Saturday, October 25, 2008
The 0-7 Start
Ok now I’m going to classify this season as a total loss. Carson Palmer is going to have to have Tommy-John surgery and that’s another year of his brilliant career wasted with the Bengals. I can now see why Chad Johnson would have wanted out so bad. So now that the season is metaphorically gone it is time to think about the future. First Marvin Lewis will be gone after this season. Actually the whole coaching staff should be fired.
Next when is the last time the Bengals picked up a big name free agent? This year’s free agent class is looking decent. (My source for this part of the article is from http://www.kffl.com/static/nfl/features/freeagents/fa.php?option=RB&y=2009 so some of the information may be out of date)
Some Potential Free Agents Include:
RB Brandon Jacobs-This guy can just run over people. He is big enough to play running back, full back and even tight end in a few formations.
RB Ricky Williams-The Bengals already have a lot of players who have a troubled past so what’s one more right. He is a tough runner who still has some potential and is a lot better than what we have.
RFA WR Hank Baskett- I don’t know much about restricted free agents but I do know that a team has a chance to get the guy who is a RFA. He is tall and matter than Chris Henry so why not.
RFA WR Marques Colston- Again I don’t know what the terms of free agency are but this would be an awesome addition to the Cincinnati Bengals.
WR Dante Hall- He isn’t much of a receiver but I would like to see like a good returner on the Bengals for once in my lifetime
WR Terrell Owens- IF the Cowboys don’t resign him he might be somekind of a temporary one or two season booster.
WR Mike Williams- CP9 threw to him at USC and he has a better legal record than Chris Henry and is about the same height so sign him up.
DE Bertrand Berry- A good pass rusher and would be an upgrade form what we have.
DE Julius Peppers- There is no way that the Panthers let Julius go but if they do, he could be the upgrade that the Bengals are looking for. If signed he could be the best player on the Cincinnati team.
DT Tommie Harris- Another guy that his team will not let go of. Tommie Harris is probably the best Defensive Tackle in the NFL. I know everyone is going to argue with me on that subject but hey who do the Bengals have?
LB Angelo Crowell- A very good linebacker that plays every down and doesn’t quit on a play.
LB Ray Lewis- If they Bengals land him, he would be the leader and heart of the defense. Ray Lewis is and has been one of the best linebackers in the league.
LB Jonathan Vilma- Another good linebacker that is very good and something tells me that the Saints are going to resign him
THE NFL DRAFT
This may be one of the most important draft picks in the last 10 years or so. This draft has the potential to help Carson into the playoffs. There is not telling how much time Carson has left so lets get some help now.
TYLERS BIG BOARD
Tyler’s Best Prospects (in no order)
RB Chris Wells- has excellent speed for his size and can run people over, and I know he may be injury prone but so was Adrian Peterson and look how that turned out
LB James Laurinitis- very smart and talented linebacker that the Bengals could desperately use in their defense.
DE/OLB Brian Orakpo- has been a BEAST through this season and would probably be a BEAST on the Bengals
CB Malcolm Jenkins- probably the most athletic corner since Antonio Cromartie and is better than Leon Hall and Jonathan Joseph
OT Michael Oher- has long been one of the better offensive linemen in college football for a few years
WR Michael Crabtree- maybe not as good as Calvin Johnson but probably the greatest receiver since
S Taylor Mays- this guy is a physical freak, at 6’4’’ 225 he looks like a linebacker but runs a 4.4 40!
RB Knowshon Moreno- a solid running back with good speed and can break some tackles
RB LeSean McCoy- he is my 1st round sleeper pick (that may not make sense but let me explain), he has very good speed and can break a lot of tackles and has all the potential to be one of the greatest players in this draft
DE Michael Johnson- this guy is a good pass rusher and a solid tackler
DE George Selvie- a little undersized but a very good pass rusher
LB Ray Manugluga- another USC linebacker that is really good, very smart and a good tackler
S Myron Roller- another good safety to lead the secondary
WR Jeremy Maclin- decent size, good speed and great hands will get him drafted 1st round
CB Alphonso Smith- only 5’9’’ but still led the nation in interceptions last year and plays his position well
DE Greg Middleton- good size and he can provide a good pass rush
RB Javon Ringer- doesn’t have the greatest size or speed but is a powerful and smart runner
RB C.J. Spiller- good size and speed and could be an upgrade from what we have
RB James Davis- powerful runner that also has some good speed
WR Derrick Williams- decent speed and very good hands
QB Hunter Cantwell- powerful arm and under the right coach could be a good quarterback
TE Travis Beckum- not much of a blocker put a very good pass catcher
C Antoine Caldwell- a solid blocker that is another upgrade for the Bengals
WR Brian Robiskie- decent speed, solid hands and good size
QB Cullen Harper- will, in time be a good QB
QB Curtis Painter- for some reason he forgot how to play quarterback but has a good arm and can be accurate
QB Dan LeFevour- the Bengals don’t have a decent backup so why not?
