The Cincinnati Bengals aren't new to contract disputes. Still, the fracas surrounding rookie Shemar Stewart's contract covers new ground. Usually, first-round contracts are straightforward, with terms outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

The Cincinnati Bengals continue to take heat for the Shemar Stewart contract standoff. While some heat gets directed at Stewart himself for not putting ink to paper and practicing with his teammates, the Bengals ’ long history of contractual issues (never mind the current issue with Trey Hendrickson) continues to put them under fire.