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When the Cincinnati Bengals signed Terrell Owens, it looked like a sign that they had major concerns about Antonio Bryant's(notes) ability to contribute in 2010.

As it turns out, they did. So much so, in fact, that they cut him today. They just straight up, outright axed Bryant, eating the $8 million in guaranteed money that they gave him back in March on a four-year, $28 million deal. 

In the end, the Bengals gave Bryant that $8 million for 172 days of practicing. Poorly.

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The Cincinnati Bengals played their third of five preseason tilts on Friday night and may have had their best showing yet as they beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 22-9. Let’s take a look at some of the key notes from the game:

CARSON PALMER – Palmer continues to complete passes (67.44%) as he connected on 15-of-23 attempts for 168 yards, but he has yet throw for a touchdown and was picked off twice. He was able to connect with new target, Terrell Owens, for a 43-yard strike. However, he is only averaging 6.79 yards per attempt for the preseason.

WIDE RECEIVERS – Owens continues to be the favorite target for Palmer in the passing game.  He finished Friday’s game with three catches for 67 yards and now has nine receptions for 108 yards in three preseason games. Meanwhile, Chad Ochocinco has managed to pull in just three balls for 33 yards in that span. There was a Jermone Simpson sighting as he caught a ball for 22 yards. The former second-round pick is likely to be cut later this month.

JERMAINE GRESHAM – The team’s first-round pick, tight end Jermaine Gresham, looked solid again as he pulled in three balls for 34 yards in limited action.

RUNNING BACKS – Cedric Benson churned out his best effort of the preseason (10 att, 30 RuYd), but only averaged 3.0 yards per carry. He did add 29 more yards on five catches.  Bernard Scott scored the team’s first touchdown of the game on a 7-yard run and finished with just 13 yards on two carries before leaving with a shoulder injury.  Cedric Peerman stated his case for a roster by scoring a pair of touchdowns and tallying 47 yards on 12 carries against the Eagles’ scrubs.

ANDRE SMITH – Freddie Childress…I mean Andre Smith made his first start of the preseason, but looked terrible.  He was beaten consistently off the ball and flagged for two penalties.

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KICKING BATTLE – There continues to be little separation in the team’s kicking battle and neither option seems to be very appealing. Mike Nugent missed a 59-yard field goal, but that is to be expected. Raymer has done nothing to impress and wide-left on his 34-yard attempt. Suddenly Shayne Graham is not sounding that bad.

ADAM JONES – Adam “Pacman” Jones returned a kick for 44 yards and a punt for 22 yards and looks like a lock to make the roster as a returner / nickel back.

DEFENSE – The unit looked solid from top to bottom. They held the Eagles to just three field goals and played with intensity after looking lifeless in the previous two exhibition games.  Dhani Jhones forced a fumble as did Jonathan Joseph, who knocked Eagles’ wide receiver Jeremy Maclin out of the game.  Defensive back Morgan Trent came up with three second-half interceptions as he battles for a spot. Rookies Carlos Dunlap and Geno Atkins each recorded a sack.

PENALTIES – It may only be the preseason, but the Bengals have continued a 2009 trend by being flagged early and often.  Friday night was no different as the team was penalized 10 times for 75 yards. Through three preseason contests they have 29 penalties for 269 yards, YIKES!

INJURIES – Veteran free agent Gibril Wilson suffered a torn ACL and MCL and is out for the season. He was expected to add much-needed depth in the secondary and now will require surgery.  Bernard Scott left the game in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. Wide receiver Antonio Bryant did not dress as he continues to battle a knee injury.

BLACKOUT – The game was aired nationally on FOX Sports, but blacked out in the Cincinnati and Dayton markets. It will be replayed on Saturday at 4PM on NFL Network.

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Let's check out some of the headlines from around pro football...

JACKSON OUT OF ACTION
The Buffalo Bills suffered a big blow in Friday’s 42-17 preseason loss to the Washington Redskins as starting running back Fred Jackson suffered an injury to his left hand.  ESPN.com reports that Jackson will miss at least the rest of the preseason and maybe longer. Further tests will be performed over the weekend.  Should he miss an extended period of time, rookie C.J. Spiller and veteran’s Marshawn Lynch’s workloads would be increased greatly. However, Lynch (ankle) also suffered an injury on Friday, according to the team's website.

