Bengals on quick implosion

Two orange end zone stood on the floor in front of the pylons locker Chad Ochocinco. Carson Palmer went towards the stiffness, a weight room session.

Flat-screen monitors that provide times around the locker room of the Cincinnati Bengals training and meetings flashed the theme of the week: "get the shovel out."

Message 2 is one of the favorite coach Marvin Lewis ploys, a reminder is like football pile of dirt. transfer the idea is to keep looking and keep shoveling.

In this case, the Bengals (2–3) may have dug themselves already too deeply.

Mistake two minutes of a mind-boggling and second guess the decisions to set up a 24-21 loss to the young Buccaneers-building of Tampa Bay on Sunday, one that might have thrown a few shovels of dirt on the season of Cincinnati.

UEFA Championship North trail already defending Baltimore (4-1) by two Pittsburgh (3-1), as well as games.Bengals are only one game of Cleveland lowly (1-4), who beat them two weeks ago.

"We are in a State of despair," said ??????? Chris confidence.

Implosion on Monday proposed defending champs are almost good as they think, from top to bottom, just to name a few. which losses known too far in one of the seasons, located above them bsinsinti only halfway through the schedule.

The schedule comes out of the Bay of the week: Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Indianapolis, Buffalo, engines, New Orleans, and Pittsburgh.And Bengals does not seem to get better they go together, thus this next section--schedule.

"Yes, it is stunning," said ???????. "As I look at it now, we have to win.Is as simple as that. "

The latter gave no hint of losses that are restricting it.

The day started with Terrell Owens tweeting in violation of national restrictions on the use of social media is less than 90 minutes before the game, he should have known better _ Ochocinco was fined 25,000 for tweeting before and during the preseason game.

She ended with cornerback Jones "Pacman" in one's getting questioned by police after he drove his car over the curb in the center of town to avoid another vehicle or pedestrian way.Jones was released by police without a citation or charges, but witnesses took photos of a cellular phone and shared them with different social media sites with captions that incorrectly said the ___ that Jones was arrested.

Jones was the Stadium on Monday when he was open to the media players were free to come and work, when they chose.

Lewis, "talked to him a bit," said Monday. "He is disappointed that can be put is such, and it is light at the end of the story is misery it occurred. There is nothing to it, so people did a story it, shame on them, this is the way it is. "

In between those moments, Bengals melts in reminiscent of their useless years before had Lewis Palmer threw two interceptions ... the last three minutes, one of them after coaches decided to try to pass for the first down instead of running to take vacation time, and how to set a punt that was left with the Bucs timeouts is not pinned.

Tampa Bay managed to take the game minutes closes because the Bengals had dropped passes over and over again that short circuited vbonshim-all season drives _ problem that will not be any better.

"It is frustrating," said Ochocinco. "We keep saying the same thing after three losses, I do not know what to say. "


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CFL: Eskimos trade Prefontaine Hargonaotim for lineman Kennedy

Dirk Schiavone about to shot. Edmonton Eskimos kicker of the year third will handle the punting and placekicking on debts from bchmo Club CFL including sending veteran Noel Prefontaine to hargonaotim Toronto for backup defensive lineman Legare Etienne and considerations in the future.

Legare was first round pick (compared to the second) this past spring's Canadian draft.

Esks has non-import location support vblimth defensive since Sterling enough was placed on the injured list game nine last week with a knee problem.Legare, two time winner of the Cup at Laval Vanier, unexpected back up Braidwood person as Esks to go with non-import all vblimth defensive.

It has long been a part of the Esks ?????? Prefontaine, who turns 37 December. down, Schiavone, is only 25 and have good opportunities to a few that do.

Eskimos didn't confirm the trade, General Manager, Eric Tillman was unavailable, as was often the route to Hamilton be injured side slotback Jason Barnes.But the deal is finalized and insists sources was announced Tuesday.

Argos head coach Jim Barker has wanted to non-import to handle both duties in Toronto and banking product Edmonton Shaw grant. inconsistency of Shaw force him to take the back seat, Jamie Kennedy Boreham was handling import Justin Medlock punting duties placekicking.

Prefontaine, one of the players the highest paid outside the Esks quarterback Ricky Ray, resolves a dilemma of Barker as Boreham suffered injuries recently signed Legare cords. for two seasons: wet.

Trade deadline is 13 October at CFL 2 p.m. MT.

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D bottom: Redskins ranked better than its numbers

Last season, the Washington Redskins were a defence-10 top, at least according to measuring stick that is normally used to keep track of such things.

There were also encapsulate the fewest.Entire season only 17.4-12 and they are.

This season, the defense is ranked last.Opposing teams marching up and down the field at the Town Hall of 410 meters per game.

