Cincy Is Happy to Welcome Chris Henry Back

RealClearSports - Blog found this 8/21/2008 on www.sportingnews.com [flag]

The Bengals organization has officially welcomed Chris Henry back to the team after giving him the boot back in April. Clearly, they came to the realization that having a decent passing attack is more important than setting good examples. That’s fine, seeing as they are in the business of winning football games. And apparently, the fans in the Cincy area couldn’t be happier, as ... [link]

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Suggestions For NFL Fans Buying Billboards
Published 8/21/2008 by Robbie Gillies at RealClearSports - Blog
... Yet the Bengals have re-signed Chris Henry on Tuesday. So how did fans take the news? The Sporting Blog discovered this billboard just outside of Cincinnati: ...

Morning Blogdome: Celebrating The Return Of Chris Henry [Morning Blogdome]
Published 8/21/2008 by DAULERIO at Deadspin
... • When complaining on the message boards isn't enough: The fans of the Cincinnati Bengals have spoken...with signage. This billboard was spotted just off of I-75, perhaps so Henry could see it himself as he drives away by in a stolen/borrowed rental car. [The Sporting Blog] ...

Hot Clicks: The 50 hottest Olympians
Published 8/21/2008 at SI.com - Extra Mustard
... Apparently, some Bengals fans were not happy that the team resigned Chris Henry. So they vented about it on a billboard. That's inspired Real Clear Sports to come up with ...

The AFC North Is Doomed
Published 8/26/2008 by Dave at Dave's Football Blog
... So I went to my annual office fantasy league draft last night, which always lasts about an hour and a half longer than it should, because everyone 1.) forgets when it’s their turn and 2.) inevitably tries to pick players who are either out for half the season or already off the board. One of the owners moved away and couldn’t attend via chat, and her team was being selected off an ESPN list by the commissioner. ...

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Suggestions For NFL Fans Buying Billboards

RCS JeffB posted 8/21/2008 from www.realclearsports.com

The fans in Cincinnati respond to the resigning of Chris Henry by buying a billboard. I thought other NFL fans might need a little help deciding what to put on their billboards, so here are some suggestions:

But I Thought The Cincinnati Bengals Were Turning Things Around?

jl3 posted 8/21/2008 from ballhype.com

"His conduct can no longer be tolerated. The Bengals tried for an extended period of time to support Chris and his potentially bright career. We had hoped to guide him toward an appropriate standard of personal responsibility that this community would support and that would allow him to play in the NFL...But those efforts end today, as we move on with what is best for our team." ...

The Associated Press: Receiver Chris Henry signs, set to rejoin Bengals

Big Blue View found this 8/20/2008 on ap.google.com

2 days ago CINCINNATI (AP) Receiver Chris Henry is back with the Cincinnati Bengals because their owner has a soft spot for troubled players. Henry signed a two-year deal Tuesday with the team that let him go after he was arrested for the fifth time, ...

Bengals players hoping Henry avoids trouble
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Chris Henry's return hasn't made much of an impact on his Cincinnati Bengals team...

Bengals players hoping Chris Henry avoids trouble
Chris Henry's return hasn't made much of an impact on his Cincinnati Bengals teammates, who have tried many times already to help the troubled receiver change his life. Now, they say it's entirely up to Henry to make good on his latest, unexpected chance.

But I Thought The Cincinnati Bengals Were Turning Things Around?
"His conduct can no longer be tolerated. The Bengals tried for an extended period of time to support Chris and his potentially bright career. We had hoped to guide him toward an appropriate standard of personal responsibility that this community ...

Chris Henry Will Help Bengals Win Despite Team Image
Is anyone honestly surprised by the Bengals signing Chris Henry? I’m not. It was a good move. I’ll wait for you to pick your jaw up. Ready? I know about 75 percent of Bengals fans reading this will think I’m an idiot, but hear me ...

Chris Henry's Signing Is Surely a Joke, Right?
OK, I am going to play Harvey Dent on this topic; that’s right, I have two faces. On one side...REALLY?? You just signed the guy you released in April of this 2008 because he could not keep himself out of trouble. Could not! Refused! ...