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2012 SCHEDULE Preseason

DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Fri. Aug. 10 N.Y. JETS 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Aug. 16 at Atlanta (FOX) 8 p.m. Thurs. Aug. 23 GREEN BAY 7 p.m. Thurs. Aug. 30 at Indianapolis 7 p.m.

Regular season DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Mon. Sept. 10 at Baltimore (ESPN) 7 p.m. Sun. Sept. 16 CLEVELAND 1 p.m. Sun. Sept. 23 at Washington 1 p.m. Sun. Sept. 30 at Jacksonville 4:05 p.m. Sun. Oct. 7 MIAMI 1 p.m. Sun. Oct. 14 at Cleveland 1 p.m. Sun. Oct. 21 PITTSBURGH (NBC) 8:20 p.m. Sun. Oct. 28 — BYE — Sun. Nov. 4 DENVER 1 p.m. Sun. Nov. 11 N.Y. GIANTS 1 p.m. Sun. Nov. 18 at Kansas City* 1 p.m. Sun. Nov. 25 OAKLAND* 1 p.m. Sun. Dec. 2 at San Diego* 4:25 p.m. Sun. Dec. 9 DALLAS* 1 p.m. Thurs. Dec. 13 at Philadelphia (NFL Network) 8:20 p.m. Sun. Dec. 23 at Pittsburgh* 1 p.m. Sun. Dec. 30 BALTIMORE* 1 p.m.

All times are Eastern. An asterisk (*) denotes a game subject to flexible scheduling.

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2012 MEDIA GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS

INFORMATION FOR NEWS MEDIA Covering the Bengals ............................................................................................ 2 Bengals media ....................................................................................................... 3 Bengals in the Community .................................................................................. 4-5

STAFF Team directory ....................................................................................................... 6 Head Coach Marvin Lewis ..................................................................................... 7 Assistant coaches ............................................................................................. 8-16

PLAYERS Alphabetical roster ............................................................................................... 18 Numerical roster .................................................................................................. 19 Player biographies (all are alphabetical order) ............................................. 20-137 Pronunciation guide ........................................................................................... 138

2011 IN REVIEW Regular-season statistics .................................................................................. 140 Postseason statistics ......................................................................................... 141 Game-by-game team statistics .......................................................................... 142 NFL standings.................................................................................................... 143 Best performances............................................................................................. 144 Starting lineups .................................................................................................. 145 Regular-season participation chart .................................................................... 146 Postseason participation chart .......................................................................... 147 Transactions (8-8-11 through 7-1-12)......................................................... 148-149 Game summaries ....................................................................................... 150-158 Preseason statistics ........................................................................................... 159 Preseason participation chart ............................................................................ 160

RECORDS Bengals regular-season individual records................................................. 162-167 Bengals regular-season team records........................................................ 168-170 Opponents regular-season individual records ................................................... 171

(NOTE: Postseason records can be found in the postseason portion of the team history section on pages 261-288.)

TEAM HISTORY All-time results ............................................................................................ 174-183 Regular season and postseason ....................................................... 174-179 Preseason .......................................................................................... 179-180 By opponents ..................................................................................... 180-182 Preseason vs. 2012 opponents ................................................................ 183 Coaching history ......................................................................................... 184-186 Head coaches ........................................................................................... 184 Assistant coaches ..................................................................................... 184 Year-by-year coaching staffs ............................................................. 184-186 Player history .............................................................................................. 187-196 All-time roster ..................................................................................... 187-190 Uniform numbers ............................................................................... 190-193 Drafts .................................................................................................. 193-196 Alumni list .................................................................................................. 196 Statistics history .......................................................................................... 197-251 Year-by-year team statistics .............................................................. 197-240 Offense/defense — year-by-year team totals ........................................... 241 Offense/defense — year-by-year team rankings ...................................... 242 Year-by-year individual leaders ......................................................... 243-244 All-time individual statistics ................................................................ 245-248 Superlative performances .................................................................. 249-250 Last times .................................................................................................. 251 Longest plays ............................................................................................ 251 Miscellaneous history ................................................................................. 252-260 Pro Bowl history ........................................................................................ 252 Hall of Fame history .................................................................................. 253 Stadium history ......................................................................................... 254 Miscellaneous facts and figures ......................................................... 255-259 Pro football history in Cincinnati................................................................ 260 Postseason history ..................................................................................... 261-288 Bengals postseason individual records ............................................. 261-264 Bengals postseason team records............................................................ 265 Opponents’ postseason individual records ........................................ 266-267 Opponents’ postseason team records ...................................................... 268 All-time postseason statistics ............................................................. 269-270 Year-by-year postseason statistics .................................................... 271-280 Postseason game summaries ............................................................ 281-288

The Cincinnati Bengals 2012 media guide is published by The Cincinnati Bengals, Inc. (copyright © 2012). It was prepared by the Bengals’ Public Relations Department: Jack Brennan, PJ Combs, Inky Moore and Pete Schramm. Research and statistical assistance was provided by the

Elias Sports Bureau and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Design, typography and layout by PJ Combs. Photography by Greg Rust. Additional Photography by Associated Press. Cover design based on an image by Greg Rust. Printing by RR Donnelley/Nielsen Plant, Florence, Ky.

Permission to use and/or reprint information from this media guide is granted to news reporters/organizations for the purpose of journalistic news coverage of The Cincinnati Bengals. Any other person or organization wishing to use and/or reprint information

from this media guide for any reason must obtain written permission from The Cincinnati Bengals. All information in this media guide is accurate through July 17, 2012.

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covering the bengals PR STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

Jack Brennan Public Relations Director Direct: (513) 455-8347 jack.brennan@bengals.nfl.net

PJ Combs Assistant Public Relations Director Direct: (513) 455-8349 pj.combs@bengals.nfl.net

Inky Moore Public Relations Assistant Direct: (513) 455-8348 inky.moore@bengals.nfl.net

Pete Schramm Media Relations Assistant Direct: (513) 455-8439 pete.schramm@bengals.nfl.net

GAME DAYS CREDENTIAL POLICY

To receive a media credential for a Bengals game, one must be a member of an accredited news organization with a legitimate working function that requires access to the stadium. No one under 18 years old may use a credential. Interns of news organizations are not permitted to use credentials unless prior clearance from the Bengals’ public relations department is sought and granted. Media are not permitted to have guests of any kind (executives, sponsors, advertisers, friends, family, etc.) in secured areas of the stadium (in the press box/booth area, on the field, in the locker rooms, etc.) at any time. Credential privileges can be revoked if any part of this policy is not honored. Credential use is monitored.

CREDENTIALS FOR HOME GAMES All credential requests for home games should be made in writing by the media organization’s manager — the sports editor of a newspaper, for example, or the sports director of a TV or radio station. Place all requests to the attention of Bengals PR director Jack Brennan (jack.brennan@bengals.nfl.net). All requests should be e-mailed no later than 5 p.m. on the Mondays preceding the games. Please specify the types of credentials requested — reporter, photographer or otherwise — and note whether locker room access is necessary. Also note whether you wish to pick up the credentials in person or have them left at will call. All credentials are nontransferable.

MEDIA WILL CALL/MEDIA ENTRANCE Will call is located on the plaza on north side of the stadium (the downtown side) between Gates B and C. Media must enter the media entrance next to Gate B on the plaza on the northwest side of the stadium (downtown side, close to practice fields). The media entrance opens five hours prior to kickoff (at 8 a.m. for a 1 p.m. game). To enter the stadium, each reporter or photographer must meet the following three conditions: (1) He/she must have the proper credential; (2) he/she must present a government-issued photo ID (a driver’s license, for example); and (3) his/her name must be on the media list (names must be provided to Bengals PR by your sports editor/director prior to each home game). All equipment and baggage is subject to visual search.

DIRECTIONS TO PRESS BOX/BOOTHS Option No. 1: Enter media entrance on the plaza next to Gate B on the northwest side (downtown side, close to practice fields) of the stadium. Take the escalator just inside the gate entrance. The escalator terminates one level above the press box. Take a right at the end of the escalator, and descend one flight of stairs and turn right. The press box will be straight ahead inside the glass doors. Option No. 2: Enter media entrance on the plaza next to Gate B on the northwest side (downtown side, close to practice fields) of the stadium and turn right. Follow the concourse and descend the large flight of concrete stairs. The elevators are on the right immediately after the glass wall and escalator. Take an elevator to CS (Club Suite) Level. The press box is adjacent to the elevators.

DIRECTIONS TO PHOTOGRAPHERS’ WORK AREA Enter media entrance on the plaza next to Gate B on the northwest side (downtown side, close to practice fields) of the stadium and turn right. Follow the

concourse and descend the concourse stairs on the west side of the stadium. The elevators are located on the right immediately after the glass wall and escalator. Take an elevator to FL (Field Level) and follow the signage for “Photographer Check-In”.

TELEPHONES/WI-FI ACCESS There are four general-use telephones (analog only) located in the media work room behind the third row of the press box. They provide free local calls, but require an 800 number for long distance service. In addition, high-speed wireless internet access is available in the press box and in the photographers’ work area on field level. The wireless internet service is free.

POSTGAME INTERVIEWS/LOCKER ROOM ACCESS For media with locker room access, the locker rooms are opened for interviews with players and coaches within 12 minutes after games. Both the Bengals’ and the visitors’ locker rooms have news conference rooms for news conferences with the head coaches and star players. Both news conference rooms include built-in mult-box systems for television and radio reporters, as well as proper lighting and audio amplification. TV/radio media may access the rooms before games to set up equipment for use after games.

