CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Tyler Eifert lined up here, there and just about everywhere during his first practice with the Cincinnati Bengals. Felt like old times. The Bengals got started on their new tight end-heavy passing game Friday at the start of a weekend rookie minicamp. A lot of the focus was on Eifert, chosen in the first round to give quarterback Andy Dalton another target. Eifert lined up in a lot of different spots at Notre Dame. Judging by the first day of practice in Cincinnati, hes going to be doing the same thing in the NFL. "A lot of the things Im learning are a lot of the same plays we had in with two tight ends -- move me around in different positions," Eifert said. "Today I was out in the slot quite a bit. I think Im picking it up pretty fast." With Dalton watching from the sideline, Eifert made a nice one-hand catch during the morning workout, a preview of what he can bring to an offence thats been overly dependent upon receiver A.J. Green. The Bengals havent added another proven receiver in the off-season. Rather, they took Eifert with the 21st overall pick, figuring his ability to catch the ball in a crowd -- he set a Notre Dame recover for catches by a tight end -- will give them some versatility and force defences to worry about someone other than Green. Eifert lined up as a tight end on either side and also as a slot receiver during practice. The biggest challenge was learning the Bengals language for each play and the pass protections. "I think I picked it up better than I thought I would at first," Eifert said. "Its not a whole lot, but its definitely something new for me. Im catching on pretty quickly and moving around quite a bit." The Bengals would like to use him along with tight end Jermaine Gresham, their first overall pick in 2010. The New England Patriots have shown that a two-tight end approach can keep defences off balance, provided that both can catch the ball. New Englands Tom Brady set career highs in yards passing and touchdowns in 2011, using his tight ends generously. Defences had trouble handling both Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez in the two-tight end approach. Gronkowski had 90 catches for 1,327 yards that season. Hernandez had 79 for 910. "You look at that year, and a lot of people dont realize that Tom had his best statistical season ever in history," said running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis, who was with New England then. "We threw the ball numerous times. We ran the ball three to five times a game. "Of course, thats not what you want to do when youre a running back. But we were winning games. It was a shock to the league that year. It can actually be a great thing when you have two guys who can catch the ball. It takes a lot of pressure off what you can do because you had to prepare for all those guys." Dalton thinks that having two tight ends who can catch the ball will make defences vulnerable somewhere. Dalton wasnt allowed to work out with the rookies during minicamp. He left the field as the morning workout was wrapping up. "You get the matchup of the tight ends on the linebackers and safeties," Dalton said recently. "So I think hes going to be a great addition. Hes going to make Jermaine a better player. Im excited to get him in here and get working with him." ------ NOTES: The Bengals signed seventh-round picks OT Reid Fragel from Ohio State and centre T.J. Johnson from South Carolina, the first of their draft picks to agree to contracts. ... LB J.K. Schaffer, who was signed to the practice squad last season, participated in the workouts. "I was on the practice squad last year and I just never got that many quality reps with the actual calls and making adjustments," Schaffer said. "I think its a real good opportunity for me to get back myself rolling and get back into some football." Daniel Alfredsson Jersey . 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ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- With every Navy touchdown, No. 6 Houston saw its hope of playing for the national championship become a little more distant.After the Cougars had their quest for an unbeaten season dashed in a 46-40 loss Saturday, all they could do is shrug.This one hurts but we still have everything in front of us, Houston coach Tom Herman said. Our goal, as it is each and every year, is to win our conference championship and go to a New Years Six bowl game. We have an opportunity to continue that journey.Will Worth ran for 115 yards and threw for two touchdowns to help the Midshipmen (4-1, 3-0 American Athletic Conference) pull off the upset. Navy hadnt defeated a Top 10 team since 1984, when it topped No. 2 South Carolina in Annapolis.When it was over, streams of the Navy Brigade stormed the field to surround the players, most of them jumping for joy.Navy won behind a precise attack that shredded the nations top-ranked rushing defense. Coming off a 28-14 loss to Air Force, the Midshipmen came in as a 17-point underdog.Sometimes you get your butt whipped and you move on, coach Ken Niumatalolo said. Im just so proud of the way our guys responded after such a difficult, heart-wrenching, gut-blowing loss last week.Houston committed three turnovers, gave up two points on a poor snap in punt formation and simply couldnt find a way to stop Navys triple option.We didnt play very well in any phase of the game and we still had a chance to win it there in the fourth quarter, Herman said. Youre not going to win very many games against really good teams on the road turning the ball over three times, one for a touchdown, snapping the ball over the punters head and letting them rush for 300 yards. ?Houstons sloppiest performance of the season came in a driving rain. The Cougars (5-1, 2-1) gave up more points than in their previous four games combined.Navy finished with 306 yards rushing, many of them on pitches from Worth as he sprinted laterally along the line. Houston was allowing only 42 yards onn the ground per game.ddddddddddddWe knew last week that we didnt play our best, and the scoreboard showed that, Worth said.Though the game was a sellout, thousands of fans failed to show because of the weather. Those who took their seats realized an upset was possible after first half ended tied at 20.Navy scored three touchdowns in the third quarter -- two of them on passes by Worth, the other on Josiah Powells 34-yard interception return -- to take a 41-27 lead.That proved to be a deficit too deep to handle for the Cougars, especially because their defense simply couldnt find a solution for Navys multi-faceted attack.Houston had won 19 of its last 20 games, including a 52-31 blowout of Navy last year. But on this day, the Cougars lost despite compiling a whopping 484 yards in offense.Greg Ward Jr. went 32 for 50 for 359 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 94 yards and a score, but the Cougars never led after going up 20-17 in the second quarter.His two interceptions were also a factor. Navy scored 17 points following Houston giveaways and did not commit a turnover.It feels terrible, Ward said.THE TAKEAWAYHouston: The aura of greatness surrounding the Cougars fades a bit. The Cougars are now in second place in the AAC and wont get a chance for redemption until facing Louisville at home on Nov. 17.Navy: This game should be a boost of confidence for the Midshipmen, who had their spirit shaken last week at Air Force.POLL IMPLICATIONSThe Cougars should tumble out of the Top 10 in the AP Top 25 poll , which comes out Monday instead of Sunday this week.OFF DAYThe Superintendent of the Naval Academy announced there would be no school Tuesday in honor of the win.UP NEXTHouston: The Cougars continue play in the AAC West Division, hosting Tulane next Saturday.Navy: The Midshipmen are on the road against East Carolina, now 2-4 after losing 38-22 to South Florida. 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