ShulaSteakhouse Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Not sure if this is stuck in some thread here already or not:BENGALS RELEASE LB BRIAN SIMMONSThe Bengals today terminated the contract of LB Brian Simmons, releasing him to free agency. Simmons, a 10th-year NFL player for 2007, was a Bengals first-round draft choice in 1998 and has played all nine of his previous seasons for Cincinnati. He has played in 121 games with 115 starts, compiling 896 total tackles, 23 sacks, 11 interceptions, 43 passes defensed, 14 forced fumbles and 8 fumble recoveries. He has scored three touchdowns, two on interception returns and one on a fumble return. “This was not an easy decision to make,” said Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. “Brian has been a fine player on the field, and he has been a great example to all of our players as a team leader and a citizen. “But a new NFL year is about to begin with the start of free agency, and this allows us to best position our team under the salary cap to move forward for 2007. It will afford us options for signing other players who are a better overall fit, given the strengths and needs of our current roster. This could include our own unsigned players, or players from other teams. “We thank Brian for his years of great service for the Bengals, and we wish him the very best. We know he has been a favorite among our fans, and it has been our privilege to work with him.” Simmons missed five games and three additional starts in 2005, due to a neck strain, but he came back to play in the last five games and start the last three. He finished the year with 11 games played and eight starts, and ranked fourth on the team in tackles (78) while leading the front seven in passes defensed (8). He led the Bengals in tackles in 1999 and finished second on the team in six other seasonsBTW - I applaud this move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregCook Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 No surprise at all in this corner. Tory, Brian both a couple years past 30. JT, BRob might be wondering who's the next 30 something to go. Somebody posted the Bengal's salary and cap hit a few months ago. It showed Simmons being a cap friendly hit. As would JT and BRob if memory is still working.Not sure if this is stuck in some thread here already or not:BENGALS RELEASE LB BRIAN SIMMONSThe Bengals today terminated the contract of LB Brian Simmons, releasing him to free agency. Simmons, a 10th-year NFL player for 2007, was a Bengals first-round draft choice in 1998 and has played all nine of his previous seasons for Cincinnati. He has played in 121 games with 115 starts, compiling 896 total tackles, 23 sacks, 11 interceptions, 43 passes defensed, 14 forced fumbles and 8 fumble recoveries. He has scored three touchdowns, two on interception returns and one on a fumble return. “This was not an easy decision to make,” said Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. “Brian has been a fine player on the field, and he has been a great example to all of our players as a team leader and a citizen. “But a new NFL year is about to begin with the start of free agency, and this allows us to best position our team under the salary cap to move forward for 2007. It will afford us options for signing other players who are a better overall fit, given the strengths and needs of our current roster. This could include our own unsigned players, or players from other teams. “We thank Brian for his years of great service for the Bengals, and we wish him the very best. We know he has been a favorite among our fans, and it has been our privilege to work with him.” Simmons missed five games and three additional starts in 2005, due to a neck strain, but he came back to play in the last five games and start the last three. He finished the year with 11 games played and eight starts, and ranked fourth on the team in tackles (78) while leading the front seven in passes defensed (8). He led the Bengals in tackles in 1999 and finished second on the team in six other seasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I'm freaking shocked and a bit sad....but it's whats best for our team and they could always bring him back cheaper....I'd say preatty good chance of odell coming back if they were willing to cut Bsimms :/....mybe they really are intrested in daniel graham and wanted more money to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Hate to see him go, but this was the right move at the right time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 *Possibly* heralds a stronger than expected run at some free agents EARLY in the signing frenzy, err, period.What else would they need the cap room for *right now*?Kinda suprised Bryan Robinson and/or John Thorton hasn't seen the axe yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPalmer9 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 little bit shocked but not suprised by this happening....adaulis thomas has to be smiling somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Very well could follow...I'd hate to see Bsimms get cut but not Brob or JT....Though I'm fine least 1 of em sticking for depth but one needs to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Hate to see him go, but this was the right move at the right time.Yup. He re-upped instead of bolting like Spikes, and never gave less than his all. I wish him the best of luck.Net cap gain is about $2.8m. My guess as to timing is that 1. they wanted to give news of Brian's release time to circulate so he'd have a chance to land elsewhere, and 2. they may be close to a deal with, or preparing for one more run at, one or more of their own guys before FA starts (K2? Reggie Kelly?