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CINCINNATI -- Cedric Ogbuehi got a holding penalty that wiped out a first down. Wholesale Pacers Jerseys . On the next play, Andy Dalton was sacked for a safety , and the New England Patriots had grabbed the momentum.Ogbuehis latest flub prompted the Cincinnati Bengals to bench the right tackle for the next three series. It didnt make much difference -- the Patriots soon were in total control and on their way to a 35-17 victory . And now the Bengals (2-4) are trying to figure out what to do with their struggling offensive line.Coach Marvin Lewis said Ogbuehi -- a first-round pick last year who is starting for the first time this season -- will be back at right tackle when the Bengals host the winless Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Its unclear how much leeway hell get if the rough times continue.Every young guy has growing pains, so these are his, offensive coordinator Ken Zampese said. Hell work through them like every other young guy does. We just hope we can speed up the process.The offensive line has been one of several glaring problems during the Bengals worst start in six years. Dalton has been sacked 19 times, tied with Cleveland for second-most sacks allowed in the NFL. Indianapolis has allowed 23 sacks.Ogbuehi took over for Andre Smith, who went to Minnesota as a free agent. He has struggled in the past two games, a pair of lopsided losses in Dallas and New England. He wound up compounding his mistakes as defenses went after him, resulting in the benching.Hes a really talented guy, Dalton said. Hes going to get it figured out, I believe that. But for him, hes got to put in the time and effort and really look deep down in himself and make sure he does everything the right way. I dont expect anything different from him.Eric Winston replaced Ogbuehi in the third quarter on Sunday and sat next to him on the flight home, providing advice and reassurance. Left tackle Andrew Whitworth and guard Clint Boling also reassured him that every first-year lineman struggles.We watch guys like Eric and Whit and you can tell they have been playing the game a long time, Ogbuehi said. The game looks slow. Basically, its just getting to the point where the game is slow.Ogbuehi was benched one other time, during his first season as a starter at Texas A&M. On Sunday in New England, the Bengals put him back on the field for the final series, which amounted to a pair of run plays.He had some time to sit and think, and then get back out there a little bit, Zampese said. Hopefully theres something learned in that.Lewis said without hesitation that Ogbuehi will be the starting right tackle against the Browns.We expect big things from Ced, Lewis said. Were going to continue to coach him hard to get it done right, all the time. Thats what hes expected to do.Game notes This week provides a chance for Ogbuehi to regroup against a struggling defense. The Browns are 29th in yards allowed and have only nine sacks, tied for sixth-fewest in the league. ... Lewis and Zampese praised the play of T.J. Johnson, a third-year player who took over at center after Russell Bodine sprained an ankle in the third quarter. Its unclear how long Bodine might be sidelined.---Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ;Cheap Indiana Pacers Jerseys . Pirlo limped out of Sundays 1-0 win over Udinese after just 13 minutes. Juventus says Pirlo underwent tests on Monday which revealed he has "a second-degree lesion to the collateral medial ligament in his right knee. Aaron Holiday Jersey . The Dutchmans tenure got off to a poor start when referee Guido Winkmann awarded a penalty within two minutes for Niklas Starks clumsy challenge on Alexandru Maxim. http://www.cheappacersjerseys.com/?tag=cheap-alize-johnson-jersey . Didier Drogba gave away the penalty that put Senegal one goal away from a major upset, but the veteran striker will get another chance -- probably his last -- at the World Cup after Salomon Kalous injury-time strike sealed the Ivorians place in Brazil next year. A look at whats happening all around the majors Wednesday:---END OF THE LINEPrince Fielder is expected to announce that he will have to quit baseball following his second neck surgery. A person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press that Fielder isnt formally retiring, but doctors wont give the six-time All-Star medical clearance to play again. Fielder has 319 home runs in 12 seasons, the same number his father, Cecil, had in 13 seasons.HAPP GOES FOR 16J.A. Happ (15-3, 3.09 ERA) tries to become the first 16-game winner in the majors when Toronto faces Tampa Bay. Happ signed a $36 million, three-year deal as a free agent in the offseason and is 9-0 in his past 10 starts with a 2.49 ERA. Rookie left-hander Blake Snell (3-4, 2.95) has 56 strikeouts in 55 innings for the Rays this season.THE LAST ONEBartolo Colon has beaten every team in the majors during his long career except Arizona. The 43-year-old Mets righty will try again to defeat the Diamondbacks when they visit Citi Field. Colon is 0-1 in two starts against them.AWARD-WINNING MATCHUPAL Cy Young Award winners Felix Hernandez (6-4, 3.55 ERA) and Justin Verlander (12-6, 3.52) square off when the Mariners host the Tigers. Hernandez won his prize in 2010 and has finished in the top 10 in Cy Young Award voting in four of five seasons since. Verlander won in 2011 and was runner-up in 2012 but hasnt been in the top 10 since, though his 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings this season represent his best rate since 2008. Cheap Swingman Pacers Jerseys. PLAY IT SAFEWith a comfortable lead in the NL East, Washington is being cautious with slugger Bryce Harper. The reigning NL MVP missed his second consecutive game Tuesday night with a stiff neck, and theres no definitive timeframe for his return. We suggested he shut it down because he could be making it worse, manager Dusty Baker said. Just have to wait to see.FRESH FISHChasing an NL wild card, the Marlins have a new closer with plenty of experience. Fernando Rodney moved into the ninth-inning role when Miami placed fellow All-Star A.J. Ramos (broken finger) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 6. Rodney promptly earned his 255th career save in a 2-0 win over the Giants and has 19 in 21 chances this season, primarily with San Diego. Ramos, who has 32 saves in 34 opportunities, is eligible to return on Aug. 21.NEW SURROUNDINGSRed Sox left-hander Drew Pomeranz (8-9, 3.09 ERA overall) tries to find his stride in the AL East against the Yankees. Since coming over in a trade with San Diego, Pomeranz is 0-2 with a 6.20 ERA, and he walked six while throwing six innings of two-run ball in a no-decision last time out against Seattle. Nathan Eovaldi (9-8, 4.80) has allowed two homers in each of his past two starts, both losses. ' ' '
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