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2014 Draft overview

Round 1 Pick 24 (24)




Darqueze
Dennard


CB
5'11" - 199 lbs.
Michigan St.


His name is pronounced "DAR-kwez duh-NARD." His cousin, Alfonzo Dennard, is a cornerback with the Patriots. Two-way standout as a Georgia prep. As a senior in 2009, he caught 11 touchdown passes, returned two of his nine interceptions for scores and ran back two punts for touchdowns. Also lettered in basketball and track. Saw action in six games (two starts at boundary corner) as a true freshman in 2010, recording 11 tackles, zero pass breakups and zero interceptions with two tackles for loss, one sack and one forced fumble. Did not see action in two early season games (coach's decision) and missed the final five games with a knee injury. Made 11 starts at boundary corner in '11 and totaled 42-3-3 with one tackle for loss. Tied a Spartans bowl-game record with two interceptions in an Outback Bowl victory over Georgia, including a 38-yard touchdown return. Missed three games with an ankle injury. Started 13 games at field corner in '12, tallying 52-7-3 with 3.5 tackles for loss. After the season, he underwent double hernia surgery and was limited in spring drills. Was the Jim Thorpe Award winner as the nation's best defensive back in '13, starting 14 times at boundary corner and recording 62-10-4 with 3.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles. Became the first Spartans cornerback to earn unanimous first-team All-America honors and also was selected as the Big Ten's Defensive Back of the Year. Team captain. Did not do drills at the NFL Scouting Combine because of a left hamstring injury.


Round 2 Pick 23 (55)




Jeremy
Hill


RB
6'1" - 233 lbs.
LSU


Was a top Louisiana prep running back in 2010, rushing 302 times for 2,260 yards (7.5-yard average) and 36 touchdowns en route to being named to the Parade All-America team. Before graduating high school, though, he was arrested on sexual assault charges. Sat out the 2011 season and enrolled at LSU early the following year, participating in spring drills. Made his collegiate debut in the fall of '12 and played in 11 games (five starts), rushing 142-755-12 (5.3) and catching 8-73-0 (9.1). Did not play in LSU's first two games and carried just 13 times through six weeks, but went on to lead the Tigers in rushing. Started the final five games; in his first college start, he became the first true LSU freshman to rush for 100 yards against Alabama (29-107-1). Ran afoul of the law again in April '13, as he was arrested and charged with simple battery after being caught on video punching a man outside a bar near campus. After pleading guilty to a predatory attack for the second time in 15 months, he was given a six-month suspended jail sentence and two years of probation; as a result, he was to be on probation until July 12, 2015, but early termination of Hill's probation was granted by a judge in March. Was suspended by coach Les Miles for the '13 opener and for the first quarter of LSU's ensuing game. Once he returned to the field, he registered one of the top seasons in school history, rushing 203-1,401-16 (6.9) and catching 18-181-0 (10.1) in 12 games (11 starts). His rushing total was the second-best single-season mark in school history, while his average yards per carry established an SEC record (eclipsing Garrison Hearst's 6.8 in 1992). Tied a school mark with seven 100-yard games, including a 28-216-2 performance in the Outback Bowl. Concluded his two-year college career with 2,410 all-purpose yards and no fumbles lost.

Round 3 Pick 24 (88)




Will
Clarke


DE
6'6" - 271 lbs.
West Virginia


Played defensive line and tight end as a Pennsylvania prep. Redshirted in 2009. Saw his first West Virginia action in 2010, playing in four early games and collecting two tackles, one-half tackle for loss and zero sacks. Suffered a high ankle sprain against Marshall and missed the remainder of the year. Moved into a starting role in 2011 and recorded 34 tackles, five tackles for loss and two sacks with one pass batted away in 13 games (11 starts). Was the listed starter at defensive end in seven games and at defensive tackle in four contests. Registered a sack in the Orange Bowl against Clemson. Was a starting defensive end in 2012 and had 26 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and one sack with three passes batted in 12 games (11 starts). Missed one game with a right MCL sprain. Started all 12 games for the Mountaineers at defensive tackle in 2013 and recorded 49 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and six sacks with three passes batted and one forced fumble.

Round 4 Pick 11 (111)




Russell
Bodine


C
6'3" - 310 lbs.
North Carolina


Last name is pronounced "BO-dine." Prepped at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy, where his father is a teacher. Redshirted in 2010. Was a backup in '11 -- played nine games, including two starts as an injury replacement. Started all 25 games 2012-13.




