NBC Sports - Pro Football Talk tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009-06-22://14 2009-11-22T02:40:44Z Movable Type Enterprise 4.24-en Benson makes trip to Oakland tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.95203 2009-11-22T03:02:52Z 2009-11-22T02:40:44Z Cedric Benson still looks like a long shot to play Sunday, but he did travel with the Bengals to Oakland this weekend.Both the Cincinnati Enquirer and the team's website mention that the team left linebackers coach Jeff FitzGerald behind due... Gregg Rosenthal Cedric Benson still looks like a long shot to play Sunday, but he did travel with the Bengals to Oakland this weekend.Both the Cincinnati Enquirer and the team's website mention that the team left linebackers coach Jeff FitzGerald behind due... Bush will continue to get the call in Oakland tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.95174 2009-11-21T18:27:38Z 2009-11-21T19:07:31Z The Raiders had three things that worked in the 2007 and 2008 seasons: their running game, their punter, and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.This year, the running game has been a disappointment. After ranking in the top ten in rushing yards for... Gregg Rosenthal The Raiders had three things that worked in the 2007 and 2008 seasons: their running game, their punter, and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.This year, the running game has been a disappointment. After ranking in the top ten in rushing yards for... Benson listed as doubtful tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.95132 2009-11-21T00:30:18Z 2009-11-21T01:13:38Z On Thursday, we passed along a report that Cedric Benson was not likely to play this week.On Friday, the Bengals confirmed it, calling him doubtful to face the Raiders because of a hip injury that prevented Benson from practicing all... Gregg Rosenthal On Thursday, we passed along a report that Cedric Benson was not likely to play this week.On Friday, the Bengals confirmed it, calling him doubtful to face the Raiders because of a hip injury that prevented Benson from practicing all... PFTV looks at the 7-2 Bengals tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.95093 2009-11-20T17:45:15Z 2009-11-20T17:47:02Z We've believed that the Bengals would be competitive this year since early in the offseason.Then again, we also liked the Redskins' chances.Now that the Bengals are 7-2 and entering the cupcake portion of their schedule, let's look at the situation,... Mike Florio We've believed that the Bengals would be competitive this year since early in the offseason.Then again, we also liked the Redskins' chances.Now that the Bengals are 7-2 and entering the cupcake portion of their schedule, let's look at the situation,... Report: Cedric Benson likely out against Raiders tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.95041 2009-11-20T00:30:48Z 2009-11-20T00:36:27Z Gregg Rosenthal Cedric Benson has "no feelings" about Larry Johnson's arrival tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94979 2009-11-19T14:16:45Z 2009-11-19T14:18:00Z So with the Bengals soaring at 7-2 and with Larry Johnson now on board to provide key depth at the tailback position, everyone is happy, right?Not Cedric Benson, who could find his role diluted by the presence of Johnson.When a... Mike Florio So with the Bengals soaring at 7-2 and with Larry Johnson now on board to provide key depth at the tailback position, everyone is happy, right?Not Cedric Benson, who could find his role diluted by the presence of Johnson.When a... Raiders bench Russell for Gradkowski tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94946 2009-11-18T23:01:53Z 2009-11-18T23:05:09Z The JaMarcus Russell era has ended. For now. Raiders coach Tom Cable, who yanked Russell for Bruce Gradkowski during Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Chiefs, said Wednesday that Gradkowski is the new starter. Per RaiderBeat.com, Cable called the move an... Mike Florio The JaMarcus Russell era has ended. For now. Raiders coach Tom Cable, who yanked Russell for Bruce Gradkowski during Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Chiefs, said Wednesday that Gradkowski is the new starter. Per RaiderBeat.com, Cable called the move an... Smith, Scott named special teams players of the week tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94913 2009-11-18T16:43:48Z 2009-11-18T16:44:47Z Washington Redskins punter Hunter Smith and Cincinnati Bengals kickoff returner Bernard Scott have been named the NFC and AFC special teams players of the week, the league announced today. Smith punted four times with a 38.0-yard average, but that's not... Michael David Smith Washington Redskins punter Hunter Smith and Cincinnati Bengals kickoff returner Bernard Scott have been named the NFC and AFC special teams players of the week, the league announced today. Smith punted four times with a 38.0-yard average, but that's not... Facing Chiefs would be "best Christmas gift" for L.J. tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94893 2009-11-18T13:27:57Z 2009-11-18T13:46:35Z Gregg Rosenthal Bengals kick Galloway's tires tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94861 2009-11-17T22:35:08Z 2009-11-17T22:40:21Z Gregg Rosenthal Bengals release Utecht, Chatman from injured reserve tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94850 2009-11-17T21:24:20Z 2009-11-17T21:25:53Z In a move nearly as surprising as their acquisition of running back Larry Johnson, the Bengals have parted ways with veteran tight end Ben Utecht and veteran wideout Antonio Chatman.Utecht, who was signed as a restricted free agent from the... Mike Florio In a move nearly as surprising as their acquisition of running back Larry Johnson, the Bengals have parted ways with veteran tight end Ben Utecht and veteran wideout Antonio Chatman.Utecht, who was signed as a restricted free agent from the... Bengals formally announce arrival of Larry Johnson tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94834 2009-11-17T18:37:16Z 2009-11-17T18:38:42Z Mike Florio L.J. gets to play the Chiefs tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94801 2009-11-17T12:07:44Z 2009-11-17T12:08:52Z Lost in the news that former Chiefs running back Larry Johnson will play for the Bengals is that the move will allow him to play against the Chiefs.On December 27, L.J.'s team will come to Cincinnati for a game that... Mike Florio Lost in the news that former Chiefs running back Larry Johnson will play for the Bengals is that the move will allow him to play against the Chiefs.On December 27, L.J.'s team will come to Cincinnati for a game that... L.J. deal done in Cincinnati tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94794 2009-11-17T05:09:46Z 2009-11-17T05:09:48Z Mike Florio Cable hasn't decided his quarterback yet tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94777 2009-11-17T00:13:12Z 2009-11-17T00:14:55Z Gregg Rosenthal