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Team Notebook: Cincinnati BengalsBengals | R. Williams ready to compete for job Carlos Holmes, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams appears to be the favorite for the starting strong safety job but is ready to compete with the other players during training camp. "I'm going to compete and whatever I do I will try to do at a high velocity. I see all the other guys are like that as well. The competition is great and we will have a great team because everyone is competing for the same jobs and that's a good thing," Williams said. Bengals | Huber to be holder Cedric K. Brown, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals P Kevin Huber will be the holder for field goals and extra points this season and said he needs to work on the timing with the kicker and long snapper. "I'm pretty comfortable with it; I just have to get down with how [PK Shayne Graham] likes the ball to be held. The big thing right now is just getting the timing down with me, him and [LS Brad St. Louis]," Huber said. Bengals | A. Smith wants to avoid holdout Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals OT Andre Smith said Tuesday, June 30, that he hopes to be signed and in training camp on time because a holdout could hamper his transition from left tackle to right tackle. Bengals | Expected to hold training camp at Georgetown College in 2010 Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports an announcement is anticipated in the weeks before the opening of training camp that the Cincinnati Bengals will return to Georgetown College for their training camp in 2010. Georgetown College athletic director Eric Ward said, "Both sides are interested in another year, but nothing is signed yet. We know how important that is to get that done before camp starts so everyone isn't asking about next year." Bengals | Cook expected to start Chick Ludwig, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Bengals C Kyle Cook is expected to start at center this season. Bengals | A. Smith to hold out? Chick Ludwig, of the Dayton Daily News, reports it will be a shock if Cincinnati Bengals OT Andre Smith reports to the team in time for the start of training camp. Team management knows it's in for a long, grinding and painful haul with Smith's representatives to a reach a contract. Bengals | Palmer working on arm strength Carlos Holmes, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer (elbow) is still trying to work on improving his arm strength and plans to throw a lot before and during training camp. "It's just like when a track guy needs to get faster. You don't do 5,000 squats, you run and run some more. To get your arm in shape you throw and continue to throw. So I will be throwing all summer long as well as in training camp," Palmer said. Bengals | Training camp dates announced Bengals.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals announced they will start their training camp Friday, July 31. The team will break camp Tuesday, Aug. 18. Bengals | Benson ready to carry the load Carlos Holmes, of The Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson said he is ready to carry the load at running back for the team this season. "No doubt, I'm ready to carry this team on my back. I'm due, hungry for it, miss it, and excited. It's good to be on a team that wants you. It's a great opportunity for me and I am definitely going to seize every moment," Benson said. "I plan to take full advantage of those opportunities and see where it takes us. I'm about whatever it takes to get the job done. I think I am in the best situation that I can be in and it has to happen for me here." Bengals | Three injured players expected to be ready for camp Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals SS Marvin White (knee), DE Robert Geathers (ankle) and CB Morgan Trent (foot) are expected to be ready to participate at the start of training camp. All three missed the team's final minicamp because of the injuries. Bengals | Caldwell working out of slot position Carlos Holmes, of The Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Andre Caldwell appears ready to assume the role of slot receiver once held by former WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Caldwell saw a lot of time with the first unit during the team's minicamp in the slot and looked very good as a receiver. Bengals | Could Scott complement Benson this season? Carlos Holmes, of The Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Bernard Scott was impressive during the team's minicamp. He was quick, fast and elusive. Scott made a number of nice cutback runs for big gains and was exciting to watch. He received a lot of reps, which means the team could have high expectations for him. Bengals | Henry bulks up slightly James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chris Henry had added roughly five pounds of muscle in the offseason, bulking up to 205 pounds. Henry will try to put on a few more pounds before the start of the regular season, if possible. Bengals | McDonald signed The Cincinnati Bengals announced Monday, June 22, that they have signed seventh-round draft pick DT Clinton McDonald. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bengals | Palmer says Ochocinco will be go-to receiver The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer reiterated that WR Chad Ochocinco remains his top target within the team's offense. "He's going to play (the lead role) because he deserves to play there," Palmer said. "He's been one of the best receivers in this league for a long time. He's still able to play at that level, and still capable of making big plays and carrying the load offensively at the receiver spot, so he will." Bengals | Fisher practices Saturday Drew Rosenhaus, agent for unrestricted free-agent CB Travis Fisher (Lions), reports on his Twitter Page that Fisher participated in the Cincinnati Bengals' practice Saturday, June 20. Fisher would like to sign with the Bengals or another team before training camp. Bengals | Leonard seeing time at tailback James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals FB Brian Leonard has been seeing plenty of time at tailback during offseason workouts and could see time there during training camp as well as preseason. Bengals | Henry, Caldwell favorites for No. 3 job James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chris Henry and WR Andre Caldwell appear to be the early favorites for the team's No. 3 receiver job. Bengals | Four players waived The Cincinnati Bengals have announced they have waived TE Matt Sherry, WR Mario Urrutia, QB Billy Farris and LS James Smith. Bengals | Scott signs The Cincinnati Bengals have announced they have signed sixth-round draft choice RB Bernard Scott. