Whitworth out for Opener

[augustisback003]

Its official, he's been declared out for the Season Opener in Chicago. Though I don't think there were any doubt after seeing his knee not responding to treatment of Hard Knocks.

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To the surprise of absolutely no one, left tackle Andrew Whitworth (knee) was officially ruled out of Sunday's game against the Bears (1 p.m.-Cincinnati's Channel 12) and he won't make the trip.

Saturday update: Whitworth out

 

[cincygrad]

It's been interesting that Hobson is now saying that things are looking up again and he could be back at practice next week. Hard to know if that's just Geoff's flowery shit, or if Whit is finally showing some progress.

 

[augustisback003]

It's flowery shit. Hobson is the Fox "News" of Bengals reporting.

 

[bengaldoug]

It's flowery shit. Hobson is the Fox "News" of Bengals reporting.

More like the MSNBC "news" of Bengals reporting, but I get your idea.

 

[Yu Lee - A Nova Lover]

So... who is the starting offensive line?!?

This years could O-Line take a step forward... or .... a step back.

 

[bengaldoug]

Anthony Collins moves in at LT for Whit...hasn't played LT since his rookie season (2008) but has shown okay at RT in the past.

 

[DanBengalfan]

is it too late to bet on chicago?
lol

 

[Yu Lee - A Nova Lover]

Bernard (catching passes) is going to be so important to keep linebackers/safeties off Dalton.

 

[bengaldoug]

AJ vs Tillman will be a key matchup.

 

[futballiscool]

A TE and/or RB should be helping Collins with Julius Pepper the entire game