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It will be a crying shame if Smith holds out | Chick Ludwig At Large
Home > Blogs > Chick Ludwig At Large > Archives > 2009 > June > 28 > Entry It will be a crying shame if Smith holds out By Chick Ludwig | Sunday, June 28, 2009, 12:17 PM IF ANDRE SMITH HOLDS OUT, IT’LL HURT HIM AND THE CLUB Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft pick Andre Smith needs to be ...
Bengals' Henry motivated in contract year
daytondailynews.com — By Chick Ludwig, Staff Writer 12:01 AM Sunday, July 5, 2009 Contract years have a way of bringing out the best in NFL players. To secure a future deal, they must produce in the present season. That s the situation Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver ... (more) Bengals' Henry motivated in contract year
Chris Henry says he's ready for a "big year"
Chris Henry says he's ready for a "big year"
eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com — Bengals receiver Chris Henry is in a contract year. And, as Chick Ludwig of the Dayton Daily News points out, Henry is predicting a big year for himself. “ It’s going to be a big year for me ,” Henry predicted during the club’s recent minicamp. “I’ve been working hard. I feel like I’m ... (more) Chris Henry says he's ready for a "big year"
Bengals defense never rests | Chick Ludwig At Large
Bengals defense never rests | Chick Ludwig At Large
daytondailynews.com — Home > Blogs > Chick Ludwig At Large > Archives > 2009 > June > 30 > Entry Bengals defense never rests By Chick Ludwig | Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 08:43 AM CROCKER CLAIMS DEFENSE IS GOING TO BE PHYSICAL Cincinnati Bengals free safety Chris Crocker ... (more) Bengals defense never rests | Chick Ludwig At Large
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Fretting Over Andre Smith Holdout Continues
ProFootballTalk.com — ... .  Their first-round pick in 2009, tackle Andre Smith, has a recent history of erratic behavior. And so many believe that the sixth overall pick in the draft is destined to miss part, and possibly all, of training camp. A big part of the problem, as Chick Ludwig of the ...

Andre Smith wants to sign so he can learn new position at right tackle
Cincy Jungle — ... have developed a reputation of signing first-round draft picks late -- sometimes deep into training camp. There's the reputation that Andre Smith has already developed; not to mention the reputation of his agent. There's the thought that Smith could be looking at what Vernon Gholston got last year -- maxes out at $50 million, "at worst" valued at $32.5 million and $21 million guaranteed. If that's the case, there's a thought that the Bengals could balk at that. ...

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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 ...
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Former Bengals star TB James Brooks unloads on WR Chad Ochocinco | Chick Ludwig At Large
daytondailynews.com 6/23/2009 — Home > Blogs > Chick Ludwig At Large > Archives > 2009 > June > 22 > Entry Former Bengals star TB James Brooks unloads on WR Chad Ochocinco By Chick Ludwig | Monday, June 22, 2009, 02:36 PM BROOKS AVOIDS MIKE BROWN, RIPS CHAD AT ‘TASTE OF NFL’ AT ...
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Bengals draft pick to hold out
novafantasysports.com 6/22/2009 — Update: According to the Dayton Daily News, the Bengals should expect a holdout with first-round pick Andre Smith. Fantasy Impact: The team does not believe they will have Smith signed in time for training camp, and this could impact the production of the offensive line, especially since the ...
Jets claim WR Mario Urrutia off waiversBoston.com -- Football news 6/26/2009
The New York Jets have claimed wide receiver Mario Urrutia off waivers from the Cincinnati Bengals.
Jets Claim WR Mario Urrutia Off WaiversNYT > Pro Football 6/26/2009
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Jets have claimed wide receiver Mario Urrutia off waivers from the Cincinnati Bengals.
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