2006 Bengals Football

Get ready for the upcoming season with our 2008 Cincinnati Bengals Predictions & NFL Picks!

Those following 2006 Bengals football will have high expectations, but meeting those standards will be tough for this year's team.  The team got over the hump last season, making the playoffs for the first time since 1990 and finally giving their fan base a team with a winning record.  The team will have a major target on their backs, and after losing their last 3 games other coaching staffs may have finally caught up with the Cincinnati offense.  In the off-season Jon Kitna was the major departure, especially with Palmer's off-season knee surgery and the uncertainty that brings to the position.  The team upgraded their defense by signing Sam Adams to be a run-stopper and Dexter Jackson at the safety position. 

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The offense starts with Carson Palmer who was absolutely phenomenal last year throwing 32 touchdown passes while being intercepted only 12 times.  All signs point to him recovering in time for the season to begin, but at just what strength and with how much time in training camp will be the big questions.  If he can't make it back to start the season or has a relapse the Bengals will have to rely on Anthony Wright, who has been less than impressive with Dallas and Baltimore.  At running back the Bengals have one of the most under-rated bruisers in the business with Rudi Johnson.  He's young and has gained over 1,400 yards on the ground both years he's been the feature back.  There is a solid receiving corps here with Chad Johnson being one of the game's best, TJ Houshmandzadeh being a solid secondary option, and Antonio Chatman coming in this year from Green Bay.  Chris Henry has had all kinds of off the field legal problems and it'll be interesting to see how Marvin Lewis reacts and if he is apart of this 2006 Bengals football roster.

Even though Lewis has been known for being a defensive mastermind, Cincy was 28th in the league in defense last season and especially bad against the pass.  They did lead the league in interceptions but they may have been taking a few too many chances in doing so.  The defensive line is going to have to put more pressure on quarterbacks as they got to the opposing signal callers only 28 times last season.  At linebacker the team has a solid group with Odell Thurman and David Pollack.  Both Georgia alum will be entering their second years and should be ready to dominate things defensively a little more this season.  The secondary is led by Jackson and Deltha O'Neal, who recovered his former glory last season after being left for dead by Denver.  This squad gave up too many big plays, and may need to be a little more conservative this season if the offense doesn't have Palmer calling the shots. 

The 2006 Bengals football schedule is a grueling one and they will have to be on top of their games if they hope to return to the playoffs.  Last season this team won their division just to see their hopes dash on the second offensive play of their playoff game against Pittsburgh.  There is probably going to be more disappointment this year from Cincy as they will just miss out on a second straight playoff birth, but we'll be happy cashing our Under 9 wins bet at Sports Interaction.

NFL Predictions

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• After a tough loss to Denver in the playoffs last season, the 2006 Patriots football team is looking to get back to the Super Bowl

• After a solid finish to least season, fans this year are expecting a lot out of 2006 Dolphins football.

• You might not recognize a lot of faces for the 2006 Jets football team, because it was a major off-season overhaul.

• Other teams decide to go young, but the 2006 Bills football team brings back 80 year old Marv Levy to try and turn their operation around.

• After picking up one for the thumb, the 2006 Steelers football team wants to pick up another Super Bowl ring while the opportunity is there.

• The addition of Steve McNair will put the 2006 Ravens football team over the top and return them to the playoffs for the first time since 2003.

• The 2006 Browns football team will mark the second year that Romeo Crennel has been the head man, and if the team stays healthy they could surprise a few teams this season.

• The 2006 Texans football team better make some positive strides after passing on Vince Young and Reggie Bush in the NFL draft.

• Fans, expert commentators, and our sports handicapping service are expecting big things out of the 2006 Colts football team.

• It's a season of hope for the 2006 Jags football team, and for good reason.

• The 2006 Titans football team better not have another down season, or else Jeff Fisher and his staff will be looking for new jobs in 2007.

• The 2006 Broncos football team is hoping to get over the edge and return the Super Bill this season.

• It's going to see how the 2006 Chiefs football team performs when they have a great offensive squad and a new defensive minded coach.

• The 2006 Raiders football team will have the same head coach in Art Shell that they had from 1989-94. 

• There are a lot of questions for the 2006 Chargers football team, but the biggest is how far can Phillip Rivers take them?

• A lot of money was spent this off-season in order to get the 2006 Cowboys football team back to the Super Bowl.

• Eli Manning is going to determine how the 2006 Giants football team performs this season.

• After the worst season under head coach Andy Reid, the 2006 Eagles football team is hoping to rebound and regain their former dominance.

• Now with the most expensive coaching staff in NFL history, the 2006 Redskins football team wants to see results from the spending.

• Everyone is expecting nothing less than a division championship out of the 2006 Bears football team.

• There is hope once again for the 2006 Lions football team with a lot of weapons on offense that are waiting to be used.

• For Brett Favre, the 2006 Packers football team can give him a resurrection or send him packing to the grave.

• With a new coach and an owner who was willing to spend a lot of money, the 2006 Vikings football team is expecting a playoff run.

• Mike Vick will give the 2006 Falcons football team hope as long as he can stay healthy.

• Expectations are so high for the 2006 Panthers football team that we have almost no doubts that the season is going to end in disappointment.

• Youth on offense and experience on defense defines the 2006 Bucs football team.

• Reggie Bush is generating a lot of excitement for the 2006 Saints football team.

• There are high hopes for the 2006 Cardinals football team despite a 11-21 record over the past two seasons.

• It won't take long for the 2006 49ers football team to display the fact that they are the worst in the NFL.

• When people start talking about the curse of the Super Bowl loser, the 2006 Seahawks football are thinking about being the ones to break it.

• Offense should not be a problem for the 2006 Ram football team, but the defense is going to have to step up for St. Louis to make a run at the playoffs.