| 07 October 2011
Bobbie Williams has returned from suspension which will give the Bengals' offensive line a lift heading into Sunday's game at the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Williams, 35, is the elder statesmen of the team as a 12-year veteran. He was forced to sit out the first four games of this season after testing positive for a banned substance. In his absence, the Bengals used rookie Clint Boling and waiver-wire pickup Mike McGlynn at right guard, but all indications are that Williams will start against the Jags on Sunday.
Other than left guard -- where I'm still not sold on Nate Livings -- the Bengals have pieced together a very-solid offensive line. From left-to-right, the line features Andrew Whitworth, Livings, Kyle Cook, Williams and Andre Smith. Cincinnati ran the ball well even without Williams, so look for the team to go the smash-mouth route even more with their leader back in the fold.
As for running back Cedric Benson, he's appealing his three-game suspension and it looks like he'll be able to play again this Sunday while the NFL decides on the matter. Benson has 348 rushing yards (4.5 yards per carry) and a touchdown thus far this season. Benson's pending suspension stems from an offseason incident where he allegedly assaulted a former friend/roommate.
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