CLARK LEAVES PRACTICE ON CART
The Indy Star reports that Indianapolis Colts’ tight end Dallas Clark sustained an undisclosed leg injury and did not return to practice on Friday. “After stutter-stepping his feet to stay inbounds near the back of the end zone, Clark pulled up lame. He walked slowly toward a sideline, flexing his left leg before being met by a trainer,” Mike Chappell wrote. He left the field on a cart.

BRADY INJURES FINGER
The Boston Herald reports that New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady injured his finger during Thursday’s game. He spent the second half of Thursday night’s preseason win over the Saints on the sidelines with his right hand wrapped in a towel, according to paper, and had it taped it for Friday’s practice. He played with a broken finger last season.

BRYANT HOPEFUL FOR PRESEASON PLAY
Injured Dallas Cowboys’ receiver Dez Bryant (ankle) is hoping to play in the team’s final two preseason games, according to owner Jerry Jones.  "He’s doing well, and we expected him to do well," Jones told the Fort-Worth Star Telegram. "We had expectations, and I am hopeful we will have him back for those last two preseason games."

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COFFEE CALLS IT QUITS
Second-year running back Glen Coffee has informed the San Francisco 49ers that he plans to retire to pursue his dream of ministry.  "Actually when I look back I feel I never should have entered the draft in the first place. Football was no longer my dream. I found Christ in college,” Coffee told the Sacramento Bee. “It changed my views on everything. But I still was a football player because it was expected of me, it was something I did all my life. I was basically wasting the (49ers') time.” Rookie Anthony Dixon is now expected to become the team's No. 2 RB behind Frank Gore.

VIKINGS PLAYING HARDBALL WITH HARVIN
The Minnesota Vikings are apparently getting tired of waiting for second-year wideout Percy Harvin to report to camp.  The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that the team received a roster exemption from the NFL on Thursday for Harvin, with the designation of "left the squad." As part of the process to be granted that exemption, the Vikings had to send Harvin a "five-day letter," meaning that if he hasn't rejoined the team in five calendar days, it can place him on the reserve/left the squad list.  Harvin has not been in camp for 13 days and would be ineligible to play this season if the Vikings opt to put him on the list.

SIMS-WALKER BANGS UP SHOULDER
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker injured his shoulder during Friday’s preseason tilt versus Philadelphia.  Head coach Jack Del Rio suggested that the shoulder is “ok” and that Walker just “jammed” his shoulder.  The situation is worth watching, but doesn’t appear to be serious.

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Running back-by-committee. It’s a terrible thing to hear from a fantasy perspective, but the days of the one feature back are gone. With the preseason underway, there are some good battles going on for starting roles in the backfield. Here are a couple of the running back battles to keep an eye, each one with major fantasy implications:

Houston: Houston, we have a problem. The backfield for the Texans is a hot mess. Steve Slaton was a bust last year. The Texans drafted rookie Ben Tate to compete for the starting job. Now, Arian Foster is having a phenomenal camp and just might’ve played his way into the starting spot. This situation bares a close inspection before your draft day and may not even be cleared up by then.

Fantasy perspective: In keeper leagues, Ben Tate is the one Houston RB you want, but his time may be limited this year. Foster makes for a great sleeper pick and potential bye week replacement RB3, at least for the first half of the season. And, I wouldn’t write off Slaton just yet either, especially in PPR leagues, where I think Slaton could still be looked at as a RB3 due to his pass-catching abilities.

Buffalo: How did Buffalo reward Fred Jackson, the team’s only bright spot on a woeful offense, for a 1,000 yard rushing season? By drafting a luxury rookie in C.J. Spiller. And, as of now, Marshawn Lynch is in the fold as well in Buffalo. This leaves quite a quandary for fantasy owners and gives you something to watch for in Buffalo’s camp.

Fantasy perspective: Fred Jackson is still the back that you want of these three. He ran for more than 1,000 yards  (with a 4.5 avg.) and caught 46 passes as well. His numbers might be diminished a little bit, but I think Lynch will be a non-factor or will be cut or traded before the season starts. The rookie Spiller is one of the most exciting players to come out of college in a while. From a keeper standpoint, Spiller has a lot of value. If your league rewards special teams accomplishments for players, Spiller has value this year.

Detroit: The guard has been changing in the Motor City for a while and the Lions seem to be on the right track. They continued that trend by drafting Jahvid Best. Best should have every opportunity to win the starting job over Kevin Jones who is coming off a serious knee injury. The battle between these two backs should be a good one, but in the end Best is the best option.

