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Scouts Inc. team capsules: Bengals
Having Carson Palmer back and healthy helps, but there are concerns on D
Originally Published: September 3, 2009
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Gary Horton | Scouts Inc.
After extensive offseason film study and conversations with NFL coaches and scouts, this is a quick look at each NFL team on offense and defense heading into the regular season, providing a capsule of what philosophy we will likely see on both sides of the ball as well as who is calling the shots. Here: the Cincinnati Bengals.
Scouts 2009 capsule -- Cincinnati Bengals
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Gary Horton spent 10 years in the NFL as a scout and another 10 years at the college level as an assistant coach and recruiter. He is the founder and most seasoned member of the Scouts Inc. staff, and his extensive experience at all levels of football make him an excellent talent evaluator.
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