Whur CHad At? Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 What ever happened to Kerry Collins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spor_tees Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Well for one, doesn't Griese have the same agent as Carson? So if Carson's agent knew how Carson was doing in his rehab, then I am sure Griese knew also. And once one guy knows how well Carson's rehab is going, then ALL the agents are going to know. So let's say the Bengals are getting blackballed by QB's and their agents because they know they are not going to have a chance to start, and thusly make big cash. So we get left with exactly what we are looking for, an experinced SECOND string QB. They know they are not going to start barring a catastrophe, but they don't care because they are getting paid to hold a clipboard. Wright- Does pretty good when given the chance with a strong arm, active feet, and pocket awareness. If I am not wrong he was doing good for the Ratbirds in place of Boller until he got hurt also.Harrington- I think he would do great as abackup QB here because of his strong arm, BUT I am sure he is still in the mindset that he should be a starter and will demand starter money.Martin- Knows he is a backup, has played as a backup, and will be a backup the rest of his career. He won't demand much, but then again in 1-2 years we will be looking for someone to replace him.Maddox- I would be completely happy with Maddox for 2 reasons. One, he is VERY expeienced and can learn the system. Two, he has seen adversity and is still around. He could bring some good veteren leadership to this team that is full of youngsters.Redman- I liked how he performed in college at Louisville...and that is where it ends.Couch- We gave him a tryout...the Bengals must have not seen anything because they signed dougie instead.McMahon- This is a guy I would love if it wasn't for his inexperince. He has a great arm, quick feet, andeverytime I saw him play he looked good. But if you can't make it in Detroit...or as a third stringer in Philly...either those teams have no football sense, or you shouldn't be in the NFL. As Bum Phillips once said, "You know what NFL stands for? Not For Long...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massie0929 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 This guy almost led the Ravens to the playoffs in 2003, and he put points on the board. He helped them win 5 out of 7 down the stretch and in 4 of those wins he helped put up 30+ points, for the Ravens. I think he would be a great backup because he doesn't mind being a backup, he is efficient, and he has proven he can win games with a pretty s**tty offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ29 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I would actually like to get Wright. I think he can step in and make plays when necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBin2k7 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Wright did lead the Ravens to the playoffs in 2003 obviously with a little help from Jamal Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshfan Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Well for one, doesn't Griese have the same agent as Carson? So if Carson's agent knew how Carson was doing in his rehab, then I am sure Griese knew also. And once one guy knows how well Carson's rehab is going, then ALL the agents are going to know. So let's say the Bengals are getting blackballed by QB's and their agents because they know they are not going to have a chance to start, and thusly make big cash. So we get left with exactly what we are looking for, an experinced SECOND string QB. They know they are not going to start barring a catastrophe, but they don't care because they are getting paid to hold a clipboard. Wright- Does pretty good when given the chance with a strong arm, active feet, and pocket awareness. If I am not wrong he was doing good for the Ratbirds in place of Boller until he got hurt also.Harrington- I think he would do great as abackup QB here because of his strong arm, BUT I am sure he is still in the mindset that he should be a starter and will demand starter money.Martin- Knows he is a backup, has played as a backup, and will be a backup the rest of his career. He won't demand much, but then again in 1-2 years we will be looking for someone to replace him.Maddox- I would be completely happy with Maddox for 2 reasons. One, he is VERY expeienced and can learn the system. Two, he has seen adversity and is still around. He could bring some good veteren leadership to this team that is full of youngsters.Redman- I liked how he performed in college at Louisville...and that is where it ends.Couch- We gave him a tryout...the Bengals must have not seen anything because they signed dougie instead.McMahon- This is a guy I would love if it wasn't for his inexperince. He has a great arm, quick feet, andeverytime I saw him play he looked good. But if you can't make it in Detroit...or as a third stringer in Philly...either those teams have no football sense, or you shouldn't be in the NFL. As Bum Phillips once said, "You know what NFL stands for? Not For Long...." Id take Wright first followed by martinNo shot at Harrington imo... the rest arre bad very bad ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Id take Wright first followed by martinNo shot at Harrington imo... the rest arre bad very bad ...Agreed. The only question is where you put Krenzel - I'd rather have him than Maddox for sure, not sure about Martin, but I'd take Wright over anyone available. He's been the Rats' best QB for a couple of years now, but Billick has to go to the wall with Boller now. Let's grab him.I personally don't want Harrnington. He might not even be NFL backup quality (who'd know, he played for the Lions), and if by chance he does pan out we'd lose him. I want a guy who's pretty good but knows he's a backup, like Wright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Next_Big_Thing Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I'll take my grandmother, freshly dug from her grave over Wright! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiLBurn Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I'll take my grandmother, freshly dug from her grave over Wright!Interesting... I guess I'd have to see her play to form an opinion... until then, I would say Wright is a more realistic option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spor_tees Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 McMahon signed with the Vikings today. It actaully is a good move for him. Brad Johnson is only going to be around maybe one more year and then he could take over... