Ox Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Bengals sign ex-Steeler quarterback StewartBengals.com wire reportsCincinnati. OH (March 31, 2006) -- Kordell Stewart worked diligently to stay in football shape over the past year, hopeful some NFL team would again give him the opportunity to extend his NFL career.His effort was rewarded in a very unique way. Today, the Cincinnati Bengals signed their biggest rivals ex-starting quarterback Stewart to play behind injured quarterback Carson Palmer, who took over the number starting position last year from former QB Jon Kitna. Kitna was released from the Bengals earlier last month durning free agency. Details of the deal were not disclosed, however the former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is said to have signed a two-year, $1.95 million contract with Cincinnati.Stewart, 33, is considered by head coach Marvin Lewis as a good back-up fit with the Bengals considering his experience in the league. The 11-year veteran more recently served as the back-up for the Baltimore Ravens and previously the Chicago Bears."It's the logical choice," coach Marvin Lewis said. "Kordell is very familiar with our divisional opponents. We’ve had some good talks over the past two weeks and I’m confident that Kordell understands his new role and also understands the versatility we’re looking for in him. Even though it's a new system for him somewhat, there should be enough carry-over for him, verbiagewise, that he can adjust quickly. It's a nice comfort zone having him. The team should benefit from his level of experience."The Bengals are also comfortable with Krenzel as their third back-up to Palmer. Lewis said that Stewart will have, “every opportunity” to compete with Krenzel for the second position. "One of the nice things about Craig and Kordell is they have similar attributes," Lewis said. "They're both active in the pocket, they both have strong arms, they both move around decently, so we don't have to change a whole lot."Whether Stewart claims the back-up job is uncertain. "Craig is our second string quarterback, and he will be our second string quarterback until circumstances change," Lewis said. "That's the only approach we can take and that's as far forward as we're going to go with it right now." If Stewart can grasp the offense, it’s pretty certain he will get the nod to fill in for the injured Palmer if the need arises.The Bengals contacted him on March. 12, and Stewart secretly worked out for the team the following week. Just like that, the former Steelers star and 2001 Pro Bowler was back in the NFL and on his old division rival."I knew I could still play the game. I'm young in comparison to some quarterbacks that are playing right now," he said. "So, as far as my confidence and thinking it was going to happen, yes I did. You always have that hope, wishing someone could call you sooner rather than later." As far as being out of football a season, Stewart added, "It was very tough. You want to be out there competing," he said. "Not having a chance to play was really tough. But I tried to turn a negative into a positive. I tried to look at it from a positive aspect, continue to watch the game, study the game and learn things that I didn't know before."His objective is not to take a job away from anyone. Stewart merely wants the opportunity to stay in the game."I want to show Coach Lewis and the other coaches that I haven't lost a step, that I'm the same guy that helped those teams get to the playoffs a few years ago," Stewart said. "Whenever they need me, I'll be ready to step up and do whatever's asked, even if it means stepping in for Carson to start the season."During his tenure with the Steelers, Stewart took the team to the AFC Championship game, losing to the New England Patriots, as well as incurring the wrath of coach Bill Cowher.Also, that same year, he set records for completion percentage (60.2), rushing yards (537) and finished fourth in the balloting for NFL MVP. He has also has taken Pittsburgh to the title game in 1997 just two years after being drafted by the Steelers in the second round (60th).The signing of Stewart comes after an intense few weeks of Cincinnati trying to sign a qualified back-up quarterback. Bengals owner Mike Brown has put out the following statement on the signing of Stewart, "Over my dads dead f*cking body..."April fools b*tches!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bengal4life Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Bengals sign ex-Steeler quarterback StewartBengals.com wire reportsCincinnati. OH (March 31, 2006) -- Kordell Stewart worked diligently to stay in football shape over the past year, hopeful some NFL team would again give him the opportunity to extend his NFL career.His effort was rewarded in a very unique way. Today, the Cincinnati Bengals signed their biggest rivals ex-starting quarterback Stewart to play behind injured quarterback Carson Palmer, who took over the number starting position last year from former QB Jon Kitna. Kitna was released from the Bengals earlier last month durning free agency. Details of the deal were not disclosed, however the former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is said to have signed a two-year, $1.95 million contract with Cincinnati.Stewart, 33, is considered by head coach Marvin Lewis as a good back-up fit with the Bengals considering his experience in the league. The 11-year veteran more recently served as the back-up for the Baltimore Ravens and previously the Chicago Bears."It's the logical choice," coach Marvin Lewis said. "Kordell is very familiar with our divisional opponents. We’ve had some good talks over the past two weeks and I’m confident that Kordell understands his new role and also understands the versatility we’re looking for in him. Even though it's a new system for him somewhat, there should be enough carry-over for him, verbiagewise, that he can adjust quickly. It's a nice comfort zone having him. The team should benefit from his level of experience."The Bengals are also comfortable with Krenzel as their third back-up to Palmer. Lewis said that Stewart will have, “every opportunity” to compete with Krenzel for the second position. "One of the nice things about Craig and Kordell is they have similar attributes," Lewis said. "They're both active in the pocket, they both have strong arms, they both move around decently, so we don't have to change a whole lot."Whether Stewart claims the back-up job is uncertain. "Craig is our second string quarterback, and he will be our second string quarterback until circumstances change," Lewis said. "That's the only approach we can take and that's as far forward as we're going to go with it right now." If Stewart can grasp the offense, it’s pretty certain he will get the nod to fill in for the injured Palmer if the need arises.The Bengals contacted him on March. 