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Mark Curnutte started covering the Bengals and the NFL for The Enquirer in 2000. He previously wrote about urban affairs and other social issues for the Enquirer. He won the prestigious 1994 Unity Award from Lincoln University (Missouri) for "A Polite Silence," a seven-day series about race relations in Greater Cincinnati. He also has worked as an assistant features editor and features writer at The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C. Curnutte is second vice president and a three-year board member of the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). He is a 1984 Miami University graduate.

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Sunday, July 29, 2007

Sunday afternoon practice notes

GEORGETOWN, Ky. -- The Bengals held their first full-pads practice of training camp this afternoon.

A highlight of the first practice in pads is the Oklahoma drill. Safeties Chinedum Ndukwe and Herana-Daze Jones both shed blockers and brought down ballcarriers. Wide receiver Skyler Jones lost his helmet but fended off cornerback Leon Hall.

"I'm a pro at that drill," said Jones, a backup safety.

The drill is met with great enthusiasm by players and coaches alike. In the final match, linebacker Eric Henderson threw off wide receiver Chad Johnson.

Missing practice, in addition to players who've yet to be cleared medically, were: defensive end Frostee Rucker (leg), safety Ethan Kilmer (left knee) and wide receivers Antonio Chatman (hamstring) and Chris Henry (unknown).

The afternoon was the hottest and most humid so far in four camp practices.

Several players, including backup running back Quincy Wilson, took post-practice dips in ice tubs outside the locker room.

Players and coaches are wearing workout camp shirts with various mottos emblazoned on them. One reads, "Finish." Another, "Play fast."


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