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Bengals | Palmer does not throw in afternoon Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer (elbow) did not throw any passes during afternoon practice Friday, June 19. Bengals | Rivers had offseason ankle surgery James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Keith Rivers (ankle, jaw) underwent offseason ankle surgery but said he is 100 percent healthy. Bengals | Alexander impressed with Cook Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coach Paul Alexander has been impressed with C Kyle Cook this offseason, especially his mental approach to the game. "He's got the it. They follow his direction and that's what we're looking for," Alexander said. "That's one of the requirements of the job. You have to take charge, you have to make the right calls and you have to synthesize complex things in a hurry and be right. He's got he brains and just understands it." Bengals | Santucci says he will be ready for camp Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals C Dan Santucci (foot) said he will be ready for the start of training camp. Bengals | Williams works with first team Thursday James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams worked with the first-team defense during practice Thursday, June 18. Bengals | Three miss morning practice Thursday Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals DE Robert Geathers (knee), SS Marvin White (undisclosed) and CB Morgan Trent (undisclosed) did not participate in morning practice Thursday, June 18. Bengals | Ochocinco says team will make playoffs James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco said the Bengals will make the playoffs this season. "It's going to be a great year; we're going to the playoffs. We're going...We're making progress. I mean, I see it, and I can come out on a limb and say what we're going to do," Ochocinco said. Bengals | Brown agrees to terms Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to terms with seventh-round draft choice WR Freddie Brown on a four-year deal worth $1.788 million, according to a source. The deal includes a signing bonus of a little more than $37,500. Bengals | Zimmer says defense deeper this season Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer says the team's defense has more depth this season. The unit is hoping to emerge as a top 10 defense in the league. "Our depth is a lot better than it was; a lot of the guys getting to play last year have helped," Zimmer said. "The biggest thing you notice is we don't have a whole bunch of glaring weaknesses. Linebackers, ends, safeties are probably our three deepest positions. I don't know if anything has surprised me (in the last month), but I know we're playing better in the red zone and we have better communication." Bengals | Trent lands four-year deal Updating previous reports, Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals rookie CB Morgan Trent agreed to a four-year deal worth $1.85 million, including $112,000 signing bonus. Bengals | Trent agrees to terms Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals have reached an agreement with rookie CB Morgan Trent, a sixth-round draft choice out of Michigan. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, and he should officially sign as soon as Wednesday, June 17. Bengals | Crocker impressing Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals S Chris Crocker has impressed defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. Crocker could be the team's nickel corner. Bengals | Maualuga getting some exposure Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer said the SAM linebacker position is a good spot for rookie LB Rey Maualuga to start. However, eventually Maualuga is going to be a Mike linebacker for the team, according to Zimmer. "We're just looking at it to see if we can get him on the field," Zimmer said. "That's why we've got him at Mike in some nickel packages (and in goal line) and SAM in the base. At least he's getting some exposure." Bengals | Ochocinco to stay with Palmer's family The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco said during HBO's "Joe Buck Live" he plans to stay with QB Carson Palmer's family in July to make up for the lost time of the pair not working together much during the offseason. "For the time that I missed with Carson throughout the offseason, I'm going to make it up in July," Ochocinco said. Bengals | Coffman cleared to practice Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals TE Chase Coffman (foot) was been cleared to practice but was limited to individual drills during practice this week. Bengals | Maualuga moving around Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals rookie LB Rey Maualuga said the SAM linebacker spot is a little different for him than he was used to playing in college. "I just have to get the defense down and get the mental part straight and I'll be all right," Maualuga said. He is splitting some time at the SAM spot with starter Rashad Jeanty. Maualuga is also seeing time at middle linebacker, where he will be when the defense is in passing situations and on the goal line. Bengals | Ochocinco rusty at OTA Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco said on his Twitter page that he was kind of rusty on his first day back with the team. He added after a day or two more he will be back to normal. Bengals | Ochocinco reports ESPN.com reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco reported to organized team activities Tuesday, June 9, and is expected to be on the practice field. Bengals | Ochocinco thinks 2009 could be special Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco thinks the 2009 version of the team is better on paper than the 2005 team that captured the AFC North. "The defense is sick now they're so good and we'll be better on offense because I'll be better," Ochocinco said. "I'm in unbelievable shape. I can run the Boston Marathon without stopping." Bengals | Ochocinco reaches out to Palmer Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco said he spoke with QB Carson Palmer for about "40 to 45 minutes" Monday, June 8, for the first time since the end of last season. "I know people are trying to say we're mad at each other and all that, but we're good," Ochocinco said of his relationship with Palmer. "We're like Brokeback Mountain. I'm going to be with Carson so much in July that I'm going to be the nanny (for his new twins). I'm going to babysit. We were getting down to the details. If he and the wife go out, they have to be back by three. I asked for permission to have company over." Bengals | Ochocinco didn’t do any work last offseason During an interview with the NFL Network, Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco said he did not run any routes or lift a single weight in the offseason last year. Ochocinco said that was why he hurt his shoulder and ankle. Bengals | Not interested in Ellis Chick Ludwig, of the Dayton Daily News, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are not interested in unrestricted free-agent LB Greg Ellis (Cowboys). Bengals | Ochocinco says he's motivated Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco said he is once again motivated to have a strong season, something he claims to have been lacking for the last decade. "From 1997-99, I was hungry. Since then it got a little too easy for me," Ochocinco said. "I wouldn't say I stopped working hard but that hunger wasn't like it used to be. Right now it's back. It's back 10 times worse than what it was before I got to the league." Bengals | Ochocinco to attend minicamp Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco said he will be at the team's mandatory minicamp when it begins June 18. "Of course, why not go and show off the product?" said Ochocinco of the upcoming minicamp. "Why not leave my coaches mouths wide open? I'm sure all the people in Cincinnati think I'm really not doing that much but you'll see the results with the work I'm putting in right now." Bengals | Unlikely to sign Ellis Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals likely will not sign unrestricted free-agent LB Greg Ellis (Cowboys). |
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