derekshank Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 I read this review of Jackson on Scout.comDexter Jackson UFA Buccaneers – Once considered one of the better free safeties, Jackson spent half of the 2004 season on injured reserve due to a back injury. He was released then rejoined Tampa Bay to finish out the season. At his best, he’s an instinctive safety who has a good feel for the position. However, his man-to-man cover skills are lacking which is why he needs to play in a cover-2 scheme.A couple things of concern here. Firstly... he's a FS. We need a SS. Secondly... he has trouble with man-to-man coverage. Wasn't this the biggest problem with Ohalete? Something tells me this guy is not the answer to our safety problems... since we don't play a cover-2. Quote
Whur CHad At? Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Pass on Jackson...I want KO baby!If we sign Jackson, I want us to draft Kiwanuka. He is sounding more appealing every day. Quote
bengalsLB Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Not really a fan of Jackson and he is a little old at 29 so i hope we pass Quote
Kazkal Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 If we got a safety like him in free agentacy I still woulden't mind first day one for depth like if ko was available in 2nd or 3rd that way he has time to get experiance...otherwise say finds torys replacement for next year Quote
TJJackson Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 If Jackson is willing to sign for backup money and thereby provide an upgrade over Ohalete, I'm all for it.If he wants to sign for starter, pass Quote
andybren Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Jackson's a good lockerroom guy and Marvin likes him. I say he's a good fit. I prefer him over Lawyer Milloy. Quote
HoosierCat Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Another S snapped up...this time Archuleta's replacement:Rams | Chavous signed to five-year dealSat, 11 Mar 2006 11:59:32 -0800Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the St. Louis Rams have signed free agent S Corey Chavous (Vikings) to a five-year contract. Complete financial terms were not disclosed, but he will average about $4 million a year for the first three years of the contract. Counting bonuses and base salary, Chavous' compensation for the 2006 season will be between $6 million and $7 million.Pretty sizeable deal for a safety... Quote
Stripes Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 The man has a Superbowl MVP on his belt... He couldn't hurt. Quote
HoosierCat Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Better idea...Bengals | Demps will visit team SaturdaySat, 11 Mar 2006 11:14:47 -0800Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports free agent S Will Demps (Ravens) will visit with the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, March 11.He's supposed to go on to Minny Sunday. I say: don't let him get on that plane. Quote
HairOnFire Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Jackson would potentially free up the draft, allowing the Bengals to either pass on selecting a safety altogether or draft a lower rater player who could step in later rather than sooner. Face it, this is a playoff team right now and signing a safety with experience makes sense. The move would also allow the Bengals to put a bullet in Kim Herrings left ear. Quote
andybren Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Looks like Marvin's serious about getting a decent FA.Incidentally, Chaveous already signed with St. Louis, so maybe there will be a need to move fast on the position. Quote
bengalboomer7 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 What you'd expect Joisey. This is free agency and the Bengals don't play this game very well. Even though now I found out this couldn't happen, but this is exactly why I wanted a labor deal AFTER free agency. Now, instead of competing with 6-10 teams, the Bengals are competing with 32 and everyone knows how Cincy gets used for leverage.I would LOOOOOVVVVE to wee Will Demps in stripes Quote
HoosierCat Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Jackson would potentially free up the draft, allowing the Bengals to either pass on selecting a safety altogether or draft a lower rater player who could step in later rather than sooner. Face it, this is a playoff team right now and signing a safety with experience makes sense. The move would also allow the Bengals to put a bullet in Kim Herrings left ear.I'm all for signing a safety but IMHO Jackson is at best a marginal upgrade over Ohalete, and his only good point vs. Herring is that he'd probably be hurt less. Gimme Demps and I'm a happy camper. Quote
HairOnFire Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Your opinion of Will Demps is much higher than mine. Quote
andybren Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Herring would be a good backup.Sign Demps or Jackson. Get Madieu healthy. Keep Herring and KK as backups.Then draft the next generation of CB's.BTW, add McCree to the list...Curnette:Since 3:15 p.m. today, agents for former Buffalo safety Lawyer Milloy and former Carolina safety Marlon McCree confirmed that their clients will be visiting Cincinnati. Quote
Whur CHad At? Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Marlon McCree is getting intrest from the Cardinals I believe Quote
TJJackson Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Of the remaining safeties, McCree is the one I am most interested in....far and away better than the other candidatesHowever....count it up.....all these safeties are visiting....W DempsL MilloyD JacksonM McCreeAny one of these would be a good signing for Cincinnati depending on the money and the role...McCree as a starter, Milloy as a veteran backup who could help develop the rookie we'd draft high.It's clear from this list that Marvin is as serious as it gets about upgrading at safety this year. Have you ever heard of so many players at one position coming for a FA visit to Cincinnati? all at once? Outstanding!I think this also all but guarentees we will take a safety no later than r2 in the draft. Quote
HoosierCat Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Looks like they are intent on signing someone at safety. Quote
andybren Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Interesting that there's no word on Chris Hope. Scout.com has him as the #4 safety, while Demps and Jackson are #10 and #12. Incidentally, they've got Ohalete and Mitchell as #14 and #15.I think this also all but guarentees we will take a safety no later than r2 in the draft.I think the pick will be for a CB, assuming a good one is available. Quote
Whur CHad At? Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Interesting that there's no word on Chris Hope.It is intresting, He is def. the best safety available. I read on a Panthers forum that they might be intrested in his services. But I think he could stay in Pitt. Quote
TJJackson Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Yeah, that is odd...where the heck is Chris Hope? Quote
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