By Tony Moss Jul 21, 2006, 19:20 GMT
REPORT DATES: Rookies July 29th, Veterans July 29th
SITE: Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY
CAMP OBJECTIVES: In light of his team's recent off-field activity, Marvin Lewis' most difficult job during camp could be keeping his players' names out of the police blotter. Wideout Chris Henry and rookie linebacker A.J. Nicholson (Florida State), the two most notable offenders, will have to work hard to get out of Lewis' doghouse.
Otherwise, the focus will be on quarterback Carson Palmer and his continued recovery from the serious knee injury that knocked him out last year's AFC Wild Card loss to the Steelers. With Jon Kitna (Lions) gone, Lewis needs either Anthony Wright (Ravens) or Doug Johnson (Browns) to emerge as a capable No. 2 behind Palmer. On defense, Cincinnati will plug former Pro Bowler Sam Adams (Bills) in at one of the tackles and pray that the 33-year-old can rebound from a poor 2005 in Buffalo.
Finding a credible and consistent pass rusher always seems to be a priority for the Bengals, and there is hope that '05 first-round pick David Pollack might become that guy. In the secondary, Cincy used a first-round pick on cornerback Johnathan Joseph (South Carolina), and it will be interesting to see whether he can insert himself into a corner rotation that already includes maintstays Deltha' O'Neal and Tory James.
PRESEASON SCHEDULE: vs. Washington (8/13); at Buffalo (8/18); vs. Green Bay (8/28); at Indianapolis (9/1)
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alexmoneyhamJul 21st, 2006 - 20:55:52
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