Cincinnati Bengals TE Tyler Eifert lined up at tight end on both ends of the offensive line as well as a slot receiver during the team's rookie minicamp. Eifert said he believes he is picking up the offense relatively quick.
Huddle Up: Eifert is expected to be the "move" tight end in Cincinnati, with Jermaine Gresham relatively stationary as the "in-line" tight end. They'll still split looks, but Eifert could cut into slot receiver targets as well which would give him a leg up as a fantasy entity.
Tyler Eifert - TE
Posted 5/9/13 12:54am et
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said he believes TE Tyler Eifert can be a difference-maker for the team if he becomes more of a blocker. Gruden said the team will see what kind of blocker Eifert is during their rookie minicamp and work with him from there.
Huddle Up: Improved blocking would likely keep Eifert on the field over Jermaine Gresham in one-tight end sets; he's already being pegged as the "move" tight end in two-TE formations. Expect the Bengals to find ways to use Eifert to take advantage of coverages geared towards stopping A.J. Green.
Jermaine Gresham - TE
Posted 5/9/13 1:49pm et
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden indicated the
team could use two-tight end sets more often this season with TEs
Jermaine Gresham and Tyler Eifert. Gruden said the team will still
be using three-receiver sets like they did last season.
Huddle Up: Gresham (Cincy) and Eifert (Notre Dame) combined for 114 catches,
1,422 yards and 9 TDs in 2012 and gives Guden & Co. another
offensive dimension to go along with the 3-WR sets and run-heavy
looks utilizing BenJarvus Green-Ellis and/or second-round rookie
Giovani Bernard.
Giovani Bernard - RB
Posted 5/6/13 11:32am et
Cincinnati Bengals RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis is expected to see the most carries this season. It would also be a surprise if both RBs Bernard Scott and Giovani Bernard made the team.
Huddle Up: The Bengals need a change-of-pace option to BJGE, and Scott has been unable to fill that role so it would make sense that Bernard will be Cincy's RB2--and an intriguing PPR/performance league fantasy option as well.
Giovani Bernard - RB
Posted 5/5/13 11:25pm et
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said RBs Giovani Bernard and Rex Burkhead will be candidates for the third-down running back role because both are good in the passing game.
Huddle Up: Bernard had 92 catches for 852 yards and 6 TDs in 2 seasons at North Carolina, while Burkhead snared 60 passes for 507 yards and 5 TDs in 4 seasons at Nebraska. Pass protection always is an issue with rookie backs, but either is more polished, pass-catching option than Cincy starter BenJarvus Green-Ellis who has 48 receptions in 5 pro seasons.
Onterio McCalebb - RB
Posted 5/1/13 5:40pm et
The Cincinnati Bengals could use CB Onterio McCalebb at wide receiver during offseason workouts because they are looking for a position to use him. The team thinks he is too small to play running back, which is where he played in college.
Huddle Up: The fasted player at the 2013 Combine, McCalebb was moved to cornerback during the Bengals' rookie camp in addition to working as a return man, his primary position. He would likely play the slot if lining up at wideout, given his smallish stature, and it's difficult to see him making a meaningful fantasy contribution outside of the return game.
Tyler Eifert - TE
Posted 4/25/13 10:49pm et
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert with the 21st overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: The Bengals were projected by many to go with a RB or WR here but were thrilled to get the top available in Eifert, the former Notre Dame standout who will pair with veteran TE Jermaine Gresham and ideally take some defensive attention away from No. 1 WR A.J. Green.
Mohamed Sanu - WR
Posted 4/15/13 3:23pm et
Cincinnati Bengals WR Mohamed Sanu confirms he's 100 percent and has no nagging pain.
Huddle Up: Sanu suffered a foot injury late in 2012, just as he was emerging as a legitimate WR2 opposite A.J. Green. If healthy, Sanu has to be viewed as a definite sleeper candidate.
Bernard Scott - RB
Posted 4/12/13 5:41pm et
The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed RB Bernard Scott Friday, April 12 to a one-year deal. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Scott returns to offer a change of pace to BenJarvus Green-Ellis and tease fantasy owners with the prospect that maybe he'll see an uptick in carries and this time actually do something with them. Holding one's breath is not advised.
Brian Leonard - RB
Posted 4/5/13 12:02am et
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may decide to use RB Brian Leonard as their third-down back after deciding to release RB Danny Ware. Ware was the team's third-down back in 2012.
Huddle Up: Leonard caught only 11 passes this past season -- the second-lowest total of his 6-year NFL career -- and it's hard to imagine Doug Martin not getting the lion's share of 3rd-down work after catching 49 passes as a rookie this past season.
