07-Nov-2009 12:47pm
 
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Cincinnati Bengals
    
 Year  Pts All  Yds All  Pass Yds  Pass TDs  Rush Yds  Rush TDs  Sacks  Ints  IR TDs  Fum  FR TDs 
2008364520832912319171517121122
2007385557936862918931122191162
2006331568038172418631535191120
2005350543035692118501628311130
2004372536533032320621137204161
SUMMARY
Def / ST Rank: #27   
Overall: #310

The Bengals defense was able to create some turnovers (24) and score some points (three touchdowns), but was middle of the pack in points and yards allowed. The defense was improved some over the past few seasons, though. Linebacker Keith Rivers was injured early in the year, but looked like the real deal before getting hurt. And the Bengals used a second-round pick on Rey Maualuga, giving the Bengals two young and talented linebackers. These guys could be big-time trouble for opposing defenses for years to come. The Bengals need to improve their pass rush, though. They had just 17 sacks last season. Ends Robert Geathers and Antwan Odom need to really get after it this season. The Bengals secondary has some talented playmakers in Leon Hall and Johnathan Joseph. Hall had three interceptions, including one that he returned for a touchdown. The Bengals special teams didn't do a whole lot last season. They'll be looking for someone to step up during training camp.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Bengals have a little upside as a spot starter. They are making steady improvements and have some potential for sacks and interceptions. Cincy isn't the walkover defense of the past few seasons. They could be worth a waiver wire pickup for fantasy teams.
2009 Draft Guide - Def / STs
 # 1  Pittsburgh SteelersPIT  
 # 2  Philadelphia EaglesPHI Hot
 # 3  New York GiantsNYG  
 # 4  Minnesota VikingsMIN  
 # 5  Baltimore RavensBAL  
 # 6  New York JetsNYJ Sleeper
 # 7  Tennessee TitansTEN  
 # 8  Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM  
 # 9  Arizona CardinalsARI  
 # 10  Dallas CowboysDAL  
 # 11  New England PatriotsNWE  
 # 12  Indianapolis ColtsIND  
 # 13  San Diego ChargersSDG  
 # 14  Chicago BearsCHI  
 # 15  Miami DolphinsMIA  
 # 16  Green Bay PackersGNB Sleeper
 # 17  Washington RedskinsWAS  
 # 18  Carolina PanthersCAR  
 # 19  Seattle SeahawksSEA Sleeper
 # 20  San Francisco 49ersSFO  
 # 21  Buffalo BillsBUF  
 # 22  Houston TexansHOU  
 # 23  Jacksonville JaguarsJAC Cold
 # 24  Atlanta FalconsATL  
 # 25  Oakland RaidersOAK  
 # 26  New Orleans SaintsNOR  
 # 27  Cincinnati BengalsCIN  
 # 28  St. Louis RamsSTL  
 # 29  Cleveland BrownsCLE  
 # 30  Kansas City ChiefsKAN  
 # 31  Detroit LionsDET  
 # 32  Denver BroncosDEN  
»  Hot -- Moving Up in the Player Rankings.
»  Cold -- Moving Down in the Player Rankings.
»  Injury Concern.
»  Sleeper.
» Auction values based on std 12-team scoring league with $100 cap.