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Dane Sanzenbacher | Wide Receiver

Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Age / DOB:  (24) / 10/13/1988
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 180
College: Ohio State
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Bengals declared WR Dane Sanzenbacher, CBs Terence Newman and Jason Allen, S George Iloka, DTs Devon Still and Brandon Thompson, and TE Richard Quinn inactive for Week 17 against the Ravens.
Sanzenbacher was just claimed off waivers on Christmas Eve and doesn't know the offense. Newman is dealing with a groin injury while Allen has a hamstring issue. The rest are healthy scratches. Sun, Dec 30, 2012 11:52:00 AM

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Dane Sanzenbacher - WR - Bengals

Bengals claimed WR Dane Sanzenbacher off waivers from the Bears.

After catching 27 passes for 276 yards and three scores in his 2011 rookie season, Sanzenbacher appeared in just four games, catching one pass for seven yards in Chicago this season. He just didn't fit into offensive coordinator Mike Tice's offense. Sanzenbacher will add depth in the slot behind Andrew Hawkins in Cincinnati.
Source: Joe Reedy on Twitter
Tue, Dec 25, 2012 04:44:00 PM
Dane Sanzenbacher - WR - Bengals

Bears waived WR Dane Sanzenbacher.

Sanzenbacher would've had a better chance this year if the Bears had retained Mike Martz, whose offense heavily utilized a slot receiver. Instead, the Bears went with Mike Tice and Sanzenbacher managed to appear in just four games, securing one pass for seven yards. He had 27 grabs as a rookie in 2011.
Mon, Dec 24, 2012 03:25:00 PM
Dane Sanzenbacher - WR - Bengals

Dane Sanzenbacher is operating as Earl Bennett's direct backup in Bears camp.

With 25-year-old Devin Thomas surprisingly retiring, Sanzenbacher's chances of making the team improve dramatically. In Bennett's five missed games last year, Sanzenbacher averaged 3.0 catches for 26.6 yards with two touchdowns.
Source: ESPN Chicago
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 08:15:00 AM
Dane Sanzenbacher - WR - Bengals

Dane Sanzenbacher "might face long odds" to make the Bears' final roster, according to ESPN Chicago.

Sanzenbacher showed some ability out of the slot as an undrafted rookie last season, but struggled with drops and had no explosion after the catch. With Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery and special teamer Devin Thomas now on the roster, Sanzenbacher is on thin ice.
Source: ESPN Chicago
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 08:53:00 AM
Dane Sanzenbacher - WR - Bengals

Dane Sanzenbacher caught four passes for 51 yards in Chicago's Week 16 loss to the Packers.

As he has done often this season, Sanzenbacher padded his stats during garbage time, hauling in three catches for 35 yards as the Bears drove for a meaningless field goal down 35-18. Despite managing to stay on the Bears' active roster all season as an undrafted rookie, Sanzenbacher won't be guaranteed a roster spot in 2012.
Mon, Dec 26, 2011 12:42:00 AM
Dane Sanzenbacher - WR - Bengals

Dane Sanzenbacher will slide into the fourth receiver role with Earl Bennett (chest) returning this week.

"(Sanzenbacher) does the same stuff Earl does so now he can help out at the 'X' receiver, too," OC Mike Martz said. "He actually plays four positions for us. He'll be all over the place. And he's going to start for us in our four-wide receiver sets." Sanzenbacher can be dropped in all redraft leagues.
Related: Earl Bennett
Source: Chicago Tribune
Thu, Nov 3, 2011 10:08:00 PM
Dane Sanzenbacher - WR - Bengals

Dane Sanzenbacher was held to two catches for 13 yards in Sunday's win over the Bucs.

Sanzenbacher has now made two or fewer catches in three of his past four games. With Earl Bennett (chest) expected back following the Bears' Week 8 bye, Sanzenbacher is well off the fantasy radar.
Sun, Oct 23, 2011 06:20:00 PM
Dane Sanzenbacher - WR - Bengals

Dane Sanzenbacher caught just one pass in Sunday's Week 6 blowout win, a 13-yard touchdown strike from Jay Cutler in very tight coverage.