QB Chase Daniels- in the right system he could be a productive QB but lacks great arm strength
QB Rhett Bomar- another one of my sleeper picks, has the good arm and he is pretty accurate
WR Ramses Barden- one tall receiver who would be a good number 2 or three option
WR Jason Shipley- has good speed and very solid hands and is one of my personal favorite receivers because he is a hard worker
RB Kory Sheets- good speed running back that can probably break a few tackles but has some serious attitude problems
RB Ian Johnson- who could pass up the chance to have a leader like Ian Johnson on your team. He may be small but could be a solid backup
QB Willie Tuitama- could be a decent backup for the Bengals
RB P.J. Hill- powerful runner who has good size and decent speed
RB Maurice Wells- could be the lightning of the Bengals backfield
WR Vidal Hazelton- good size and speed but ahs trailed off a bit this season
WR Patrick Tuner- one of my favorite receivers in college football but anther guy
who is kind of under the radar
WR Greg Orton- solid hands, solid speed and at 6’3’’ very good size
WR Greg Carr- at 6’6’’ he could be a red zone threat and is taller than Chris Henry
Those are just the players I’m looking at right now but hey it’s a long season. Someone could step up and be the next great NFL players for the Bengals to draft
Next when is the last time the Bengals picked up a big name free agent? This year’s free agent class is looking decent. (My source for this part of the article is from http://www.kffl.com/static/nfl/features/freeagents/fa.php?option=RB&y=2009 so some of the information may be out of date)
Some Potential Free Agents Include:
RB Brandon Jacobs-This guy can just run over people. He is big enough to play running back, full back and even tight end in a few formations.
RB Ricky Williams-The Bengals already have a lot of players who have a troubled past so what’s one more right. He is a tough runner who still has some potential and is a lot better than what we have.
RFA WR Hank Baskett- I don’t know much about restricted free agents but I do know that a team has a chance to get the guy who is a RFA. He is tall and matter than Chris Henry so why not.
RFA WR Marques Colston- Again I don’t know what the terms of free agency are but this would be an awesome addition to the Cincinnati Bengals.
WR Dante Hall- He isn’t much of a receiver but I would like to see like a good returner on the Bengals for once in my lifetime
WR Terrell Owens- IF the Cowboys don’t resign him he might be somekind of a temporary one or two season booster.
WR Mike Williams- CP9 threw to him at USC and he has a better legal record than Chris Henry and is about the same height so sign him up.
DE Bertrand Berry- A good pass rusher and would be an upgrade form what we have.
DE Julius Peppers- There is no way that the Panthers let Julius go but if they do, he could be the upgrade that the Bengals are looking for. If signed he could be the best player on the Cincinnati team.
DT Tommie Harris- Another guy that his team will not let go of. Tommie Harris is probably the best Defensive Tackle in the NFL. I know everyone is going to argue with me on that subject but hey who do the Bengals have?
LB Angelo Crowell- A very good linebacker that plays every down and doesn’t quit on a play.
LB Ray Lewis- If they Bengals land him, he would be the leader and heart of the defense. Ray Lewis is and has been one of the best linebackers in the league.
LB Jonathan Vilma- Another good linebacker that is very good and something tells me that the Saints are going to resign him
THE NFL DRAFT
This may be one of the most important draft picks in the last 10 years or so. This draft has the potential to help Carson into the playoffs. There is not telling how much time Carson has left so lets get some help now.
TYLERS BIG BOARD
Tyler’s Best Prospects (in no order)
RB Chris Wells- has excellent speed for his size and can run people over, and I know he may be injury prone but so was Adrian Peterson and look how that turned out
LB James Laurinitis- very smart and talented linebacker that the Bengals could desperately use in their defense.