Round 5 Pick 24 (164)




AJ
McCarron


QB
6'3" - 220 lbs.
Alabama


Given name is Raymond. His younger brother, Corey, is a tight end for the Crimson Tide. The Alabama prep threw for 66 touchdowns and nine interceptions as a three-year starter. Redshirted in 2009. Saw action in all 13 games in '10, including eight as a reserve quarterback, and completed 30-of-48 passes for 389 yards (62.5 percent) with three touchdowns and zero interceptions. Was primarily the holder for field goals and extra points. Became the starter in '11 and led Alabama to a national championship after tossing 219-328-2,634-16-5 (66.8) in 13 games. Led the nation with a 175.28 passer efficiency in '12 and the Crimson Tide to back-to-back national championships after posting 211-314-2,933-30-3 (67.2). The 30 TD passes set the school record and he accomplished the feat while playing through shoulder and knee injuries. Had a standout senior campaign in '13, winning the Maxwell Award (college football player of the year), the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and finishing second in the Heisman Trophy voting. Set the Alabama record for passing yards after tossing 226-336-3,063-28-7 (67.3) in 13 starts. Had a 36-4 record in 40 career starts with all four losses coming to opponents ranked in the top 15. Team captain.




Round 6 Pick 36 (212)




Marquis
Flowers


OLB
6'2" - 231 lbs.
Arizona



Round 7 Pick 24 (239)




James
Wright


WR
6'1" - 201 lbs.
LSU


2013: Played mostly special teams on team that featured Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry at wide receiver. Posted 12 tackles with a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. 2012: Played in 12 games and started in four. Finished year with 18 catches for 242 yards. Set a career high with five receptions for 75 yards against Washington. 2011: Played in all 14 games and started twice. Earned his first career start at Alabama and also started against Alabama in the BCS National Championship Game. 2010: Played in 12 games. High school: Was a four-star recruit as one of Louisiana's top receiving prospects.




Round 7 Pick 37 (252)




Lavelle
Westbrooks


CB
5'11" - 186 lbs.
Georgia Southern


Also competed in long-jump and triple-jump as a Georgia prep. Appeared in 13 games with seven starts as a true freshman in 2010, posting 32 tackles, three pass breakups and two interceptions with three tackles for loss and one sack. Totaled 60-3-1 with one tackle of loss in 13 games with 12 starts at safety in '11. Did not play in the season opener vs. Samford. Started 12 of his 13 games played at cornerback in '12 and tied for the team in lead in pass breakups after posting 43-7-2. Scored his first career touchdown with a 72-yard interception return against Samford. Made 10 starts in '13 and logged 32-7-2 with one tackle for loss and one sack and didn't play in season finale win at Florida (undisclosed injury).


Head Coach
Jeremy Barnes
Relatively unknown to the NFL ranks, coming from coaching a local High school team straight to the NFL is unheard of let alone crazy. He's won 4 straight Ohio state division 1 titles. This may be a risky move after letting go of the longest tenured NFL coach in Marvin Lewis and three straight playoff appearance's, but the front office of the Cincinnati Bengals wanted change and they went for it. Only time will tell how well this move will pay off. He does have some NFL experience with the Los Angeles Rams in 1982 as a backup QB. A brief stint for a year with the team before being cut the following year.



2014-2015 Cincinnati Bengals

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2014
Cincinnati Bengals
Preseason Wrap Up


Week 1 (Preseason)
Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs
17 - 14
Hard fought week 1 preseason win. Sloppy play by the Kansas City Chiefs early in the game giving 2 turnovers was the biggest factor to as why the Bengals escaped with the victory.


Week 2 (Preseason)
New York Jets VS Cincinnati Bengals
10 -13

Another win for the Cincinnati Bengals and a great team victory. The defense was fierce in the second half and alot of guys were playing for roster spots and showing nothing but heart which they also came out with the W.


Week 3 (Preseason)
Cincinnati Bengals Vs Arizona Cardinals
7-14

First play of the season for both AJ Green and Andy Dalton. It also showed in Dalton's end as the play was very sloppy in the 1 drive that they both played. The second half the backups were in once again and held the Arizona Cardinals to two field goals till the end of the game on a 2 minute drive in the 4th quarter that Arizona scored a go ahead touchdown and two point conversion to go up by 7. AJ McAaron on the ensuing drive was picked off on Arizona's 25. Close, but victory escaped the Bengals Grasp.

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Cincinnati Bengals 2014
Week 1
Bengals At Ravens
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