CREDENTIALS FOR AWAY GAMES All credential requests for away games should be made in writing by the media organization’s manager — the sports editor of a newspaper, for example, or the sports director of a TV or radio station. Place all requests to the attention of Bengals PR director Jack Brennan (jack.brennan@bengals.nfl.net). All requests should be e-mailed no later than 10 days before the game. Please specify the types of credentials required — reporter, photographer or otherwise — and note whether locker room access is necessary. Media from outside the Greater Cincinnati area should submit requests to the home team.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR AWAY GAMES Place all requests to Bill Connelly (william.connelly@bengals.nfl.net), the Bengals’ business manager, no later than 5 p.m. on the Tuesdays before the games. Please note the types of accommodations required.

2012 HOTELS ON THE ROAD PRESEASON

REGULAR SEASON

DURING THE WEEK MEDIA ROOM

The Bengals have a media workroom at Paul Brown Stadium that is available for use during business hours on the days that team facilities are open to media. High-speed wireless internet service is free.

PRACTICES Most practices after training camp are partially open to the media. Contact the Bengals’ public relations department for more information.

HEAD COACH INTERVIEWS The Bengals’ head coach is available for interviews in a news conference setting at scheduled times during training camp, as well as during each week of

the regular season and postseason. Contact the Bengals’ public relations department for times.

LOCKER ROOM/PLAYER INTERVIEWS The team’s locker room at Paul Brown Stadium is open to the media at scheduled times during the week. Contact the Bengals’ public relations department for times.

TV INTERVIEW ROOM Space for television reporters to conduct interviews is available upon request. Chairs and electrical outlets for lighting are available, but background materials and lights are not provided.

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BENGALS MEDIA TEAM TALENT

Dan Hoard Geoff Hobson Brad Johansen Dave Lapham Anthony Munoz Mike Valpredo

INTERNET The Cincinnati Bengals’ official Web site (www.bengals.com) offers a variety of features, including up-to-the-down live coverage of every game, complete with news stories, sidebars, and analysis. During the season, the site provides breaking news, daily team updates and extensive multimedia offerings, including weekly news conferences as well as one-on-one video interviews with players and coaches throughout the week and following each game.

Geoff Hobson, former Bengals beat reporter for both The Cincinnati Post and The Cincinnati Enquirer, is the Web site editor. Also on www.bengals.com are the club’s roster, depth chart, biographies of coaches and players, as well as information regarding tickets, cheerleaders and Paul Brown Stadium. Fans and media also may follow the Cincinnati Bengals on Facebook (www.facebook.com/bengals) and Twitter (@bengals).

RADIO NETWORK Games will be aired this season on the Bengals Radio Network, led by three flagship stations in the Cincinnati market. All games will be carried by Cincinnati’s WCKY-AM (ESPN 1530) and WEBN-FM (102.7). Once the Major League Baseball season is over, games also will be aired on WLW-AM (700). Dan Hoard, a former sports director and broadcaster on WXIX-TV (FOX 19) in Cincinnati, is in his second season as the radio play-by-play voice. He also is the radio voice of University of Cincinnati football and basketball, and he has prior experience as the play-by-play voice on Bengals preseason TV. Dave Lapham, a Bengals offensive lineman from 1974-83, is in his 27th consecutive season as the analyst on the team’s radio broadcasts. He also is an analyst for Big 12 college games on TV’s FOX Sports Net, as well as working on FOX Sports Ohio’s Cincinnati area high school games of the week. In past years, he broadcast NFL games for NBC-TV and FOX-TV, and he worked the NFL Europe League’s World Bowl game for Sporting News Radio. The Bengals Radio Network includes the following stations:

OHIO CITY STATION FREQUENCY Athens ........................................................................ WATH-AM 970 Canton ......................................................................... WTIG-AM 990 Celina ......................................................................... WCSM-FM 96.7 Chillicothe .................................................................. WBEX-AM 1490 Cincinnati .................................................................. WCKY-AM 1530 WEBN-FM 102.7

WLW-AM 700 Columbus ................................................................... WYTS-AM 1230 Dayton ........................................................................ WTUE-FM 104.7 Findlay ......................................................................... WBVI-FM 96.7 Hillsboro .................................................................... WSRW-AM 1590 Jackson ...................................................................... WCJO-FM 97.7 Lima ............................................................................ WIMA-AM 1150 Logan ......................................................................... WLGN-AM 1510 Marietta ..................................................................... WMOA-AM 1490 Middleport ................................................................. WMPO-AM 1390 Portsmouth.................................................................... WIOI-AM 1010 Washington Court House ........................................... WCHO-FM 105.5 Zanesville ..................................................................... WHIZ-AM 1240

KENTUCKY Ashland ....................................................................... WCMI-AM 1340 Lexington ................................................................... WBVX-FM 92.1 Louisville .................................................................... WKRD-AM 790 Somerset .................................................................... WTLO-AM 1480

INDIANA Washington ............................................................... WAMW-FM 107.9

WEST VIRGINIA Huntington .................................................................. WRVC-AM 930 Ravenswood ............................................................. WMOV-AM 1360

PRESEASON TELEVISION Brad Johansen and Anthony Munoz team up in the broadcast booth for this season’s games on the Bengals Preseason TV Network. Johansen does play-by-play, with Munoz as the analyst. Mike Valpredo is in the sideline reporter role. For the 24th time in the past 25 years, Cincinnati’s WKRC-TV (Local12) is the flagship station of the network. Also on the network are WKEF-TV (Ch. 22) and WRGT-TV (Ch. 45) in Dayton, Ohio; WSYX-TV (Ch. 6) in Columbus, Ohio; WLIO-TV (Ch. 35) and WOHL-TV (Ch. 8) in Lima, Ohio; and WDRB-TV (Ch. 41)

in Louisville, Ky. Johansen is sports anchor at Cincinnati’s WKRC-TV and is in his second season in the preseason play-by-play role. He has previously served as play-by-play voice on Bengals radio. Munoz, Bengals’ Hall of Fame offensive tackle, is in his 15th season as preseason analyst. Valpredo has worked as a sports anchor in Columbus, Ohio, and is currently a broadcast journalist in Los Angeles. He is in his eighth season in the sideline reporter role.

WEEKLY TELEVISION SHOW The Bengals produce a weekly television show — Bengals Weekly with Marvin Lewis, presented by Time Warner Cable and hosted by Dan Hoard and Dave Lapham — that will air every Sunday morning during the 2011 NFL regular

season at 11:30 a.m. on WKRC-TV (Ch. 12) in Cincinnati. The show also will air (day and time TBD) on WKEF-TV (Ch. 22) in Dayton and WTTE-TV (Ch. 28) in Columbus.

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BENGALS IN THE COMMUNITY REACHING OUT TO HELP OTHERS

The Bengals organization is committed to improving lives in Greater Cincinnati and the surrounding region. Bengals players, coaches and staff acknowledge their unique public role and are devoted to working with non-profit organizations, schools and civic groups to make positive contributions and change. The club promotes an understanding of how team involvement can bring a voice to critical issues. The Bengals welcome the opportunity to give back to a community that has unconditionally supported the team for 45 years.

Non-profit organi-zations throughout Greater Cincinnati and the surrounding region look to the Bengals for assistance. Beneficiar-ies may receive money, food, toys, clothing, autographed items, tours, training camp visits, or a smile brought about by a visit from a player or coach.

Community involvement takes many forms. The Bengals sponsor fund-raising events, make donations to many charitable organizations, make personal appearances, and provide vital community information on the team’s Web site (www.bengals.com). Staff, players and coaches also serve on various community boards and commissions. The Bengals provide support to the annual United Way of Greater Cincinnati campaign through both corporate and individual gifts by coaches, players and administrative employees. Head coach Marvin Lewis continues to use his voice, doing public service announcements for a range of non-profit organizations in the region. Running backs coach Jim Anderson has been a member on the steering committee of United Way’s African-American Leadership Initiative — The

Herbert R. Brown Society. Assistant head coach Paul Alexander worked for the D.A.R.E. drug resistance program in schools and gives time to the Boy Scouts. Tight ends coach Jonathan Hayes is a board member of the Greater Cincinnati chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Bengals players also continue to make an impact in their hometown communities and in the TriState area. Veterans and young players alike continue to bring awareness to youth being active through the NFL’s Play60 program. They stress importance of education through school initiatives and support charitable events. Many Bengals players have their own foundations or sponsor charitable fund-raising activities dedicated to improving the community. Players in this active role entering 2012 include Andy Dalton, Leon Hall, Thomas Howard, Michael Johnson, Terence Newman, Domata Peko, Pat Sims, Andre Smith and Andrew Whitworth.

