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Last week of Bengals' OTAs brings competition -- and push-ups

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals introduced a new form of competition during their OTAs this week.

During team drills, either the offense or defense got a point for each play they "won." The losing side had to do push-ups.

The offense ended the first period of team drills on a high note, when quarterback Andy Dalton found Alex Erickson wide open down the sideline in what looked like a blown assignment by the defense. But it was the offense doing push-ups after that segment, likely after some earlier drops by the receivers.

"Drops are disappointing.