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Frostee the Slowman - done for 2006


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It will likely be missed by some in light of the fact that the headlining item in this article is the announcement of Odell's 1 year suspension, but not by me.

Even worse than a crappy but healthy player is a crappy injured player - you can't just release him, you have to pay him for the remainder of the year or pay an injury settlement. I pray they do just that.

One of the worst 3rd round draft picks by the Bengals ever.

http://www.bengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=5535

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He still hasn't had his chance to prove himself on the field.

How could you possibly hate him so much?

Some people mistake injury for poor play. 2 carry Perry, Frosty the Slowman, Hey you can put Pollock in there too, even Braham - Levi is missing a game every once in a while, Housh - all bad draft picks.........In Reality, this in no way proves it was a bad pick.He hasnt gotten on the field. Its humorous listening to the negativity about players not even on the field. Hopefully all can get healthy in all aspects and contribute in the future. Right now, we are leading the pack :cheers:

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He still hasn't had his chance to prove himself on the field.

How could you possibly hate him so much?

Some people mistake injury for poor play. 2 carry Perry, Frosty the Slowman, Hey you can put Pollock in there too, even Braham - Levi is missing a game every once in a while, Housh - all bad draft picks.........In Reality, this in no way proves it was a bad pick.He hasnt gotten on the field. Its humorous listening to the negativity about players not even on the field. Hopefully all can get healthy in all aspects and contribute in the future. Right now, we are leading the pack :cheers:

You're right, the injury doesn't prove he's bad. I think it's frustration that, in addition to bad, he's injured, thus making a bad 3rd round pick even worse.

Honestly, the way to maintain a dynasty is to make good mid round picks. Peko? Looks good. Frostee? Looked dumb at the time and continues to look dumber. Especially with "how the hell did he fall so far?" guys like Ko Simpson on the board, who projected better than Frostee, was at a position of need, and didn't have charges pending.

In summary, getting hurt doesn't make this pick stupid. It didn't have to.

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Where are we at from the "worst draft ever" © tj, kingwilly and others?

1. Jonathan Joseph---pushing for starting job, already impacting games as the third corner

2. Andrew Whitworth---already filling in for injured starters on the line, primary back-up at several positions

3. Frostee Rucker---hurt and done for the year

4. Demato Peko---stalwart in DT rotation, impacting games

5. AJ Nicholson---back-up somewhere on LB, hasn't played yet

6. Reggie McNeal---On team, kick return specialist at moment

7. Ethan Kilmer---On team, already a stalwart on special teams.

Gotta say, on balance, that draft, for all of the bitching about it, has been immediately helpful and has contributed greatly to a 3-0 start. Even with the unknown of what Rucker someday will or will not be...

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It will likely be missed by some in light of the fact that the headlining item in this article is the announcement of Odell's 1 year suspension, but not by me.

Even worse than a crappy but healthy player is a crappy injured player - you can't just release him, you have to pay him for the remainder of the year or pay an injury settlement. I pray they do just that.

One of the worst 3rd round draft picks by the Bengals ever.

http://www.bengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=5535

You know TJ... as annoyed as I have been about your unexplainable hatred of this draft, it's good to see you coming around.

You have come all the way from "Worst draft ever" to just "One of the worst 3rd round picks by the Bengals ever."

I'm not going to argue your point, because it is clear how far you've come to jump on the Whitworth and Peko bandwagon... I'm happy with that.

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Where are we at from the "worst draft ever" © tj, kingwilly and others?

1. Jonathan Joseph---pushing for starting job, already impacting games as the third corner

2. Andrew Whitworth---already filling in for injured starters on the line, primary back-up at several positions

3. Frostee Rucker---hurt and done for the year

4. Demato Peko---stalwart in DT rotation, impacting games

5. AJ Nicholson---back-up somewhere on LB, hasn't played yet

6. Reggie McNeal---On team, kick return specialist at moment

7. Ethan Kilmer---On team, already a stalwart on special teams.

Gotta say, on balance, that draft, for all of the bitching about it, has been immediately helpful and has contributed greatly to a 3-0 start. Even with the unknown of what Rucker someday will or will not be...

I think the bitching was because the 7 players included 2 felons, 2 WRs (position of ridiculous depth), 1 OL (implied they were giving up on one of our starters), and one (Rucker) who was both crappy and a felon. Oh, and we didn't get a TE, which many think/thought we desperately needed. And don't forget about Brooks, for whom we burned a 3rd from NEXT year.

At this point, I'd say I'm pleasantly surprised by Joseph's ability already. Thought he'd be more of a project than he seems to be. Have to be happy with Peko even if you're a total cynic. After that.... Whitworth looks kind of like an insurance pick at this point, but I sure hope he can learn G, and fast. Rucker sucks BAD. Haven't seen anything from Brooks that suggests he would be worth taking in the 3rd even assuming he wasn't a serious character risk. Haven't heard a peep from Jack Nicholson. 6-7th is a crapshoot, so can't complain there, really.

