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Geathers back at DE; Hall to start at CB

Cincinnati Bengals
11/21/2007 7:50 AM
The Dayton Daily News reports like a National League baseball manager heading into the late innings, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis has pulled a double switch. Rookie CB Leon Hall has been installed as the starting left cornerback, replacing Deltha O'Neal, who has been relegated to nickel back. Meanwhile, DE Robert Geathers has returned to his natural left defensive end position, ending his four-game experiment at strong-side linebacker. "I just thought that the other two guys (Hall and right cornerback Johnathan Joseph) are doing what we need to be doing, and doing it better," Lewis said. "I like the rotation of things. We're able to dole out the snaps a little better. Deltha's done a great job where he is right now. We'll see where we go each week." Read more