Fantasy perspective: Of all the rookies, Best might have the biggest impact (other than maybe Ryan Matthews). The Lions will do everything they can to get the explosive Best enough touches to see what he can do. But they will show caution because of injury concerns due to his small frame. Best is a solid RB2 candidate. If you draft Best, go ahead and try to snag Jones as his handcuff as a precaution. Jones, by himself, carries very little value.

Dallas: If Dallas is to receive a home game for the Super Bowl, they’re going to need production from their backfield. The problem is trying to figure out who will be the big producer in the Big D backfield. Marion Barber, Felix Jones and Tashard Choice all have roles and all have value. And on any given Sunday, any of those three could put up big numbers. Barber was injured a lot and has had decreasing stats for the last three years, so you have to believe that’s a trend and he’ll get fewer touches. Jones is owner Jerry Jones’ pet, but health has been his issue too. Choice became a nice little touchdown vulture and a waiver wire find.

Fantasy perspective: This is the toughest call for sure. Jones is likely to be the starter and has the big play potential and catches some passes, so I like him as a RB2 option. But, Barber isn’t going away silently, so I’d count him as a RB2 as well with Choice being a low end RB3 option. I would not draft both and think you can handcuff them as that strategy will likely not work as it will be too unpredictable as to who will have the big game that day.

Kansas City: I recently had a lunch-time discussion with someone about Jamaal Charles. I remember saying, if the Chiefs liked Charles so much, why did they go and sign Thomas Jones? I believe Jones’ signing greatly hurts Charles’ value. I loved Charles as a potential top 10 pick before the signing, now, I would consider him much less valuable. Jones is a touchdown vulture who will get the bulk of the  goal line opportunities. Charles will get his touches and will play a nice role in the passing game, so in PPR leagues, Charles is still a viable option. Don’t be let anyone talk down the Chiefs o-line. Charles still racked up 1,100 yards behind a bad line last season.

Fantasy perspective: Thomas Joens is the Rodney Dangerfield of fantasy sports. Every year he gets no respect and every year he overperforms. That will happen again this year. Jones will perform like a RB2 this year, but will be drafted like a RB3. Charles is still viable, especially in PPR leagues. He will be drafted before Jones. In a keeper league, I still like Charles in the first three rounds of your draft, in a non-keeper, non-PPR league, Charles value drops down several rounds.

Seattle: You know the Seattle backfield is a mess when they bring in Lendale White, and then cut him weeks later. The old and worthless Julius Jones is still clinging to a role. The Seahawks signed Leon Washington in the off season. And then there’s the curious case of Justin Forsett. The small-framed Forsett performed well when given the chance, but with a new head coach, it’s hard to say who will get the bulk of the carries in Seattle.

Fantasy perspective: Forsett is the safest bet. Some have him listed as a sleeper and potential stud. I’m not quite as high on him, but I think he could be a low-end RB2, but he will also be inconsistent and could lose just enough touches to the other two to frustrate owners. Leon Washington has value only as a handcuff to Forsett or RB4/bench depth. Julius Jones, don’t even think about it.

New York Giants: Thunder and Lightning are back, but lightning has moved past thunder on the depth chart. Brandon Jacobs, who continues to struggle with health issues, is losing ground and playing time to Ahmad Bradshaw. Bradshaw has had a fantastic training camp and coach Tom Coughlin has noticed and even said to expect more running and a more balanced attack from the G Men this year.

Fantasy perspective: Great news for Bradshaw who went from a RB3, mid-round pick to a RB2 and top 4 round pick. Jacobs is not going away and still also makes for a nice roster spot, just expect the occasional missed game from Thunder.

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(In the best John Facenda voice) Training camp is a time when men gather as a team and battle for individual position and prestige in the heat of summer. As training camp begins to unfold, there are some really interesting position battles taking shape. Here are a couple of the quarterback battles to keep an eye, each one with major fantasy implications:

Arizona: No other team has more uncertainty under center than the Arizona Cardinals. Kurt Warner's retirement assured there would drama in Flagstaff this year. Matt Leinart is penciled in (ever so lightly) as the starter, but the offseason signing of Derek Anderson means the heat is on Leinart. In a recent scrimmage, Leinart seemed to separate himself from Anderson, but there is concern about his accuracy and arm strength, and some of the coaching staff believe Anderson has a better arm and might be better suited for their style of offense. When the dust settles in the desert, I think Leinart wins the job, but his grip will be tentative at best.

Fantasy perspective: Leinart has little value and should not be considered as anything more than a bye week filler. I love the Cardinals offensive weapons, but I don't love Leinart at all. Should Anderson win the job, I would consider Anderson a low end QB2.

