Nate Livings

“Frustration” seems to be the catch word around Bengaldom these days.  Despite a 2-1 mark, and with two upcoming games in which the Bengals will be favored, we’re reading about frustration. Cedric Benson is frustrated with his carries. The fans are frustrated with the offense, and Marvin Lewis is frustrated with the media for asking questions about fan frustration.  Meanwhile every one is holding their breath in anticipation of  T.O. and/or Chad utilizing their legendary ability to show...Read Full Story

With the cameras swarming around the Bengals for the HBO special Hard Knocks and the print media feeding fans daily updates and developments, it seems odd that one starter has gone through training camp and two preseason games without even a mention of his name: Nate Livings. Livings is tops on the depth chart at left guard and started six games last season once Whitworth was injured. After spending two seasons on the practice squad, the Bengals activated Livings for a nationally-televised...Read Full Story

Last year, offensive line coach Paul Alexander watched his long-time leader Willie Anderson mosey out of Georgetown College to give way to the franchise-tagged Stacy Andrews. In the off-season, Andrews was set free to give way to first-rounder Andre Smith. If training camp starts without Smith signed and on the field, then Smith gives way to another young tackle-—second-year player, Anthony Collins. And from there, no one knows. But once Willie was cut, this is what we wanted, right? Levi...Read Full Story

The Associated Press announced today that Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis has won their Coach of the Year honors for 2009. Lewis led the Bengals to a 10-6 record in 2009 after a 4-11-1 finish the previous year. In addition, the Bengals swept their division for the first time in franchise history, defeating Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Cleveland twice en route to a division championship. Most impressively perhaps, was how Lewis held his team together during two mid-season tragedies.  The wife...Read Full Story

With the cameras swarming around the Bengals for the HBO special Hard Knocks and the print media feeding fans daily updates and developments, it seems odd that one starter has gone through training camp and two preseason games without even a mention of his name: Nate Livings. Livings is tops on the depth chart at left guard and started six games last season once Whitworth was injured. After spending two seasons on the practice squad, the Bengals activated Livings for a nationally-televised...Read Full Story