Cincinnati Bengals Season Preview

Last season was an epic disaster for the Bengals. Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco expected to join forces and create a superior passing attack for the Bengals. Owens performed well and caught a team high 9 touchdowns and 983 receiving yards. Ochocinco was frustrated and only managed four touchdowns and 831 receiving yards. With Jordan Shipley and Jermaine Gresham providing some depth, Cincinnati’s receiving was much better than a team with a 4-12 record. Quarterback Carson Palmer, who has threatened to retire if he is not traded, threw 20 interceptions last season, third most in the NFL.

The preseason projections have the Bengals finishing last in the AFC North. With Owens and Ochocino gone, the Bengals are projected to go 6-10 for the 2011 season, a slight improvement on last season’s 4-12. Cincinnati was projected to have a one percent probability of winning the AFC North for the same reasons as Cleveland. The Bengals are projected to have only a 5% chance of making the postseason.

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In 2010, running back Cedric Benson rushed for over 1,000 yards for the 2nd season in a row. With Benson, the Bengals have a tough runner that can handle over 300 carries in a season, but his average was a modest 3.5 yards/carry for 2010. Unfortunately, Benson will have to perform even better with Palmer apparently willing to sit out. Bruce Gradkowski, rookie Andy Dalton, or Carson's younger brother Jordan are not the saviors for this team.

Projected Record: 6-10
Projected Division Finish: 4th
Probability of Winning Division: 1%
Probability of Making Playoffs: 6%

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