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinneymulleT Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 JT has got to GO NOW!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffMan Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 So....Adaulius Thomas is still out of the question...right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 You can dream if you want Duff but I doubt it....money very well could be used resign Landon the heir to Bsimms "shrug" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffMan Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Oh dont worry, i didnt have my hopes up, forgot about the while RFA thingalthough if JT/BRob goes....*slap* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoDeyForever Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 This blows. Brian was one of my favorite players and one of the leaders on this team. I even have his autograph.Sad to see him go Good luck with the rest of your career Brian!! I was just playing with him and Madden to. He helped me win the game. He returned a fumble all the way for a TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Word is steelers about to cut porter..BRING HIM IN!!!!!!!!!!NOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted February 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 This move was made to make room for a FA most certainly.I wonder if the "very interested" in Graham issue is actually something they are looking to get done - or if they have another FA LB in mind.Because right now the LB corps is looking pretty darn shaky and unstable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Welll reggie hasen't resigned so very well could be... as for LB corps I don't think it looks much worse ...just Lacks vets (Landon,Caleb and "laugh" wilkins being our vets...but seems like good chance will take a LB top 4 rnds...Timmons rnd 1 mybe to play weak? Desmond Bishop rnd 2 to take over landons role backing up 3 postions? who knows till draft day.WLB:Landon CalebMLB:Odell AJSLB Brooks-Jeanty-FrazierThrow in a rookie and wilkins and we have our 8...but if odell isen't in their plans very well see timmons,pos or willis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Good move, he was a bit overrated. It does look like this could be to make room for Daniel Graham and I hope it is the case, and maybe a few extra free agents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edogger Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I wonder if they may go hard after A. Thomas now, or plan on drafting Willis. Hmmm...a lot of possibilities now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I think the plan is to draft Willis or Timmons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 While I do think this move had to happen either this year or next, could someone please tell me who the hell our starting linebackers are? For purposes of debate, I'm assuming Jesus tells Pollack not to come back and ODell OD's by the time camp starts.Are our projected starers Landon, Jeanty, and....Miller? Brooks? Round 1-2 pick? This is not cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Good luck brian wherever u go i always liked him, now they better use this to sign someone great not some overrated player, cause right now i dont like the looks of the lb core so i hope they bring in someone to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Because right now the LB corps is looking pretty darn shaky and unstable.Shaky and unstable? I think "nonexistent" would be a better description. Pollack and Odell may both be done. Beyond them we got two RFAs in Landon and Miller, Pitt castoff Frazier, the CFL's finest in Rashad Jeanty, Ahmad "sits since he can't play special teams" Brooks, and AJ "Fingers" Nicholson. Basically right now we have one (1) sure starter for '07, Jeanty. Yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Well Landon I'd say it's preatty for sure starter we just don't know at what postion lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Ahmad will be ready next year. Do you think this move means the Bengals might go after London Flethcer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Because right now the LB corps is looking pretty darn shaky and unstable.Shaky and unstable? I think "nonexistent" would be a better description. Pollack and Odell may both be done. Beyond them we got two RFAs in Landon and Miller, Pitt castoff Frazier, the CFL's finest in Rashad Jeanty, Ahmad "sits since he can't play special teams" Brooks, and AJ "Fingers" Nicholson. Basically right now we have one (1) sure starter for '07, Jeanty. Yikes.Last spring, if you would have told me that the best LB we have in 2007 is a guy I hadn't even heard of at that point, I'd have punched you.You're right, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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