INJURY UPDATE.

[ChadJohnson-85]

INJURY UPDATE: There is some angst over the appearance of defensive tackle Sam Adams on the active/physically unable to perform list, which simply means he can’t work individually with his position coach, but can return to practice once deemed healthy enough.

That’s opposed to going on PUP the week before the regular season, which means a player didn’t take a snap all preseason and misses the first six games of the regular season.

But Adams is going to make an appearance soon. Of the guys who went on active PUP Saturday, Lewis said the players who look like they’re going to be on it the longest are running back Chris Perry (ankle) and defensive lineman Jonathan Fanene (hamstring) and it’s been said Perry is going to be ready for the regular season.

Fanene, who tweaked his hamstring last month in the spring drills, apparently re-aggravated it running Saturday during an evaluation.

Adams, 33, is in his second tour with Lewis and they know each other well. Lewis wouldn’t be specific about Adams’s injury, but from his work with assistant strength coach Ray Oliver on the sidelines it appears they are just sharpening his conditioning. This is a very large, explosive man whose signing has changed the balance of power in a division predicated on power in either trench.

“I’ll be there,” Adams said simply Saturday afternoon, still as fiery as when he signed back in April and got the city single-handedly ready for some football in one of the great Bengals news conferences of all time.

Asked about the move of 300-pound Bryan Robinson from tackle to left end so he can play next to him, Adams observed, “They’ll have to run someplace else. ... In this division, you have to be tough and physical in order to survive.”

Also on active PUP is wide receiver Kelley Washington (hamstring) and left tackle Adam Kieft (knee). The coaches are being cautious with Kieft, 51 weeks removed from tearing his ACL in the Mock Game. It shows you how different those ACL injuries are and how position and size dictate recovery. The 300-pound Kieft had his surgery five months before Palmer.

Guard Kyle Takavitz is on the non-football injury list after undergoing an unspecified surgery and is expected back next week.

IN CROWD: Saturday night’s crowd of 4,200 is believed to be the largest opening day crowd in the Bengals’ 10 seasons here with the key word, “night.” After surveying Toyota Stadium, Georgetown athletic director Eric Ward predicted the Bengals would break last season’s attendance record of about 50,000 even though it’s their shortest camp in history.

Six of the events are at night, which means everything.

“If this crowd is any indication, we’re going to have huge crowds next weekend,” Ward said of the Friday night scrimmage and Saturday afternoon Mock Game. “I expect a similar crowd today (a 3-5 p.m. practice). By getting done at five, that’s still early to get people back to Cincinnati, or where ever else they’re going.

http://www.bengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=5358

[ChadJohnson-85]

And Erik Meyer sprained his ankle and looks to be lost for two weeks.

http://www.bengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=5360

[HoosierCat]

So, Sam Adams shows up to camp out of shape.

In other news, water is still wet, the Pope is still Catholic, and Franscico Franco is still dead.

[ShulaSteakhouse]

I didn't even realize Henry was practicing with the team (thought he was at least injured) until I read Curnutte's update tonight about him being "coached hard" by Hue and Brat, and the fans getting on him for dropping an out pass.

I assume if they had already decided to dump him, they wouldn't be spending so much effort on him.

Maybe CJ/Palmer's pleas to Lewis paid-off for now. Interesting situation pending the outcome of his two open cases, and what the NFL decides to do. You wonder if they'll take Marvin holding him out of a game(s) late last season into account after the first incident, not sure if they do that.

Huh...

[andybren]

I assume if they had already decided to dump him, they wouldn't be spending so much effort on him.

Or maybe they're establishing their alibi for cutting him for football reasons.

[Stripes]

I assume if they had already decided to dump him, they wouldn't be spending so much effort on him.

Or maybe they're establishing their alibi for cutting him for football reasons.

I just don't see it that way. It appears that for what it's worth, Henry is making some measure of an effort to get back into good standing with Marvin, the team, and the fans. I think it'll pay off for him, at least for now. The sacrificial lamb from all this looks to be Odell, not Henry.

[schweinhart]

I just don't see it that way. It appears that for what it's worth, Henry is making some measure of an effort to get back into good standing with Marvin, the team, and the fans. I think it'll pay off for him, at least for now. The sacrificial lamb from all this looks to be Odell, not Henry.

It seems odd but for now it does seem true. If anyone had reasons for not showing up it was Henry. Maybe he's not completely stupid after all.....well still hard to really imagine he's not completely stupid. Plus, he's about due for another arrest.

[The_Next_Big_Thing]

I assume if they had already decided to dump him, they wouldn't be spending so much effort on him.

