BENGALS EXTEND LEWIS’ CONTRACT; EXPECT BIG SEASONS FROM THEIR BIG THREE AGAIN

While there is a question mark surrounding the knee of stud quarterback, Carson Palmer, the Bengals made sure there were no doubts about who’d be running their recently successful ship for the next few years. The team extended the contract of Head Coach Marvin Lewis, signing the intense leader through 2010.

Coming off its first playoff appearance in 15 seasons, Cincinnati lost in the first round to the eventual Super Bowl Champion Steelers. The club did, however, sport THREE of the top fantasy players in the league. If Palmer is healthy in 2006, he could even be the first signal caller selected.

Meanwhile, Rudi Johnson is often overlooked, but can be relied upon for double digit touchdowns, as well as fun chants of his first name. A certain Notre Dame alum would be proud.

Finally, there’s Chad Johnson. He’s never overlooked. Ever. As enjoyable - and productive - a wide receiver as there is in the league, this is the anti-TO. With Lewis at the helm of this Bengal barrage, the Files sees no reason why there should be any drop off in this trio’s numbers. Select each within the first two rounds of next year’s draft.