MARVIN LEWIS COMMUNITY FUND Since Lewis arrived in Cincinnati in 2003, he has strengthened the franchise’s ties to the community, making almost 400 personal appearances and encouraging the players to become active in the community. In 2003, he launched the highly successful Marvin Lewis Community Fund (MLCF). Since its inception, the MLCF has donated more than $6 million, touched the lives of over 400,000 individuals, and is proud to invest 93 cents of every dollar back into the community. The Community Fund has eight outreach programs that seek to empower, educate and inspire young people in the Greater Cincinnati region. Its two premier programs are: Learning is Cool: This signature program was launched in 2008 and has seen great success in three years. LIC recognizes students in grades one-through-eight for strong academic performance. Results have been particularly strong in the Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS), where the program started: ● In the first three years in CPS the number of “A” honor roll achievements increased by 110 percent. ● The program also now runs in Covington (Ky.) Public Schools and North College Hill City Schools. ● There currently are 24,000 students in the program, and further expansion is imminent. Marvin Lewis Scholarship Fund: The Fund awards four-year, $20,000 college scholarships to several outstanding high school seniors each year, enabling them to attend the college of their choice with substantially less financial stress: ● 41 scholarships have been awarded for a total of over $1.1 million. ● 12 students have graduated. ● 28 now are in college and combine for a cumulative GPA of 3.34 (as of December, 2011). ● Many continue their commitment to community service while in college and some return to volunteer for the Fund whenever their calendar permits. In 2009, Coach Lewis was the first individual to receive the national Steve Patterson Award for Excellence in Sports Philanthropy, recognizing the impact his work has on the community and the example he sets for everyone in professional sports. To learn more, visit www.marvinlewis.org.

OTHER TEAM PROGRAMS NFL Grassroots Grant Program: The Bengals and the NFL have teamed up to support youth sports by contributing to local efforts to improve football fields throughout the region. Most recently, Northern Kentucky’s Campbell County School District was granted $200,000 toward the completion of a new synthetic field in Alexandria, Ky. Almost $1.5 million has been contributed in past years to Woodward, Withrow, Oak Hills, Lockland and Clinton-Massie high schools to install these state-of-the-art synthetic fields. In addition to boosting football programs, these multi-use fields serve as valuable assets for the entire community.

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(Bengals in the Community, continued)

Hometown Hud-dle: The NFL/United Way “Hometown Huddle” is a day of service that provides NFL players, coaches, wives, and staff from each team, along with volunteers from their communities, the opportunity to create a lasting impression in the city in which they work. In 2011, the Bengals led the way in the renewal of Veterans Park in the Cincinnati suburb of North College Hill. The extensive makeover included a new

playground, a Parcourse FitCircuit, a family picnic area, a community garden and a storage shed. Additionally, the space was beautified with the addition of native trees, shrubs, mulch and flowers. Coach of the Week: A league-wide program that is designed to give the recognition that high school football

coaches deserve for molding the lives of young adults. Each winner’s school receives a $1000 donation to the school’s football program. Play 60: Bengals players have enthusiastically supported this NFL program that encourages kids to enjoy at least 60 minutes of vigorous outdoor activity per day, and also to adopt a proper diet. Some players have reached the 10-15 range in number of school visits. Taste of the NFL: Bengals players, coaches and alumni join with benefactors of the Freestore Foodbank while dining on samples from over 40 of Cincinnati’s finest restaurants. The Bengals Taste of the NFL has been held each year since 2003, and in 2011, with nearly 1000 guests in attendance, the

event raised more than $120,000, helping the Freestore Foodbank to provide more than 400,000 meals during the year to our neighbors in need. Hoxworth Blood Drive: Bengals coaches, players, alumni, cheerleaders and staff are present annually at Paul Brown Stadium to help the Hoxworth Blood Center collect donations before the busy holiday season. In 2005, the drive earned the Bengals a Special Recognition Award from America’s Blood Centers, an organization based in Washington, D.C. The drive, entering its 11th year in 2012, has set numerous records for largest single-day blood drive in Greater Cincinnati. Canned Food Drive: For more than a decade, the Bengals have conducted a canned food drive to benefit Cincinnati’s Freestore/Foodbank. In 2011, more than 8000 pounds of non-perishable and canned goods were collected, and fans with no food to offer contributed more than $14,000 in cash. During the drive’s history, an estimated 118,000 pounds of food and $107,000 in donations have been secured. Toys for Tots: The Bengals also designate one home game per year when fans are asked to bring new toys or cash donations to benefit underprivileged children during the holiday season. Last year’s drive netted 2,748 toys and $33,675 in cash.

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team directory 2012

ADMINISTRATION President Mike Brown Senior Vice President — Player Personnel Pete Brown Executive Vice President Katie Blackburn Vice President — Player Personnel Paul Brown Vice President John Sawyer Vice President Troy Blackburn Administration Assistant Jan Sutton

BUSINESS AFFAIRS Business Manager Bill Connelly Director of Business Development Bob Bedinghaus Directors of Technology Michael Kayes, Jo Ann Ralstin Director of Security Rusty Guy Business Assistant Terri Stewart Receptionist Teri Moratschek

FINANCE Chief Financial Officer Bill Scanlon Controller Johanna Kappner Accountant Keith Theissen

SALES/MARKETING/BROADCASTING Director of Corporate Sales, Marketing and Broadcasting Brian Sells Assistant Director of Corporate Sales, Marketing and Broadcasting Wade Martin Senior Corporate Sales Managers Ryan Holmes, Mike Jamison Corporate Sales Manager Pat Nieser Client Services Manager Jamie DeLong Corporate Sales Coordinators Elisa Calderin, Jillian Huber

TICKETS Director of Sales and Public Affairs Jeff Berding Ticket Manager Tim Kelly Ticket Sales Manager Andrew Brown Premium Sales Manager Brennan Barber Suite Services Manager Kate Lackey Ticket Operations Barry Katz, Erin Magness Ticket Sales Executives Mark Bloom, Nicole Britenriker, Lauren Kersting, J.T. Torbeck

MERCHANDISE Merchandise Manager Monty Montague Pro Shop Manager Steve Wolf Warehouse Manager Ron Runk

PAUL BROWN STADIUM Managing Director Eric Brown JungleVision Producer Scott Simpson Events Coordinator Alex Simons

COMMUNICATIONS Public Relations Director Jack Brennan Assistant Public Relations Director PJ Combs Public Relations Assistant Inky Moore Bengals.com Editor Geoff Hobson Manager of Web Site and New Media Andy Ware

PLAYER PERSONNEL Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin Scouts Robert Livingston, Steven Radicevic, Greg Seamon Scouting Consultants John Cooper, Bill Tobin Personnel Assistant Debbie LaRocco

FOOTBALL STAFF Director of Player Relations Eric Ball Head Certified Athletic Trainer Paul Sparling Director of Rehabilitation/ Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer Nick Cosgray Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer Dan Willen Equipment Manager Jeff Brickner Assistant Equipment Manager Adam Knollman Video Director Travis Brammer Assistant Video Director Kent Stearman Assistants to the Coaching Staff Jamie Janette, Sandy Schick

TEAM SUPPORT Team Physicians Marc T. Galloway, Ed Jung, Gerard Kortekamp, Kevin Reilly Coaching Assistant Nick Siciliano Coaching Consultant Jim McNally Strength and Conditioning Robert Harris Scouting Earl Biederman Public Relations Pete Schramm Equipment Tyler Runk, Sam Staley Video Chase Bitowf, Tony Buyniski Cheerleader Coordinator Charlotte Simons JungleVision David Ashbrock, Russ Jenisch, Kent Weaver Game Program/Game Statistics Jon Braude Photographer Greg Rust Stadium Public Address Announcers Bob Kinder, Tom Kinder Jr. Press Box Public Address Announcer John Olberding

COACHING STAFF Head Coach Marvin Lewis

———— ASSISTANTS ———— Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Paul Alexander Running Backs Jim Anderson Defensive Backs Mark Carrier Offensive Quality Control/ Assistant Offensive Line Kyle Caskey Offensive Assistant Brayden Coombs Assistant Strength and Conditioning Jeff Friday Offensive Coordinator Jay Gruden Linebackers Paul Guenther Defensive Line Jay Hayes Tight Ends Jonathan Hayes Assistant Special Teams/ Assistant Defensive Backs Hue Jackson Defensive Quality Control/ Assistant Linebackers David Lippincott Strength and Conditioning Chip Morton Special Teams Darrin Simmons Wide Receivers James Urban Quarterbacks Ken Zampese Defensive Coordinator Mike Zimmer

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COACHING STAFF MARVIN LEWIS HEAD COACH

Marvin Lewis is in his 10th season as Bengals head coach, having posted the most wins (69) in franchise history. He has led the team to the postseason in two of the last three years. Lewis’ Bengals were one of the NFL’s surprise teams last season, a young squad with new stars that posted a 9-7 record and earned a Wild Card playoff berth. Cincinnati lost at Houston in the Wild Card game, but the point was already made — the Bengals far exceeded widespread forecasts that they would not be a playoff contender.

