By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 04/28/2012

I think with the talent coming in mixed with the talent that is already there that this could be a very big season for the Cincinnati Bengals. Marvin Lewis is coming into his 10th year of coaching, and this is his team. There are no players left from...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 11/23/2010

The last presidential election was all about change, and I see change on the horizon for Cincinnati. The question is who, what, and when. Right now the team we have needs to fight for some respect. No one wants to watch their team give up a major lead...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 10/13/2010

The talent is there. The right quarterback is there. The smash mouth defense is there. They need better play calling, and their fundamentals refurbished.
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 10/06/2010

There's only so much blame you can put upon the quarterback, and believe me Palmer is not as bad as everyone thinks. He has always made mistakes, but what quarterback hasn't. Even the best quarterback in the league, Peyton Manning, is sitting at 2-2 ...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 09/24/2010

The formula that the current offense has is not working. They need a new strategy in both offense and special teams in order to keep competing with Pittsburgh and Baltimore for the AFC North title.
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 09/13/2010

I liked what I seen out of Palmer near the end of the game and with his skills at pulling the team together in key moments I have no doubt the Bengals will play the Ravens better than they did the Patriots.
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 09/04/2010

Chad Ochocinco has already said that he will be lobbying for his old teammate to come back and I'm sure Palmer will be too. Strangely this sounds familiar, because they did the same thing with Terrell Owens.
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 08/30/2010

It would have been nice to have a healthy Antonio Bryant on this offense, but injuries are just a part of football. The Bengals will have no problems not having a star quality player like Bryant because they already have everyone they need to win the...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 08/21/2010

He has a lot of stuff to do before the season and if he is going to be on this team he needs to be with the team in their efforts giving it his all. If he doesn't do that then Lewis needs to show he won't let his players do whatever they want. He needs...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 08/21/2010

Honestly, just like the Chiefs game, its not whether the fans or critics believe that they can or not. If the players believe they can make it and they give this season their all then it can happen and thats what I'll be looking for.
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 08/21/2010

The team is getting where they need to be and they're looking good doing it. They get better each week and have steady progression. They need to work on the penalties and limiting mistakes and they will be ready for New England in week one. They have...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 08/20/2010

The thing that people were concerned about was Tebow trying to run the ball in the NFL. Well their worries became Tebow's in Cincinnati.
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 08/17/2010

Pike dropped in the draft because he was lazy. He didn't do enough to prepare himself for his big job interview and it cost him. He also had numerous injuries that prevented him from being a Heisman contender in college.
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 08/17/2010

Hopefully the rest of the team stays out of trouble so they can cause havok on the field rather than off of it.
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 08/16/2010

The Bengals had a lack of productive receivers last season which was the biggest weakness for the team. This year you add new talent and the same quarterback that had the Bengals nicknamed the Cardiac Cats and there will be fireworks this season. Hopefully...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 08/16/2010

Even though Ochocinco only had one catch and T.O had four don't take that as a bad thing. It's fantastic because they're taking the attention off the tight end and slot receivers. So get your popcorn ready because come week one I guarantee you the Bengals...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 08/13/2010

Smith was the one who told Palmer bring me to Cincinnati and I'll have your back. The quarterback helped him make the team but the overweight first round bust has done nothing to have Carson Palmer's back.
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 08/12/2010

  In the Hall of Fame game against Dallas the Bengals back up quarterbacks showed a very weak link in the Bengals roster. They have no solid back up for Carson Palmer and if he gets hurt the Bengals will have no chance at making it to the playoffs....
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 08/10/2010

The Bengals came into their first preseason game with a lot of hype and certain expectations. Everyone expected Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco to make noise early and for the offense to be productive. Whoever thought that was wrong. The Cowboy's defense...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 08/03/2010

  Last year the Bengals first round pick Andre Smith didn't sign a contract with the team until late into training camp. After Smith signed he hurt his foot and was out for most of the season.   Jermaine Gresham has already proven he's ready...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 07/30/2010

  In May Cedric Benson was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault after allegedly punching a bar employee.   Benson denied the charge but still faced a possible suspension from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.   After meeting with...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 07/29/2010

  Terrell Owens has signed a one year deal with the Bengals for $2 million guaranteed and up to $2 million more based on performance. Some may think this was a horrible move, but the fact is they got Terrell Owens for a discounted price. He originally...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 07/27/2010

It is now official that Terrell Owens will be a Cincinnati Bengal this season. He agreed to the terms of the contract as Bengals.com reports and will be in the locker room in time for training camp. This is great news if you are a Cincinnati Bengals ...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 07/27/2010

  The Bengals have made plenty of additions to their receiving core in order to be a threat in the passing game this season, but it doesn't mean they couldn't do more to help it.   Bengals are now hot on the trail of Terrell Owens, and seems...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 07/09/2010

  The only real news about the Bengals has been about Cedric Benson and his arrest after he allegedly punched a man in the face at a bar in Austin, Texas.   Cedric Benson was undoubtedly the Bengals best player last season and he led the team...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 06/30/2010

  The Bengals have been the most active team in the league when it comes to supposed criminal activity. They have been the most criticized team in the league because of their mishaps with police.   The latest on the list is running back Cedric...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 06/28/2010

  Prior to last season I made the statement that the Bengals should switch to a 3-4 base defense. My argument was they had more depth at linebacker and more talent that it would be more affective in the pass rush.   In years past the Bengals...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 06/27/2010

  Last season the Bengals lived and died by the run, and they lucked out enough to make it to the playoffs with a fourth ranked offense.   The only time Carson Palmer and his receiving core were affective were right before half time, and in...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 06/21/2010

  This past season the Bengals have taken chances on a few players that may not have came from the best situations prior to joining the organization.   The team took major risks on adding Cedric Benson to the roster along with Tank Johnson,...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 06/19/2010

  The Bengals have been busy this off-season trying to upgrade their one dimensional offense into a more balanced threat. They didn't hesitate with getting two veteran wide receivers in Matt Jones and Antonio Bryant out of free agency. Then in the...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 06/16/2010

  Chad Ochocinco has been in the midst of a bit of controversy with his off-season activities. First the Bengals star receiver was a contestant on Dancing With the Stars now his own dating show on VH1.   Carson Palmer made the statement that...
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By Kyle Strittholt @ Bengals Banter 06/14/2010

  Chad Ochocinco has been busy this off-season, and it hasn't necessarily been for the good of the Bengals organization.   The Bengals star wide out was a contestant on Dancing With the Stars, and he performed well making it to the semi-finals...
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