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2003 Cincinnati Bengals season

NFL team season

Field	Value
team	Cincinnati Bengals
year	2003
record	8–8
division_place	2nd AFC North
coach	Marvin Lewis
off_coach	Bob Bratkowski
def_coach	Leslie Frazier
stadium	Paul Brown Stadium
playoffs	Did not qualify
pro_bowlers	T Willie Anderson
WR Chad Johnson
AP All-pros	WR Chad Johnson (2nd team)
T Willie Anderson (2nd team)
shortnavlink	Bengals seasons

WR Chad Johnson | AP All-pros = WR Chad Johnson (2nd team) T Willie Anderson (2nd team) The 2003 Cincinnati Bengals season was the franchise's 34th season in the National Football League (NFL), the 36th overall, and the first under head coach Marvin Lewis, who replaced Dick LeBeau, who was fired following the 2002 season which the worst season in Bengals history. The Bengals had the first overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft with which they selected 2002 Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer. After a slow start, the Bengals got hot winning at midseason, winning four straight games to stand at 7–5, entering a key Week 14 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens with a chance to win the division. However, in the key showdown for first place the Bengals showed they were not quite ready for primetime as they were beaten 31–13. The Bengals would rebound to win their next game against the San Francisco 49ers, but at 8–6 the Bengals could not get that ninth win, losing their last two games to spoil an effort to earn their first winning season since 1990, finishing at 8–8.

Along with Willie Anderson, Chad Johnson, for the first time in his career, was named to the Pro Bowl at the end of the season.

Offseason

The Bengals lost fullback Lorenzo Neal and linebacker Takeo Spikes in free agency, while signing cornerback Tory James, safety Rogers Beckett, linebacker Kevin Hardy, defensive tackle John Thornton, tight end Reggie Kelly, quarterback Shane Matthews and defensive ends Duane Clemons and Carl Powell.

Additions		Subtractions
DT John Thornton (Titans)
QB Shane Matthews (Redskins)
S Rogers Beckett (Chargers)
TE Reggie Kelly (Falcons)
LB Kevin Hardy (Cowboys)
CB Tory James (Raiders)
DE Duane Clemons (Chiefs)
DE Carl Powell (Redskins)

NFL draft

Main article: 2003 NFL draft

Personnel

President – Mike Brown
Head coach – Marvin Lewis
Assistant head coach/offensive line – Paul Alexander
Offensive coordinator – Bob Bratkowski
Quarterbacks – Ken Zampese
Running backs – Jim Anderson
Wide receivers – Alex Wood
Tight ends – Jonathan Hayes
Offensive assistant – Bob Surace
Defensive coordinator – Leslie Frazier
Defensive line – Jay Hayes
Linebackers – Ricky Hunley
Defensive backs – Kevin Coyle
Assistant defensive backs – Louie Cioffi
Special teams – Darrin Simmons
Strength and conditioning – Chip Morton
Assistant strength and conditioning – Kurtis Shultz

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

Cincinnati Bengals	year=2003	border=2}}"	Week	Cincinnati Bengals	year=2003
September 7	[Denver Broncos](2003-denver-broncos-season)	L 10–30	0–1	CBS 1:00pm	63,820
September 14	at [Oakland Raiders](2003-oakland-raiders-season)	L 20–23	0–2	CBS 4:15pm	50,135
September 21	[Pittsburgh Steelers](2003-pittsburgh-steelers-season)	L 10–17	0–3	CBS 1:00pm	64,596
September 28	at [Cleveland Browns](2003-cleveland-browns-season)	W 21–14	1–3	CBS 1:00pm	73,428
October 5	at [Buffalo Bills](2003-buffalo-bills-season)	L 16–22 (OT)	1–4	CBS 1:00pm	72,615
October 19	[Baltimore Ravens](2003-baltimore-ravens-season)	W 34–26	2–4	CBS 1:00pm	53,553
October 26	[Seattle Seahawks](2003-seattle-seahawks-season)	W 27–24	3–4	FOX 1:00pm	52,131
November 2	at [Arizona Cardinals](2003-arizona-cardinals-season)	L 14–17	3–5	CBS 4:05pm	23,531
November 9	[Houston Texans](2003-houston-texans-season)	W 34–27	4–5	CBS 1:00pm	50,437
November 16	[Kansas City Chiefs](2003-kansas-city-chiefs-season)	W 24–19	5–5	CBS 1:00pm	64,923
November 23	at [San Diego Chargers](2003-san-diego-chargers-season)	W 34–27	6–5	CBS 4:15pm	52,069
November 30	at [Pittsburgh Steelers](2003-pittsburgh-steelers-season)	W 24–20	7–5	CBS 1:00pm	58,797
December 7	at [Baltimore Ravens](2003-baltimore-ravens-season)	L 13–31	7–6	CBS 1:00pm	69,468
December 14	[San Francisco 49ers](2003-san-francisco-49ers-season)	W 41–38	8–6	FOX 1:00pm	64,666
December 21	at [St. Louis Rams](2003-st-louis-rams-season)	L 10–27	8–7	CBS 1:00pm	66,061
December 28	[Cleveland Browns](2003-cleveland-browns-season)	L 14–22	8–8	CBS 1:00pm	65,362

Note: Intra-divisional opponents are in bold text

Standings

Team leaders

Passing

Jon Kitna	324	520	3591	26	15	87.4

Rushing

Rudi Johnson	215	957	4.5	54	9

Receiving

Chad Johnson	90	1355	15.1	82	10

Defensive

Tory James	68	1.0	4	0	0

Kicking and punting

Shayne Graham	25	22	88.0%	40	40	100.0%	106

Kyle Richardson	49	1961	58	0	40.0

Special teams

Peter Warrick	0	0	0.0	0	0	25	273	10.9	68	1

Awards

Jon Kitna QB, NFL Comeback Player of the Year

Milestones

Chad Johnson 2nd 1000 yard receiving season (1,355 yards)
Brandon Bennett 2nd 1000-yard return season (1,146 yards)

References

[http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nfl/cincy/bengals.html Season summary and statistics at Sports E Cyclopedia]
"2003 Cincinnati Bengals draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
"Chad Johnson Stats".
"Brandon Bennett Stats".

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