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why not start tony stewart


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When choosing between Reggie Kelly and Tony Stewart the Bengals give the nod to Kelly because he's a far better blocker. When the decision is based upon who catches the ball better the Bengals prefer using a larger WR like Tab Perry, a player whose loss to injury was said to have wreaked havoc with the Bengals TE sets even though he isn't listed as a TE.

I'm not against adding a TE in the draft, or better yet...free agency, but me in the camp that would like to see both players remain Bengals next season. Kelly seems to fill perfectly the block-first role the Bengals demand of their starting TE, and Tony Stewart seemed to be involved in every big play made this season by the Bengals special teams.

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If TE's only thing was to block then we are fine but you also need that person to be able to catch, when everything is covered down field...I would love to have a JWitten, AGates, ACrumpler on this team...

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I'll throw this one in just for fun.

Matt Schobel - 2006

15 games 12 Receptions 190 Yards 15.8 Avg. 1 TD

Schobel's TD reception was the result of a 60 yard play where he wasn't blocked at the line and wasn't covered by anyone after he released. (Think blind squirrel/found nut.)

Bonus Giggle

Kevin Walter - 2006

15 Games 17 Receptions 160 Yards 9.4 Avg. 0 TD

Before anyone attempts to remind me of his incredible value on special teams....7 Tackles.

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ya stewart is definately not a starter. hes great on ST's though - what 2 forced fumbles and a recovery or something this year? thats phenominal. Hes good depth. I say resign him and Kelly but GDI we need a recieving threat at TE -----BUT im thinking they might just use TAB as that next season and not go after one unless they lose kelly or stewart to Free agency.

And kelly is great in our offense now, i now see his value with his blocking and his sometimes ability to make plays.

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