB Load in 09
bengalsgab.com 6/24/2009 — The Bengals didn’t score a big free agent running back outside of one that they had last season - Cedric Benson. The team brought Benson back after he wrapped up the season on a high note with a couple of big games at the end of the season vs the Redskins, Browns and Chiefs. Now ...

Cedric Benson Ready To Carry The Bengals
profootballtalk.com 6/25/2009 — There has been plenty of talk lately about the Bengals’ passing game. Unlike last year, quarterback Carson Palmer is healthy. Unlike last year, receiver Chad Ochocino is happy to be in Cincinnati. Unlike last year, Laveranues Coles will be the ...

Work force
bengals.com 5/27/2009 — Cedric Benson (Getty Images) RELATED: Get your Cedric Benson jersey here! Posted: 6 a.m. Cedric Benson doesn't turn 27 until the last week of the season and the Bengals new bell cow of a running back has been looking like a coltish yearling kicking ...

Bengals Finally Sign Cedric Benson
cincyjungle.com 8/8/2009 — When running back Cedric Benson started talking about returning to his home state, Texas, the Bengals had to up their offer.

Bengals re-sign RB Cedric Benson
msn.foxsports.com 3/3/2009 — Free-agent running back Cedric Benson decided on Tuesday to stay with the Cincinnati Bengals, who gave him the chance to resurrect his career last season.

Leonard to be the Primary Backup to Cedric Benson at RB?
bengalsgab.com 7/7/2009 — The Bengals official site reports that Brian Leonard looks like he’ll be the backup to RB Cedric Benson this fall: Brian Leonard appears to be the favorite for the backup running back role in Cincinnati this season. Still, Leonard’s role as the No. 2 man behind Cedric Benson is ...

Changes to Bengals offense in '09?
eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com 6/28/2009 — Expect the Bengals' offense to look a little different in 2009 as they incorporate some new (secret) changes to the offense, per Chick Ludwig of the Dayton Daily News . Offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski won't go into the details saying you'll " have to wait and see ." “We are going to ...

Cedric Benson Is Mistaken
foulballs.net 8/5/2009 — It's been awhile since I talked about Cedric Benson here, and for good reason. He hasn't been a Chicago Bear since the team released him back in June of last season. Since then Cedric signed on with the Cincinnati Bengals -- because what other team ...

Benson set to carry a load | Cincinnati Enquirer
news.cincinnati.com 5/27/2009 — After signing with the Bengals Sept. 30, Cedric Benson showed glimpses of how good he could be. Now, with a full offseason to work with quarterback Carson Palmer and the rest of the offense during the Bengals' offseason organized team activities, the ...

Cedric Benson Thinks Bears Made A Mistake Releasing Him
bearsbacker.com 8/4/2009 — Cedric Benson has decided to talk trash about the Bears once again, here’s what he had to say: “I’m sure they know they made a mistake [releasing me], after the way I finished last season. But I’m not worried about them. It’s in the past and I’ve moved on. ...

AFC North Not as Clear Cut as it Seems — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/23/2009
Conventional wisdom suggests the AFC North will once again come down to the Ravens and the Steelers, considering they were the top two teams in the conference last season and both appear well-equipped to make runs in 2009. But conventional wisdom ...

Andre Smith and Marvin Lewis: Linked Together As One — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/23/2009
One player hold’s in his hands the fate of a coaching staff and an organization for the next 10 years. The previous sentence may be dripping with melodrama, but the fact is offensive tackle Andre Smith now holds the future of Marvin Lewis in ...

Roster Moves from Over the Weekend... — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/23/2009
Sorry I'm late on this, I posted this on twitter yesterday but just haven't had the time to post it on the blog. Anyway... The Bengals made a couple of roster moves over the weekend cutting WR Mario Urrutia, QB Billy Ferris, TE Matt Sherry, and ...

Chad Ochocinco Challenges Shawne Merriman to a Fight. — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/26/2009
Folks, I couldn't make this crap up if I tried. Just when we thought Chad Ochocinco, the attention grabbing WR from Cincinnati was going on the track to maturity, this happens. According to FOXSports, MSNBC, and CNN Sports. On Twitter (the newest ...

Remembering The AFC North Offseason: What a Difference a Year Makes! — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/26/2009
A year ago at this time, talk about the AFC North was skeptical.  The Steelers had lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Mike Tomlins only playoff game. The Baltimore Ravens were starting out with a new head coach and quarterback.  The ...