Don't forget about the supplemental draft

[BlainThePain]

I know this should be in the draft forum, but that place is dead right now and nobody would see it. This could have a big impact on the team so I put it where people would see it. I also didn't post the whole article (only the stuff that mentions the Bengals) so you might want to click and read the rest.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/9447397

Brooks held a workout for pro scouts on June 22 at the University of Virginia. On a 96-degree day and the heat index up at 110, Brooks ran on AstroTurf and worked out on grass that was dried-out. Bengals linebacker coach Ricky Hunley conducted the workout. There were representatives from 31 teams at the workout, with only the Vikings not in attendance. Mike Nolan from the 49ers was the only head coach there. He was joined by San Francisco VP of player personnel Scot McCloughan. Brooks will work out for the 49ers at their place for two days next week. Randy Mueller of the Dolphins, Mike Murphy from the Cowboys and Calvin Branch from the Raiders were also there. Brooks lost 32 pounds in 10 weeks (he was measured at 6-foot-3, 260 pounds) and passed five drug tests in the last 10 weeks. He ran three times, timed at 4.68, 4.75 and 4.74 in the 40, with 10-yard splits of 1.53, 1.58 and 1.58 and 20-yard splits of 2.73, 2.75 and 2.75. His arm span measured 33½ inches and his hands measured 9½. He had a 32-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-8 long jump, a 4.43 short shuttle, an 11.84 long shuttle, a 7.43 three-cone drill and 19 benches. The conditions were not really good, just average.

The day before the workout, Brooks met with John Dorsey and Reggie McKenzie (GB), had a meeting with Ricky Hunley (CIN) and had dinner with Jerry Reese (NYG).

Brooks, who played linebacker in college but might project as a Julius Peppers-type defensive end in the pros, missed six games with a right knee injury last year. He visited Dr. James Andrews on June 12 for the knee to be examined and that report was made available to all NFL teams.

Brooks' father, Perry Brooks, was a defensive tackle whom New England drafted in Round 7 in 1976. He never played for New England but played 92 games for Washington.

He will continue to work out under Chip Smith in Atlanta.

[CantStop85]

All I have to say about this guy

[Kazkal]

All I have to say about this guy

that was sick,doesn't he have character issues though =/

[TJJackson]

Just what we need -- another guy who will likely be in jail for most of the season. Yep, that'll help our defense

[DC_Bengals_Fan]

Just what we need -- another guy who will likely be in jail for most of the season. Yep, that'll help our defense

Two reasons not to take him:

1) Anymore, guys always seem to go higher in the supplemental draft than in the regular draft. Limited supply and all that by this point. I'd be surprised if he didnn't go in the 3rd round, maybe 2nd, and this assclown isn't worth it.

2) If we drafted him, Florio from PFT would blow his load, and I have to read enough stories about the Brngals drafting idiots as it is.

[HoTbOy]

Jason Cole of the Miami Herald reports that LB Ahmad Brooks was dismissed from the Virginia football team after failing multiple drug tests. We don't want/need him...we already have our own chain gang we don't need anymore convicts on the staff...

[Jeb]

Jason Cole of the Miami Herald reports that LB Ahmad Brooks was dismissed from the Virginia football team after failing multiple drug tests. We don't want/need him...we already have our own chain gang we don't need anymore convicts on the staff...

Oh, come on guys, ...one more for the gang! There is plenty of chain left!

CINCINNATI, ...HERE WE COME!!!

[GregCook]

Ok, the supp has some criminal elements and we've got too many mug shots as is. Hey what about those loveable lugs on the US soccer National team? Any possible talent there?

[Kazkal]

offer the rams 7th then cut him as a msg

[The_Next_Big_Thing]

I doubt we waste a pick in the sup draft on anyone at all.

[Stripes]

I doubt we waste a pick in the sup draft on anyone at all.

Ditto. I hate the offseason.

[andybren]

Don't you have to give up a pick in the real draft if you pick somebody in the supplemental draft? Not worth it.

Who was that guy from USC that we were talking about last year? All I remember is that he started crying at his first NFL practice. We're better off.

[HairOnFire]

I doubt the Bengals are interested, but at some point they should be. Ahmed Brooks is a monster who was considered a potential top 5 prospect before his injury and the meltdown that followed.

Sorry PFT, I definately offer a 4th round pick for this guy. Maybe a 3rd.

[BlainThePain]

I doubt the Bengals are interested, but at some point they should be. Ahmed Brooks is a monster who was considered a potential top 5 prospect before his injury and the meltdown that followed.

Sorry PFT, I definately offer a 4th round pick for this guy. Maybe a 3rd.

Why do you doubt the Bengals are interested? The article said Rickey Hunley was running his workout and had a private meeting with him the day before.

[HairOnFire]

I doubt the Bengals are interested, but at some point they should be. Ahmed Brooks is a monster who was considered a potential top 5 prospect before his injury and the meltdown that followed.

Sorry PFT, I definately offer a 4th round pick for this guy. Maybe a 3rd.

Why do you doubt the Bengals are interested? The article said Rickey Hunley was running his workout and had a private meeting with him the day before.

I read nothing into the idea that Hunley was running the workout because it's been mentioned that he was the only LB position coach in attendance. Plus, he runs the position drills for LB's at the combine. Thus, of all of the people there he was simply the most qualified coach to run a LB through drills.

[Dadraftnick]

#1 we dont need a LB enless the rumors are true and Odel is going to get suspended.

#2 Brooks is a good player but, he is a Chris Henry waiting to happen.