Regarded among the NFL’s top defensive minds, Lewis in 2011 revamped a Cincinnati offense that had struggled in 2010. Under new coordinator Jay Gruden, the offense featured rookie standouts in QB Andy Dalton and WR A.J. Green, and the young unit played superbly in clutch situations, winning five games featuring fourth-quarter comebacks. Dalton and Green became the first rookie QB-WR duo from the same team to play in the Pro Bowl, and second-year TE Jermaine Gresham also was selected for the Pro Bowl. With second-year DT Geno Atkins completing the Bengals’ Pro Bowl lineup, the Bengals had four players in the game, with a total of only six NFL seasons among them. Lewis spreads the praise much more widely, however. “This whole team worked their butts off and I’m proud of them,” he said. “They just have to know they don’t get to start where they left off (as a playoff team). We have to start over again from step one, and work as hard and smart as we did last year, and then we take it up a notch and work even harder.” Lewis is the Bengals’ all-time leader in seasons as a head coach (10th season in ’12). Paul Brown and Sam Wyche are tied for second at eight seasons. Lewis has risen to third in the NFL in longest current tenure with one team, trailing Philadelphia’s Andy Reid (14th) and New England’s Bill Belichick (13th). In the category of most seasons as head coach with any team, Lewis ranks seventh among active coaches. Lewis’ Bengals record is 69-74-1 in regular season, 0-3 in postseason and 69-77-1 overall. In a win on Oct. 23 of last season at Seattle, Lewis passed Wyche (64-68-0) into first place for Bengals head-coaching wins. Lewis was the consensus choice as NFL Coach of the Year in 2009, when the Bengals won the AFC North title while sweeping all six division games. The Bengals are among only 10 NFL teams to make the playoffs in two

or more of the last three seasons. Lewis has a total of three playoff berths and two division titles, as the Bengals also won the division in 2005. Named the ninth head coach in Bengals history on Jan. 14, 2003, Lewis started quickly. His ’03 club finished 8-8, six games better than the ’02 club, good for the biggest improvement in the NFL. Lewis finished second (behind Belichick of Super Bowl champion New England) in Associated Press Coach of the Year voting. Lewis came to the Bengals with credentials as a record-setting NFL defensive coordinator, having played a huge role in a championship season. His six seasons (1996-2001) as Baltimore Ravens coordinator included a Super Bowl victory in 2000, when his defense set the NFL record for fewest points allowed in a 16-game campaign (165). That team clipped 22 points off the previous mark. The 2000 Ravens are always an entry in discussions regarding the best NFL defensive units of all time.

In 2002, the season before he joined the Bengals, Lewis led the Washington Redskins to a No. 5 NFL defensive ranking, serving as assistant head coach as well as defensive coordinator. He had his first NFL assignment from 1992-95, as linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He aided the development of four Pro Bowl players — Kevin Greene, Chad Brown, Levon Kirkland and Greg Lloyd. Lewis began his coaching career as linebackers coach at his alma mater, Idaho State, from 1981-84. ISU’s team (also nicknamed the Bengals) finished 12-1 in Lewis’ first season there and won the NCAA Division 1-AA championship. Lewis played LB at Idaho State, earning All-Big Sky Conference honors for three consecutive years (1978-80). He also saw action at quarterback and free safety during his college career. He received his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Idaho State in 1981, and earned his master’s in athletic administration in ’82. He was inducted into Idaho State’s Hall of Fame in 2001. Born Sept. 23, 1958, Lewis attended Fort Cherry High School in McDonald, Pa. (near Pittsburgh), where he was an all-conference quarterback and safety. He also earned high school letters in wrestling and baseball. He and his wife, Peggy, have a daughter, Whitney, and a son, Marcus.

Playing and coaching history: 1978-80—Played linebacker, quarterback and safety at Idaho State. 1981-84—Assistant coach (AC), Idaho State. 1985-86—AC, Long Beach State. 1987-89—AC, New Mexico. 1990-91—AC, Univ. of Pittsburgh. 1992-95—AC, Pittsburgh Steelers. 1996-2001—Defen-sive coordinator, Baltimore Ravens. 2002—Assistant head coach/defensive coordinator, Washington Redskins. 2003-present—Bengals head coach.

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PAUL ALEXANDER ASSISTANT HEAD COACH/

OFFENSIVE LINE Paul Alexander is in his 18th straight season as Bengals offensive line coach, and he is also the team’s assistant head coach, having added that designation in 2003, when Marvin Lewis took over as head coach. He has 19 seasons overall with Cincinnati, having opened his tenure with one season as tight ends coach. Alexander’s line led a pass protection effort in 2011 that saw the Bengals finish tied for fourth in the NFL in fewest sacks allowed (25). The line found some stability with three young veterans — LOT Andrew Whitworth, C Kyle Cook and LG Nate Livings — all starting every

game. And ROT Andre Smith, the Bengals’ first-round draft choice in 2009, hit his stride after being held back by injuries in his first two seasons. In 2010, the Bengals’ pass protection was also in the league’s top ten, ranking tied for eighth with 28 sacks allowed. In 2009, the line strongly supported a 10-6 Bengals run to the AFC North Division title, supporting eight rushing games of 100 or more yards by individual backs, breaking the franchise record of six. In each of the last three seasons, HB Cedric Benson topped the 1000-yard rushing mark. Twice with Alexander’s lines, the Bengals have set new franchise records for fewest sacks allowed. Cincinnati posted a new best in the division championship season of 2005 with 21 sacks allowed, and that mark was bettered in 2007, with only 17 sacks by opposing defenses. On Oct. 22, 2000, Alexander’s line shared the glory of a 278-yard rushing game by HB Corey Dillon vs. Denver. It was an NFL record at the time, and it still stands fourth in league annals entering the 2011 season. The Bengals’ 407 total rushing yards in that game ranks as the fifth-highest single-game total in NFL history, and as the most rushing yards in 60 years. The last team to top it was the N.Y. Giants, who gained 423 against Baltimore in 1950. Alexander began his NFL coaching career in 1992 as tight ends coach of the N.Y. Jets, under head coach Bruce Coslet. When Coslet moved to Cincinnati as offensive coordinator in 1994, Alexander joined him, in the role of Bengals tight ends coach. But Alexander’s first love in football was always the offensive line. He was afforded the chance to take over that job for the Bengals in 1995, and has held it ever since. Alexander is a product of distinguished teachers. He coached under Joe Paterno at Penn State and Bo Schembechler at Michigan. He also was offensive line coach at Central Michigan, a school whose coach, Herb Deromedi, ranks with Paterno and Schembechler among the winningest coaches in NCAA Division I history. Alexander’s birth date is Feb. 12, 1960. He’s a native of Rochester, N.Y., where he attended Cardinal Mooney High School. He was an Academic All-American at Cortland State (N.Y.) and holds a master’s degree in exercise physiology from Penn State. Off the field, he is actively involved with the Boy Scouts and high school linemen camps. Alexander is also a pianist, and in 2011 he authored a well-received book — “Perform” — linking the mentality and training techniques of top athletes and musicians. He and his wife, Kathy, have three daughters — Mary Beth, Carolyn and Emily. Playing and coaching history: 1979-81—Played offensive tackle at Cortland State. 1983-84—Graduate assistant, Penn State. 1985-86—Graduate assistant, Michigan. 1987-91—Assistant coach (AC), Central Michigan. 1992-93—AC, N.Y. Jets. 1994-2002—AC, Bengals. 2003-present—Assistant head coach/offensive line coach, Bengals.

JIM ANDERSON RUNNING BACKS

Jim Anderson is in his 29th year as Bengals running backs coach, setting a franchise record for most total seasons in any full coaching staff role. In 2012, he breaks a tie with former strength and conditioning coach Kim Wood, who coached 28 seasons (1975-2002). Anderson has coached a long line of Bengals running backs to outstanding performances, with five earning spots in the Pro Bowl. And over the past four seasons, he guided a notable comeback for Cedric Benson, a high first-round draft pick who had struggled

to break through in three seasons with Chicago. Benson led the Bengals in yards from scrimmage in all four of his seasons, and in each of his three full seasons (2009-11), he topped the 1000-yard rushing mark (average of 1143 yards). Among current NFL position coaches, Anderson has the most years with his team. He has had that designation since 2007, when Pittsburgh assistant Dick Hoak retired after 35 seasons with the Steelers. Anderson joined the Bengals in 1984, after 13 seasons as a college coach. He has worked under five Bengals head coaches — Sam Wyche, Dave Shula, Bruce Coslet, Dick LeBeau and Marvin Lewis. Anderson has been the coach in charge of nearly every running back listed in the Bengals record book. The top 15 individual rushing seasons in Bengals history have all been accomplished by backs coached by Anderson, and his roster of Pro Bowl backs includes: ● James Brooks (played 1984-91, four Pro Bowls): Amassed 6447 yards with an average of 4.8 yards per carry, and he was one of the NFL’s standout receivers among RBs, with 297 catches for 3012 yards as a Bengal. ● Harold Green (played 1990-95, one Pro Bowl): Ranks fifth in Bengals rushing yards (3727) and made the Pro Bowl after the ’92 season with 1170 yards and a 4.4 average. ● Corey Dillon (played 1997-2003, three Pro Bowls): Leads Bengals in all-time rushing yards (8061) and held one of the NFL’s glamour records when he rushed for then-league best 278 yards vs. Denver in 2000. ● Lorenzo Neal (played 2001-02): Earned his first Pro Bowl berth in ’02, as lead blocker for Corey Dillon’s 1311 rushing yards. ● Rudi Johnson (played 2001-07, one Pro Bowl): Johnson owns the two top rushing seasons in Bengals history (1458 and 1454 yards), and his 4221 yards over 2004-06 are the most by any Bengal in a three-year span. Anderson is also one of the coaches behind the NFL’s top team rushing performance in the last 61 years. On Oct. 22, 2000, when Dillon rushed for 278 yards vs. Denver, the team gained 407 on the ground. It’s the fifth-best team rushing total in NFL history and stands entering 2012 as the most since 1950, when the N.Y. Giants gained 423 against Baltimore. Anderson also coached Ickey Woods, who was a league-wide sensation as a rookie in 1988 before having his career derailed by a knee injury in ’89. Anderson’s troops won NFL rushing titles in 1988 and ’89, and won the AFC rushing crown in ’86. From 1986-90, the Bengals finished 2-4-1-1-5 in league rushing. Anderson’s coaching excellence was recognized following the 2001 season when he was interviewed for the Stanford University head coaching job. Anderson was on the Stanford coaching staff from 1980-83. Anderson was born March 27, 1948, in Harrisburg, Pa. He graduated from Cal Western with a degree in physical education, and has a lifetime teaching certificate in California. Jim and his wife, Marcia, have a son, Derek. Playing and coaching history: 1967-69—Linebacker-defensive end at Cal Western (U.S. International). 1970-71—Assistant coach (AC), Cal Western. 1972—Defensive coordinator, Morse High School (San Diego). 1973—AC, Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community College. 1974-75—AC, Nevada-Las Vegas. 1976-79—AC, Southern Methodist. 1980-83—AC, Stanford. 1984-present—AC, Bengals.

