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2007 Cincinnati Bengals
The 2007 Cincinnati Bengals season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and their 40th overall season. The team attempted to improve upon their 8–8 record in 2006 and were looking to return to the playoffs after narrowly missing them. They failed to do so, finishing with a 7–9 record. Offseason Coaching changes Head coach Marvin Lewis entered his fifth year with the Bengals. He was joined by offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski and defensive coordinator Chuck Bresnahan. Personnel moves NFL Draft Suspensions Chris Henry, after repeated off-field run-ins with the law, was suspended for 8 games (½ the regular season) after a private meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Chris Henry was arrested for driving without a license and a seatbelt, which led to the meeting with Goodell and his subsequent suspension for 8 games. In May, it was reported he failed a drug test as part of his parole agreement but shortly after the announ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AFC North
The American Football Conference – Northern Division or AFC North is one of the four divisions of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The division was adopted after the restructuring of the 2002 NFL season, when the league realigned divisions after expanding to 32 teams. This is the only division in the NFL in which no member team has hosted a Super Bowl in their stadiums. Formation The AFC North currently has four members: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers. The original four members of the AFC Central were the Browns, Bengals, Steelers and Houston Oilers (now the Tennessee Titans). The AFC North is the only AFC division that does not contain a charter team from the original American Football League. However, the Cincinnati Bengals were an AFL expansion team in the 1968 AFL season (the Steelers and Browns joined the AFC in 1970), although the Bengals joining the AFL was contingent on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcus Wilkins
Marcus Wesley Wilkins (born January 2, 1980) is a former American football linebacker. He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Texas. Early years Wilkins attended Westwood High School in Austin, Texas and was a student and a three-year starter in football. He played linebacker and moved to strong safety in his senior year. He would then play football for Texas Texas (, ; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Texas'', ''Tejas'') is a state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States. At 268,596 square miles (695,662 km2), and with more than 29.1 million residents in 2 .... His mother is Gigi Bryant. College career Wilkins attended the University of Texas and was a four-year letterman in football. External linksGreen Bay Packers bio {{DEFAULTSORT:Wilkins, Marcus 1980 births Living people Players of American football from Austin, Texas American football defensive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leon Hall
Leon Lastarza Hall (born December 9, 1984) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football for the University of Michigan, and earned consensus All-American honors. Hall was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft and also played for the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Oakland Raiders. Early years Leon Hall was born in Oceanside, California. He attended Vista High School where he played wide receiver and defensive back. He also played in the 2003 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. After high school, he committed to the University of Michigan without taking an official visit. Professional career Cincinnati Bengals The Cincinnati Bengals selected Hall in the first round (18th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. Hall was the second cornerback drafted in 2007, behind Pittsburgh's Darrelle Revis (14th overall). 2007 On July 29, 2007, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Hall to a five-year $13.60 million contract with $8.20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) NFC South, South division. The club joined the NFL in as an expansion team, along with the Seattle Seahawks, and played its first season in the American Football Conference (AFC) AFC West, West division. Prior to the season, Tampa Bay switched conferences and divisions with Seattle, becoming a member of the NFC North, NFC Central division. As a result of the league's realignment prior to the season, the Buccaneers joined three former NFC West teams to form the NFC South. The club is owned by the Malcolm Glazer, Glazer family and plays its home games at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Buccaneers have won two Super Bowl championships and, along with the Baltimore Ravens, are the only two NFL franchises who are undefeated in multiple Super Bowl appearances. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Adams
Danny L. "Blue" Adams (born October 15, 1979) is a former American football cornerback who played for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for Cincinnati, he was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft. During his professional career, Adams was also a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, Rhein Fire, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons, and Montreal Alouettes. He is currently the defensive backs coach for the South Florida Bulls. Early years Adams is a 1997 graduate of Miami Senior High School in Miami, Florida, where he was a letterman in football. As a senior, he won All-State Honorable Mention honors, and All-County first-team honors, and finished the year with four interceptions, four sacks, 69 tackles, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. Coaching career On February 10, 2012, Adams was hired by the Miami Dolphins as an assistant defensive backs coac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edgerton Hartwell
