[vincesanity82]

During the early part of this decade, the Bengals were known for being particularly inept on the field. The 12-36 record confirms as much. While things have improved under Marvin Lewis, there have still been problems, mostly of the off-field, illegal variety. Until this week, anyway.

Since free agency began on Feb. 29, the Bengals have twice tried to to consummate trades for a defensive lineman, twice agreed in principle, and twice had the deals fall through. Doesn't do a whole lot for the perception that the personnel department is run by a monkey. (Because owner Mike Brown is so notoriously cheap, he refused to pay for a second monkey.)

Most recently, Dewayne Robertson, just like Shaun Rogers before him, was traded to Cincinnati before he wasn't.

Another source close to the situation told The Enquirer late this afternoon that Robertson, who was believed to be in Cincinnati today, does not want to re-negotiate the final two years of his contract.

And why would he? He is due to make base salaries of $9.8 million in 2008 and $8.29 million in 2009, according to the New York Daily News.

Bengals Aren't Very Good at Free Agency, Dewayne Robertson Trade Is Off - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[ThePundit]

The Robertson trade is off? I didn't hear anything about that here in NY. Obviously this is just a rumor. It would be all over the news if it were true.