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MARK CARRIER DEFENSIVE BACKS Mark Carrier, a three-time Pro Bowl selection as an NFL safety, joined the Bengals on Feb. 13 of this year as defensive backs coach. Carrier is entering his seventh year as an NFL position coach. He spent the last two seasons (2010-11) as defensive line coach for the N.Y. Jets and was defensive backs coach for the Baltimore Ravens from 2006-09. “Mark is a great choice for us as he moves back to his old position, coaching the defensive secondary,” said Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. “He

experienced success as a coach with two fine NFL defenses, and he will do very well with our group.” In 2011, Carrier’s defensive line helped the Jets finish fifth in the NFL in fewest yards allowed per game (312.1), fifth in fewest yards allowed per play (5.0) and seventh in fewest yards allowed per rushing play (3.9). In 2010, the Jets finished third in the NFL in fewest rushing yards allowed and third in fewest yards per rushing play. During Carrier’s term as defensive backs coach in Baltimore, the Ravens had the NFL’s second-most interceptions (93), with S Ed Reed performing as one of the league’s premier players. Reed earned Pro Bowl selections in each of his four years playing under Carrier, and in 2008, Reed was the only unanimous selection to the prestigious Associated Press All-Pro team. Carrier will bring an aggressive approach to his work with Bengals DBs. “The way the game is played now, you just can’t sit back,” he says. “You have to force the action. If you don’t, the way the quarterbacks and the rules are, it’s just too tough. You have to be disciplined, but you still have to make things happen.” As a player, Carrier was a standout safety over 11 seasons for Chicago, Detroit and Washington, earning three Pro Bowl selections. He was an NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year selection in 1990, when Chicago made him the sixth overall pick in the draft. He also went to the Pro Bowl with the Bears after the 1991 and ’93 seasons, and he opened his career by playing in 108 consecutive games, not missing a contest due to injury until his seventh campaign. As a Detroit player, Carrier twice received the team’s Joe Schmidt Leadership Award, named for the Lions’ Hall of Fame linebacker. He finished his NFL career with 168 games played, 164 starts, 32 interceptions, 111 passes defensed, 16 forced fumbles, eight fumble recoveries and 556 tackles. He played in college at Southern California and won the 1989 Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the player voted the nation’s top defensive back. Carrier’s hometown is Lake Charles, La. He and his wife, Andrea, have a son (Mac) and a daughter (Lexi). Mark established the MacKids Foundation in honor of his son, to raise money for causes including disaster relief. In 2001 and 2002, before beginning his career in coaching, he worked as a full-time sports commentator with various radio and TV outlets, including a role as co-host of the pregame and postgame shows on the USC Football Radio Network. He prepped for his media work by serving in a part-time role during his playing career as an on-air personality with two Chicago television stations. Playing and coaching history: 1987-89—Played S at Southern California. 1990-96—NFL safety, Chicago Bears. 1997-99—NFL safety, Detroit Lions. 2000—NFL safety, Washington Redskins. 2003—Assistant coach (AC), Brophy College Prep (Phoenix, Ariz.). 2004-05—AC, Arizona State. 2006-09—AC, Baltimore Ravens. 2010-11—AC, N.Y. Jets. 2012—AC, Bengals.

KYLE CASKEY OFFENSIVE QUALITY CONTROL/

ASSISTANT OFFENSIVE LINE Kyle Caskey is in his third season on the Bengals coaching staff, handling the duties of offensive quality control coach and assistant offensive line coach. He and line coach Paul Alexander directed the line last season to a pass protection effort that saw the Bengals finish tied for fourth in the NFL in fewest sacks allowed (25). The line found some stability with three young veterans — LOT Andrew Whitworth, C Kyle Cook and LG Nate Livings — all starting every game. And ROT Andre Smith, the Bengals’ first-round draft choice in

2009, hit his stride after being held back by injuries in his first two seasons. Caskey came to Cincinnati from the University of Mississippi, where he served in 2009 as a defensive assistant working with safeties and quality control. In addition to his on-field work, he handled all opponent offensive breakdowns and scouting report materials. Caskey entered college coaching in 2004 at Louisiana-Monroe as a graduate assistant. He coached safeties in 2004 and linebackers in ’05. In 2005, the Warhawks were Sun Belt Conference co-champions. From 2006-08, Caskey was at Indiana State. In 2008, he coached the TEs and RBs while also serving as recruiting coordinator. The ’08 ISU recruit class was ranked seventh among NCAA FCS teams by Rivals.com. He was TE/WRs coach at Indiana State in 2006, and was defensive line coach/recruiting coordinator in ’07. He has earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial distribution from Texas A&M, and he holds master’s degrees from both A&M (agribusiness) and Louisiana-Monroe (instructional technology). Caskey is married (wife Kayla), and his hometown is Daingerfield, Texas. He played tight end at Texas A&M in 1997-98, and while he was on the team, the Aggies won a Big 12 championship (1998) and played in the Cotton and Sugar bowls. He was a four-year Aggie letterman in track and field from 1999-2002, including 2000 All-Big 12 honors in the discus. He earned Big 12 All-Academic honors three times — in 2000, ’01 and ’02. Playing and coaching history: 1997-98—Played TE at Texas A&M. 2004-05—Graduate assistant coach, Louisiana-Monroe. 2006-08—Assistant coach (AC), Indiana State. 2009—AC, University of Mississippi. 2010-present—AC, Bengals.

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BRAYDEN COOMBS OFFENSIVE ASSISTANT

Brayden Coombs takes on a full staff position with the Bengals for 2012, serving as offensive assistant. He spent the previous two seasons as an assistant to the staff. He will work with offensive coordinator Jay Gruden on video breakdown and game-planning, as well as seeing duty as an advance scout, and on the field he will have a specific focus on wide receivers, assisting receivers coach James Urban. Coombs’ work with receivers last season aided the rapid development of the Bengals’ young group,

including rookies A.J. Green, Andrew Hawkins, Ryan Whalen and Armon Binns. Green emerged as one of the NFL’s best young receivers, leading all league rookies in receptions (65) and receiving yardage (1057), and he became the first rookie WR selected for the Pro Bowl since the 2003 season. Hawkins developed into an offensive weapon as the season progressed, tallying 23 catches for 263 yards. Whalen saw action on offense in the last four regular-season games, and he had two receptions for 24 yards in the Wild Card Playoff at Houston. Coombs first joined the Bengals in December of 2009 as a coaching intern, and was elevated to coaching assistant before the 2010 season. He spent 2010 working primarily with the defensive staff, focusing on the defensive backs and assisting with video breakdown and game-plan construction. Prior to joining the Bengals, Coombs played collegiately at Miami (OH) from 2005-09, where he lettered four times. He spent two seasons as a DB, then was switched to WR for his final three years. He set a school record for receptions (14) in his final game as a senior, against Buffalo. Coombs is a Cincinnati native and a graduate of Colerain High School. He earned a degree in business from Miami. His father, Kerry, is the cornerbacks coach at Ohio State. Playing and coaching history: 2005-09—Played DB and WR at Miami University. 2010-11—Coaching assistant, Bengals. 2012—Assistant coach, Bengals.

JEFF FRIDAY ASSISTANT STRENGTH

AND CONDITIONING Jeff Friday is in his third season as Bengals assistant strength and conditioning coach. He is in his 15th NFL season, including nine seasons (1999-2007) as head S/C coach of the Baltimore Ravens. His tenure with the Ravens included a Super Bowl championship in the 2000 season, when he was named Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year by a national vote of his peers. In Cincinnati, Friday is reunited with Chip Morton, Bengals head strength and conditioning coach since 2003. In Baltimore, Morton worked as an assistant

under Friday from 1999-2001. “Jeff has proven his ability at the NFL level and we are fortunate to have him on board,” Morton said. “He knows how to manage and direct players. I’ve known Jeff since the mid-’90s and I have all the respect in the world for how he does the job.” Marvin Lewis, Bengals head coach, was defensive coordinator in Baltimore during Friday’s first three seasons with the Ravens. Friday began his coaching career in 1990-91 as a graduate assistant S/C coach at Illinois State. He was assistant S/C coach at Northwestern from 1992-95, and in ’96, he entered the NFL as assistant S/C coach for the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings made the playoffs in each of his three seasons. In 2008, Friday started his own sports training business, and in ’09, he was a consultant to the United Football League, supervising the league’s strength and conditioning program and assisting in the hiring of head strength coaches. Friday is a native of Milwaukee, Wis. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a master’s degree in exercise science from Illinois State. He holds numerous professional certifications, including: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Level 1 Strength Coach by the United States Weightlifting Federation, Certified Practitioner by the National Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, Certified Active Release Technique (ART) Provider, and Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Certified Specialist. Jeff and his wife, Jennifer, have two children — daughter Hailey and son Aidan. Coaching history: 1990-91—Graduate assistant S/C coach, Illinois State. 1992-95—Assistant S/C coach, Northwestern. 1996-98—Assistant S/C coach, Minnesota Vikings. 1999-2007—Head S/C coach, Baltimore Ravens. 2009—Coaching consultant, United Football League. 2010-present—Assistant S/C coach, Bengals.