But already they encapsulate 8. and they have Dallas, Philadelphia Green Bay to touchdown of the Infanta.

Oh, Yes, and now they are 3-2, tied the NFC East first place.

Get an idea of what statistics are more important?

"We don't care about you is running up and down the field," said Brian Orakpo linebacker Monday."We don't care about this subject. us care score points reach our end zone.And this is what you are trying to protect. Last year, look at the New Orleans. They were the same. "

Indeed, the champion of the Super Bowl last season's ???????? are another reason why yards allowed each game, it is not always the best indicator of protection on top.New Orleans was ranked 25 of 32 teams, but this conventional method to encapsulate 39 Saints were second baliga behind 40 Green Bay.

"Who was part of an ongoing saga with crimes protections for years," said the Redskins coach Mike Shanahan. " Is the total offense, or points earned?Total protection, or points to give then receive? understanding ratio.Frankly, if you look over the years, this is probably the biggest factor. "

For years, has been bragging about their Redskins defensive rating high, but they could never seem to pry the ball away from the other team.They were the last to wrap 2006, 25 in ' 07, tied for the 28th ", before going back down again last season.

Each year, _ adapter defensive whomever happened to be _ claim that emphasize encapsulate, all to no avail. actors authors, saying that the ball just don't jump through.

Players say it differently this year, this new defensive coordinator Jim Haslett is really, really, really emphasize encapsulate. maybe so, but more significant is the production from the safety: safety free Moore Karim reception of two fumble recoveries three games since returning injured knee, and LaRon Landry is fast becoming the most exciting player in the field now that it has been moved back to its natural strong safety.

Landry was responsible for two turnovers of a 16-13 overtime win over Green Bay.He forced ????? on Packers first series, and then made the interception of the final series Green Bay overtime winning field goal setting.

"This is me well protection," said Landry. "It allows me to be close to the line of scrimmage, and play.I don't have too many calls, just fly around make tackles, break on the ball and have the instinctive. "

Encapsulate 8 not rank close to the leaders of the League of Chicago has 14 Detroit _ _ but the Redskins have an aspect ratio understanding on 4 plus provides because committed offence only four turnovers.

Donovan McNabb is one of the best in all not throw interceptions and understanding only offense committed first came when his heave despair lift show last the first half.

However, it is difficult not to feel the Redskins are living in the Lake. Orakpo can claim he didn't care about meters, but this is only a matter of time before things go south if other teams keep up this pace 400 each game on offense., there is a serious concern about a constantly is random players around: McNabb was sacked five times, and a first offense did not receive until clay Matthews Green Bay had left the game in the third quarter with breaking the hamstrings.

Redskins lose to Philadelphia if Jason Avant was held transitions that hit him with both hands around the edge as a period of time, they remained alive against Green Bay by a matter of inches only: 53-yard field goal attempt-Mason Crosby left with one second left brgolcia.

"A perfect scenario, all we would like to place teams at early," Shanahan said. "We want to dominate teams, which of your goal is to always leave doesn't work like that, but this program I think ultimately that you have to find a way to win.

"We need to improve a lot of different areas, but it's nice to have better still forever."

Comments: MRIs were negative on the LT Trent Williams (left knee) and RT Jammal Brown (left knee) also require surgery, but I was not one to wake up if Shanahan practitioner or game player of the week .... Devin Thomas, WR Lposloth by Redskins Saturday, signed by the Carolina on Monday. Shanahan professional Thomas contends was missing. "Everyone has got a different ruling on what means work, dedication, what means, committed what means, "said coach."All I said Devin was if you want to be the best player you want to be, your obligation is to be stronger. "...LG Derrick Dockery, who lost his job, start Lichtensteiger Corey was not active for the first time in his career. Shanahan said he need backups can play more than one position.


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Fox says Clausen too early to call

By MIKE CRANSTON

The associated Press

Charlotte-job Jimmy Clausen will not be secure, but Jeff Davidson.

Days after a new low point of the miserable, Carolina winless season, encompassed the coach John Fox said Monday that she was "too soon to say" If rookie starting quarterback remains Clausen. but Fox declined to talk about making changes to its employees, including its offensive coordinator Davidson, to try and worst offense of national.

"No," said the Fox. "I think that we only play better. "

Offense that just don't hit the bottom manage eight first downs and 147 yards lost 23-6 Sunday to Chicago that got Clausen benched. performance in front of home fans booing the Panthers catapulted into the last 32 teams of the League in total offence.

Carolina (0-5) enters its week alerts with five touchdowns, 16 turnovers and 52, good for an average League-worst of 10.4 points of the game.

"I think at this point our anywhere magidol," said the Fox.

