CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals opened their three-day minicamp on Tuesday, Jun 15 to a spectacular display of media coverage. Reporters came out of the woodwork to cover the event and get a look at arguably the most improved team in the NFL.

They were't disappointed because there was plenty to see on Day 1.

To the surprise of no one, Chad Ochocinco received much of the attention from the media after missing time in the team's OTA, which isn't uncommon for the controversial receiver. Ochocinco didn't miss a beat. The receiver appeared to be in mid-season form catching the ball and making plays.

Maybe the most impressive guy on the field Tuesday was a newcomer, wide receiver Antonio Bryant. He made a couple of difficult catches in traffic look easy and demonstrated superb blocking skills. The receiver could be the missing piece in the puzzle for the Bengals on offense.

"It was a good first day for me," Bryant said. "It was a lot more organized than I was accustomed. I believe things will get a little more potent as camp rolls on. Everyone looked really sharp," Bryant said.

It's only the beginning, but the Bengals are banking on a productive season from the receiver. The team signed Bryant to a multi-million dollar contract with incentives this offseason. "My role on this team is to make plays." Bryant said. "I'm here to fill a void for something the offense lacked in the past and contribute. I will do whatever the coaches ask me to do to the best of my ability. I have a long-term deal with the club and plan to honor that by helping the team win games.

"One thing about the league, it doesn't matter what the contract says. Everybody has the opportunity to get in, but you have to have staying power. I have to go out there and work hard every day and prove myself."

When the Bengals signed Bryant a number of questions were raised. Can Ochocinco and Bryant co-exist in the same offense? Will there be enough balls to go around with a plethora of receivers already on board? Will Bryant trade in his uniform for some tight disco pants and try to steal Ochocinco's thunder on "Dancing with the Stars"?

Bryant addressed the most important questions inquiring minds want to know.

"Chad and I are two guys who want to win a championship," he said. "The chemistry between us and Carson [Palmer] is great. The team made the move to sign me for a reason. They chose me because I'm a guy who fit their formula in a quest to win a championship."