[Bengals1181]

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Bengals’ trio of WRs will pose problems for opposition
Posted: July 28th, 2010 | Brian Baldinger | Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Cedric Benson, Terrell Owens, Brian Baldinger, Antonio Bryant, Chad Ochocinco

If history is any indication, Terrell Owens in the Bengals offense makes a lot of sense.

As recently as the 2007 season, the Bengals had their most success under offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski using a three-receiver attack. The trio of Chad Ochocinco, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Chris Henry were nearly impossible to defend. Watching the tape, Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau was completely flummoxed on some Sundays on how to defend them. Teams simply couldn’t double-team everyone, and the ball usually went to the receiver who faced single coverage.


The Bengals haven’t had that luxury the last two seasons, but they will with Owens. Cedric Benson has the ability to pound the ball into the belly of defenses behind what I believe is an improved offensive line. It’s the offensive line, which is much better now than in 2007, that could make the spread even more affective.

I believe Ochocinco and Owens will operate mainly on the outside, with Antonio Bryant in the slot. The Bengals are now one of the few teams in the league that can go into a spread formation and present a formidable trio of receivers that will pose problems for defenses.

This can work, and work well.

Are there enough footballs to go around? That’s my biggest question.

Divas don’t win championships, teams do. If the Bengals think team-first, they can go far. T.O. should be smiling, and Bengals fans will learn to love him. Forget the popcorn. It’s time to forget about selfishness and think about rings. It’s the one thing missing from their resumes.

– Brian Baldinger

http://blogs.nfl.com...th-trio-of-wrs/


Cincinnati Shell Game (video also posted by Old in the TO thread)

http://www.nfl.com/v...nati-shell-game

[Draftman]

Here is how I see it breaking down this year based upon 2005 when Palmer threw the ball 509 times vs. 466 in 2009. Obviously he completed 8% more of his passes that year, but I think he will get the looks he needs to improve that. They also ran the ball 50 less times in 2005 vs. 2009, which I believe is a likely scenario. The Big question is will Palmer really go from 3,000 yards to 4,400?

Player Rec Yds

Chad Ochocinco 75 1,088
Terrell Owens 65 975
Antonio Bryant 50 750
Andre Caldwell 35 350
Jordan Shipley 25 250
Jerome Simpson 10 150
Jermaine Gresham30 300
Chase Coffman 15 150
Reggie Kelly 10 90
Cedric Benson 15 98
Brian Leonard 25 175
Bernard Scott 5 50
Total 360 4,425

[eva4ben-gal]

Draftman, on 29 July 2010 - 09:54 AM, said:

Here is how I see it breaking down this year based upon 2005 when Palmer threw the ball 509 times vs. 466 in 2009. Obviously he completed 8% more of his passes that year, but I think he will get the looks he needs to improve that. They also ran the ball 50 less times in 2005 vs. 2009, which I believe is a likely scenario. The Big question is will Palmer really go from 3,000 yards to 4,400?

Player Rec Yds

Chad Ochocinco 75 1,088
Terrell Owens 65 975
Antonio Bryant 50 750
Andre Caldwell 35 350
Jordan Shipley 25 250
Jerome Simpson 10 150
Jermaine Gresham30 300
Chase Coffman 15 150
Reggie Kelly 10 90
Cedric Benson 15 98
Brian Leonard 25 175
Bernard Scott 5 50
Total 360 4,425

I'd take that, although I think 10 catches for Reggie might be wishful thinking at this point. I also would think Jerome getting 10 is not going to happen unless he makes it to 4th on the depth chart. If Shipley is our 5th receiver I also doubt he gets 25 catches with AB and Chad likely getting those catches. I think 65 for TO would be great for the investment.