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JAY GRUDEN OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Jay Gruden is in his second season as Bengals offensive coordinator, following a 2011 campaign in which his young unit’s performance far exceeded most analysts’ forecasts. Rookie QB Andy Dalton became an instant standout in Gruden’s system, fueling the team’s drive to the playoffs by leading four wins featuring fourth-quarter comebacks. The team had a total of five such comebacks, as backup QB Bruce Gradkowski led one after Dalton was injured. Rookie WR A.J. Green was also an instant

success, leading all NFL rookies in receptions (65) and receiving yards (1057). Dalton and Green became the first QB-WR duo to play in the Pro Bowl as rookies, and second-year TE Jermaine Gresham also prospered in Gruden’s system, earning a Pro Bowl berth as he bettered the solid numbers he had posted as a rookie. Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis credited Gruden’s offensive system with helping Dalton, a second-round draft choice, enjoy success from the outset. “We are much more simple (compared to pre-2011) in our scheme for the quarterback,” Lewis says. “We are not re-inventing the wheel against every new defense we face. Jay sees the offense through the quarterback’s eyes, and it’s a case of building from week to week, rather than starting over. The quarterback has a lot of leeway in the things he can call, and Jay recognized that Andy was the type of player who could use those options effectively.” Prior to joining the Bengals, Gruden coached for seven seasons (2002-08) in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, earning a Super Bowl championship ring in 2002. He also ranks among the most outstanding players and coaches in the history of the Arena Football League, having won four league championships as a quarterback and two as a head coach. In 18 AFL seasons as a player and head coach, he never missed the playoffs. In 2010, Gruden was head coach and general manager of the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League, leading the Tuskers to the UFL championship game. Gruden played four seasons at QB for the University of Louisville (1985-88), including three years as the starter. He was a two-time team MVP and left the program ranked fourth in Cardinals history in completions (572), passing yards (7024) and touchdown passes (44). He played QB in the Arena League for six seasons (1991-96) with the Tampa Bay Storm, winning four AFL titles and posting numbers as the league’s all-time leading passer. He was head coach for the AFL’s Orlando Predators for nine seasons (1998-2001 and 2004-08). He led the team to four championship game appearances, with two league titles, while compiling a 93-61 record (.604 winning percentage). During a two-year hiatus from coaching the Predators, in 2002-03, he returned to the playing field as Orlando’s QB, leading two playoff seasons. He was elected in 1999 to the AFL Hall of Fame. In 2002, Gruden accepted a position as an offensive assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, taking on a dual role as he also continued his AFL exploits during NFL offseasons. He worked for seven seasons at Tampa Bay under his brother Jon, who was Bucs head coach. He contributed to three division championship seasons, including the 2002 campaign that saw the Bucs defeat Oakland 48-21 for a victory in Super Bowl XXXVII. Gruden was born March 4, 1967 in Tiffin, Ohio. He and his wife, Sherry, have three sons — J.J., Joey and Jack. Playing and coaching history: 1985-88—Played QB at University of Louisville. 1990—Played QB for Barcelona Dragons and Sacramento Surge (WLAF). 1991-96—Played QB for Tampa Bay Storm (AFL). 1997—Offensive coordinator, Nashville Kats (AFL). 1998-2001—Head coach, Orlando Predators (AFL). 2002-03—Played QB for Orlando Predators. 2004-08—Head coach, Orlando Predators. 2002-08—Assistant coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 2009—Offensive coordinator, Florida Tuskers (UFL). 2010—Head coach, Florida Tuskers. 2011-present—Offensive coordinator, Bengals.

PAUL GUENTHER LINEBACKERS

Paul Guenther is in his eighth season on the Bengals coaching staff in 2012, and this season he will direct Cincinnati’s linebackers. “I have a high confidence level working with Paul,” said Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, “and so does Mike Zimmer (Bengals defensive coordinator). We’re excited about what he can bring our defense in this new role.” Guenther worked last season in a dual role, with defensive backs and special teams. He also worked closely with Zimmer on blitz techniques, and last

season the Bengals ranked fifth in the NFL in sacks (45), up from 27 the previous year. Guenther had an expanded role last year in all aspects of the Bengals’ defensive strategy on passing downs. “I like working with Zim because he’s so aggressive and likes to be on the cutting edge,” Guenther says. “It’s important to understand the whole concept. What kind of routes are they running against the pressures? What are the protection schemes against the pressures we run? Get players to understand how they react as well.” Working with special teams coach Darrin Simmons last season, Guenther helped Cincinnati finish seventh in the NFL in punt return average (11.5 yards per return), seventh in punt coverage (7.2) and third in kickoff coverage (20.8). In 2010, Guenther helped Cincinnati lead the NFL in punt coverage, with an average yield of only 4.8 yards on 26 opponent returns. No foe had a return of longer than 20 yards. Guenther assisted with linebackers as well as special teams on the Bengals staff from 2006-10, and in ’10, he contributed to a “trifecta” year for the linebackers in the team tackling totals, as starters Dhani Jones, Keith Rivers and Rey Maualuga finished 1-2-3 on the squad. Guenther (pronounced “GUN-thur”) was offensive assistant on the Washington Redskins staff from 2002-03. Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis was one of his associates in 2002, serving as Redskins assistant head coach/defensive coordinator. Guenther’s primary position assignment with the Redskins was running backs. From 1997-2000, Guenther was head coach at Ursinus College, an NCAA Division III school in Collegeville, Pa. He was the youngest head coach in college football in ’97, at age 25, and he led the team to the playoffs in ’99 and 2000. His 1999 Ursinus team finished 10-2, advancing to the second round of the playoffs. The 10 wins were most in school history, and the team broke most of the offensive and defensive marks in the school record book. Guenther began his coaching career from 1994-95 at Western Maryland. He was an assistant at Ursinus in 1996, moved to Jacksonville University as defensive coordinator in ’97, and returned to Ursinus that same year. Guenther was born Nov. 22, 1971. His hometown is Richboro, Pa. He played LB in college at Ursinus, setting a school career tackles record (355) while three times earning all-conference honors. He received his undergraduate degree in communications from Ursinus in 1994, and a master’s degree in sports administration from Western Maryland in ’97. Playing and coaching history: 1990-93—Played LB at Ursinus College. 1994-95—Assistant coach (AC), Western Maryland. 1996—AC, Ursinus. 1997—Defensive coordinator, Jacksonville Univ. 1997-2000—Head coach, Ursinus. 2002-03—AC, Washington Redskins. 2005-present—AC, Bengals.

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JAY HAYES DEFENSIVE LINE

Jay Hayes, a 24-year veteran of major college and NFL coaching, is in his 10th season as Bengals defensive line coach. Last season his unit had four players post career highs in sacks as the Bengals earned a Wild Card playoff spot. Cincinnati’s total of 45 sacks — ranked fifth in the NFL — included 34.5 by the line. The surge was led by the rapid development of DT Geno Atkins, a fourth-round 2010 draft pick who made the Pro Bowl as a second-year player. Atkins’ team-leading 7.5 sacks tied for the NFL lead among interior linemen.

In 2010, Hayes oversaw the development of rookie DE Carlos Dunlap into a producer of 9.5 sacks, a half-sack off the NFL rookie lead. Dunlap’s availability in 2011 was limited due to injuries, but in addition to Atkins, the line got career-high sack performances from DEs Jonathan Fanene (6.5), Michael Johnson (6.0) and Frostee Rucker (4.0). Overall, the defense finished seventh in the NFL in fewest yards allowed (316.3 per game) and eighth in fewest yards per rushing play (3.9). NFL trends of recent years have blurred the distinctions between starters and reserves on successful defensive lines, and when all Hayes’ hands were healthy last year, the Bengals would make regular use of up to eight linemen in a game. When injuries or other factors limited the active field to six or seven players, all would get 20 or more snaps. “It’s my job to pick somebody to get a spark, so we can have the chemistry and keep it running hot,” Hayes says. “We want to keep getting after people and not let them find room to breathe. If we can continue doing that, we can be successful.” Hayes came to the Bengals from the Minnesota Vikings, where he was special teams coach in 2002. The ’02 Vikings tied for fifth in the NFL in punt coverage. Hayes was special teams coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1999-2001. In 1999, under Hayes’ direction, Steelers rookie kicker Kris Brown set an NFL record for most consecutive field goals made to start a career (13). Before entering the NFL coaching ranks with the Steelers, Hayes coached 11 years at the major college level — at Notre Dame, California and Wisconsin. He began his coaching career in 1988 as a graduate assistant at Notre Dame, and for the next three seasons, he coached outside linebackers and special teams for the Irish. He moved to California as outside linebackers coach in 1992, and he also held that job in ’93 before adding special teams responsibilities in ’94. Hayes’ last college assignment before entering the NFL was from 1995-98 at Wisconsin, where he was outside linebackers and special teams coach. Hayes’ Badgers were consistently among the top special teams units in the Big Ten. Hayes played DE at the University of Idaho and earned all-conference honors in 1980 and ’81. He spent some time in NFL camps before moving on to play in the USFL, for the Michigan Panthers in 1984 and the Memphis Showboats in ’85. Hayes’ younger brother, Jonathan, is Bengals tight ends coach. Hayes was born March 3, 1960 in Pittsburgh, and attended South Fayette High School. He and his wife have three children. His son Jesse is a defensive end at Wisconsin, and this year his daughter Jazmin begins a basketball scholarship at Lafayette College (Easton, Pa.). Playing and coaching history: 1978-81—Played defensive end at Univ. of Idaho. 1984—Defensive end, Michigan Panthers (USFL). 1985—Defensive end, Memphis Showboats (USFL). 1988-91—Assistant coach (AC), Notre Dame. 1992-94—AC, California. 1995-98—AC, Wisconsin. 1999-2001—AC, Pittsburgh Steelers. 2002—AC, Minnesota Vikings. 2003-present—AC, Bengals.