Cleveland: Call this position battle, the cluster in Cleveland. A crowded field of mediocrity stands alongside the "future" Cleveland quarterback, Colt McCoy. Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace were brought into Cleveland to play out this season while new President and GM Mike Holmgren grooms McCoy to take over. The real question is, when will McCoy be deemed ready and will Delhomme improve at all over his putrid performance last season?

Fantasy perspective: Don't even think about drafting Delhomme or Wallace. They are both terrible and have very few offensive weapons to help them excel. In keeper leagues, a case can be made for McCoy being a late round steal. He's a perfect west coast offense-type of quarterback, but if your goal is this year only, avoid any of Cleveland's QB candidates.

Denver: It's not necessarily a real competition in Denver's training camp yet between Kyle Orton, Brady Quinn and Tim Tebow. Orton is clearly going to be the starter and will likely hold onto that job all season. The real competition comes between Quinn and Tebow. Who will be the #2 QB? Normally that is an irrelevant question when it comes to fantasy, but when one of the candidates was a first round pick and is as hyped as Tebow, it bares watching. The Broncos management loves Tebow. He's obviously not ready to take the ball as QB, but can they find a way to work him into the playbook? They can't do that if he's the emergency/third string QB, so look for Tebow to surpass mega-bust Brady Quinn in training camp.

Fantasy perspective: Orton has decent value as a high end QB2 (nothing more) and in a keeper league, you may consider Tebow with a lot of potential, but for me, there are much better options for quarterbacks of the future. Someone in your keeper league will take the chance on Tebow though.

St. Louis: Not much of a battle between the band aid (AJ Feeley) and the franchise (Sam Bradford). However, Steve Spagnuolo has said that Feeley will start the year under center for the Rams. This is probably a good idea for the long-term health and value of Sam Bradford, but, make no mistake, Bradford will get some reps and eventually move in the starting role this year.

Fantasy perspective: Feeley has no value and Bradford has decent value as a backup QB. If you're in a keeper league, Bradford is THE QB to target. All observers have marveled at his accuracy and poise. If he can stay healthy, he could be a cornerstone to your fantasy squad for years to come.

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The Cincinnati Bengals kicked off their 2010 preseason schedule in a Hall of Fame Game match-up versus the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.  As expected, the starters on both sides of the ball played sparingly.  The team had a few bright spots, but there appears to be plenty they still need to work on before training camp breaks. Here are few of my observations:

T.O.’s debut – Despite only playing two short series, Owens definitely made a splash in the Bengals’ offense. He was targeted four times and caught three balls, but had one of the nullified as Chad Ochocinco lined up in the neutral zone.

Carson Palmer – Palmer completed 2 of his 5 passes in limited action with both of his completions going to Owens.  The veteran quarterback has drawn plenty of criticism this offseason and did nothing to dispel those concerns here. It will be nice to see him get more playing time so he can get into a flow.

Backup quarterbacks – One of the team’s biggest weaknesses is their depth at the quarterback position. J.T. O’Sullivan could be the worse the No. 2 QB in the entire league. He looked awful completing just 4 of 11 passes for 31 yards and an interception as he finished with a measly 7.0 QB rating. Jordan Palmer wasn’t much better throwing a pair of picks on 10-of-20 passing. If Carson goes down the Bengals’ season is over.

Offensive line – As much as the attention that has been on Palmer’s performance, the offensive line to me is going to be the X-factor to this season. While they were great at run blocking during the 2009 campaign, the unit’s pass protection had some holes.  This game did nothing to calm my concerns. Dallas consistently applied pressure on the quarterback all night long. Last year’s first-round pick Andre Smith is looking more and more like he’s going to be a big bust.

Penalties – One of the team’s Achilles’ heals last season was penalties. They got penalized 10 times for 90 yards here. Some of that can be written off to preseason football, but it is something that is worth watching.

Michael Johnson – Last year’s third-round pick continues to impress. The team moved him from defensive end to an outside linebacker this season and he responded by coming up with two sacks on Sunday night.

Adam Jones – Jones, who started in place of Jonathan Joseph (did not play), showed some promise. He made a nice play out of the gate as he broke up a ball intended for Miles Austin. There were a few lapses though too. He returned a kick for 31 yards and a punt for nine yards.

Jordan Shipley – The rookie wideout only caught two balls for 17 yards, but his 63-yard punt return in the game’s final minute setup the team’s only touchdown.  Shipley is going to be valuable role player this season.

