Friday, August 23, 2002
Bengals training camp by the numbers
Players on roster at start of camp: 87.
Players on roster when camp broke: 73.
Estimated number of minutes of practice film produced and distributed to assistant coaches, scouts and front office: 60,200 (1,003 hours).
Estimated pounds of salad consumed in cafeteria: 575.
Estimated number of gallons on cookies 'n' cream ice cream served: 115.
Estimated rolls of athletic tape: 5,750.
Estimated pounds of ice used by medical staff: 17,250.
Estimated gallons of water and sports drinks consumed at practice: 4,600.
Timeline
July 25 Players report; first two draft picks, Levi Jones and Lamont Thompson, agree to multiyear contracts.
July 26 First practices.
July 28 First major injury to a player; wide receiver Michael Westbrook breaks wrist in practice.
July 30 First players waived from camp (four undrafted rookie free agents).
Aug. 3 Intrasquad scrimmage.
Aug. 9 First preseason game, 24-17 victory at Buffalo.
Aug. 13 Middle linebacker Brian Simmons, one of team's top players, signs six-year contract extension.
Aug. 17 Second preseason game, 22-10 victory at Indianapolis.
Thursday Last training camp practice, 7-9 p.m.
Today Camp closes.
Saturday First home preseason game against New Orleans.
Monday Head coach Dick LeBeau is expected to name starting quarterback for regular season; first of eight practices at Paul Brown Stadium before season opener.
Sept. 8 Opening game in Cincinnati against San Diego.
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