JONATHAN HAYES TIGHT ENDS

Jonathan Hayes, an NFL tight end for 12 seasons, returns for his 10th year as Bengals tight ends coach in 2012. Last season, Hayes continued the development of second-year tight end Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati’s No. 1 draft pick in 2010, who immediately became one of QB Andy Dalton’s most reliable targets. Gresham finished the season 56-for-595 receiving with six TDs, while also continuing to develop into a productive run-blocker. He earned a spot on the AFC roster in the Pro Bowl.

Despite battling injuries which caused him to miss two games, Gresham’s 2011 numbers topped those of his rookie season, when his 52 catches tied for the lead among AFC rookies and tied for third among NFL rookies. His 2010 total was a Bengals rookie TE record, besting the mark of 44 set by Tony McGee in 1993, and he tied teammate Jordan Shipley for the most catches by any Bengals rookie since 1985. Added to the mix at tight end in 2011 were veteran Donald Lee and rookie free agent Colin Cochart. Lee, who won a Super Bowl with Green Bay in 2010, made some significant contributions, though he was limited by injuries. Cochart, from South Dakota State, was the only Bengals’ 2011 college free agent signee to make the opening day roster, and under Hayes he developed steadily throughout the season, playing in 10 games with three starts. Together, the TEs contributed to the run-blocking effort in 2011 that propelled RB Cedric Benson over 1000 yards rushing for the third straight year. Benson finished with 1067 yards on the ground. In addition, they aided a pass-blocking effort that ranked tied for fourth in the NFL in fewest sacks allowed (25). And twice since 2005, the tight ends’ blocking has helped Cincinnati set a club record for fewest sacks allowed. A record of 21 was set in 2005, and that mark was re-written at 17 in ’07. Prior to joining the Bengals, Hayes spent four years (1999-2002) at the University of Oklahoma as tight ends coach and special teams coordinator. He helped the Sooners to a four-year record of 44-9, including a 13-0 mark in 2000 for the NCAA championship. Under Hayes’ tutelage, tight end Trent Smith finished his Oklahoma career in 2002 as the school’s No. 2 all-time receiver, with 148 catches. Also in 2002, Sooners special teams blocked seven kicks and had three punt returns for TDs. Hayes began his NFL playing career in 1985 with the Kansas City Chiefs, as a second-round draft pick out of Iowa. He played for the Chiefs through 1993, serving as a team captain, and closed his NFL career with three seasons in Pittsburgh (‘94-96). He had 153 career receptions for 1718 yards with 13 TDs. He saw action in 184 NFL games with 122 starts, and he played all 16 games in each of his final six seasons. He played in three AFC Championship games and a Super Bowl (for Pittsburgh vs. Dallas in SB XXX). At the University of Iowa, he earned first-team All-America honors as a senior TE and was a team captain. He holds a degree from Iowa in general studies. Hayes’ older brother, Jay, is Bengals defensive line coach. Hayes’ hometown is South Fayette, Pa. He attended South Fayette High School. He and his wife have four children. Playing and coaching history: 1981-84—Played linebacker and tight end at Iowa. 1985-93—NFL tight end, Kansas City Chiefs. 1994-96—NFL tight end, Pittsburgh Steelers. 1999-2002—Assistant coach (AC), Univ. of Oklahoma. 2003-present—AC, Bengals.

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HUE JACKSON ASSISTANT SPECIAL TEAMS/

ASSISTANT DEFENSIVE BACKS The Bengals on Feb. 17 of this year signed Hue Jackson to an assistant coach position. Head coach of the Oakland Raiders in 2011 and a Bengals assistant from 2004-06, Jackson is slated to assist primarily in the areas of special teams and defensive backs, working closely with DBs coach Mark Carrier and special teams coach Darrin Simmons. “Hue is a tremendous addition to our staff,” said Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. “I relied on Hue greatly when he was with us (in 2004-06), and his success overall in the NFL, including being selected for

a head coaching position, is well documented. He has expertise in all aspects of the game, and we are fortunate to have obtained his services.” Jackson is entering his 12th consecutive season as an NFL coach. In addition to serving as head coach last season with Oakland, he has held offensive coordinator posts for Washington (2003), Atlanta (2007) and the Raiders (2010). As Oakland head coach last season, he directed an 8-8 finish, tied with Denver and San Diego for best in the AFC West, but the Raiders were eliminated on tiebreakers from the playoffs. The Raiders finished ninth in the NFL in total offense (379.5 yards per game) and seventh in rushing offense (131.9). Jackson’s three seasons with the Bengals saw him in the role of wide receivers coach, with Chad Ochocinco (then Chad Johnson) averaging 93 catches, 1358 yards and 8.3 touchdowns per campaign. Ochocinco led the AFC in receiving yards in each of those seasons, and in 2006, WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh also topped 1000 yards as the Bengals logged the first 1000-yard receiving duo in franchise history. Jackson left the Bengals after the ’06 season to become offensive coordinator for Atlanta. In 2010, prior to being named Raiders head coach, Jackson coordinated an Oakland offense that led the team to an average of 25.6 points per game, fourth in the AFC and sixth in the NFL. The Raiders more than doubled their 2009 point total of 197, totaling 410. Before joining the Raiders, Jackson spent two seasons as quarterbacks coach for Baltimore, helping the Ravens advance to the playoffs in both campaigns. He fostered the rapid development of Joe Flacco, who in 2008 became the first rookie QB to win two playoff games. Jackson coached in the college ranks from 1987-2000 and entered the NFL with Washington in 2001. Marvin Lewis and Jackson were coaching colleagues on the Redskins staff in 2002. Jackson’s jumping-off point to the pro ranks was the University of Southern California, where he was offensive coordinator from 1997-2000. He was active in the recruiting and early coaching of QB Carson Palmer, with whom he later was reunited in Cincinnati. Palmer’s play at USC earned him the No. 1 overall selection by Cincinnati in the 2003 draft. Born Oct. 22, 1965 in Los Angeles, Jackson played QB at the University of the Pacific, passing for 2544 yards and 19 TDs over the 1985-86 seasons. He began his coaching career at Pacific in 1987. Playing and coaching history: 1985-86—Played QB at University of the Pacific. 1987—Graduate assistant, Pacific. 1988-89—Assistant coach (AC), Pacific. 1990-91—AC, Cal State-Fullerton. 1992-95—AC, Arizona State. 1996—Offensive Coordinator, University of California. 1997-2000—Offensive coordinator, University of Southern California. 2001-02—AC, Washington Redskins. 2003—Offensive coordinator, Washington Redskins. 2004-06—AC, Bengals. 2007—Offensive coordinator, Atlanta Falcons. 2008-09—AC, Baltimore Ravens. 2010—Offensive coordinator, Oakland Raiders. 2011—Head coach, Oakland Raiders. 2012—AC, Bengals.

DAVID LIPPINCOTT DEFENSIVE QUALITY CONTROL/

ASSISTANT LINEBACKERS David Lippincott is in his second season with a Bengals full staff position in 2012. He will serve again as defensive quality control coach, and this season his title also includes a designation as assistant linebackers coach, a role in which he will work with LBs coach Paul Guenther. This is Lippincott’s fifth season with the Bengals. From 2008-10, he was in a support role as a coaching assistant. Lippincott handles defensive video breakdowns and game plan preparation, and he has had previous on-

field duties with front-seven players. Last season, his work contributed to Cincinnati finishing seventh in the NFL in fewest yards allowed (316.3 per game) and ninth in fewest points allowed per game (20.2). Also, the Bengals finished the season with 45 sacks, fifth in the NFL and up 60 percent from a total of 27 during an injury-plagued 2010 season. Fifteen players contributed to the sack total, tied for the most in franchise history with the exception of a 1987 club that essentially had two different rosters due to strike replacement play. The 2011 defense also posted top 10 NFL rankings in fewest yards allowed per play (fourth at 5.0), fewest yards per rushing play (eighth at 3.9) and fewest yards per passing play (fourth at 6.8). As a Bengals coaching assistant from 2008-10, Lippincott’s duties included advance scouting and coaching wide receivers, as well as game preparation. His 2009 work contributed to the Bengals’ second AFC North Division title during the tenure of head coach Marvin Lewis. Prior to joining the Bengals, Lippincott coached in college for three seasons at Bluffton University (2000-02), two seasons at Minnesota (2003-04) and three seasons at Richmond (2005-07). He worked with all three defensive position groups — line, linebackers and defensive backs — over the course of his college seasons. During his two seasons at Minnesota, when he worked as a graduate assistant on defense, the Gophers posted wins in the Sun and Music City bowls. At Richmond, where he was assistant defensive line coach, the team won an Atlantic 10 title in 2005 and a Colonial Athletic Association crown in ’07. The 2005 team was a quarterfinalist in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs, and the ’07 team was a semifinalist in the (re-named) FCS division. Lippincott is a Cincinnati native — a graduate of Moeller High School and the University of Dayton. Coaching history: 2000-02—Assistant coach (AC), Bluffton. 2003-04—Graduate assistant, University of Minnesota. 2005-07—AC, Richmond. 2008-10—Coaching assistant, Bengals. 2011-present—AC, Bengals.