Brian Leonard - RB
Posted 4/1/13 8:49pm et
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms with free-agent RB Brian Leonard on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Leonard is a pass-catching fullback who could pick up a little slack for Doug Martin without taking too big a bite out of his touches.
Brandon Tate - WR
Posted 3/24/13 4:30pm et
The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to terms with free-agent WR Brandon Tate on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Tate's second season in Cincy was better than his first, but it still only netted 13 catches for 211 yards and a TD. Don't expect too much more as the Bengals try to find a reliable target opposite No. 1 wideout A.J. Green.
Rey Maualuga - LB
Posted 3/18/13 1:27pm et
The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have re-signed free-agent LB Rey Maualuga to a two-year, $6.5 million deal. Maualuga could move to strongside linebacker in 2013, with LB Vontaze Burfict taking over at middle linebacker. Maualuga's downhill strength against the run would be best served at the strongside.
Huddle Up: There wasn't much of a market for Maualuga, but he was largely expected to return to the Bengals anyway. He may wind up playing a different role for Mike Zimmer's defense, with Burfict playing the middle and Maualuga being bumped outside.
Michael Johnson - DE
Posted 3/15/13 1:35pm et
Cincinnati Bengals DE Michael Johnson signed his franchise tender Friday, Mar. 15.
Huddle Up: Surprising the Seahawks didn't make a run at Johnson, as they've been snapping up all the talented defensive ends available in free agency. Instead, Johnson gets another year in Cincy.
Bruce Gradkowski - QB
Posted 3/13/13 12:07pm et
The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with free-agent QB Bruce Gradkowski on a three-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Gradkowski will serve as a solid backup option to the frequently-dinged Ben Roethlisberger.
Josh Brown - PK
Posted 3/13/13 12:19pm et
The New York Giants signed free-agent PK Josh Brown to an undisclosed deal.
Huddle Up: Lawrence Tynes made a decent fantasy living tacking on points for the Giants, and Brown should do the same in New York.
Mike Nugent - PK
Posted 3/10/13 11:20pm et
Updating a previous report, the Cincinnati Bengals re-signed PK Mike Nugent to a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Nugent, who missed the Bengals' final 3 games with a calf injury, will stay in Cincy as fill-in Josh Brown was released.
Andrew Hawkins - WR
Posted 3/8/13 12:06am et
The Cincinnati Bengals made tender offers Thursday, Mar. 7. WR Andrew Hawkins and LB Vincent Rey both received exclusive-rights tenders while S Jeromy Miles received a tender offer that will make him a restricted free agent.
Huddle Up: The 5-foot-7 Hawkins stood out with 51 catches for 533 yards and 4 TDs to finish as Cincy's third-leading pass-catcher. The Bengals are searching for reliable targets outside of No. 1 WR A.J. Green, and another season of improvement out of the Hawkins could go a long way in solving the team's quest.
Andy Dalton - QB
Posted 3/6/13 12:00am et
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said Tuesday, March 5, in a radio interview that QB Andy Dalton needs to improve in every phase, specifically his deep accuracy and touch. 'He's got a long way to go,' Gruden said. 'He's done some great things for a second-year quarterback, won a lot of games and thrown some good touchdown passes, but we feel like he has not come close to his potential. That's our job to get it out of him.'
Huddle Up: Dalton was a borderline starter in 10- and 12-team leagues last season, finishing 12th among fantasy QBs (Huddle Performance scoring). Dalton did tie for 7th with 27 TD passes and could see his fantasy stock rise if the Bengals complement WR A.J. Green and TE Jermaine Gresham by adding another weapon to the QB's arsenal this offseason.
Bruce Gradkowski - QB
Posted 3/6/13 4:09pm et
The Minnesota Vikings could show interest in Buffalo Bills impending free-agent QB Tyler Thigpen, Miami Dolphins impending free-agent QB Matt Moore and Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent QB Bruce Gradkowski once free agency begins because they will be looking for a No. 2 quarterback.
Huddle Up: Minnesota is seeking a veteran backup to Christian Ponder; not having one on the roster last year likely cost them a couple games, including the playoff loss to Green Bay. All three would fit the mold of what the Vikings are looking for and would be comfortable running the same offense Ponder does, though Moore may still be looking for more of an opportunity to start.
Michael Johnson - DE
Posted 3/1/13 6:21pm et
The Cincinnati Bengals franchised free-agent DE Michael Johnson. Johnson would get a one-year, $11.175 million contract if he signs his franchise tag tender.