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I'll take my grandmother, freshly dug from her grave over Wright!So who do you want? Maddox? The guy has a weaker arm than Kitna by now. Or do you still have a thing for Martin? I'll admit, as everybody else has been signed he's starting to look decent by default, but he hasn't shown that he can play away from StL. I figure if Wright can put up points with Baltimore's offense, he's good enough to backup for us.I'm about split between Krenzel, Wright, and Martin, tentatively in that order.I'd go for having your grandmother as an emergency QB. Having a corpse on the sidelines would give the Bengals some toughness. Might counteract Baltimore having Ray-Ray and his gang of felons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Wright did lead the Ravens to the playoffs in 2003 obviously with a little help from Jamal Lewis.and he'd have alittle help this year from bengals line bengals wr's and rudi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Wright did lead the Ravens to the playoffs in 2003 obviously with a little help from Jamal Lewis.I seem to remember the Ravens putting up a lot of points when Wright took over. Their offense had been mediocre at best, putting up 10 pts or so a game , then Wright comes in and they are putting up 30 and 40 points.Ok, I'm not saying I'm a big fan, but IF he comes to Cincy he may only need to play a few games at the start of the season and I think he'd be able to get the team through with a respectable record.I would prefer Martin because of his link to Zampese, and the fact that he never wore a dirty birds uni.Harrington will most likely sign in KC, Maddox...who cares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I think Tommy Boy's NFL career could very well be OVER! You have to admit he sure didn't help himself while filling in for Ben Roethlisberger last season. And if you can't at least look decent while filling in for a player with a putrid QB rating in the Super Bowl of 22.6%, when can you look decent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 McMahon signed with the Vikings today. It actaully is a good move for him. Brad Johnson is only going to be around maybe one more year and then he could take over...they'll draft a QB this year or next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Bengal Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 how about kordell stewart /me runs and hides from all of bengalzone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB51 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I truly believe that Martin is still the answer...........The guy has proven that he can come in and win games and he wouldn't be coming here on some 3-5 game audition thing. He's a backup and is cool with it. This is a guy that isn't gonna make any noise when Palmer comes back even if he's the highest rated QB in the league at the time. What we need to keep in perspectice here is that we're tryin to find a cheap but affective backup QB. The list of guys like that isn't very long. The Griese's and McMahon's of the NFL wanted money and they wanted the opportunity to start. That's not gonna happen here. All we need is a band-aid for a few games and I believe Martin can offer that as well as being a solid backup for a couple seasons too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Tht is possibly the WORST idea. Whenever you PLAN for a bandaid, you end up needing a blood-transfusion...thye need to plan for the WORST.They should not settle for just "Some" guy. They need a player (better than Kitna) who could win games if Carson wasn't on the team, not a guy who's gonna implode after 3 games...In reality, they've already missed the players that would have made themost sense. Yes, thye got a shot to start with the teams that signed them but unitl Palmer has his helmet on and is taking all the snaps, they should have a player who could start almost anywhere.I dont think Marting is the answer...since the options have dwindled away, maybe the draft is the net best option.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I don't think a rookie QB will help us more than the two (Krenzel and Johnson) we already have on the roster.I think we need a veteran.Right now, I think Wright would be the best choice of those QBs remaining in FA, as he does have some starting experience, a live arm, knowlege of all three of our division opponents, and has won some games. Martin would be my second choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoTbOy Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I'm beginning to think that the Bengals are not going to get a QB in FA...too many have passed for not 1 of them to sign...the longer they go without getting one the more i think Carson will be ready...As for Martin or Wright...between the two give me Wright...This QB search is like watching paint dry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I'm still of the mindset that Krentzel would be the best option between older f*ckers with no arm left, some nobody who will never be anybody in the league, or some rookie through the draft. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Krentzel is going to be some hall of famer and save our season if Carson isn't here, but if we are making the argument that some of these QBs named can come in here with our "STELLAR" offense (with all these weapons) and have no problems... Then why couldn't we expect the same from Krentzel without spending anymore cash on these other turds ??? IMO, I still think Martin ends up here, but I'm just not getting it...WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattyjay Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I say forget about Wright and just sign Martin. He's the only backup right now that doesn't think they are a potential starter. We could sign him for a year, then he can retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiLBurn Posted April 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Thought it would be interesting to float this back to the top since we have now signed Anthony Wright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshfan Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 If Marvin drafted crap some of you would find a way to say it dont smell so bad... damn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 I truly believe that Martin is still the answer...........The guy has proven that he can come in and win games and he wouldn't be coming here on some 3-5 game audition thing. He's a backup and is cool with it. This is a guy that isn't gonna make any noise when Palmer comes back even if he's the highest rated QB in the league at the time. What we need to keep in perspectice here is that we're tryin to find a cheap but affective backup QB. The list of guys like that isn't very long. The Griese's and McMahon's of the NFL wanted money and they wanted the opportunity to start. That's not gonna happen here. All we need is a band-aid for a few games and I believe Martin can offer that as well as being a solid backup for a couple seasons too.win games? he was just as bad as wright with one of the better offenses in the nfl.theres a reason he was a lifetime backup he blew and he was trying command more money because bengals and dolphins were intrested the guy isen't worth more then league min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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