Whur CHad At? Posted March 1, 2007 Report Posted March 1, 2007 from foxsports.comThe veteran has been a major cog on the Bengals offensive machine the past few years. Steinbach is sturdy, smart, never makes mistakes and is versatile. He can play guard, tackle and center in a pinch. That versatility is a huge key. When the inevitable injury strikes, he has the physical and mental makeup to simply shift on the offensive line.Chad Johnson has said forever that he considers Steinbach a star.Linemate Willie Anderson has echoed those sentiments.Yesterday on the radio show, T.J. Houshmandzadeh made a plea for the Bengals to re-sign Steinbach."I don't like to do business, but Eric Steinbach is a great player," Houshmandzadeh said. "I hope management has a change of heart. He can do everything for you. He helps out Rudi Johnson and the running game. The way he pulls is amazing. He is a body guard for Carson (Palmer). He is a tremendous worker. Steinbach is a great person in the locker room. I have always believed, when healthy, we have as good a line as any in the NFL. And Steinbach is a huge part of that."Teams are going to line up for a player like this.Expect teams ranging from Dallas, Cleveland, Arizona, Miami, Houston, and Jacksonville to find out how much it will cost to bring Steinbach into their respective cities.Also expect the Bengals to do everything possible to bring Steinbach back without disrupting their salary structure. Quote
Stripes Posted March 1, 2007 Report Posted March 1, 2007 I'm sure the front office is well aware that Steinbach is an excellent guard. Cap space will always be a factor... there's no way around that. Quote
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted March 1, 2007 Report Posted March 1, 2007 Look, we have to spend some damned money on the defense. Tell Willie if he wants Steinbach to stay so badly he can share some of that contract he just signed. Some of the players making a big push to keep him are the ones who broke the bank. Quote
Kazkal Posted March 1, 2007 Report Posted March 1, 2007 I'm excited to see what Andrew Whitworth can do at guard till he moves to tackle...Not worried about seeing him get over powered like steinbach did...whitworths weakness seemed be little speedy rushers (dwight and elvis) but at guard he wont be facing those.who broke the bank.Besides TJ though its sweet money to us fans still not braking the bank in football. Quote
Whur CHad At? Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Posted March 1, 2007 I am going to miss Steiny, he is such a good player and I feel that he is getting dogged by the team and by most of the fans who would go on to say how great he is, but now are saying how overrated he is. Quote
Kazkal Posted March 1, 2007 Report Posted March 1, 2007 He was overrated when he let carson blow his knee out a 2nd time...he was overrated when he played like crap this year...Steinbach is a good guard but just like a few other bengal players he's overrated by fans...Ya there is no other linemen you'd rather have on a pull....but when he's not pulling he leaves much to be desired.Whitworth may not pull like steinbach but he also seems like he'll be a upgrade over steinbachs weakness's Quote
Whur CHad At? Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Posted March 1, 2007 Steinbach was playing different posistions all year, and did stellar. How did he suck! Quote
Whur CHad At? Posted March 2, 2007 Author Report Posted March 2, 2007 Bechta said he would have taken $5.2 million per year from the Bengals,That was Steiny's agent, he didnt want $7 million a year from us, but we are too cheap to pay it. Good Luck Steiny Quote
WhoDeyForever Posted March 2, 2007 Report Posted March 2, 2007 Word is..Steinbach is close to a deal with cleveland Quote
Kirkendall Posted March 3, 2007 Report Posted March 3, 2007 TRAITOR! Leaving is one thing. To the Browns? ARRGGGGGG. Quote
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