DE/OLB Brian Orakpo- has been a BEAST through this season and would probably be a BEAST on the Bengals
CB Malcolm Jenkins- probably the most athletic corner since Antonio Cromartie and is better than Leon Hall and Jonathan Joseph
OT Michael Oher- has long been one of the better offensive linemen in college football for a few years
WR Michael Crabtree- maybe not as good as Calvin Johnson but probably the greatest receiver since
S Taylor Mays- this guy is a physical freak, at 6’4’’ 225 he looks like a linebacker but runs a 4.4 40!
RB Knowshon Moreno- a solid running back with good speed and can break some tackles
RB LeSean McCoy- he is my 1st round sleeper pick (that may not make sense but let me explain), he has very good speed and can break a lot of tackles and has all the potential to be one of the greatest players in this draft
DE Michael Johnson- this guy is a good pass rusher and a solid tackler
DE George Selvie- a little undersized but a very good pass rusher
LB Ray Manugluga- another USC linebacker that is really good, very smart and a good tackler
S Myron Roller- another good safety to lead the secondary
WR Jeremy Maclin- decent size, good speed and great hands will get him drafted 1st round
CB Alphonso Smith- only 5’9’’ but still led the nation in interceptions last year and plays his position well
DE Greg Middleton- good size and he can provide a good pass rush
RB Javon Ringer- doesn’t have the greatest size or speed but is a powerful and smart runner
RB C.J. Spiller- good size and speed and could be an upgrade from what we have
RB James Davis- powerful runner that also has some good speed
WR Derrick Williams- decent speed and very good hands
QB Hunter Cantwell- powerful arm and under the right coach could be a good quarterback
TE Travis Beckum- not much of a blocker put a very good pass catcher
C Antoine Caldwell- a solid blocker that is another upgrade for the Bengals
WR Brian Robiskie- decent speed, solid hands and good size
QB Cullen Harper- will, in time be a good QB
QB Curtis Painter- for some reason he forgot how to play quarterback but has a good arm and can be accurate
QB Dan LeFevour- the Bengals don’t have a decent backup so why not?
QB Chase Daniels- in the right system he could be a productive QB but lacks great arm strength
QB Rhett Bomar- another one of my sleeper picks, has the good arm and he is pretty accurate
WR Ramses Barden- one tall receiver who would be a good number 2 or three option
WR Jason Shipley- has good speed and very solid hands and is one of my personal favorite receivers because he is a hard worker
RB Kory Sheets- good speed running back that can probably break a few tackles but has some serious attitude problems
RB Ian Johnson- who could pass up the chance to have a leader like Ian Johnson on your team. He may be small but could be a solid backup
QB Willie Tuitama- could be a decent backup for the Bengals
RB P.J. Hill- powerful runner who has good size and decent speed
RB Maurice Wells- could be the lightning of the Bengals backfield
WR Vidal Hazelton- good size and speed but ahs trailed off a bit this season
WR Patrick Tuner- one of my favorite receivers in college football but anther guy
who is kind of under the radar
WR Greg Orton- solid hands, solid speed and at 6’3’’ very good size
WR Greg Carr- at 6’6’’ he could be a red zone threat and is taller than Chris Henry
Those are just the players I’m looking at right now but hey it’s a long season. Someone could step up and be the next great NFL players for the Bengals to draft
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
First Annual Bengals Blog Mock Draft
Rules:
-The mock draft will last one round.
-There is a two minute time limit per pick.
-There will be no magical trading involved. (i.e. I trade Chad Johnson to the Raiders for the 4th overall pick and Al Davis' corpse)
-The picks were distributed by age (T-Bone gets the first pick)
-The draft will be moderated through instant messenger.
-You must explain your selection.
1. Miami
Pick: Jake Long, T, Michigan
2. St. Louis(TBZ)
Chris Long DE
bigbengalchemist (9:46:56 PM): He is quick has great hands and is the best player on the Board
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (9:47:01 PM): there you go
3. Atlanta(VML)
bigvinnie 01 (9:48:28 PM): The Atlanta Falcons select: DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU
bigbengalchemist (9:48:40 PM): Of course
bigvinnie 01 (9:49:11 PM): The Falcons are just terrible, and need help at every position. Matt Ryan is also a possibility getting the clean cut white guy to replace Mike Vick
4. Oakland(FTL)
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (9:50:00 PM): With the 4th pick in the 2008 whodeyblog mock draft, the Oakland Raiders select...
