http://mvn.com/nfl-bengals MVN - Most Valuable Network Sun, 14 Jan 2007 05:15:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This week the Bengals very quietly announced they are raising ticket prices $5 across the board.  This follows a similar increase from the previous year.  The lowest ticket prices will be $55/game.   With ticket prices ranging from $55-$73 (not including club seats) the Bengals anticipate having a price which will remain ... http://mvn.com/nfl-bengals/2007/01/13/bengal-bites-bengals-increase-ticket-prices/ The Bengals announced today the re-signing of third year defensive end, Robert Geathers.  The deal is said to be worth up to $33.7 million over 6 years with $14 million in guaranteed money.  While some in Bengal-dom were surprised to see such a large investment for a non-starter, Geathers age and ... http://mvn.com/nfl-bengals/2007/01/11/bengals-geather-in-a-pass-rusher-2/ Bengal fans have now had a week to digest Shayne Graham’s missed field goal and subsequent missed playoff opportunity.   As mentioned previously, the loss to the Steelers typified the Bengals season - a season of missed opportunities.   Let’s face it, in the end we can blame the brutal schedule all ... http://mvn.com/nfl-bengals/2007/01/07/bengals-bites-bengal-blitz-awards-and-end-of-season-notes/ In his post-season press conference, asked Marvin Lewis whether he expected Odell Thurman back next year and Marvin's response was hardly a surprise: Odell is not a member of this football team, he's on suspension by the NFL. He's got a long road to go. I'm not even going to spend ... http://mvn.com/nfl-bengals/2007/01/02/odell-bengal-career-over/ In many ways the Bengals season ending loss to the Steelers was a microcosm of their season.   The offense lacked consistency.  The defense couldn't get off the field.   The special teams even added to their woes.   For the 2nd straight season the Bengals lose their final three games and failed ... http://mvn.com/nfl-bengals/2006/12/31/steelers-run-past-bengals-23-17/ When the schedules were released prior to the season, many circled this week’s Bengals-Steelers game was expected to be for the AFC North title. Unfortunately, both teams have battled injuries and inconsistency leaving them on the outside looking in. The Bengals’ faint hopes rest in a struggling Raiders ... http://mvn.com/nfl-bengals/2006/12/30/bengals-steelers-preview-cowhers-last-game/ With a playoff berth on the line, Carson Palmer delivered a fourth quarter drive to bring the Bengals back in the game on Sunday.  Despite a four turnovers they had a chance.  Unfortunately, on the extra point Bengal fans were reminded of who Brad St. Louis was.  You see if ... http://mvn.com/nfl-bengals/2006/12/24/bengals-botch-playoff-berth-hope-for-second-chance/ For the first time in a long time the Bengals will play a meaningful game on Christmas.  With a 4:15 pm EST kickoff, Bengal fans have had to make Christmas Eve plans around this do or die game.   To be safe make sure you have dinner around 8 pm (to ... http://mvn.com/nfl-bengals/2006/12/23/bengals-vs-broncos-preview-season-on-the-line/ While last week's disappointing loss to the Colts did not knock the Bengals out of the playoff chase, but it definately took away their margin for error.  While I am sure there are scenarios that get the team in at 9-7, it is best not to rely on help from ... http://mvn.com/nfl-bengals/2006/12/20/bengal-bites-win-in-denver-or-stay-home-in-january/ The NFL announced their Pro Bowl rosters today and for the third consecutive season at least three Bengals made the team. Tackle Willie Anderson and wide receiver Chad Johnson will start and make their 4th straight appearance. Quarterback Carson Palmer will join them on the roster as he makes his ... http://mvn.com/nfl-bengals/2006/12/20/three-bengals-invited-to-pro-bowl/