But it seems that some of the ways for the youngest of the national team to get better at what became the season lost there are upper receiver with Steve Smith still protective boot with a high ankle sprain, Panthers on Sunday became the first team since Cleveland in 1999 to start receiving patches two rookie quarterback.

While Clausen was cruel — 9/22 for 61 yards, interception of three lmlmolim – Matt Moore was good when he replaced late in the fourth quarter.

Moore, benched for Clausen after week 2, dropped 10 moves. Five went to his team and two bears. Clausen has this season passer rating 52.2, Moore 33.3. This leaves a Fox in the last year of his contract with unpleasant decision before faces Carolina San Francisco (0-5) on 24 October.

"I think it is too early to say," said the Fox."We value that as we move forward this week."

Maybe you could even decide to use the Panthers of the formation of the wildcat Armanti Edwards with tuner. College quarterback is converted to the active roster was the first time against the bears and ran two plays from snapping directly with small success.

"We're looking at all the means to move more than 32," said the Fox.

Fox tried to lighten the mood.As he climbed the podium for journalists, he pointed to the two towels on if the common table they were crying towels.But you have gutted roster in the offseason, wages lowered and failed to extend the contract, Fox has little to work with a lame duck in the year.

Panthers have fallen by so many so early – they were already outscored 28-6 for the first quarter – Davidson abandon all the game run early.Jonathan Stewart should be subject only to 36 meters 119 after switching over 1,700 meters last season.DeAngelo Williams, went well over 1,700 meters last year, there are meters 317.

It has forced air Corps Clausen to go with that inexperienced, mistakenly think it was turned off.While the Panthers you claimed the receiver Devin Thomas from Washington off waivers on Monday, there's still a lot of problems and depth.

Clausen has trouble just treatment snaps and clean, and the line hits the handoffs was shaky. Clausen was sacked first five times.

Was the debut of the former Notre Dame standout national coarse, choose the second trick questions begin to be raised. damage in the long term miserable rookie season with nothing on his confidence, and if it may be time for him to sit down again.

"I think every time you do not have the success is frustrate your development no matter which location," Fox said. "I think its not a mystery which quarterback is one of the positions that were difficult to play I think that's right up there with him ... but no one came to rescue you only that you have to get better. "

Offensive woes of Carolina has decent defensive effort for participation in this team a Panthers set a record by only 29 metres net impedes. Godfrey Charles leading the national safety with four interceptions.

But it is difficult to win when you have already failed to reach double digits in all three home games, scored two points each year, the fourth quarter.

"The defense does a great job of getting there and getting us back ball turnovers," said Clausen. "I think the biggest thing is that we have to keep going to work and grinding this thing. "


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Hill QB assistance progress Detroit without Stafford

Matthew Stafford, sure. Ndamukong Suh, you bet.

But there is no way Lions looked forward to the season 2010, figured on the veteran quarterback Hill Shaun meet primary role.

Lyons bought a hill in the offseason as a backup to Stafford, select 1.Former. but it was offensive victory Hill was a star of Detroit's first season, thumping 44 6 of St. Louis during the weekend. Start the fourth since the injury of Stafford Bpothn season, Hill, throw 227 yards and three victory needed much touchdownsin.

"I wish I severely so he took so long to get this feeling, but it feels great to get a victory of the way we did," said Hill. "All dotted: offense, defense and special teams--all of them.It was a fun one. "

Fun for now, anyway. Lyons (1-4) get the Giants and their rugged next week.But for now, hit the Rams feel great.

Detroit won only two games in the previous two seasons: wet, and lions could be easily had the disaster after Stafford hurt his shoulder against throwing bpothn Chicago. instead, with the Hill at quarterback, are already competitive losses, and finally broke out against the Rams.

Hill was spectacular, but it set the Detroit remain games. Lions have lost games by five, three, two points this season.

On Sunday, Hill was almost perfect, completing 21 32 transitions without reception.Its single game rating Sparrow was the second-highest 117.6 of his career.

"I thought this one was in the treatment of Shawn ID game protect football," said coach Jim Schwarz."He was moving the ball a lot of different" playmakers.

This is why trade had offseason Lyons.Hill won three of his six starts in San Francisco last season, while the Stafford was vulnerable to problems like Rocky. Detroit lost all six games out with injuries when Stafford, coping with Daunte Culpepper Stanton drew leading the offense.

This season, Lyons has scored the most points, 126 in NFC. they broke the game open day of the second quarter, with the Hill of throwing touchdown passes, Brandon Pettigrew Calvin Johnson.3-yard touchdown pass to Pettigrew came after Hill was almost six-second dropped back and find the tight end in the middle of the end zone.