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (9:50:43 PM): Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC -- a solid replacement for the retired Warren Sapp
bigvinnie 01 (9:50:52 PM): oooooo snap
5. Kansas City(TBZ)
bigbengalchemist (9:52:07 PM): With the 5th pick the Chiefs select Branden Albert
bigbengalchemist (9:52:34 PM): Its a little bit of a risk but they need offensive lineman to protect the QB
6. New York Jets(VML)
bigvinnie 01 (9:54:36 PM): The NYJ select : Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (9:54:52 PM): ooooh
bigbengalchemist (9:54:55 PM): Good Pick
bigvinnie 01 (9:55:12 PM): The guy has the most talent out of the draft class, and could be the playmaker the Jets need.
7. New England (from San Francisco)(FTL)
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (9:56:22 PM): With the 7th pick in the 2008 whodeyblog draft the New England Patriots select...
bigbengalchemist (9:56:30 PM): cause if its not thats scary
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (9:57:36 PM): Keith Rivers, LB, USC -- a typical Patriots workhorse in the Willie McGinest mold
8. Baltimore(TBZ)
bigbengalchemist (9:57:49 PM): With the 8th pick the Ravens Select QB Matt Ryan
bigbengalchemist (9:58:38 PM): They need a QB after the Kyle "I Should Have Been A Bowler" And could be a franchise QB
9. Cincinnati (VML)
bigvinnie 01 (10:00:05 PM): The Cincinnati Bengals select : Vernon Gholston, DE, OSU
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:00:29 PM): another surprise
bigvinnie 01 (10:00:39 PM): The man is an absolute beast who can come in and contribute immediately. Strongest man at the combine, and runs a 4.5 at DE
bigvinnie 01 (10:00:46 PM): manhandled Jake Long
10. New Orleans(FTL)
With the 10th pick the Saints select, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee St.
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:06:32 PM): The Saints defensive backfield is atrocious...Kevin Kaesviharn was starting for them
11. Buffalo(TBZ)
With the 11th pick in the Draft the Bills Select Leodis McKelvin CD. This guy can play the Corner position in his sleep and lets face it they need it after Clements left
12. Denver(VML)
bigvinnie 01 (10:09:49 PM): The Broncos select : Ryan Clady, OT, BSU
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:10:05 PM): Doesn't matter with JP "Time ah for the football" Losman
bigvinnie 01 (10:10:10 PM): can never hurt to have OLinemen, especially for the Broncos
13. Carolina(FTL)
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:13:06 PM): Carolina Panthers select....Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida
bigbengalchemist (10:13:14 PM): YES
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:13:25 PM): Mike Rucker just retired, perfect compliment to Peppers
14. Chicago(TBZ)
bigbengalchemist (10:13:42 PM): With the 14th pick the Bears select Rashard Mendenhall RB.
bigbengalchemist (10:14:14 PM): Cedric Benson didnt pan out as planned so they need a powerful running back with some speed
15. Detroit(VML)
bigvinnie 01 (10:15:56 PM): the Lions select: Mike Jenkins, CB, USF
bigvinnie 01 (10:16:14 PM): nice to pair him with Leigh Bodden
16. Arizona(FTL)
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:17:57 PM): With the 16th pick the Arizona Cardinals select...Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:18:08 PM): Edge has seen better days
17. Kansas City (from Minnesota)(TBZ)
bigbengalchemist (10:18:44 PM): With the 17th pick the Chiefs select Phillip Merling DE
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:18:54 PM): No Brian Brohm?
bigbengalchemist (10:19:19 PM): They need a DE with the trade of Jared Allen and because I wanted Gholsten to fall I picked the OL
18. Houston(VML)
bigvinnie 01 (10:20:40 PM): Houston selects: Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt
bigvinnie 01 (10:20:57 PM): Need bodies to protect whats his face
bigvinnie 01 (10:21:00 PM): that guy
bigvinnie 01 (10:21:02 PM): you know
bigvinnie 01 (10:21:22 PM): throws the ball
19. Philadelphia(FTL)
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:21:27 PM): Philly selects...Limas Sweed, WR, Texas
bigbengalchemist (10:21:33 PM): Schuab?
