Your 2012 first round draft order is set (almost) (The National Football Post)
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:56:00 PST)
When one season ends, another begins. The NFL concluded its “on field” season when the clock hit...

Bengals Team Report
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:25:15 PST)

After the 2009 season, when the Bengals won the division and lost in the first round, many wondered what the team would do for an encore. It resulted in a 4-12 campaign and the end of the Carson Palmer-Chad Ochocinco era.

In the big-picture scheme of things, a 9-7 regular season and second playoff berth in three years was better than anyone could have hoped during training camp.

In the narrow prism, a 6-2 mark at midseason raised the stakes that they didn't match. Instead, the Bengals dropped six of their final nine games including last Saturday's 31-10 loss at Houston.

With Andy Dalton and A.J. Green forming a young nucleus, the Bengals are in the best position they have been in for a long time.

Panthers QB Newton wins Offensive Rookie of Year
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:27:50 PST)
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Ten things to know about Super Bowl XLVI halftime
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:04:00 PST)
10. The NFL is ready to accept women again. Madonna is the first female invited to headline the Super Bowl halftime show since Janet Jackson did what she did back in 2004 (technically, last year's act, the Black Eyes Peas … Continue reading ?

Pasquarelli: Friday Tip Sheet
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:35:12 PST)
By Len Pasquarelli INDIANAPOLIS - In his 13 NFL seasons, New England tailback Kevin Faulk, who might be playing in his final game in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday evening, can't recall exactly how many concussions he has suffered.

Capsule look at Hall of Fame finalists
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:31:50 PST)
A capsule look at the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame:

Tom Brady: Master of the schemes
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:52:45 PST)
Among all the many things that makes Tom Brady such a great quarterback, perhaps the most valuable and overlooked trait is his ability to change schemes through his career, master those different concepts, and keep playing at an elite level. … Continue reading ?

Ochocinco still an enigma (ProFootballWeekly.com)
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:48:37 PST)
Media Day at the Super Bowl is more circus than journalistic endeavor, and I'm guessing most fans understand...

Bengals eye Rod Woodson as secondary coach (The National Football Post)
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:39:00 PST)
Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis told the Cincinnati Enquirer that he has no set timetable for filling the...

Giants' raw DE Jason Pierre-Paul overwhelming opposition with freakish talent
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:15:00 PST)
Jason Pierre-Paul produced a Pro Bowl season despite the fact that he still has so much to learn.

No Jail Time for Bengals' Jerome Simpson: Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:55:00 PST)
Jerome Simpson, wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, was arraigned Monday on charges of trafficking marijuana in excess of eight ounces. Simpson pled not guilty to the charge, which is a felony punishable by one to five years in prison.

Top Five Team Surprises of 2011 NFL Season: Fan's Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:47:00 PST)
The 2011 NFL season had many twists and turns, but these five teams proved to be quite surprising in a good way. Here are the top five team surprises of the 2011 NFL season. Cincinnati Bengals - 2011 was supposed to be a rebuilding year in Cincinnati.

Bengals' Simpson enters not guilty plea (The National Football Post)
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:28:00 PST)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson entered a not guilty plea on Monday to charges of marijuana...

Super Bowl week begins, ice and snow no-shows
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:50:19 PST)
By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer

Bengals WR Simpson pleads not guilty in drug case
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:57:24 PST)
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Jerome Simpson has pleaded not guilty to marijuana trafficking. Simpson entered the plea on Monday in Kenton County Circuit Court in Covington. A grand jury indicted the four-year veteran on one count of marijuana trafficking in excess of 8 ounces on Jan. 19. Simpson has been under investigation since September when agents from California tracked a package shipped to his...

Marshall's 4 TD catches lifts AFC in Pro Bowl
(Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:12:43 PST)
HONOLULU, Hawaii - While everyone was playing at half-speed and ready to extend their Hawaiian vacation, Brandon Marshall played as if it was his last game.

Marshall remains king of the islands, leads AFC to Pro Bowl win
(Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:30:14 PST)
If Hawaii ever were to land a professional football team, Brandon Marshall would be its first target. The Miami Dolphins receiver scored a single-game record four touchdowns, finishing with 176 receiving yards to lead the AFC to a 59-41 win over the NFC in the Pro Bowl on Sunday at...

Pro Bowl to feature plenty of offence, new faces
(Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:04:38 PST)
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Tony Gonzalez, Ray Lewis and Champ Bailey know what to expect. The new faces at the Pro Bowl aren't so sure, and are curious how intense they should play in Sunday's all-star game.

Pro Bowl to feature plenty of offense, new faces
(Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:50:39 PST)
Tony Gonzalez, Ray Lewis and Champ Bailey know what to expect. The new faces at the Pro Bowl aren't so sure, and are curious how intense they should play in Sunday's all-star game. "I've never been in a Pro Bowl before, so I don't know what the tempo is going to be like," San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews said.

It's a numbers game at the Pro Bowl
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:41:47 PST)
KAPOLEI, Hawaii - The Pro Bowl has turned into a numbers game.

Ex-Bengals QB Greg Cook dead at age 65 (The National Football Post)
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:15:00 PST)
Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Greg Cook, whose NFL career was cut short by injury, died Thursday at age...

Dolphins hire Sherman, Coyle as coordinators (The National Football Post)
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:15:00 PST)
Joe Philbin is busy putting together his first staff with the Miami Dolphins. According to Jason LaCanfora of...

Bucs hire Rutgers' Greg Schiano as new coach
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:30:21 PST)
TAMPA, Fla. - The Buccaneers are counting on Greg Schiano to lead them back to respectability and transform Tampa Bay into consistent winners — much in the same way he made Rutgers matter again.

Pats WR Ochocinco, head down, heads to Super Bowl
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:16:16 PST)
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer

Cincinnati Bengals Lucky to Keep Coaches Zimmer and Gruden: Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:30:00 PST)
Just a couple of months ago, after it was clear the Cincinnati Bengals had indeed made many changes for the better and were likely on their way to the playoffs, talk began about key coaches moving onward and upward to head coach opportunities.

Rookies Newton, Dalton ready to shine in Hawaii
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:37:51 PST)
From the panorama of the Pacific outside his hotel window to watching NFC teammates Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees throw the ball, Cam Newton can't help but stare and be inspired by all the perfect views in paradise. "This is unbelievable, man. This is so gratifying and just to have the opportunity to be here is a blessing," the Carolina Panthers quarterback said in an interview with...