Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Position Battles in Training Camp (2nd Ed.)

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Published: June 20, 2009

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... position battles to watch besides fullback is the battle for the SAM linebacker.

I am sure that the battle between Rey Maualuga and Rashad Jeanty will be heavily documented by HBO’s Hard Knocks this year at Georgetown, Ohio.

Ironically Rashad Jeanty is nicknamed “Hard Knocks” because of his ferocious hits, and being one of the Bengals' toughest players, last year’s starter, and the favorite to win the starting job.

Last year Rashad was honored with the Ed Block courage award for playing with plantar fasciitis for the majority of the season.

Enter stage left the Bengals second-round pick, fiery USC MLB Rey Maualuga. Rey seemingly fell from the heavens and into the Bengals lap at pick No. 38.

Just about every heart in Bengals nation let out a sigh of disappointment when Denver traded up for the 37th pick, and the party began...

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