bigbengalchemist (10:21:44 PM): Why frank
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:21:46 PM): Or Sage Rosenfels
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:22:00 PM): He's no CJ but Philly is nothing w/o a top flight WR
20. Tampa Bay(TBZ)
bigbengalchemist (10:22:34 PM): With the 20th pick the Buccs select WR DeSean Jackson
bigbengalchemist (10:23:13 PM): What ever happened to Clayton and Galloway is like 100 years old and this guy is really versitile
21. Washington(VML)
bigvinnie 01 (10:24:02 PM): The Redskins select: Devin Thomas, WR, MSU
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:24:13 PM): We officially have a run on WR's
bigbengalchemist (10:24:28 PM): Not yet my boy is still in there
bigvinnie 01 (10:24:30 PM): the Skins are obviously in the market, and he may have the most potential in the group
22. Dallas (from Cleveland)(FTL)
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:25:10 PM): With the 22nd pick...The Dallas Cowboys select...Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma
bigbengalchemist (10:25:16 PM): Now were out
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:25:46 PM): Not rated in the top 3 WR's, but this guy has serious talent. TO and Terry Glenn a getting up there.
23. Pittsburgh (TBZ)
bigbengalchemist (10:26:09 PM): Now this pick is going to stir it up things
bigbengalchemist (10:26:39 PM): God cant type Going to stir things up
bigbengalchemist (10:26:47 PM): Let me know if I have to repick
bigbengalchemist (10:26:54 PM): With the 23th pick the Steelers select DT Mike Daley Bowling Green State University
bigvinnie 01 (10:27:05 PM): pick a real player dammit
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:27:27 PM): Edit this portion out
bigbengalchemist (10:27:34 PM): The Steelers select James Hardy WR
24. Tennessee(VML)
bigvinnie 01 (10:29:57 PM): Tennessee Titans select : Aqib Talib, CB, KU
bigvinnie 01 (10:30:05 PM): will replace pac man
bigvinnie 01 (10:30:14 PM): also will make it rain
25. Seattle(FTL)
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:30:27 PM): With the 25th pick...Seattle Seahawks select...Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
bigvinnie 01 (10:30:40 PM): nice
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:31:03 PM): Shaun "I fall down when I see defenders" Alexander is done, they need a quick, athletic back
26. Jacksonville(TBZ)
bigbengalchemist (10:31:16 PM): I didnt want to make this pick but
bigbengalchemist (10:31:38 PM): Jags Select Kentwan Balmer
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:31:47 PM): from? position?
bigvinnie 01 (10:31:52 PM): who is this guy?
bigbengalchemist (10:32:22 PM): DT North Carolina, Need to replace stroud and I kno i heard about his today
bigbengalchemist (10:32:29 PM): him today
27. San Diego(VML)
bigvinnie 01 (10:33:59 PM): San Diego selects: CB, Brandon Flowers, VT
bigvinnie 01 (10:34:27 PM): Marty Schottenheimer always says:"Give me two good CB's and I will win"
bigvinnie 01 (10:34:38 PM): will pair with Cromartie and Jammer
28. Dallas(FTL)
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:36:10 PM): With the 28th pick Cowboys select...Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona
bigbengalchemist (10:36:18 PM): Did anyone pick Otah
bigvinnie 01 (10:36:23 PM): nope
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:36:34 PM): someone to put alongside Newman
29. San Francisco (from Indianapolis)(TBZ)
bigbengalchemist (10:36:39 PM): The 49ers select Jeff Otah
bigbengalchemist (10:37:10 PM): They need the Oline so by boy Frank Gore can rush for 2000 yards this season
30. Green Bay(VML)
bigvinnie 01 (10:37:55 PM): Packers select: Calais Campbell, DE, The U
bigvinnie 01 (10:38:06 PM): will make this a top 5 defense....
