Sirius NFL suggests Keyshawn?

[walzav29]

Seems a little slow to me for 3rd receiver. Pat Kirwan say that it's an automatic 1st down and referred to the Chargers a couple years back when they suspended Gates for the 1st game and missed the playoffs by 1 game. He suggested Keyshawn or Moulds. What do you think?

[redsbengalsbucks]

Solid possesion WR, I guess it wouldnt hurt. I dont think we really need him or moulds.

[duus]

Holy Cow ... CJ and MeShawn on the same team? Poor TJ.

[CJBestInAFC]

I would take Moulds. I think he would be a nice compliment to TJ and CJ, but I also think the Bengals already have a guy name Brazell that could fill in for Henry. He was one of the most impressive players in camp last year and could be a major downfield threat. I just don't think there is much room for another WR on the Bengals roster. If you do sign Keyshawn or Moulds what happens when Henry comes off his suspension?

[DC_Bengals_Fan]

Pick up an old, overpaid, high-maintenance receiver? No thanks.

[HoosierCat]

Pick up an old...

...washed up dude?

SIGN 'EM!!!!!!

[Kazkal]

take him over midget any day of the week.

[membengal]

Pick up an old...

...washed up dude?

SIGN 'EM!!!!!!

Exactly.

[James_Brooks21]

Pick up an old...

...washed up dude?

SIGN 'EM!!!!!!

If washed up is 70 catches and 4 touchdowns I would take washed up anyday as a number three receiver. Maybe not as good as he used to be but far from washed up with those kind of stats, the great Chris Collinswoth never had 70 catches in any season with the Bengals, he had more touchdowns but never as many catches now does that sound washed up. Would be a great signing for the Bengals would keep T.J. from taking so many of those hits across the middle, thus not guaranteeing but increasing the chance of him being health at the end of the season, remember he was playing with two cracked vertebrates in his back at the end of the season. That injury to T.J. could happen on any play but it would be better to throw a bigger body in there to take some of those in the middle catches, plus a six foot four guy is a major threat in the red zone. I know it's a lot of Tab Perry homer fans on here but nobody really knows how Tab Perry looks after that hip injury, plus he's not the receiver Keyshawn is at this point in his career maybe a few years down the line but not now. I'm not sold on Chatman or Bennie either especially comparing them to what Keyshawn could bring to the table. Bengal fans need to put aside personal feelings about Keyshawn being a butt whole and realize that would be a great signing if we could get him at the right price, Keyshawn is a little older now a little removed from the "Just Give me the Damn ball" guy.

[derekshank]

What's he going to want to be paid? He's the same type of receiver as Tab Perry. Not saying Tab is as good... but they're both possession types. Tab is up and coming, he's developing, and he's inexpensive. The same can not be said for Keyshawn.

He's also nowhere near as talented as Chris Henry... and you're telling me there wouldn't be descent in the lockerroom when Keyshawn becomes the 4th WR? There's no way that I could be convinced that this is a wise direction to go. I think I'd hate the move almost as much as I hated the idea of going for Joey Porter.

[BengalszoneBilly]

I'd take him...at the right price, which makes me doubt it would ever happen. Besides, we could always use another "Johnson!"

[kentjett]

Benny and Chatman will battle it out for the 3rd reciever spot, and Benny will beat him out. Tab needs another year or so.

[BengalByTheBay]

This is one of those weird "tweener" situations. Yeah, Key made big coin a few years ago, but he's basically out of a job right now. What would he take to play on the Bengals is the issue. If he'd take near vet minimum then I would give him a look. If he wants to be paid like a top ... 25? reciever I'd say nope.

[DC_Bengals_Fan]

This is one of those weird "tweener" situations. Yeah, Key made big coin a few years ago, but he's basically out of a job right now. What would he take to play on the Bengals is the issue. If he'd take near vet minimum then I would give him a look. If he wants to be paid like a top ... 25? reciever I'd say nope.

Problem is even then he'd never shut his damned mouth. I don't want MeShawn on this team if he plays for Jack Armstrong's old Tuna Boat salary (that should be a good age check...)

In the end, it doesn't matter, because he'd be our #4 WR by week 8, and there's no way he signs on for that.

[HoosierCat]

If washed up is 70 catches and 4 touchdowns I would take washed up anyday as a number three receiver.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, if he's such a stud why didn't Carolina keep him? Not like they're loaded for bear at WR. And why is he still on the market? Give Glenn Holt his snaps and he'll get your 70 catches and 4 TDs.

[ArmyBengal]

I can't see spending money when we have the solution for the #3 receiver already on the roster... Between Tab, Bennie, and Chatman, not to mention some others, this should not even be an issue due to an 8 game absence by Henry...

WHODEY !!!

[James_Brooks21]

If washed up is 70 catches and 4 touchdowns I would take washed up anyday as a number three receiver.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, if he's such a stud why didn't Carolina keep him? Not like they're loaded for bear at WR. And why is he still on the market? Give Glenn Holt his snaps and he'll get your 70 catches and 4 TDs.

