Cincinnati Bengals Information, The Cincinnati Bengals originated in 1968 as an American Football League franchise. They joined the NFL as part of the 1970 AFL-NFL Merger, which had actually been agreed to in 1966. The Bengals currently conduct summer training camp at Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky and play home games at Paul Brown Stadium in Downtown Cincinnati. They are a part of the AFC North division along with the Pittsburg Steelers, Cleveland Browns, and Baltimore Ravens. As a part of the AFC Central the Bengals have earned five division championships, and have one title with the North division. Out of their eight playoff appearances they have two conference championships, but have yet to win a Super Bowl.
For the past couple of years Cincinnati has been led by two-time Pro-Bowl QB Carson Palmer. Palmer has helped the Bengals to a few .500 seasons, but Cincinnati has barely shown up to any post-season play. Since 1990 the Bengals have only made the playoffs once in 2005, where they lost to the Steelers in the wildcard round 31-17. Palmer had to sit out most of the 2008 season due to elbow problems, resulting in a 4-11 record for his squad. He underwent Tommy John surgery that year and now claims he is "100% and ready to get back on the field." If Palmer can come back healthy and find his rhythm with stand out wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, the Bengals may be closer to reaching that much needed playoff appearance.
This NFL Sunday mostly contradicted initial assumptions regarding certain teams. The New England Patriots seem to have worked out their offense just fine, posting 27 points against a tough Ravens defense. Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez didn’t fare so well during his game 4 challenge verses New Orleans with no touchdowns and three interceptions. The [...]
Chad Ochocinco made the highlight reels last night after showcasing his new found talents with the special teams unit. Late in the second quarter after a Cincinnati touchdown, he took the field as the kicker and knocked it right down main street to give the Bengals the point they needed to win 7-6. Another surprise came soon [...]
The New England Patriots will host the Cincinnati Bengals tonight at 7:30 for their 2009 preseason home opener at Gillette Stadium. Quarterback Tom Brady will make his second start after his season ending knee surgery last year. This past week against the Eagles, Brady threw for two touchdown passes and 100 yards. As Brady takes the [...]