Matt Jones – Lost in the off-season signings is wide receiver Matt Jones. A long shot to make the team, the former first round pick of the Jaguars looked solid during his time in the game.  He finished with 42 yards on three catches and had another catch neglected on a challenge. Keep your eyes on him.

Injuries – The team did not escape the game without injuries. Safety Chris Crocker (ankle) and running back Brian Leonard (ankle) both went down on the night. Crocker’s injury appears to be minor, but Leonard is holding his breath.

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Pro Football inducted seven new members to its Hall of Fame this weekend, including the game’s all-time leading receiver Jerry Rice.

As a Bengals’ fan I learned to hate Jerry Rice early in his career. There was his 75-yard TD catch with just two seconds on the clock in the regular season game in 1987 when San Francisco shocked the Bengals in Cincinnati. Everyone remembers his 11 catches in Super Bowl XXIII on his way to MVP honors. He was simply amazing to watch and nearly impossible to defend. It wasn't just the Bengals though, he did it against every team on every Sunday.

Rice’s numbers are impressive and a closer look reveals just how amazing they were.

NFL ALL-TIME LEADER
-receptions (1,549)
--receiving yards (22,895)
--receiving touchdowns (197)

To put this in perspective:

— The 1,549 receptions are 447 more than No. 2 on the list, Marvin Harrison, who is done with football.

— The 22,895 receiving yards are 7,961 ahead of his former Raiders teammate and another Hall of Fame-caliber talent, Tim Brown.

— The 197 receiving touchdowns that make up his otherworldly total of 208 exceed Moss by 49

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--The Bengals are set to kickoff the NFL preseason schedule on Sunday versus the Cowboys in the annual Hall of Game in Canton, Ohio. The game will be aired nationally on NBC-TV at 8:00 p.m. and there are some good reasons to watch.

--The team came to terms earlier this week with first-round pick, tight end Jermaine Gresham on five-year deal. The 6-foot-5, 261-pounder will get $15.85 million over five years, with $9.6 million guaranteed. He immediately began to work as the team’s No. 1 tight end.

--Beat writer Geoff Hobson notes that newly acquired wide receiver Terrell Owens is still struggling to develop chemistry with quarterback Carson Palmer.

--Last year’s first-round pick, offensive tackle Andre Smith, continues to disappoint. He showed up at camp at 370 pounds and head coach Marvin Lewis didn’t hold back when he talked to SI.com’s Peter King saying he "doesn't think Alabama shot him straight with its pre-draft info (the kid's work ethic leaves a lot to be desired) and Smith was not diligent enough in the offseason rehabbing a foot injury."

--Though there is a long way to go in the kicker position battle, the team currently lists Mike Nugent over Dave Raymer on their depth chart as they look to replace Shayne Graham, who departed via free agency and has since signed with the Baltimore Ravens.

--Most of the so-called experts are picking the Ravens to win the AFC North, but not CBSSports.com’s Pete Prisco. He wrote “duplicating their run through the AFC North won't be easy, but this Bengals team is clearly better than the one that ended the 2009 season.”

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In a bit of a surprise move, Vikings’ quarterback Brett Favre has decided to retire rather than return as the starter for Minnesota.

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune first reported the story as they claimed that Favre had text multiple teammates informing them of his decision.  However, in a press conference later Tuesday morning head coach Brad Childress claimed that Favre had yet to contact him and tell him directly that he was going to retire.

Favre, 40, is coming off an off-season ankle surgery and there is some speculation that his slow recovery from it are the reason he will likely opt to call it quits rather than return for a 20th NFL season.

It marks the third time that the longtime veteran has retired, so anything can still happen. Assuming it sticks, it leaves the Vikings to turn to Tavaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels as their top two quarterbacks on the depth chart.

The move throws a wrinkle in the Vikings’ bid for a Super Bowl and makes the Green Bay Packers the clear-cut favorites in the NFC North.

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FANTASY IMPACT:  The biggest hit for fantasy purposes falls with wide receivers Sidney Rice (already battling a hip injury) and Percy Harvin along with tight end Visanthe Shiancoe. All three will see their fantasy values dip heading into draft day.  As for Adrian Peterson it could have the reverse effect.  While defenses will definitely focus more on plugging the Vikings’ running game, the departure of Favre could mean five or more extra touchdowns for A-Pete. He remains an elite option.

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Let's take a look at the team-by-team over/under prop bets for total wins...