12, and Stewart secretly worked out for the team the following week. Just like that, the former Steelers star and 2001 Pro Bowler was back in the NFL and on his old division rival."I knew I could still play the game. I'm young in comparison to some quarterbacks that are playing right now," he said. "So, as far as my confidence and thinking it was going to happen, yes I did. You always have that hope, wishing someone could call you sooner rather than later." As far as being out of football a season, Stewart added, "It was very tough. You want to be out there competing," he said. "Not having a chance to play was really tough. But I tried to turn a negative into a positive. I tried to look at it from a positive aspect, continue to watch the game, study the game and learn things that I didn't know before."His objective is not to take a job away from anyone. Stewart merely wants the opportunity to stay in the game."I want to show Coach Lewis and the other coaches that I haven't lost a step, that I'm the same guy that helped those teams get to the playoffs a few years ago," Stewart said. "Whenever they need me, I'll be ready to step up and do whatever's asked, even if it means stepping in for Carson to start the season."During his tenure with the Steelers, Stewart took the team to the AFC Championship game, losing to the New England Patriots, as well as incurring the wrath of coach Bill Cowher.Also, that same year, he set records for completion percentage (60.2), rushing yards (537) and finished fourth in the balloting for NFL MVP. He has also has taken Pittsburgh to the title game in 1997 just two years after being drafted by the Steelers in the second round (60th).The signing of Stewart comes after an intense few weeks of Cincinnati trying to sign a qualified back-up quarterback. Bengals owner Mike Brown has put out the following statement on the signing of Stewart, "Over my dads dead f*cking body..."April fools b*tches!!!!!!! It's not midnight yet. That was good though, had me going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Yeah I had my doubts that it was April Fools' for about the first sentence...."The Dock" is near PBS and I guess it wouldn't take much incentive for Kordell to sign here as a result, thus my hesitation to immediately rule it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted April 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Well I hope at at least made your all's arses tighten up a bit, seeing that horrifying crap.I actually saw this goof over on Stillers.com while searching for threads on us signing Adams. I thought it was friggin great so I modified it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 I'm thinking of a word...rhymes with Dock...Sock...Mock...Knock....Also another name for a male chicken...._____-a-doodle-doo!pretty funny.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schweinhart Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Sounds better than Joey Harrington Besides, if Kyle Larson blows a knee, old Kordell could punt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalChamps Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 wow..good one... had me going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Had me till this"Lewis said. "They're both active in the pocket, they both have strong arms, they both move around decently, so we don't have to change a whole lot.""Craig having a strong arm? lolMight as well take him though over martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Man, it's *way* too early for April Fool's crap. I just threw up in my mouth. Thanks ***hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Good one, but this is the kinda sh*t that keeps me away from the board on 01April... I was so pissed reading the title, I couldn't focus on what was actually written. Thank God this wasn't true, because my wife would've had a bad day dealing with my crappy mood !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurgan74 Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Good one ox...nice delivery.By the way your sig pics always nake me smile!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalboomer7 Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Curse you OX. Curse you, your children, and your children's children.Now, excuse me while I change my underwear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted April 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB51 Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Good one! Had me goin for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Damn you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjakq27 Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 No...not Kordelia....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 I knew it was a joke you whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 I could never get mad at Ox. After all, he's given us the FSU gals. For the record, my favorite is the one pulling down her green bathing suit bottom. I love her attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacD BengalFan Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 While I was reading your article, in the back of my mind I was thinking "I didn't see this on Bengals.com", which I had just checked before logging on here.Good job. Really had me thinking this had occured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Like Hair said, I cant be mad at you because of your FSU girls. You know anyone of them OX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted April 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Like Hair said, I cant be mad at you because of your FSU girls. You know anyone of them OX?If I said yes would you believe me? In that case, yes, yes I do. I'm dating all three of them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Nice, Ox. I should have caught onto the joke immediately with the capitalized thread title, but nope you did have me going for a bit there.What a nightmare I thought I was witnessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Bengals sign ex-Steeler quarterback StewartBengals.com wire reportsApril fools b*tches!!!!!!! Well if I'm Bengalszones official "Boobymiester," you sir are clearly the official Bengalszone Chain Yanker! Sheeze...I bit hard the day after April Fools Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 "You are the official Bengalszone Chain Yanker!"That could be misinterpreted... Are you sure you want that title ?? WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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