Edgerton "Ed" Hartwell II (born May 27, 1978) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Western Illinois and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Hartwell was also a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals, Oakland Raiders and Las Vegas Locomotives. Early years Hartwell was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and graduated from Cheyenne High School in 1996. He played college football at University of Wisconsin and Western Illinois University. Professional career Baltimore Ravens Hartwell was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played for the Ravens from 2001 to 2004. He never missed a game, though he was limited to special teams in 2001. He finished his career with the Ravens with 337 tackles, six sacks and one interception. Atlanta Falcons After the 2004 season, Hartwell became a free agent and was signed to a six-year, $26.25 million contract by the Atlan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Myers (American Football)
Michael Myers (born January 20, 1976) is a retired American football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at the University of Alabama. Early years Myers attended Vicksburg High School where he played both football and basketball and was an All-state selection in both sports. He received a scholarship from the University of Mississippi, but after a low score in the ACT, he had to play two seasons at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi. As a freshman, he posted 46 tackles (14 for loss), 25 quarterback pressures, 3 passes defensed, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries and set a record with 20 sacks. The next year, he collected 63 tackles (16 for loss), 8 sacks, 27 quarterback pressures, 5 passes defensed, 5 forced fumbles and 3 fumble recoveries. He was twice named a junior college All-American. Myers transferred to the Unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football franchise based in Denver. The Broncos compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) West division. The team is headquartered in Dove Valley, Colorado. The team began play in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL) and joined the NFL as part of the merger in 1970. The Broncos are currently owned by the Walton- Penner group, and play their home games at Empower Field at Mile High; Denver previously played its home games at Mile High Stadium from its inception in 1960 through the 2000 season. The Broncos were barely competitive during their 10-year run in the AFL and their first seven years in the NFL. They did not have a winning season until 1973 and qualified for their first playoffs in 1977, eventually advancing to Super Bowl XII that season. Since 1975, the Broncos have become one of the NFL's most successful teams, having su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Adams (American Football)
Sam Adams (born June 13, 1973) is a former American football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He played college football at Texas A&M, where he earned consensus All-American honors, and was selected eighth overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1994 NFL Draft. Following six seasons as a member of the Seahawks, he earned consecutive Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors during his two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. Adams was also part of the team that won a Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXV and made another championship appearance in his one season for the Oakland Raiders in 2002. As a member of the Buffalo Bills from 2003 to 2004, Adams was named to a third Pro Bowl. He spent his last two seasons with Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos. Early years Adams was born in Houston, Texas to former NFL offensive guard Sam Adams Sr.National Football League, Historical Players Sam Adams Retrieved February 11, 2012. He atte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tory James
Tory Steven James (born May 18, 1973) is a former American football cornerback who played eleven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). James attended Archbishop Shaw High School before going to college at Louisiana State University, and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft. His career was endangered by a serious knee injury suffered in the first preseason game of the 1997 season. James tore the patellar tendon in his right knee and missed the entire season. The Broncos were the NFL champions of the 1998 season after winning Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons. In the 1999 season, after he accumulated 33 tackles and five interceptions, the Broncos made no effort to re-sign James. He then signed with the Oakland Raiders as an unrestricted free agent, signing a five-year, $18 million contract. However, after the 2002 season, the Raiders (after eight interceptions in three years) left James unprotected again, and he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rich Braham
Rich Braham (born November 6, 1970) is a former National Football League center who played for the Cincinnati Bengals. Rich now lives in Morgantown West Virginia. He has 3 kids. 2 of which are twins, Rylee and Luke. High school career Braham attended University High School in Morgantown, West Virginia, where he lettered in both football and basketball. He won second-team prep All-State honors as a senior in basketball. College career Braham attended West Virginia University, where, as a senior, he was a second-team All-American, an All-Big East selection, and helped lead the team to a Sugar Bowl berth and an 11 win-1 loss record. NFL career Braham was drafted by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1994 NFL Draft, but then was waived where he was picked up by the Cincinnati Bengals. He played with the Bengals for 13 seasons. At the end of the 2006 NFL season The 2006 NFL season was the 87th regular season of the National Football League. Regular season play was held from Septembe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaun Smith (defensive Lineman)
Shaun Jamel Smith (born August 19, 1981) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, and Tennessee Titans. He also was a member of the Las Vegas Locomotives in the United Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at the University of South Carolina. Early years Smith attended Midwood High School in Brooklyn, New York. He transferred after his sophomore season to Wichita Heights High School in Wichita, Kansas. He played as a defensive end. He enrolled at Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas. As a freshman in 1999, Smith along with teammate Rudi Johnson, contributed to the school winning the national championship by defeating Dixie College. As a sophomore in 2000, he registered 128 tackles and a school single-season record 20 sacks. As a junior in 2001, he trans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
