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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Bengals training camp notes
The Cincinnati Bengals’ first practice of 2010 training camp is in the books. The morning session was up-tempo and highlighted by some exciting plays. The offense gave fans a taste of things to come this season.
Here are some notes from practice:
No show T.O.
Newly acquired wide receiver Terrell Owens’ scheduled arrival at Bengals camp has been delayed. Owens was absent during the morning session after missing a red-eye flight to Cincinnati last night. He’s expected to arrive at Georgetown (Ky.) College this afternoon. There is a 50/50 chance that the All-Pro receiver will participate in the evening practice. Fans, get your popcorn ready.
Catch of the day
Receiver Jerome Simpson made a nice play sacrificing his body to haul in a Jordan Palmer touchdown pass. It was a deep bomb and a thing of beauty. Simpson, who is on the bubble for a roster spot, showed some improvement in his route running as well on another play. He broke cornerback Adam Jones down something silly with a double move off the line. Jones could do nothing but tackle Simpson and did. The play would have drawn flags from the refs for sure.
Nothing runs like a deer
Receiver Chad Ochocinco demonstrated that he still possesses the speed to get deep on defenders. Ochocinco blew by defensive back Rico Murray on one play to catch a deep pass from quarterback Carson Palmer. He separated from Murray rather quickly and then it was like a Pinto trying to track down a Ferrari. No contest.
Inquiring minds want to know
Receiver Antonio Bryant looked a little gimpy running his routes and had problems planting and cutting back off his left leg. This was noticeable during minicamp and more so in training camp. The coaching staff insists that there is no cause for concern, but Bryant continues to struggle coming out of his breaks. What does the future hold for Bryant?
Days numbered
Matt Jones is the least talented receiver in camp and his stay may be short-lived with cutdown looming. Granted, Jones is a big target but is slow out of his breaks and lacks explosion off the line. However, it wasn’t all bad for Jones. He did make a nice back shoulder catch on a comeback route.
TweetBengals cut wide receiver Brown
Carlos “Big C” Holmes is reporting from Bengals training camp today that the team has cut Freddie Brown, a seventh-round draft pick from 2009.
Brown’s agent, David Canter, confirmed via text message that his client has been released.
Brown (6-4, 215), played his college ball at Utah.
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