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Interview: Grand Valley State grad and Cincinnati Bengal Dan Skuta talks about high school, college and his goals heading into his first NFL training camp
Interview: Grand Valley State grad and Cincinnati Bengal Dan Skuta talks about high school, college and his goals heading into his first NFL training camp
GVSU PhotoDan Skuta hopes to contribute to the Cincinnati Bengals this season. Not many NFL rookie free agents have the pedigree of Dan Skuta, the all-time sacks leader on two-time Division II national champion Grand Valley State. But Skuta, a...
Bengals in Sheep’s Clothing
Bengals in Sheep’s Clothing
nflgridirongab.com — It’s interesting how within the testosterone-charged arenas of professional sports, the fashions of team uniforms are so... widely discussed. Even some of the most gruff, fashionably-indifferent fans take these things seriously which means Market Research takes them even more so and winds up ... (more) Bengals in Sheep’s Clothing
No More Surprises
No More Surprises
stripehype.com — That sound you hear is a roaring Niagra of orange Kool-Ade pouring over the edge of Bandwagon... Falls. First came the Cryptkeeper, who calls Cincinnati a potential surprise team. I might not buy Chad Ochocinco’s playoff guarantee, but I ... (more) No More Surprises
Andre Smith Doesn’t Want a Holdout
Andre Smith Doesn’t Want a Holdout
stripehype.com — Cincinnati Bengals first round pick Andre Smith says that he wants to be in camp on time.... Good for him. I want him in on time. So do the Bengals, so does every other fan, so…here’s the question. Are you, and your agent Alvin Keels, ... (more) Andre Smith Doesn’t Want a Holdout
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July 15th is deadline for long-term deals of franchise players; Bengals are ranked 118th; Now we're ranking fashion in the NFL?
Cincy Jungle — ... ESPN Fan Rankings 122 professional franchises in North America -- the Bengals were ranked 118th. Far it be from me to have fans who, for all we know, have never stepped foot in the great (and broke) state of Ohio, to actually have a say on how other teams should be ranked. That would be like us ranking the Dolphins. Or the Clippers. Dan Skuta is a linebacker -- who we spoke briefly about when the team signed undrafted free agents -- said he feels he'll make an impact with the Bengals (h/t to reader Patrick for the link). ...

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