Or maybe they're establishing their alibi for cutting him for football reasons.

I just don't see it that way. It appears that for what it's worth, Henry is making some measure of an effort to get back into good standing with Marvin, the team, and the fans. I think it'll pay off for him, at least for now. The sacrificial lamb from all this looks to be Odell, not Henry.

It's assinine to think there will even be a sacrificial lamb. It's all about on the field production. Odell and Dopey both produce. They'll make the team.

[Spor_tees]

I assume if they had already decided to dump him, they wouldn't be spending so much effort on him.

Or maybe they're establishing their alibi for cutting him for football reasons.

I just don't see it that way. It appears that for what it's worth, Henry is making some measure of an effort to get back into good standing with Marvin, the team, and the fans. I think it'll pay off for him, at least for now. The sacrificial lamb from all this looks to be Odell, not Henry.

It's assinine to think there will even be a sacrificial lamb. It's all about on the field production. Odell and Dopey both produce. They'll make the team.

How can Odell make the team if he doesn't show up to practice? Not only is he missing mini-camp now...but missed the previous volunteer camps. So if the Bengals do add some new stuff into the defense this year he is going to have no clue if and when he shows up. If the Bengals don't cut him, they could put him on PUP and he would be out the first half of the year but would leave a roster spot open for someone else.

[HoosierCat]

I don't think there will be a "sacrificial lamb," but as I've said elsewhere I think there's a strong chance that Odell ends up on the outside looking in. He's got buckets of talent, yes, but has also proven himself totally unreliable, and he's one more mistake away from being shelved for a year. At a certain point, you have to move on, and I think that point is very close.

[The_Next_Big_Thing]

I assume if they had already decided to dump him, they wouldn't be spending so much effort on him.

Or maybe they're establishing their alibi for cutting him for football reasons.

I just don't see it that way. It appears that for what it's worth, Henry is making some measure of an effort to get back into good standing with Marvin, the team, and the fans. I think it'll pay off for him, at least for now. The sacrificial lamb from all this looks to be Odell, not Henry.

It's assinine to think there will even be a sacrificial lamb. It's all about on the field production. Odell and Dopey both produce. They'll make the team.

How can Odell make the team if he doesn't show up to practice? Not only is he missing mini-camp now...but missed the previous volunteer camps. So if the Bengals do add some new stuff into the defense this year he is going to have no clue if and when he shows up. If the Bengals don't cut him, they could put him on PUP and he would be out the first half of the year but would leave a roster spot open for someone else.

He missed the VOLUNTARY CAMPS?!!?!??!?!?! Oh no, not that. He didn't volunteer to be there when he didn't have to be because he had other things he had to do. Coach said it wasn't an issue then.

He isn't there right now? Doesn't make a difference. Why? Because there is a reason he's not there.

How can he make the team? Quite simply, by having Marvin say you still have a chance, get your s**t together. If you really feel like looking the fool, we can place a bet on whether they cut Odell. Pick the stakes. I could use another jersey, or perhaps you'd just like to put a signature that says "Dude, I got Odelled" up?

[Bengalbob]

I assume if they had already decided to dump him, they wouldn't be spending so much effort on him.

Or maybe they're establishing their alibi for cutting him for football reasons.

I just don't see it that way. It appears that for what it's worth, Henry is making some measure of an effort to get back into good standing with Marvin, the team, and the fans. I think it'll pay off for him, at least for now. The sacrificial lamb from all this looks to be Odell, not Henry.

It's assinine to think there will even be a sacrificial lamb. It's all about on the field production. Odell and Dopey both produce. They'll make the team.

How can Odell make the team if he doesn't show up to practice? Not only is he missing mini-camp now...but missed the previous volunteer camps. So if the Bengals do add some new stuff into the defense this year he is going to have no clue if and when he shows up. If the Bengals don't cut him, they could put him on PUP and he would be out the first half of the year but would leave a roster spot open for someone else.

Actually I think he only missed the final mandatory mini-camp. If you look back at the OTA videos you'll see him in several (looking his normal size, by the way) . . .

[Stripes]

I'd agree that there is still plenty of a chance that Odell will be with the team in the longrun. Marvin has just made some very interesting comments regarding the situation to bring that into question.

[ArmyBengal]

No monster injuries to speak of at this point and THAT is a good thing. The little ones will probably work themselves out by the start of the season and we can just hope for nothing else at this point.

I don't see them making an example out of anyone either, but have to think "IF THEY DO", Odell would be primed considering his current situation and one more positive test deal...

WHODEY !!!