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| Big Ben accepts blame, must move on |
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11/19/2009 |
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| ry-up situation late in the game, when Ben Roethlisberger often is most effective while calling his own plays. No, Roethlisberger says the Steelers' biggest loss of the season was his fault, and his alone. The Steelers (6-3) are down a game to the Cincinnati Bengals (7-2) in the AFC North after losing to Cincinnati 18-12, and the quarterback said the reason was No. 7. ``You know what? I had a bad day. Everyone in here's had a bad day. ... I flat out had a bad day and it's going to happen sometimes,'' Roethlis |
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| Bengals RB Benson misses practice again |
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11/19/2009 |
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| Cincinnati, OH (MySportsbook) - Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson missed his second straight practice Thursday with a hip injury. Benson left last week's game against Pittsburgh with a strained hip and his status for Sunday's game against the Raiders has yet to be determined. The fifth-year back ranks sixth in the league in rushing this season with 859 yards and six touchdowns. The team added free agent running back Larry Johnson to the fold this week and the 30-year-old veteran may see his first a |
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| NFL Injury Report |
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11/19/2009 |
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| ander (groin), TE Chris Baker (shoulder), DT Ron Brace (ankle), WR Julian Edelman (forearm), C Dan Koppen (knee), T Matt Light (knee), RB Sammy Morris (knee). FULL: QB Tom Brady (right shoulder), CB Shawn Springs (knee), TE Benjamin Watson (back). CINCINNATI BENGALS at OAKLAND RAIDERS - BENGALS: DNP: RB Cedric Benson (hip), S Chris Crocker (calf), G Evan Mathis (ankle), LB Keith Rivers (calf). LIMITED: CB Johnathan Joseph (foot). FULL: RB Jeremi Johnson (chest). RAIDERS: DNP: LB Ricky Brown (ankle), S Hiram Eug |
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| Manning leads AFC weekly honors |
NFL Football |
11/18/2009 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, Kansas City Chiefs safety Mike Brown and Cincinnati Bengals kick returner Bernard Scott were selected as the AFC's top players for Week 10 of the NFL season. Manning earned the offensive award after completing 28-of-44 passes for 327 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions in a 35-34 win over the Patriots. The Colts rallied from a 31-14 fourth quarter deficit and scored two touchdowns in the final 2:23 to post the victory. Wi |
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| Bengals make it official with Larry Johnson |
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11/17/2009 |
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| Cincinnati, OH (MySportsbook) - The Cincinnati Bengals made it official on Tuesday and signed running back Larry Johnson, who was released by the Kansas City Chiefs last week. Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, when asked Monday about the prospect of signing Johnson, said the two-time Pro Bowl back would begin his tenure with the team as a backup and would be an insurance policy. "I think with Larry we have a very accomplished player, a guy with great ability and tools, a very smart player," said Lewis. "It's an |
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| AFC West: Broncos in a world of hurt, literally |
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11/17/2009 |
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| gger part of what we're doing. Though not perfect, I think you're seeing strides in Jamaal." Charles will have to make some big strides, with the Steelers heading to Arrowhead Stadium this weekend with hopes of bouncing back from a tough loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. It would seem that Pittsburgh has the advantage here, and Charles will likely find tough sledding against an outstanding run defense anchored by linebackers James Harrison, James Farrior, LaMarr Woodley and Lawrence Timmons. Heck, it would be an ar |
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| AFC North: Will the Bengals save another career? |
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11/17/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Red flags were raised when it was rumored that the Cincinnati Bengals were bringing in embattled running back Larry Johnson for a visit. After all, the reports came just one day after No. 1 back Cedric Benson left this past Sunday's win over Pittsburgh early due to a hip injury. Head coach Marvin Lewis clarified later on Monday, commenting that Johnson's visit, which he said had been in the works since last week, had nothing to do with Benson's injury before adding that his starting running ba |
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| RB Johnson agrees to terms with Bengals |
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11/17/2009 |
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CINCINNATI (AP) -Running back Larry Johnson has signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as a backup, giving the AFC North leaders depth at the position for what's shaping up to be a playoff season. The Bengals waived defensive tackle Orien Harris on Tuesday to open a roster spot for Johnson, who will be fourth on the depth chart at the outset. The move comes eight days after the Kansas City Chiefs let him go as he was set to return from his second suspension in the last 12 months. The Bengals have one of the NF |
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| AP source: RB Johnson agrees to terms with Bengals |
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11/17/2009 |
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CINCINNATI (AP) -Running back Larry Johnson has agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals to be one of their backups, giving the AFC North leaders depth at the position, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Johnson reached the contract agreement Tuesday, according to the person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not made an announcement. The Bengals have to make a roster move to clear a spot for Johnson, who will be fourth on the depth chart at the outset |
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| Lewis: Bengals interested in Larry Johnson |
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11/16/2009 |
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| Cincinnati, OH (MySportsbook) - A day after gaining sole possession of first place in the AFC North, the Cincinnati Bengals showed interest in free agent running back Larry Johnson. Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis confirmed Johnson's visit on Monday afternoon, but stated it was purely for a backup role if the team does sign him. The Bengals topped Pittsburgh on Sunday, 18-12, but starting running back Cedric Benson suffered a strained hip that caused him to miss a majority of the game. Rookie Bernard Scott and |
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