Russell a Bengal? They would.

The way I see it...JaMarcus Russell is about the last thing the Bengals need. But, appropriate for the team who revels in giving undeserved second chances, the Bengals are rumored to be considering the free agent for the 2010 season. To Russell's credit, he hasn't been in any major legal trouble, unlike so many of Cincy's players (including recent addition Pacman - or is it Adam?? - Jones). But, he also hasn't been of any use in the NFL, considered by some to be the biggest bust of the NFL draft EVER (topping even Ryan Leaf, and making my fave Alex Smith look fabulous!)

Side note: I'm calling this year as the big one for Smith. Add the 49ers to the list of teams on whose bandwagon I'm jumping this season.

Time will tell if a change of scenery is really all that the 300 pound QB needs, but my money is not on Russell or, sadly, the Bengals. Unless Carson Palmer can find a way to work under pressure; Ochocinco can start scoring touchdowns; and Cincy can keep all of their players out of jail this season, when the playoffs roll around next January, America will still be saying, "Who dey?" about the Bengals. But not in a good way.