bigvinnie 01 (10:38:08 PM): again
bigvinnie 01 (10:38:12 PM): might go with TE here
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:38:23 PM): The Packers are a good organization
bigvinnie 01 (10:38:26 PM): agreed
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:38:29 PM): They are consisently good
* New England (forfeited)
31. New York Giants(FTL)
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:40:56 PM): Sorry I mistyped...With the 31st and final pick of the 2008 whodeyblog Mock Draft, the New York Giants select...Sam Baker, OT, USC
ftlombardo@hotmail.com (10:41:24 PM): The defending world champs need fresh bodies to protect Eli
RESOURCES:
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
TBZ IS BACK
T-BONE is back again to talk to you about the Cincinnati Bengals. Let me start off by saying FIRE MARVIN LEWIS. He has had is chance and now it is time for a change and I am sick of him. We could get a guy like Brian Billick who knows defense and that would love nothing more than to play the team that fired him twice a year. I could be wrong about that but if it were me I would want to show them what I am capable of and get me revenge.
Free Agency
We need a big free agent signing. We need someone like a Lance Briggs (Resinged by the Bears), someone like a Jared Allen (Tagged by the Chiefs), or someone like Terrell Suggs (Tagged by the Ravens) or even someone like Alan Faneca (Signed by the Jets). If I had to choose some defensive free agents I would have to say if we loose a linebacker we need a decent one. There are a few in free agency like Rosevelt Colvin, Danny Clark, Ian Gold (A must if we loose Landon Johnson) and Jeremiah Trotter. Now I now he is old but maybe he has one year left. Dan Morgan is also a free agent and I would be willing to take a 1 or 2 year risk on him even though he hasn't been the same since his injury. There are also a few defensive free agents that I looked at like Jevon Kearse, Michael Boulware, Rod Coleman and Anthony McFarland. Jevon Kearse is already better than most of our defensive line and Rod Coleman or Anthony McFarlarland might be good in a 3-4. Michael Boulware would be a semi-solid safety and could take the place of Madieu Williams. Now for the offense and I know you are thinking that we don't need offense but our offense could always be better. I am looking at two TEs
and they are Alge Crumpler and Eric Johnson. When was the last time the Bengals had a good tight end? I HATE OUR RUNNING BACK GROUP. They are not very good and there is no quality talent in our running backs. Rudi Johnson sucks, Kenny Watson is solid, Chris Perry is injury prone, DeDe Dorsey isn't very good and Kenny Irons is untested. Julius Jones is a good running back that is a free agent and even Warrick Dunn might bring some good talent to the RB spot. Now Our offensive line. I had no idea why the Bengals Franchised Stacy Andrews until I read an article saying that many other teams wanted him. I don't know why because I see nothing special in him, well at least not yet. There are a few offensive line free agents that I like including Kwame Harris, Barry Sims, Kyle Turley and Damien Woody. Lets face is Willie Anderson is old and I don't like the way that Levi Jones is playing. There is a slim chance and I do mean slim chance that Chad gets traded so in this case we need to sign Randy Moss or Javon Walker. “Anything we don't get in free agency, we need to get in the draft” F.L
We need a big free agent signing. We need someone like a Lance Briggs (Resinged by the Bears), someone like a Jared Allen (Tagged by the Chiefs), or someone like Terrell Suggs (Tagged by the Ravens) or even someone like Alan Faneca (Signed by the Jets). If I had to choose some defensive free agents I would have to say if we loose a linebacker we need a decent one. There are a few in free agency like Rosevelt Colvin, Danny Clark, Ian Gold (A must if we loose Landon Johnson) and Jeremiah Trotter. Now I now he is old but maybe he has one year left. Dan Morgan is also a free agent and I would be willing to take a 1 or 2 year risk on him even though he hasn't been the same since his injury. There are also a few defensive free agents that I looked at like Jevon Kearse, Michael Boulware, Rod Coleman and Anthony McFarland. Jevon Kearse is already better than most of our defensive line and Rod Coleman or Anthony McFarlarland might be good in a 3-4. Michael Boulware would be a semi-solid safety and could take the place of Madieu Williams. Now for the offense and I know you are thinking that we don't need offense but our offense could always be better. I am looking at two TEs