Huddle Up: The tag should keep Johnson in Cincinnati for at least one more season, as well as buy the Bengals more time to work out a long-term deal for Johnson.
BenJarvus Green-Ellis - RB
Posted 2/25/13 12:59am et
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said he believes RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis would be fine with sharing carries with a change-of-pace back. 'BenJarvus would probably welcome it,' Gruden said. 'It takes some carries off of him. Some guys want the ball every single play, but some guys like to get that rest and come out and have that change of pace guy. It would be nice. RB Cedric Peerman proved he could possibly be that guy. He had some big runs against Oakland and other teams. Maybe he'll step up in that role next year.'
Huddle Up: Peerman, who had an impressive 7.2 yards-per-carry average on 36 attempts this past season, could be the No. 2 man with the Bengals traditionally adverse to making any free-agent splashes.
Marvin Lewis - HC
Posted 2/21/13 1:27pm et
The Cincinnati Bengals lead the NFL in salary cap space; however, head coach Marvin Lewis said the team's priority is to keep the players it has, not to add a lot of high-priced free agents from other teams. 'Our cap space needs to be spent on our own players,' Lewis said.
Huddle Up: The Bengals certainly have a lot of work do with no fewer than 23 unrestricted free agents, including DE Michael Johnson, OT Andre Smith and LB Rey Maualuga.
Mohamed Sanu - WR
Posted 2/19/13 11:00pm et
Cincinnati Bengals WR Mohamed Sanu (foot) is running routes after getting cleared early in February. 'It's great. It feels good. I've been working out and running,' Sanu said this week during an interview about his experience at least year's NFL Scouting Combine. 'I've been running routes for a while and it feels good.' Sanu missed the last six games of 2012 with a stress fracture in his foot.
Huddle Up: Sanu was just coming on before sustaining his foot fracture in practice prior to Week 13, having caught a combined 4 TD passes in what turned out to be his final 3 games of the season. The Bengals are counting on the second-year player in 2013 as they need a threat opposite Pro Bowler A.J. Green.
BenJarvus Green-Ellis - RB
Posted 2/10/13 11:20pm et
Cincinnati Bengals RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (hamstring) is still recovering from the hamstring injury he suffered in Week 17.
Huddle Up: The Law Firm had a solid, No. 2 RB season with 4 100-yard games and 6 TDs and should be more than good to go with 5 months remaining before training camp.
Andre Smith - OT
Posted 1/20/13 3:08am et
NFL spokesperson Greg Aiello said the league will be looking into Cincinnati Bengals OT Andre Smith's arrest for possessing a gun at an airport in Atlanta. His arrest falls under the league's personal conduct policy but it would be his first violation.
Huddle Up: It's a little surprising Smith's infamous 40 sprint without wearing a shirt doesn't qualify as some sort of violation, but maybe he was still considered "in college" at the time. Thus, at worst Smith could see a one- or two-game suspension, but more likely he'll just get a slap on the wrist.
Jermaine Gresham - TE
Posted 1/11/13 1:15am et
Cincinnati Bengals TE Jermaine Gresham has been added to the AFC roster for the 2013 Pro Bowl replacing Pittsburgh Steelers TE Heath Miller (knee).
Huddle Up: Gresham did hit career highs for catches (64) and yards (737) in 2012, but his TDs dipped from 6 to 5, and in all his season was a slight disappointment to fantasy owners who were no doubt expecting a little more.
BenJarvus Green-Ellis - RB
Posted 1/9/13 11:00am et
Cincinnati Bengals RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis had a good, but not great, season, but offensive coordinator Jay Gruden feels his team lacked a speedy "gamebreaker" at running back. The team would like to find a speed back to complement Green-Ellis, and Gruden points to the draft. "We do probably need some kind of pace-changer, game-changer, speed, some breakaway-type thing," Gruden said.
Huddle Up: Apparently the Bengals don't view Bernard Scott as the solution to their speed-back dilemma, so look for them to pursue a complement to BJGE in the upcoming draft.
BenJarvus Green-Ellis - RB
Posted 1/3/13 10:52pm et
Cincinnati Bengals RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 3.
Huddle Up: The Bengals' leading rusher, limited for the second straight day, will be needed Saturday to give Cincy some balance against the Texans.
BenJarvus Green-Ellis - RB
Posted 1/1/13 10:52pm et
Cincinnati Bengals RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (hamstring) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Jan. 1, but did do some running on the side.
Huddle Up: Green-Ellis came up gimpy in Week 17 pre-game warmups Sunday, but the Bengals will no doubt need the services of their leading rusher (1,094 yards) if they hope to upset the host Texans in Saturday's wild-card contest.
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