CINCINNATI -- The Bengals fired longtime offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski on Monday, the first change in their coaching staff following a 4-12 season that is still reverberating through the franchise.

The move came two weeks after quarterback Carson Palmer asked to be traded because of the franchise's futility. The Bengals have only two winning records in the last 20 years.

"I want to thank Bob for his role in helping us win two division championships," coach Marvin Lewis said. "But after reviewing our season in depth, we've decided it's best for the team to make this change at this time." more>

Bengals Whitworth Snubbed From Pro Bowl
Through 15 games this year, Andrew Whitworth is rated as the league's second-best tackle, second-best pass blocker and one of the best run blockers according to Pro Football Focus. Yet, when the 2011 NFL Pro Bowl was announced Tuesday night, Whitworth's name was omitted from the roster. Few analysts called Whitworth's omission a snub, simply because Joe Thomas, Jake Long and D'Brickashaw Ferguson are having fine seasons in their own respects. But they're also the most recognized of the bunch and if you break it down, all four offensive tackles are very close in terms of production.

The Good and the Bad
Good: Jerome Simpson caught 12 passes for 123 yards and a score for the Bengals, who were without injured receivers Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco.

Bad: Palmer was intercepted twice and the Bengals turned the ball over 5 times.