"Those were the big drives.I cannot say enough about how great offensive line played, "said the 22 year-old Hill."This last touchdown to Brandon has the right before halftime, I don't know if you ever had that long to play moves. "

Lions are eager to still Stafford taking snaps again.Only then you will be able to catch another glimpse of Detroit select to select the top draft 2009 may result in future together with Suh, 2.This year, wreaking havoc on the defensive.

Schwartz said on Monday that the Stafford "Advanced" but gave no when he can play again, he said he will not affect the performance of outlook of Stafford.

"Matt's schedule has really nothing to do with Shawn," he said.

Detroit still waiting for the opportunity to play a full strength on offense. Geoffrey Burleson returned Sunday after missing two games with ankle injury, he was one of five players with four catches all against St. Louis.

Now, Detroit is a consideration, Johnson, receiving the best of the team, who hurt his shoulder right in the late game. Schwartz said two team was "doing some tests" on his shoulder, Johnson was swathed in ice during the fourth quarter.

Still, no matter who is arranging, Lions can be dangerous. effort of Sun was proof of that.

"We were there every week," said Hill. "You are not getting discouraged him .... We believe stuff we do. "


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IAF overcome the milestones of Favre Banichon

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Indy game runtime creates a rejuvenated hopes a new look

Ms. running Colts Hart Mike does not measure progress simply by numbers.

He would prefer to see it on the tape.

What Hart is seen these days in room movie Indianapolis better blocking, works harder, and under clear of skew toward more balanced offense _ all ensures that symbols for Colts (3-2).

"I think it is improving," said Hart two when asked about the game. "Everyone knows how great Payton, but we have to be able to play the ball, especially when we are in red. "

Provide an example of a perfect first Hart on how it should work.

The importance of his final game, Hart ran through three chips together, stretched his 5-foot-9 as far it could go to break the line purpose seal 19-9 victory of Indy.

For Hart, it was a joyous moment game breakthrough.

For Colts, she was a longer effect energy, starting a game in Washington next week.

"Oh yes, you can certainly see (the game works) are coming together," said Dan Muir Vblimth defensive. "This is a credit line hits, offensive line coaches getting their guys to create location. blocks is important too, certainly, because it let's us know we control the clock."

Played a large role and Hart than anybody expected this over the weekend.

The seasons plus two first with Colts (3-2), Hart was a topic only 32 79 yards and six meters 72 receptions.He had in fact been cut more times (two) than it was in the end (1).

So when Joseph Addai went down with injury, shoulder right quarter III and Brown Donald backup export with vulnerable cords, leader of the big ten's thundering trotted to the field of career with sore knee, had the greatest opportunity of professional career.

Hart I ran down the first developer to help you set up the goal field beyond the tie, later dotted touchdown decisive against the national team last unbeaten.

Carrying his _ the final 11 50 meters numbers _ average of 4.5-yard were all career bests, it has to do it all over again this week if Addai, Braun, running at Washington.

Colts are lidiotino appear.

"I think that clear himself this week continues.From the skeleton, everything is beautiful, "Colts Vice President and General Chris Polian said the evening both on the radio program."I think Joe felt a little better today, but I think he probably clean up itself later this week."

With Peyton Manning and his receivers chaopiini synchronized and contents chips play exclusively with two or three down linemen, backs were asked repeatedly to do heavy lifting.

Addai touched the ball on the Colts 18 32 first plays, finishing with a topic 17 metres 50 receptions and 39.5 meters, Hart when he gave his Colts spark new with difficult within cumulative.

He spent the whole offseason working Indy solutions for game which floats, was the last died a year ago.

Colts have been replaced by two guards are promoted to start., Pete offensive line coach Metzelaars. goal of adding meters 0.75 per carry average 3.5, and last year they expected efficiency more than Addai rejuvenated Brown healthier.

Five weeks into the season, the Colts are ranked No. 28In Brooks at 60.4 meters each game, you start to produce Colts need them most.

Indy ran four times on third down Sunday, raising three Downs first includes run-Hart yard 6 powerful Tuesday and 4 – late in the third quarter to help define the purpose of human Vinatieri 42-yard go-ahead of the field.

"I thought this was a larger run-touchdown against really got us going round things our way," said Hart.

Their works were and for losses four times, losing only eight meters and manning outside States long down-and distance.

When they are needed on the end, well, punch Hart included such hit final crushing, which they won the Colts looked for since Super Cup after season 2006.

"He gave us a lift because of the fact that he was tough enough in its sequences," Caldwell said. "I mean he converted a few second to Downs first downs, downs III first downs, then, of course, run the end of the game the last drive was significant, he has done many things really well for us. "


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