Thoughts on the Cincinnati Bengals’ Preseason Opener

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Published: August 18, 2009

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... the preseason with a 17-7 loss in New Orleans. Of course, the outcome of a preseason game is not important. However, the performance of individual players does hold value.

Preseason games mean different things to different people. Coaches look at it as an opportunity to evaluate players in game situations. Established veterans want to avoid injury while rookies and backup players are fighting for their professional lives.

Fans (or at least this fan) really don't care what happens after the first quarter.

The fact is that I really don't want to see J.T. O'Sullivan on the field much this year. I want to see Carson Palmer.

However, I do understand the significance of the backup player and the need for him to get repetitions in game situations. No one knows when his number might be called.

Anyway, I was satisfied with the Bengals' first-team offense. Nothing really blew me away, but I did see some positive things.

The pass-protection wa...

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