Arizona Cardinals - 7.5 wins
Atlanta Falcons - 9 wins
Baltimore Ravens - 10 wins
Buffalo Bills - 5.5 wins
Carolina Panthers - 7.5 wins
Chicago Bears - 8 wins
Cincinnati Bengals - 7.5 wins
Cleveland Browns - 5.5 wins
Dallas Cowboys - 9.5 wins
Denver Broncos - 7.5 wins
Detroit Lions - 5 wins
Green Bay Packers - 9.5 wins
Houston Texans - 8 wins
Indianapolis Colts - 11 wins
Jacksonville Jaguars - 7 wins
Kansas City Chiefs - 6.5 wins
Miami Dolphins - 8.5 wins
Minnesota Vikings - 9.5 wins
New England Patriots - 9.5 wins
New Orleans Saints - 10.5 wins
New York Giants - 8.5 wins
New York Jets - 9.5 wins
Oakland Raiders - 6 wins
Philadelphia Eagles - 8.5 wins
Pittsburgh Steelers - 9 wins
San Diego Chargers - 11 wins
San Francisco 49ers - 8.5 wins
Seattle Seahawks - 7.5 wins
St. Louis Rams - 5 wins
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 5.5 wins
Tennessee Titans - 8.5 wins
Washington Redskins - 7.5 wins

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Free agent wide receiver Terrell Owens has agreed to 1-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals for $2 million, according to the team's website.

He can earn up to another $2 million in incentives, according to ProFootballTalk.com.

Friend and now teammate, Chad Ochocinco, shared his excitement on Twitter.

"My homeboy is a Bengal all our games have been moved to pay-per-view,” the team’s leading receiver indicated.

At 36, Owens may not possess the skill set he once did. However, he is still one of the top receivers in the history of the game and provides the team a valuable weapon and significant insurance in the event Antonio Bryant (knee) is not ready to contribute.

Owens caught a career-low 55 balls for 829 yards and five touchdowns in 2009, his only season in Buffalo.

FANTASY IMPACT: Owens’ arrival will definitely bump quarterback Carson Palmer’s fantasy value up. He goes from around 12-15 on the list to a top 10 player. Ochocinco also benefits greatly. His targets could go down, but not as much as his double coverages from opposing defenses. As for Owens himself he could provide nice value at the right spot. He should be in your top 25 and could easily move up. It will be most interesting to see how his arrival, coupled with the first-round selection of tight end Jermaine Gresham in April’s draft, will impact the team’s play-calling and the number of carries for running back Cedric Benson.

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TMZ.com, a website known much more for its celebrity gossip rather than its in-depth sports reporting, ran a story on Friday night citing that free agent wide receiver Terrell Owens is “very close” to signing with the Cincinnati Bengals according to sources.

However, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer wrote on his blog that “those reports are false according to two sources with knowledge of the situation”. Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com also is referring to the situation as “just talk”.

When the Bengals opted to sign fellow free agent wide receiver Antonio Bryant rather than Owens in March and then followed that up by drafting Jordan Shipley (Rd. 3) and Dez Briscoe (Rd. 5), it appeared as if the team moved past T.O.

While it remains unclear where Owens would fit in I am not going to dismiss this as quickly as some of the team’s beat reporters. There are few other factors that suggest the TMZ report is accurate:

TMZ IS A KNOWN STORY BREAKER – TMZ may not be known for sports coverage, but they are famous for breaking stories and seldom are wrong. Just ask Tiger Woods.

CARSON PALMER ENDORSEMENT – ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Friday that Bengals’ quarterback Carson Palmer has been working out regularly with Owens in California and has been highly impressed, according to a team source. Palmer has gone so far as to tell Bengals officials what an asset Owens could be and how much talent he still has.

CONCERN OVER BRYANT’S HELTH – NFL insider Chris Mortensen tweeted on Friday that “one factor to watch is Antonio Bryant, whose knee was still a problem this off-season”.

Owens caught a career-low 55 balls for 829 yards and five touchdowns in 2009, his only season in Buffalo. There have been indications that his skills are declining, but some of last season’s struggles definitely can be attributed to being in Buffalo and playing in anemic Bills’ offense.

To this point of the offseason Owens has only visited one team, Cincinnati, and interest around the league for much-maligned wideout has been minimal.

At 36 years old, Owens doesn’t have much left in the tank but still could help many teams in a limited role. There’s no doubt his presence in the Bengals’ passing game would only make the team better.

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