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 12 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 2011-12-05T16:50:23-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2011/12/05/eagles_sign_former_bengals_saf.html The Philadelphia Eagles today announced they have signed safety Tom Nelson to a two-year deal and placed safety Colt Anderson on the Injured Reserve list (knee). The 5-foot-11, 200-pound Nelson was originally a rookie free agent signing of Cincinnati in... 17401544@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2011-12-05T16:50:23-05:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2011/12/04/benson_key_for_bengals_today.html Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (foot) started against division rival Pittsburgh today. With Benson near full strength, the Bengals were hoping for the same output and effort he displayed last week against Cleveland. The running back carried the... 17401483@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2011-12-04T13:15:18-05:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2011/12/02/pacman_jones_a_player_for_beng.html Bengals cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones, a fifth-year pro, has had a rocky start to his NFL career, to say the least. His brushes with the law are documented. Putting the negative aside, though, Jones is transitioning as a player,... 17401406@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2011-12-02T05:49:17-05:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2011/11/29/gresham.html Cincinnati’s Jermaine Gresham is emerging as a top performing tight end this season. That’s saying a lot considering the elite talent at the position league wide. Gresham is coming off a stellar performance in a 23-20 victory over Cleveland.... 17401248@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2011-11-29T09:47:06-05:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2011/11/23/catching_up_with_aj_green_the.html I’m back again for Week 2 of “Catching” with A.J. Green. I learned some interesting things about the Bengals star receiver, but first an injury update. Green said he expects to return to practice this week and see how... 17401054@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2011-11-23T07:13:25-05:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2011/11/18/bengals_jennings_eager_to_show.html Cincinnati is in a state of flux this week on defense after losing starting cornerback Leon Hall for the season due to injury. The Bengals are weighing their options on whether to start either Adam Jones or Kelly Jennings... 17400826@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2011-11-18T20:12:34-05:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2011/11/17/catching_up_with_aj_green.html When I approached A.J. Green’s representatives, CAA Sports, about doing a weekly chat with the Bengals’ standout rookie receiver, they were skeptical. I was told Green’s dedication to football might get in the way. Surprisingly, Green said, “Tell him... 17400718@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2011-11-17T07:28:36-05:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2011/11/15/nelson_bengals_still_contender.html Sunday’s 24-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers should not be viewed as evidence that the Bengals are pretenders as opposed to contenders. At least that’s the opinion of free safety Reggie Nelson, who had words for the non-believers. “I... 17400630@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2011-11-15T18:25:45-05:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2011/11/03/bengals_qb_andy_dalton_named_o.html BENGALS RELEASE The NFL is announcing today that Bengals QB Andy Dalton has been named the league’s Offensive Rookie of the Month for October. Dalton led the Bengals to a 4-0 record in October, becoming the first Bengals rookie... 17400006@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2011-11-03T10:47:29-05:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2011/10/28/how_do_you_like_andre_smith_no.html Rap artist Kool Moe Dee and country music superstar Toby Keith used the catchphrase “How Ya Like Me Now” to make hit records. Bengals right offensive tackle Andre Smith is using the same phrase to silence his critics who... 17399688@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2011-10-28T07:09:16-05:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2011/10/26/bengals_dalton_top_rookie_quar.html The play of quarterback Andy Dalton has made the name Carson Palmer an afterthought in Cincinnati, where the Bengals are 4-2 due in large part to the rookie’s efficiency. Dalton has been impressive in his last two appearances completing... 17399568@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2011-10-26T16:20:56-05:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2011/10/05/bengals_green_relishes_the_big.html CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals appear to have a star in the making in rookie first-round pick A.J. Green. Green already has made fans forget about Chad Ochocinco and his antics. A crowd pleaser since training camp, the former... 17398616@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2011-10-05T21:49:58-05:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2011/09/29/atkins_a_bright_spot_for_benga.html Sunday’s 13-8 loss to the San Francisco 49ers was quite a letdown for the Cincinnati Bengals, who were ready to start fast in their home opener. “We tried to come up with energy,” defensive tackle Geno Atkins said. “We... 17398349@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2011-09-29T21:13:50-05:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2011/08/09/bengals_agree_to_terms_with_fa.html Player’s agent confirms that the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to terms on a one-year incentive laden contract with defensive end Johnathan Fanene. The seven-year pro is expected to compete for a starting role this season. The Samoan-born Fanene, a... 17395609@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2011-08-09T19:39:15-05:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2011/07/29/leonard_bengals_agree_to_terms.html Big C just received confirmation from representatives this morning that the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to terms on a two-year deal with halfback Brian Leonard. Leonard (6-1, 225) played in 11 games and had nine rushes for 61 yards... 17395052@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ Bengals 2011-07-29T10:29:35-05:00 mshort@coxohio.com