ArmyBengal Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Bengals | Team expected to contact KemoeatuFri, 10 Mar 2006 19:27:09 -0800Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to contact free agent DL Ma'ake Kemoeatu when free agency starts Saturday, March 11.This is from KFFL.comI just wanted to say how nice it is just to hear the organization is even considering him as an option.I think he will be getting a big contract, but you never know. Are the Bengals really serious in this pursuit ??We shall see !!! Hoping for good things !!!WHODEY !!! Quote
Whur CHad At? Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 No way we get himBut if we do I will be happy Quote
Kazkal Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 depends how much he will cost but we have plenty money he just may be only free agent weget besides a QB but i'd rather have him then 3 crappy FA's Quote
ArmyBengal Posted March 11, 2006 Author Report Posted March 11, 2006 This per KFFL.com talking about him being looked at by the Panthers..."Signing Kemoeatu won't be cheap or easy, as he's expected to command a long-term deal worth around $4 million per season, with at least $5 million up front."That's a big chunk of change. Once again, what's the driving force in his decision, money or winning team. I really can't see us throwing enough at him to pass up the coin from somewhere else, but you never know. We will probably get outbid by another team for his services, but as I said before, it's nice to see the organization is at least looking at our biggest hole IMO...WHODEY !!! Quote
cincy90 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Over the past couple years I have come to just sit back, relax, and watch Marvin work his magic. I try not to get too excited about any 1 FA (Even though I would like to have Big Sam Adams) because usually I become upset when we don't get him.Marvin knows what he's doing... I'm glad we didn't end up getting Warren Sapp a couple years ago because he would not have been that much help and would have eaten up a lot of $$$. He hasn't exactly been tearing it up in Oakland. Big name FA's are too dangerous because they are usually over-rated, and don't turn out to be what people expect. Quote
BengalChamps Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Big name FA's are too dangerous because they are usually over-rated, and don't turn out to be what people expect.Exactly what I have said before. If Kemoeatu was so great, why would the Ratbirds let him go so easily? I dont think that they even tried to retain him. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted March 11, 2006 Author Report Posted March 11, 2006 For the same reason we probably won't get him. He's going to cost to much !!! This guy would be a HUGE (literally) upgrade to our D-line. Like I said, nice to think about, but probably won't happen...WHODEY !!! Quote
Whur CHad At? Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Now he is being heavily pursued by......CLEVELAND Quote
AMC Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Knowing Marvin, he thinks he can get something similar in the draft at a lower price....If there is one thing that defines Marvin it's building through the draft....That alone makes me believe they won't make a signing in this range... Quote
jbx182 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 he's a 3-4 lineman. and you know how the bengals are at getting guys that fit in the scheme. i say he'll be a redskin. with the team philosophies in the north (marv, romeo, brian, and that other guy), i don't expect cleve or the bengals to break the bank for any free-agent. it's not how we run things here. name the last big FA to sign in the north! Quote
schroomytunes Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 i like kemo too, but not at 4 million per year. we have too many other areas of need to focus on. besides we can get a big plugger in the draft alot cheaper. (gabe Watson). I still think this should be an offseason where we improve team depth and focus on extentions. Quote
bengalsLB Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Man i like Kemo but he is not the Type of DT Marvin is looking for. Marvin wants a explosive and athletic DT that can get penetration not a giant space eater that won't help the passrush Quote
Kazkal Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Cut JT and it's like were only paying him 2 million Quote
HoosierCat Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Buh-bye...Panthers | Team agrees to terms with KemoeatuSat, 11 Mar 2006 11:38:38 -0800Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with free agent DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu (Ravens). The 6-foot-5, 350-pounder agreed in principle to a five-year, $23 million deal, one which will likely be signed early next week.Cards also signed former Giants DT Kendrick Clancy today. Quote
HoosierCat Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Sorry, Army, your Maake thread got mixed in here...I'll see if I can fix that. Quote
Whur CHad At? Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Damn his cap hit for this year is $1 million. He is getting $8 mill guarenteed. Not a bad deal IMO Quote
TJJackson Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Aaron Kampman is also now off the market....DL's going faster than I thoughthttp://www.kffl.com/article.php/47440/115 Quote
HoosierCat Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Check this:Broncos | Warren lands a six-year dealSat, 11 Mar 2006 13:38:49 -0800ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the Denver Broncos have reached an agreement on a six-year contract with DT Gerard Warren. The deal, which makes Warren one of the NFL's highest paid defensive tackles, is worth about $36 million and includes approximately $10 million in bonuses. Quote
BengalszoneBilly Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Over the past couple years I have come to just sit back, relax, and watch Marvin work his magic. I try not to get too excited about any 1 FA.Excellent advice. Too many people (myself included) have gotten their panties all wadded up over issues during this time of the offseason. Quote
HairOnFire Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 ESPN Radio just announced that plus-sized Raven DE Anthony Weaver signed with Houston. Quote
HoosierCat Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Sounds like the Ravens are headed for a "rebuilding" period on D. Quote
Whur CHad At? Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Aaron Kampman is also now off the market....DL's going faster than I thoughthttp://www.kffl.com/article.php/47440/115he is getting a s**t load of money...Packers | Contract update: A. KampmanSat, 11 Mar 2006 14:49:56 -0800ESPN.com's John Clayton and Len Pasquarelli report Green Bay Packers DE Aaron Kampman signed a five-year, $25 million deal that included $11 million in guarantees to remain with the team. Quote
derekshank Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Just like I told you. The new big-ass cap combined with a shallow FA market equals a lot of money for players who haven't earned it. Either the Bengals will play this game... or they will get nobody.What's your guess? They will have to act fast, and cough up a lot of money. Rocky Bernard and Larry Triplett are still out there... but my guess is we get no one. This is only one of the reasons Mike Brown probably didn't like the new deal... he knows that his unwillingness to overpay for a player is going to cost him every somewhat decent free agent out there. It's frustrating, but it is probably just the way it is. If we want anything decent in FA, we will either have to take damaged goods, or pay much more than they are worth. My guess is damaged goods (i.e. Will Demps and Darren Howard) Quote
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