It's not going to be any easier. Just the opposite. The task is tougher. The schedule is tougher. No sneaking up on anyone this time. The Cincinnati Bengals best have all the weapons they can get.

CINCINNATI (AP) - Carson Palmer aced the test.

CINCINNATI -- A low hit on Carson Palmer changed everything.

The Cincinnati Bengals signed safety Ethan Kilmer, a converted receiver, to a contract worth $1.7 million.

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Kelley Washington catches a touchdown pass against Washington Redskins defender Kerry Carter (39) in the third quarter of a preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI -- Officers trying to arrest Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Matthias Askew after a parking violation used a Taser to subdue him and charged him with resisting arrest.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Sam Adams likes Buffalo ... in his rearview mirror.