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Bengals’ Seen & Overheard
HOO-RAYS FOR OTAs
Finally, we’re starting to claw into REAL FOOTBALL.
On location at Bengals’ first OTA on Tuesday, May 13, 2008:
QB Carson Palmer’s over-the-middle pass to Doug Gabriel was tipped and intercepted by safety Chinedum Ndukwe.
LB Ahmad Brooks took only five snaps. He’s frustrated because his 2007 groin injury is still causing him problems.
Eric Henderson, who spent 2007 on Injured Reserve, is a defensive end again after giving outside LB a shot last year.
WR Bennie Brazell surfaced in the locker room. He was preparing to get a physical exam and hoping to sign a contract.
Brazell would become the 13th wideout on the offseason roster. Insurance is needed in case Chad Johnson sits out.
QUESTION FOR LOYAL ‘LUDWIG AT LARGE’ READERS:
Is the Bengals’ wide receiver corps (or is it CORPSE?) strong enough to withstand Chadly’s absence if he sits out all year?
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By Brian
May 14, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
If Utecht isn’t a big pass catching contributor and Rudi’s added muscle doesn’t translate into big rushing yards the once high-powered passing game will sputter aplenty and Carson’s INTs will soar.By carsick
May 14, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
As long as the coaching staff widens the field with 3 or 4 wide, we’ll be okay.By Gary
May 14, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this
Absolutely, for a few reasons. 1. The running game will be improved by healthy RBs (Rudi & Perry). 2. Utecht & Perry will provide help on 3rd down & over the middle. 3. they have added a lot of quality depth 4. I expect bthe OL line be better, healthier.