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Bengals take OT Andre Smith in first round

CINCINNATI—After watching quarterback Carson Palmer get beat up last season, the Cincinnati Bengals used their first-round pick on offensive tackle Andre Smith, filling their biggest need with a lineman who has some of the biggest questions.

The junior from Alabama was one of the best blockers available, but gave some teams a fright when he left the combine early. There were questions about his commitment to staying in shape.

The Bengals said they spent a lot of time with Smith and came away convinced that it was safe to make him the sixth overall pick.

LINK >> http://www.mercurynews.com/footballh...es/ci_12227498

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