The Cincinnati Bengals continued to stay busy in free agency by re-signing center Kyle Cook earlier this week to a one-year deal for $470,000. He will return for his third season with the team after first signing with the practice squad in 2007.
Cook started all 16 games during the 2009 season and played a key role in drastic improvement on the offensive line after winning the starting job during training camp. After finishing the 2008 season 30th overall, the Bengals contained one of the top offensive lines last season, finishing ninth overall and contained one of the top ground games in the NFL—setting a franchise record with running backs crossing the 100-yard mark eight times.
As much as they were in need of improvement in the passing game, Cincinnati entered the offseason knowing one of their top priorities was to reach deals with two key members of their offensive line—Cook and offensive guard Bobbie Williams. After finally reaching a two-year agreement with Williams last week, the Bengals offensive line should live up to the same level they performed at last season—if not better.
Now that Cook and Williams have officially signed, all members the Bengals’ offensive line will return for the upcoming season. And with the potential of last year’s first-round pick Andre Smith competing for the starting job at right tackle after a disappointing rookie season, the unit should be strong again for the upcoming 2010 season.
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