So all in all, it's a mediocre to somewhat poor draft, but not terrible even by Bengals standards. If the Lions came out with this draft they'd be elated. Much of the vitriol centers around the fact that Rucker projected as about a 6th round pick...BEFORE all the crap came out about him that the Bengals evidently didn't want to know (but that was common knowledge in the week before the draft). How the hell he goes in the 3rd, I don't have any idea. He has all of Brooks' problems (and more) and none of his upside.

As has been mentioned many times, I'd wager anything Marvin had nothing to do with that pick.

Hey Hoosier...I think you're right - no fun when your avatar's on IR. I need one with an idiot from the active roster.

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I'm going to admit my suprise here and now that they chose not to elevate a certain practice squad DE I hold in high regard to the active roster, and instead went outside the organization to pull a guy in, but I am guessing this has a lot to do with Fanene returning soon.....and frazier will be almost certainly gone when Fanene comes off PUP, barring another injury at DE or LB

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4. Demato Peko---stalwart in DT rotation, impacting games I think its safe to label him as a starter with how much he plays.

Just for personal reasons, I want Andre to excel and make the position his. I hope that really really really happens...

Not going to happen fanene will take spot when he returns.

I'm going to admit my suprise here and now that they chose not to elevate a certain practice squad DE I hold in high regard to the active roster, and instead went outside the organization to pull a guy in, but I am guessing this has a lot to do with Fanene returning soon.....and frazier will be almost certainly gone when Fanene comes off PUP, barring another injury at DE or LB

yupyup

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I think the bitching was because the 7 players included 2 felons, 2 WRs (position of ridiculous depth)

wheres the depth now? plus 6th and 7th rounds man took a chance. I still think we never should have picked up chatman.

TJ,I know who he is hehe I corrected my post alrdy I was thinking I thought they ment brooks and just messd up on his first name... but he'll be a non factor like you said hes most likely gonna be cut or ps'd week 6

If we get 3 starters out of the draft nect year i'd say it was a success.

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Just for personal reasons, I want Andre to excel and make the position his. I hope that really really really happens...

"Not going to happen fanene will take spot when he returns."

You are probably right, but that would make two guys I work with who have sons in the NFL, and another family friend with a son in the NFL.

It's always cool to see people who you have connections to (even if just barely) make it in the NFL.

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frazier will be almost certainly gone when Fanene comes off PUP

Don't count on it. Marvin, via Curnutte's blog (emphasis added):

On the acquisition of linebacker Andre Frazier: "He really excelled on special teams in Pittsburgh last year. He did a good job in coverage. Unfortunately, he got hurt in the AFC Championship Game. They released him. We were looking for a guy to come in and contribute on special teams and back up our linebackers. He fits the bill. We tried hard to sign him as a free agent after UC and weren’t able to do it, and now we’ve got him."
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frazier will be almost certainly gone when Fanene comes off PUP

Don't count on it. Marvin, via Curnutte's blog (emphasis added):

On the acquisition of linebacker Andre Frazier: "He really excelled on special teams in Pittsburgh last year. He did a good job in coverage. Unfortunately, he got hurt in the AFC Championship Game. They released him. We were looking for a guy to come in and contribute on special teams and back up our linebackers. He fits the bill. We tried hard to sign him as a free agent after UC and weren’t able to do it, and now we’ve got him."

Yeah, too funny ... you don't think Cowher and folks have degraded big time on special teams since last year? Not saying this guy was that great, but he was good in his role. The Steelers have really hurt their special teams through losses/changes, and this was just one part of that.

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Just for personal reasons, I want Andre to excel and make the position his. I hope that really really really happens...

"Not going to happen fanene will take spot when he returns."

You are probably right, but that would make two guys I work with who have sons in the NFL, and another family friend with a son in the NFL.

It's always cool to see people who you have connections to (even if just barely) make it in the NFL.

I know what you mean. Ben Hartsock is my cousin.

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Where are we at from the "worst draft ever" © tj, kingwilly and others?

1. Jonathan Joseph---pushing for starting job, already impacting games as the third corner

2. Andrew Whitworth---already filling in for injured starters on the line, primary back-up at several positions

3. Frostee Rucker---hurt and done for the year

4. Demato Peko---stalwart in DT rotation, impacting games

5. AJ Nicholson---back-up somewhere on LB, hasn't played yet

6. Reggie McNeal---On team, kick return specialist at moment

7. Ethan Kilmer---On team, already a stalwart on special teams.

Gotta say, on balance, that draft, for all of the bitching about it, has been immediately helpful and has contributed greatly to a 3-0 start. Even with the unknown of what Rucker someday will or will not be...

I'm right here. And I might just end up eating a big crow sandwich. Let's call it the "Draft formerly known as the worst draft ever"

1. JJ - looking far better than what I thought. Earned his $ at Pitt.

2. Whit...still a reach but better than expected.

3. crap

4. Domato..tough. maybe best pick of 06.

5 AJ...I said he was good value but a risk. it has paid off so far.

6. RMc...not expecting alot. value at 6 but needed DE's

7. EK...ST killer, hard to go wonrg at 7. only upside. Would be nice if he'd learn to cover a WR. plenty of time.

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