and they are Alge Crumpler and Eric Johnson. When was the last time the Bengals had a good tight end? I HATE OUR RUNNING BACK GROUP. They are not very good and there is no quality talent in our running backs. Rudi Johnson sucks, Kenny Watson is solid, Chris Perry is injury prone, DeDe Dorsey isn't very good and Kenny Irons is untested. Julius Jones is a good running back that is a free agent and even Warrick Dunn might bring some good talent to the RB spot. Now Our offensive line. I had no idea why the Bengals Franchised Stacy Andrews until I read an article saying that many other teams wanted him. I don't know why because I see nothing special in him, well at least not yet. There are a few offensive line free agents that I like including Kwame Harris, Barry Sims, Kyle Turley and Damien Woody. Lets face is Willie Anderson is old and I don't like the way that Levi Jones is playing. There is a slim chance and I do mean slim chance that Chad gets traded so in this case we need to sign Randy Moss or Javon Walker. “Anything we don't get in free agency, we need to get in the draft” F.L
THE DRAFT
This is my favorite part of the NFL Offseason. I want to see the Bengals draft either Glenn Dorsey or Vernon Gholston both of which are virtually unblockable. Many fans want to see Sedrick Ellis and im calling it right now Sedrick Ellis will be a draft bust. Don t get me wrong I want to be proved wrong but I just have a feeling that he isnt going to be as good as everyone thinks. Now some players I like in the later rounds include Shawn Crable, Titus Brown, Kenny Phillips, Ray Rice, Tashard Choice, Steve Slaton(Sleeper), Mike Hart, John Carlson, Lawrence Jackson, Chris Ellis, Pat Sims, Tevor Laws, Frank Okam, Xavier Adibi, Erin Henderson, Ali Highsmith, David Vobora (Sleeper), Dan Connor, Ben Moffitt, Justin King (Sleeper), Tom Zbikowski, Craig Steltz, Marcus Griffin and Corey Lynch (Sleeper). Those would be some of the players I would look at.
This is my favorite part of the NFL Offseason. I want to see the Bengals draft either Glenn Dorsey or Vernon Gholston both of which are virtually unblockable. Many fans want to see Sedrick Ellis and im calling it right now Sedrick Ellis will be a draft bust. Don t get me wrong I want to be proved wrong but I just have a feeling that he isnt going to be as good as everyone thinks. Now some players I like in the later rounds include Shawn Crable, Titus Brown, Kenny Phillips, Ray Rice, Tashard Choice, Steve Slaton(Sleeper), Mike Hart, John Carlson, Lawrence Jackson, Chris Ellis, Pat Sims, Tevor Laws, Frank Okam, Xavier Adibi, Erin Henderson, Ali Highsmith, David Vobora (Sleeper), Dan Connor, Ben Moffitt, Justin King (Sleeper), Tom Zbikowski, Craig Steltz, Marcus Griffin and Corey Lynch (Sleeper). Those would be some of the players I would look at.
NFL OFFSEAON QUICKPOINTS
I like the singing of Antwan Odom he brings some talent to the Bengals defense
I don't like that the Bengals got screwed out of Shaun Rogers
I don't like that Brett Favre is Retiring
I like the singing of Antwan Odom he brings some talent to the Bengals defense
I don't like that the Bengals got screwed out of Shaun Rogers
I don't like that Brett Favre is Retiring
“DOES MORE MONEY MEAN MORE WINS?” V.L
I have to say yes and no. The 49ers last year singed Nate Clements, Michael Lewis and a few others and traded for WR Darrell Jackson and that didn't win as many games as the year before. The 49ers are again throwing around money like they just don't care. The Jets are also making big name additions with Alan Faneca, Kris Jenkins, Damien Woody and etc. We will have to see if they have more wins. And now for the Browns, They have added many players but I don't know if they will win more games. Dereck Anderson did not look good at the end of the season last year so it could even mean less wins for them this year.
I have to say yes and no. The 49ers last year singed Nate Clements, Michael Lewis and a few others and traded for WR Darrell Jackson and that didn't win as many games as the year before. The 49ers are again throwing around money like they just don't care. The Jets are also making big name additions with Alan Faneca, Kris Jenkins, Damien Woody and etc. We will have to see if they have more wins. And now for the Browns, They have added many players but I don't know if they will win more games. Dereck Anderson did not look good at the end of the season last year so it could even mean less wins for them this year.
THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BEFORE THE FOLLOWING SIGNINGS:
Alge Crumpler signed with the Titans
Damien Woody signed with the Jets
Randy Moss signed with the Patriots
Alge Crumpler signed with the Titans
Damien Woody signed with the Jets
Randy Moss signed with the Patriots
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