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CHIP MORTON STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

Chip Morton is in his 10th season as Bengals strength and conditioning coach. During his tenure, Morton and his staff have established a program that features innovative ideas, while never straying far from the fundamental principles of productive training. “But any program is only as good as its players,” Morton says, “and we have a group that is accountable, consistent, and diligent in their efforts.” In order to build a quality product, the previous year’s programming is evaluated, and adjustments are made to help the team reach its goals for the upcoming

season. The Bengals’ strength and conditioning program is characterized as comprehensive and progressive in nature. At its very core lies a foundation of traditional training principles, with an emphasis on teaching, communication and service to the players. Morton and assistant S/C coach Jeff Friday both have coached on successful teams that have reached the Super Bowl. “Under Chip’s direction, our strength and conditioning program remains on the cutting edge of training techniques and philosophy,” says head coach Marvin Lewis. “I am very pleased with the outcome, using this program to both improve our players’ football performances and to increase their resistance to injuries.” Morton was a coaching colleague of Lewis with the Baltimore Ravens from 1999-2001, serving as Ravens assistant strength and conditioning coach, and he was with Lewis in ’02 at Washington, serving as head strength and conditioning coach for the Redskins. Morton is in his 21st NFL season, having also served as strength and conditioning assistant at San Diego from 1992-94 and as head strength and conditioning coach at Carolina from ’95-98. He has coached with two Super Bowl teams — the 1994 Chargers and the 2000 World Champion Ravens. He started his career in the collegiate ranks, serving as assistant strength coach at Ohio State (1985-86) while completing his master’s degree in physical education. He moved to Penn State in 1987 as the first-ever full-time strength and conditioning assistant for the Nittany Lions football team. He also worked with 14 other men’s and women’s sports during his five years (1987-91) at Penn State. Morton’s hometown is Hamden, Conn. He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1985 with a degree in zoology, where he also earned a varsity letter in swimming. Continuing education has always been a hallmark of Morton’s coaching career. He recently was re-certified as a Level One Sports Performance Coach by the United States Weightlifting Association and has been a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association since 1990. In 2006, Morton became the first NFL strength coach to receive the Russian Kettlebell Instructor’s Certification (RKC), and in ’08, he was certified as a Level I coach in John Brookfield’s Battling Ropes training system. Chip is married, and he and his wife Stacey have seven children. Coaching history: 1985-86—Assistant strength and conditioning (S/C) coach, Ohio State. 1987-91—Assistant S/C coach, Penn State. 1992-94—Assistant S/C coach, San Diego Chargers. 1995-98—Head S/C coach, Carolina Panthers. 1999-2001—Assistant S/C coach, Baltimore Ravens. 2002—Head S/C coach, Washington Redskins. 2003-present—Head S/C coach, Bengals.

DARRIN SIMMONS SPECIAL TEAMS

Darrin Simmons is in his 10th season as Bengals special teams coach. Last season his units played a key role in Cincinnati securing a playoff berth, posting top 10 NFL finishes in three of the four major kick return and kick coverage areas. The Bengals were third in kickoff coverage, allowing only 20.8 yards per return, seventh in punt coverage (7.2 yards) and seventh in punt returns (11.5). Also last season, the Bengals led the NFL in opponents’ starting field position after kickoffs (20.3-yard line.)

Cincinnati’s individual special teams leaders had excellent production under Simmons last season: ● K Mike Nugent returned from a 2010 knee injury and set franchise records for points (132) and field goals (33). He put 67 of his 80 kickoffs into the end zone, 36 of those going for touchbacks. “I’ve become a better kicker working with Darrin,” says Nugent, who joined the Bengals in ’10 after five seasons with other clubs. “I’ve been open to some ideas, and Darrin led me to change how I position the ball for field goals and PATs. It gave me more consistency.” ● Brandon Tate joined the Bengals just a week before the 2011 season opener, on waivers from New England, and he contributed immediately. He finished the season with a 10.6 average on punt returns, with a TD, and he is now officially the franchise’s career leader in punt return average, as his club-record of 51 returns meets the minimum requirement of 50. Tate also averaged 23.8 yards on 42 kickoff returns. ● P Kevin Huber averaged a career-best 44.2 yards per kick and now ranks second in franchise history in career average (43.3). Huber and the punt team have worked together over the last three seasons to produce 76 punts downed inside the opponent 20 and only 25 touchbacks. In 2010, Cincinnati led the NFL in punt coverage for the season’s final five weeks and finished with an average yield of only 4.8 yards on 26 opponent returns. No foe had a return of longer than 20 yards. Simmons’ Bengals special teams have shown a nose for the ball, forcing 23 fumbles in his nine completed seasons. That’s well over twice the total (nine) for the nine seasons prior to his tenure. Simmons entered the NFL in the 1998 season on the same Baltimore Ravens staff as Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, who was Ravens defensive coordinator at the time. Simmons was assistant special teams coach and assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Ravens, and he held that same role for the Carolina Panthers from 1999-2002. He joined the Bengals in 2003. A former college punter himself, Simmons played an integral role at Carolina in the development of Todd Sauerbrun as one of the NFL’s top punters of the time. Simmons began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Kansas University in 1996. He moved to the University of Minnesota in 1997. Simmons punted in college for Kansas from 1993-95, earning All-Big Eight honors his final year. As a senior, he helped the Jayhawks to a top 10 national ranking and to an Aloha Bowl victory over UCLA. Also as a Kansas senior, he won honors as an academic All-American. Prior to playing for Kansas, Simmons was a punter and QB for Dodge City (Kan.) Community College. In 1992 at Dodge City, he led the nation’s junior colleges in punting and was a first-team JUCO All-American. Simmons earned a degree in sports management from Kansas in 1996. Born April 9, 1973, in Elkhart, Kan., he graduated from Elkhart High School. He and his wife, Rhonda, have a daughter and two sons. Playing and coaching history: 1991-92—Played quarterback and punter at Dodge City (Kan.) Community College. 1993-95—Punter, University of Kansas. 1996—Graduate assistant coach, Kansas. 1997—Assistant coach (AC), University of Minnesota. 1998—AC, Baltimore Ravens. 1999-2002—AC, Carolina Panthers. 2003-present—AC, Bengals.

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JAMES URBAN WIDE RECEIVERS

James Urban returns in 2012 for his second season as Bengals wide receivers coach. With the benefit of a full season and full offseason under his belt, Urban will look to further tap into the potential of his young receivers. In 2011, Urban was charged with leading an inexperienced Bengals receiving corps into a new offensive scheme. The presence of a rookie quarterback (Andy Dalton) and limited preparation time (due to NFL labor issues) increased the challenge. But the results were more than favorable, as the young

receivers immediately developed a rapport with Dalton and saw continued production throughout the season and into the playoffs. The crown jewel of Urban’s first year in Cincinnati was the rapid development of rookie A.J. Green, who led the Bengals in receptions (65), receiving yards (1057) and TDs (seven). Green established himself early as one of the top young receivers in the NFL and earned a Pro Bowl selection, voted directly to the AFC squad rather than joining later as an alternate. Green was the first rookie WR in the Pro Bowl since Anquan Boldin of Arizona in 2003. Despite missing a game and a half due to injury, Green’s receptions and receiving yardage totals were tops among NFL rookies. His 1057 receiving yards set a new Bengals rookie record, breaking Cris Collinsworth’s 1981 mark of 1009, and his 65 catches fell just two short of Collinsworth’s rookie record. Green’s development as a deep threat added another dimension to the Bengals offense. He had 11 receptions of 35 or more yards, which tied for the most in the NFL and was the most by a rookie since 1998, when Minnesota’s Randy Moss had 14. As for Green’s fellow receivers, the 2011 season was one of development. Jerome Simpson enjoyed career highs in catches (50), receiving yards (725) and receiving TDs (four). Rookie Andrew Hawkins worked his way into a contributing role after starting the season on the practice squad, tallying 23 catches for 263 yards. Andre Caldwell (37 catches, 317 yards) continued his role as a steady contributor and rookie Ryan Whalen earned his way into the receiving rotation late in the season. Prior to joining the Bengals, Urban was the Eagles’ QBs coach in 2009 and ’10, where he helped direct Pro Bowl seasons for Donovan McNabb (2009) and Michael Vick (‘10). In 2010, Vick earned accolades as the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year and was the NFC starter in the Pro Bowl. Urban spent seven total seasons with the Eagles (2004-10). He was assistant to the head coach from 2004-06 and was offensive quality control coach in 2007 and ’08. During his seven Philadelphia seasons, the Eagles