Are the problems that forced Jon Kitna out of Seattle beginning to surface in Cincinnati?
Coach Mike Holmgren forced Kitna out of Seattle. Kitna did have 19 interceptions last season and has four in the past two Bengals losses. Problems in the pass offense are more with the receivers learning Bratkowski’s offense and running undisciplined routes. Kitna is an outstanding clubhouse leader and teammate, and those testimonials come from his teammates. Q, from Brian in Orlando, Fla.: Why does the offense not integrate more long passing, if nothing else but to keep the defense stretched? Darnay Scott had a great catch in one of their prior (games), but they have rarely thrown a ball longer than 15 yards. A: Bratkowski addressed this question last week. His answer is, they are trying and have called deep passes that Kitna has not thrown because the receivers were covered. Q, from Philip: Should the Bengals do anything to re-sign Takeo Spikes, and what are their chances? A: The Bengals should do everything to keep Spikes, who’s in the fourth year of a five-year contract. He is a Pr
