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By James Alder, About.com

Cincinnati BengalsNational Football League

Cincinnati Bengals' Essentials:

Schedule | Player Profiles | AFC North Discussions

Most Recent Bengals' Blog Entries:

Ocho Cinco es El Stinko
If you have wide receiver Chad Johnson (aka Chad Ochocinco) in your fantasy league, our condolences go out to you.

Bengals Invite Criticism by Bringing Back Henry
There are many reasons the Bengals have long been viewed as one of the league's biggest laughingstocks. Here's the latest.

Chad Johnson Could Out-Swim Michael Phelps
If there's one thing Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson has never been accused of it's being short on confidence.

Ocho Cinco for life?
Chad Ocho Cinco. That's what Bengals receiver Chad Johnson will legally be referred to if he gets his wish.

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Bengals' 2008 Preview
If Cincinnati is going to contend for the division title in 2008, they are going to have to play better on both sides of the ball, which I think they will. They still have a lot of talent at the skill positions and their defense should start to turn the corner this year. Given the fact that no other team in the AFC North looks dominant, the Bengals should be in the division hunt until the end. Read more...

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Bengals' Background

Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Owner: Mike Brown
Team Colors: Black, Orange, and White

Brief History
Founded: 1967 by Paul Brown

First NFL Championship: N/A
Last NFL Championship: N/A
Other NFL Championships: None
AFC Championships: 1981, 1988

Bengals NFL Draft History | Playoff History

Hall of Famers:

Anthony Muñoz, Offensive Tackle (1980-92)
Paul Brown, Head Coach and Owner

Retired Numbers
54 - Bob Johnson, Offensive lineman (Johnson was the first ever draft pick of the Bengals)

Home Stadiums:

Nippert Stadium (1968-1969)
Cinergy Field (1970-1999) - known as Riverfront Stadium from (1970-1995)
Paul Brown Stadium (2000-present)

Current Stadium Stats
Name: Paul Brown Stadium
Opened: August 2000
Capacity: 65,535

Head Coaches:

Paul Brown (1968-1975)
Bill Johnson (1976-1978)
Homer Rice (1978-1979)
Forrest Gregg (1980-1983)
Sam Wyche (1984-1991)
Dave Shula (1992-1996)
Bruce Coslet (1996-1999)
Dick Lebeau (2000-2002)
Marvin Lewis (2003-Present)

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