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 10 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 2009-06-18T22:59:19-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/06/18/bengals_off_to_good_start_in_m.html The Cincinnati Bengals kicked off their three-day mandatory minicamp on Thursday, putting all the preseason hype surrounding the team to its first test. From what I witnessed, Bengal fans may actually have something to cheer about this season. Field General... 13451503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-06-18T22:59:19-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/06/03/bengals_hot_after_de_ellis.html The Cincinnati Bengals, who are steadily trying to improve the team’s pass-rush, have expressed interest in former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Ellis who was released by the club on Tuesday. Ellis’ agent, James D. Williams, confirmed earlier today that... 13173703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-06-03T13:28:40-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/05/07/bengals_trade_for_leonard.html Big C learned moments ago that the Cincinnati Bengals completed a rare player-for-player trade earlier today. The Bengals traded defensive tackle Orien Harris to the St. Louis Rams in exchange for running back Brian Leonard. The trade was comfirmed by... 12662603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-05-07T13:33:18-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/04/25/big_cs_final_mock_draft.html 1. Detroit Lions (0-16): Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia Oooh baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I’m yours! To the tune of a $78 million deal that includes an NFL-record $41.7 million guaranteed. 2. St. Louis Rams (2-14): Jason Smith,... 12407603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-04-25T15:02:53-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/04/23/big_cs_mock_draft_part_iii.html Here are my Top 10 picks to round out my first mock draft. My final mock will come on Saturday for recent trade movement has already affected some of my earlier picks. 10. San Francisco 49ers (7-9): Andre Smith, OT,... 12379803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-04-23T21:59:55-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/04/23/big_cs_mock_draft_part_ii.html Big C’s Mock Draft Part III As promised, I am back with picks 21 thru 11 and may have a few surprises in the mix. A notable absence from my first round selections is Penn State defensive end Aaron Maybin.... 12356803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-04-23T01:00:32-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/04/22/big_cs_nfl_mock_draft.html Big C’s Mock Draft Part II The NFL draft is a few days away and will spare you of the dramatics as we countdown to draft day. Picks 21 thru 11 are coming Thursday. Here are my picks. 32. Pittsburgh... 12329703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-04-22T00:05:56-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/04/19/scouting_bengals_draft.html The 2009 NFL draft is expected to be plentiful for the Cincinnati Bengals, who will have 11 picks this year. It is with all intents and purposes that the Bengals will look to add impact players on offense and/or defense... 12276703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-04-19T23:08:34-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/04/15/patriots_showing_interest_in_k.html Year after year, fans find themselves puzzled as to how the New England Patriots manage to stay on top of the game despite picking at the bottom of the draft. A number of factors contribute to the team’s success, from... 12211303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-04-15T22:12:09-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/04/15/source_jonesdrew_rewarded_with.html It is anticipated that a contract extension for Jacksonville Jaguars star running back Maurice Jones-Drew will be executed this afternoon. According to a source with knowledge of the negotiations, the contract is a 4-year extension making Jones-Drew possibly the third... 12194303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-04-15T11:04:03-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/04/14/bengals_bring_in_oregon_passru.html The Cincinnati Bengals will play host to Oregon defensive end Nick Reed who will be in town Wednesday, April 15, to visit with the team. Reed is a prospect flying under the radar, but the Bengals seem to have scoped... 12187603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-04-14T22:02:29-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/04/12/bengals_searching_for_day_2_ge.html The Cincinnati Bengals will attempt to address key areas of need in the early rounds of the upcoming NFL draft, but understand the importance of finding quality performers in the later rounds. Running back is a position that the team... 12144403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-04-12T21:44:11-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/04/01/everyone_wants_to_be_bengals_g.html Since everyone seems to think they have the solution for solving the Bengals’ problems. I thought I might take a crack at it. So what is Bengals owner Mike Brown to do? Hypothetically speaking, the owner hires shark General Manger... 11951803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-04-01T22:12:37-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/03/31/buckeyes_marcus_freeman_is_kin.html Ohio State outside linebacker Marcus Freeman’s popularity continues to grow throughout the NFL draft process. He first grabbed the attention of NFL scouts with his performance at the Senior Bowl, Scouting Combine and Pro Day. Freeman’s latest showing is said... 11927403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-03-31T22:36:58-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/entries/2009/03/30/uc_cornerback_mike_mickens_mov.html University of Cincinnati and former Wayne High School defensive back Mike Mickens was considered by NFL scouts as a Top 5 cornerback prospect entering this year’s draft. However, a lingering knee injury sustained midway through the 2008 season caused the... 11900203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/big_c_nfl_blitz/ 2009-03-30T23:39:36-04:00 cholmes@coxohio.com