Not only was the window tight, but the ball came in very hot and Sanzenbacher made a nice catch. There are plenty of people around the Bears who love his skills and think it is a travesty that he was undrafted this past April. Unfortunately none of them coach the Bears, who are reportedly in love with Earl Bennett. Bennett (chest) resumed practicing this week and could have his job back as soon as next week.
Related: Earl Bennett
Mon, Oct 17, 2011 12:25:00 AM
Dane Sanzenbacher - WR - Bengals

Dane Sanzenbacher cleaned up in garbage time of Monday's Week 5 loss to the Lions, catching five of his six receptions in the fourth quarter for 64 yards.

The Lions held a two-score lead for much of the quarter and were content to let the Bears throw underneath where Sanzenbacher operates. He got good news with Earl Bennett (chest) reportedly out a couple of weeks, but Sanzenbacher is just a weak WR3 until Bennett returns. He has more appeal in PPR leagues.
Tue, Oct 11, 2011 12:42:00 AM
Dane Sanzenbacher - WR - Bengals

Rookie WR Dane Sanzenbacher played just 13 snaps against the Panthers in Week 4.

The Bears' run-heavy game plan wasn't the only reason Sanzenbacher failed to produce. He played just 27.5 percent of the offensive snaps after staying on the field two-thirds of the time in Weeks 2-3. Special teamer Sam Hurd actually saw more snaps (15) against Carolina. It doesn't look like slot WR Earl Bennett (chest) will lose his job long-term.
Related: Sam Hurd, Earl Bennett
Source: Mike Clay on Twitter
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 04:45:00 PM
Dane Sanzenbacher - WR - Bengals

Dane Sanzenbacher caught just one pass for 16 yards in Sunday's win over the Panthers.

Sanzenbacher had a catchable ball go off his hands on a crucial third down. That certainly won't help him maintain playing time when Earl Bennett (chest) returns. Sanzenbacher was also hurt today by the Bears' extreme run-heavy approach. Jay Cutler attempted just 17 passes on the day as the Bears ran all over Carolina.
Sun, Oct 2, 2011 04:48:00 PM
Dane Sanzenbacher - WR - Bengals

Dane Sanzenbacher caught five passes for 27 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 against the Packers.

Sanzenbacher saw seven targets, third most on the team after Johnny Knox and Matt Forte. His touchdown came on a third-down slant from five yards out. The undrafted rookie was wide open for another touchdown, but Jay Cutler threw the ball behind him. Look at Sanzenbacher as a low-end play in deep PPR leagues for Week 4 if Earl Bennett remains sidelined.
Sun, Sep 25, 2011 09:19:00 PM
Dane Sanzenbacher - WR - Bengals

With Earl Bennett (chest) ruled out for Week 3, rookie Dane Sanzenbacher will be the Bears' slot receiver.

Bennett is a replacement-level player, so it's not crazy to think Sanzenbacher could run with the job long term if he capitalizes on the opportunity. Undrafted out of Ohio State, Sanzenbacher racked up 10 catches for 107 yards in the preseason before playing 46-of-69 Bears offensive snaps (66.7%) in Week 2. He did have two drops and will need to play better going forward.
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 02:35:00 PM
Dane Sanzenbacher - WR - Bengals

Dane Sanzenbacher caught three passes for 33 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 2 loss.

Jay Cutler took six sacks and was pressured all day by the Saints' aggressive defense, so Sanzenbacher became an attractive quick-strike option in the slot. The rookie out of Ohio State scored his first NFL touchdown on an easy eight-yard pitch and catch in the first quarter. He probably won't score many more like it this year.
Sun, Sep 18, 2011 05:25:00 PM

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4Zac Robinson
RB1BenJarvus Green-Ellis
2Giovani Bernard
3Rex Burkhead
4Cedric Peerman
5Bernard Scott
GLB1BenJarvus Green-Ellis
2Giovani Bernard
3RB1Giovani Bernard
2Rex Burkhead
FB1Chris Pressley
2John Conner
WR11A.J. Green
2Andrew Hawkins
3Ryan Whalen
4Dane Sanzenbacher
5Tyrone Goard
WR21Mohamed Sanu
2Marvin Jones
3Brandon Tate
4Cobi Hamilton
5Taveon Rogers
WR31Andrew Hawkins
TE1Jermaine Gresham
2Tyler Eifert
3Orson Charles
4Alex Smith
5Richard Quinn
K1Mike Nugent