Glenn Holt, are you kidding me? You must be a diehard Kentucky fan or have a man crush to even bring Glenn Holt name up, stop smoking that Kentucky bluegrass over there, even Bengals fans have never heard of Glenn Holt. Glenn Holt is practice squad material. Why did Carolina cut him; maybe because they got somebody with the same body frame and speed to replace him at a cheaper price.

What's he going to want to be paid? He's the same type of receiver as Tab Perry. Not saying Tab is as good... but they're both possession types. Tab is up and coming, he's developing, and he's inexpensive. The same can not be said for Keyshawn

The key is that i said at the right price.

I can't see spending money when we have the solution for the #3 receiver already on the roster... Between Tab, Bennie, and Chatman, not to mention some others, this should not even be an issue due to an 8 game absence by Henry...

If we have it to spend just for this season why have it sitting there if we are not going to use it, I'm saying a max of 1.5 million for this season not breaking the bank. Keyshawn is an upgrade over any of those guys you named.

In the end, it doesn't matter, because he'd be our #4 WR by week 8, and there's no way he signs on for that.

Do you really think Chris Henry is just going to come back after week 8 and get on the field, I don't think so. I don't expect to see Chris Henry until week 10. But when it comes down to it, I'm not worried about the offense just worried about the defense.

[HoosierCat]

Glenn Holt, are you kidding me? You must be a diehard Kentucky fan or have a man crush to even bring Glenn Holt name up, stop smoking that Kentucky bluegrass over there

Actually, I never heard of Holt before he was a Bengal. He's got decent speed, great hands, is smart and runs crisp routes -- what more can you ask of a No. 3? After Chad, TJ and Henry/Perry I like him better than anyone else on the roster. IMHO he has TJ Jr. written all over him. I'll go with him over Key.

[ArmyBengal]

JB21, "if" the money is "just sitting there" as you say, then sure I can agree that it would hurt in the least to look at KJ. However, with the contracts coming due and depending on what happens with Justin long term, I don't see that as the case. I could very well be wrong, but I also feel by not giving the guys I mentioned earlier a chance, we would be no further along in developing our young guys. It's a quick fix for a #3 receiver that I just don't see as necessary. Just my thoughts...

WHODEY !!!

[MARVIN=W'S]

I love all the Brazell comments. All the optimism everyone seems to have for him. He is not an NFL reciever. His college career stats are 14 receptions for 312 yards, TOTAL. If his NFL career produces 312 yards I will be shocked. He is a practice squad or special teams guy at best. People need to stop listening to Hobson jack off about every young guy that comes through that looks good in shorts and a helmet, burning non-drafted college free agent DBs in May.

[Stripes]

I love all the Brazell comments. All the optimism everyone seems to have for him. He is not an NFL reciever. His college career stats are 14 receptions for 312 yards, TOTAL. If his NFL career produces 312 yards I will be shocked. He is a practice squad or special teams guy at best. People need to stop listening to Hobson jack off about every young guy that comes through that looks good in shorts and a helmet, burning non-drafted college free agent DBs in May.

Neat.

Now, what if people pimp Brazell based on what they've seen on the field?

[jjakq27]

Deja vu, it's Groundhog day all over again..Didn't we already have this discussion a few weeks ago.

[ShulaSteakhouse]

What if TJ or CJ goes down? This team would be in a world of hurt without Henry.

People who think Benny or Chatman or Perry are #3 WR's at this point are kidding themselves.

All 3 of them had major injury problems last year and missed most or all of the season. Two of them hardly have any NFL experience.

Sure I love Tab - but am not ready to count on him to match or come close to the production of TJ and CJ over time at this point.

Sign someone - why do some of you guys get all uptight over bringing in a FA?

If Keyshawn's stil an a$$, fine, Moulds has still got something in the tank, and could be a big boost.

It's that or roll the dice in the first half and hope everyone stays healthy I guess.

[Stripes]

People who think Benny or Chatman or Perry are #3 WR's at this point are kidding themselves.

Why do you say that? Chatman has filled that role and was very productive. Tab hasn't proven anything yet, but that's not a criterion that a player must fullfill to be called a legit candidate for a position like third receiver.

Sign someone - why do some of you guys get all uptight over bringing in a FA?

We only get uptight when the FAs cost more than they're worth. At this point in the offseason that's rarely the case. Because of that, fewer people stand against the idea.

[derekshank]

Chatman had 49 receptions for 549 yards and 4 TD's in 2005. He's not Henry's redzone threat... but he's certainly adequate to fill the 3rd WR role. Frankly, I don't understand why there is so much doubt regarding his ability to do so.

As far as Perry and Brazell go... while they've had very limited action - there is no doubt about their potential. It seems more than likely that one of them (Chatman, Perry, or Brazell) will be able to step up and perform. I just don't see a need to sign a guy out of desperation.

And for my part, bringing in Keyshawn or Moulds has very little to do with the money (although I think there are better ways to spend the cap). It is a lockerroom thing. A veteran like that is not going to want to be a #4 WR when Henry gets back - and it will cause division.

Not to mention the fact that there are only so many roster spots. The Bengals would have to cut one of those promising WR's to make room for an aging vet with very little left in the tank. Bringing in Moulds or Keyshawn seems pretty short-sighted in my opinion.