Even though he was the fourth overall draft pick of the Bears Andrew Billings Jersey White , the late Cedric Benson had his best NFL seasons with the Bengals. The team has issued a pair of statements in the wake of his passing.“Cedric was a fine football player for us,” Bengals president Mike Brown said. “He played a principal role for several years here, including a couple of playoff runs. He was from Texas, and he showed his Texas toughness in leading us to a division championship in just his second season with us. His three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons displayed the talent he possessed. Our organization is deeply saddened by his sudden and tragic passing. The Bengals extend our deepest condolences to Cedric’s family.”Former Bengals running backs coach Jim Anderson praised the player who reached his NFL potential in Cincinnati.“Once he bought into our system, he was like a flower,” Anderson said. “He just blossomed. He gave us an element we didn’t have. We had complementary guys, but Cedric gave us a missing element. He was a good man. He was one of my guys and it hurts. Life is too short.”Benson’s tenure in Cincinnati ended after Benson balked at a plan to share touches with Bernard Scott. What were the Bengals looking at in the past NFL Scouting Combine that led them to their selections.Some Things Change At Combine And Some Things Don'tDarrin Simmons, the Bengals’ meticulous special teams coordinator for the past 16 seasons Jeff Driskel Jersey White , has busted coverage schemes and chops with equal niftiness. As he prepares to pack for Tuesday’s trip to Indianapolis and the NFL scouting combine, Geoff Smith, the player personnel department technology consultant, makes Simmons smile with a return of his own.How They Performed: Bengals at the 2018 NFL CombineIn recent years, most of the Bengals’ top picks have participated in the combine. Here is a look back at the Bengals 2018 draft class and how they performed at last year’s combine.Zac Taylor's first coaching staff is youthful, lacks experienceZac Taylor’s coaching staff is a reflection of the new direction the Cincinnati Bengals have moved in since parting ways with Marvin Lewis after 16 seasons. Taylor’s staff is youthful and doesn’t have much experience compared to previous Bengals coaching staffs. Taylor, 35, has never been a coordinator or head coach at the NFL level, while coordinators Brian Callahan (offense) and Lou Anarumo (defense) are also first-time NFL coordinators.Bengals shopping WR John Ross after two seasonsDrafted ninth overall in the 2017 NFL Draft on the strength of that record-breaking 40 time Womens John Ross Jersey , Ross missed most of his rookie year due to injury, failing to record a single reception. In 2018, Ross bounced back somewhat, tallying seven touchdowns on just 21 receptions for 210 yards over 13 games played.Trading John Ross wouldn’t make any sense for BengalsYes, the Bengals have a new head coach with Zac Taylor, a supposed offensive-minded leader who coaches under Sean McVay with the Los Angeles Rams. Taylor has his own staff, which will put a fresh set of eyes on the roster and make moves as they see fit.John Ross trade rumors: Eagles might be interested in Bengals’ wide reeciverRoss has been a massive bust since being selected with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. In two seasons with the Bengals, he’s played in just 16 games and has been targeted 60 times for just 21 receptions and 210 yards. Oddly enough, he does have seven receiving touchdowns.Bengals shopping John Ross: 8 reasons Buffalo Bills should pull off trade for WRThe Cincinnati Bengals are ready to part ways with former first round pick John Ross according to multiple reports. Ross Clark Harris Jersey White , a top-10 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, doesn't have much to show for the first two seasons of his career, but the Buffalo Bills would be foolish to not inquire about the wide receiver. Here are eight reasons why the Bills should pull off a trade for Ross.NFL Trade Rumors: Bengals shopping John Ross, do the Titans make sense?This time two years ago, the debate raged on throughout draft season. Corey Davis, John Ross or Mike Williams? The Titans had a super obvious need at receiver and it was a pretty good bet that one of these three players were going to end up as Titans, one way or another.Cincinnati Bengals: John Ross on trade blockRoss, who two years ago set the NFL combine record with a 4.22 40-yard dash, has remained a lingering question mark since the Bengals selected him No. 9 overall in the 2017 draft. He appeared in just three games and failed to catch a pass as rookie in 2017.Random NewsRandy Gregory Reportedly Suspended Indefinitely for Substance Abuse ViolationDallas Cowboys pass-rusher Randy Gregory has been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy C.J. Uzomah Jersey White , according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.2019 NFL Draft Big Board: Matt Miller's Top Players at Start of Scouting CombineThe drills at the combine should theoretically be used as tiebreakers or to confirm what was seen during game-tape evaluation. We know Kyler Murray is fast; a 40-yard-dash time won't change that. We know Devin White, the linebacker from LSU, is incredibly agile; a great three-cone time won't shoot him up the board.Stephen Jones 'confident' 'Boys will re-sign LawrenceRegarded by our NFL.com scientists as the top free agent available in 2019, Lawrence has been clamoring for a contract all season long and does not intend to sign a franchise tag if Dallas settles on tendering him again, though that's currently not the plan.