http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Carlos "Big C" Holmes, football analyst and radio personality, has operated BigCProFootball.com and written for the Dayton Daily News for 11 years. Holmes takes yearly trips to the Senior Bowl, the pro football combine workouts and NFL training camps to evaluate prospects. en-us cholmes@coxohio.com 2009-11-12T19:20:04-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/11/12/bengals_oline_rising_to_the_oc.html The Bengal banner means Bengals coverage… Who Dey! Coming into the 2009 season, not many people had anything good to say about the Cincinnati Bengals’ makeshift offensive line. Now that the team leads the AFC North Division with a 6-2... 15684903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-11-12T19:20:04-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/10/27/voice_of_the_synonymous_bengal.html Gary Burbank, creator of the radio skits “All my Bengals”, the call- in contest “Sports or Consequences” and the voice of “The Synonymous Bengal”, will be at the Miamisburg Barnes and Noble (2619 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.) on Thursday, October 29th at... 15418703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2009-10-27T08:58:01-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/10/21/bengals_to_sign_autographs.html The Bengal banner means Bengals coverage… Who Dey! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; WED., OCT. 21, 2009 FROM CINCINNATI BENGALS PUBLIC RELATIONS Cincinnati Bengals defensive starters Jonathan Fanene, Rey Maualuga and Domata Peko, plus other selected teammates, will sign autographs at 5... 15341903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2009-10-21T16:38:58-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/10/20/bengals_ndukwe_fighting_for_go.html The Bengal banner means Bengals coverage… Who Dey! CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals safety Chinedum Ndukwe and his teammates would like to invite fans to join them as they champion health and wellness initiatives for local youth. A portion of Ndukwe... 15317603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2009-10-20T11:43:28-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/10/18/bengals_have_no_answer_for_tex.html The Bengal banner means Bengals coverage… Who Dey! CINCINNATI — Houston, we have a problem! Not really. The Houston Texans had no problem exposing Cincinnati’s pass defense in a 28-17 victory on Sunday in Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals did... 15298403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2009-10-18T23:59:45-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/10/17/bengals_corners_must_bring_aga.html The Bengal banner means Bengals coverage… Who Dey! CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals’ secondary have an impressive resume of star receivers they have shut down so far this season. Receivers Greg Jennings, Braylon Edwards and Derrick Mason were all closed... 15286303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2009-10-17T12:15:30-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/10/16/john_busing_a_bengal_who_got_a.html Houston Texans strong safety John Busing will be on familiar ground when he takes the field at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday. The ex-Bengal returns to Cincinnati for the first time since his departure this offseason. After the 2008 season,... 15271103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2009-10-16T11:45:15-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/10/14/dolphins_showing_interest_in_b.html Miami’s “wildcat” formation might be about to get a little bit wilder. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the Dolphins are showing interest in trading for Cleveland Browns receiver/kick returner Joshua Cribbs. The NFL trade deadline is... 15247803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-10-14T21:34:14-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/10/10/five_thoughts_bengals_vs_raven.html The Bengal banner means Bengals coverage… Who Dey! Rev up offense The Cincinnati Bengals must create a balanced attack offensively if they are to have any success against Baltimore’s stingy defense. Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski will need to mix... 15191203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2009-10-10T20:16:16-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/10/07/bengals_rivers_and_maualuga_fu.html The Bengal banner means Bengals coverage… Who Dey! For years the Cincinnati Bengals have been criticized for having players with questionable character. However, I can tell you this from being around the team this season: That’s all changed. Ask any... 15150003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2009-10-07T23:40:01-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/10/06/paul_browns_philosophy_could_h.html The Bengal banner means Bengals coverage… Who Dey! The Cincinnati Bengals’ run-first offense will likely take a different approach in the game against Baltimore on Sunday. The Ravens own the No. 1 ranked run defense allowing teams just 59.5 yards... 15128103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2009-10-06T20:03:36-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/10/05/bengals_earn_passing_grades_ba.html The Bengal banner means Bengals coverage… Who Dey! In back-to back weeks, the Cincinnati Bengals have escaped losing with close wins over division rivals Pittsburgh and Cleveland. The team needed overtime on Sunday to squeak past the winless Browns 23-20.... 15105303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2009-10-05T16:35:57-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/09/30/bengals_safety_roy_williams_pu.html The Bengal banner means Bengals coverage… Who Dey! The Cincinnati Bengals defense hasn’t had an enforcer in its secondary since David Fulcher wore the tiger stripes. But that all changed when safety Roy Williams joined the club. Three games into... 15031803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2009-09-30T20:25:49-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/09/29/bengals_defense_not_taking_bro.html The Bengal banner means Bengals coverage… Who Dey! The Cincinnati Bengals offense has been the headline grabber over the past several years, but in 2009 it’s the team’s defense looking to grab the spotlight. The Bengals are coming off perhaps... 15012703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2009-09-29T22:34:26-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/09/28/steelers_parker_gives_props_to.html The Bengal banner means Bengals coverage… Who Dey! The after party lingers on a day after the Cincinnati Bengals upset division rival Pittsburgh Steelers in Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday. Bengal fans tailgated into the wee hours of the morning,... 14991903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2009-09-28T18:12:28-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com