NICHOLSON CUT!!

[BengalChamps]

The part that is really sad is that when, not if, the Bengasls cut him, NO ONE will pick him up. It was a wasted draft pick from the beginning.

[hrod382]

It was a wasted draft pick from the beginning.

I think he was worth the shot, I mean it was a 5th rounder anyway but he is going to have to find a new line of work now.

[HoTbOy]

There is no reason to kep this guy. I didn't see him making the roster to begin with and this is the "nail in the coffin" as far as I see it.

Who cares ?? Later sh*tbag !!!

WHODEY !!!

[AMC]

It's official on bengals.com

[HairOnFire]

Picture me patting the Schnarfer on the back.

Not that I ever doubted the idea that he has a solid source of insider Bengal information.

I mean c'mon, a guy who calls himself Schnarfer has already proven himself trustworthy, right?

[ShulaSteakhouse]

The rule is still a max suspension of 4 games for "conduct detrimental to the team," which is all AJ and Ahmad's situations are at the moment (until found guilty, when teams get more leeway in what they can do at that point).

They already cut Sam Adams. Cuts are happening... and as noted before, Nicholson isn't so good that he's guaranteed a roster spot. The Bengals would have no problem defeating any charges brought against them for violating the NFLPA. They would merely need to cite the moving of Eric Henderson to LB, the signing of Earl Everett, and the possible return of Odell Thurman.

True, but due to the timing of the cut (day or two after a criminal charge) they could get in hot water still.

They simply have nothing to lose by waiting for the case to be decided, then doing it.

Well they officially did it - so we'll say. But yeah I would say the union probably will look the other way and he doesn't have much to stand on.

[LABengalsFan09]

AJ I want to see you in my office.... bring your playbook

You have just been cut, good luck finding another team

C'mon Earl, show 'em what you got!!!!!

[markymark69]

I don't think this is really that big of surprise with what the Bengals have at linebacker. Plus, they are going to be extra "careful" when it comes to actions that are detrimental to the team. It's too bad, but most of this he brought on himself.

[HairOnFire]

But yeah I would say the union probably will look the other way and he doesn't have much to stand on.

Dead on. Nicholson was unlikely to make the roster anyway so there's not much chance for the NFLPA to make a fuss over his release even if they wanted to. And they don't. It's been widely reported that the union has agreed to look the other way and give Roger "Call Me Daddy" Goodell whatever room he needs to enforce discipline...mostly because giving Goodell everything he wants doesn't cost them a single penny.

Besides, I'm betting everyone in the NFLPA offices are a good mood precisely because the new CBA gave them everything they asked for.

[ThortonMelon]

I don't think this is really that big of surprise with what the Bengals have at linebacker. Plus, they are going to be extra "careful" when it comes to actions that are detrimental to the team. It's too bad, but most of this he brought on himself.

Its about f'n time. I just wish they would follow that up by cutting Frostee, Reggie McNeal and Henry. I am still holding out hope for Odell who doesnt seem like a bad guy (just stupid).

[derekshank]

I don't think this is really that big of surprise with what the Bengals have at linebacker. Plus, they are going to be extra "careful" when it comes to actions that are detrimental to the team. It's too bad, but most of this he brought on himself.

Its about f'n time. I just wish they would follow that up by cutting Frostee, Reggie McNeal and Henry. I am still holding out hope for Odell who doesnt seem like a bad guy (just stupid).

So, what exactly is the difference between Odell and McNeal in your mind? Other than the talent differential of course.

This is what pisses me off. Everyone talks a big game about ethics and morals when it's a guy who might not make the team anyway... but when the guy has a lot of talent, you look the other way. I'm annoyed by the hypocrisy. I for one am only annoyed with bad behavior to the extent that it costs the team (i.e. Henry and Odell suspensions).

Anyone who is willing to cheer for Odell, all the while saying they won't stand for these criminals on the Bengals anymore is trying to live on both sides of the fence. Give it up. Either admit that character isn't all that important to you, or start advocating the first ever "all-baptist" team. Personally... I'd just like a Super-Bowl, so I just want the talent to actually be on the field. I don't think that's too much to ask.

[rwalling@pinnacleactuaries.com]

All rhetoric aside for a moment, AJ has just removed himself from consideration for one of the backup LB spots for the pure and simple reason that, guilty or not, Marvin cannot count on him. This team needs known quantities certain, not wild cards. We have comparable talent available that the rest of the team can count on, they can't depend on Nicholson.

Gone, adios, good bye and good riddance.

At the risk of repeating myself. I can rely on Everett and I can't rely on AJ. Good riddance.

[HairOnFire]

Anyone who is willing to cheer for Odell, all the while saying they won't stand for these criminals on the Bengals anymore is trying to live on both sides of the fence. Give it up. Either admit that character isn't all that important to you, or start advocating the first ever "all-baptist" team.

Or go to the park and watch the children play.

I just wish they would follow that up by cutting Frostee, Reggie McNeal and Henry. I am still holding out hope for Odell who doesnt seem like a bad guy (just stupid).

I'm willing to bet you don't know any more about Frostee Rucker than you know about Odell Thurman.

[HoosierCat]

Props to schnarfer...his source had it down cold!

[Bobcat Bengal]

somebody did this same thing at nfldraftcountdown.com

[schnarfer]

Picture me patting the Schnarfer on the back.

Not that I ever doubted the idea that he has a solid source of insider Bengal information.

I mean c'mon, a guy who calls himself Schnarfer has already proven himself trustworthy, right?

I accept the apology and I believe that schnarfing a fart is my god given right.

[HairOnFire]

Picture me patting the Schnarfer on the back.

Not that I ever doubted the idea that he has a solid source of insider Bengal information.

I mean c'mon, a guy who calls himself Schnarfer has already proven himself trustworthy, right?

I accept the apology and I believe that schnarfing a fart is my god given right.

Well, to be perfectly honest you haven't actually gotten an apology yet. As I recall there were several people who doubted your claim that you had access to an insider, but I wasn't one of them. No, I'm just the first guy willing to give a self-described fart schnarfer a much deserved pat on the back.

That said, you can't blame your doubters for keeping their distance.

[schnarfer]

Picture me patting the Schnarfer on the back.

Not that I ever doubted the idea that he has a solid source of insider Bengal information.

I mean c'mon, a guy who calls himself Schnarfer has already proven himself trustworthy, right?

I accept the apology and I believe that schnarfing a fart is my god given right.

Well, to be perfectly honest you haven't actually gotten an apology yet. As I recall there were several people who doubted your claim that you had access to an insider, but I wasn't one of them. No, I'm just the first guy willing to give a self-described fart schnarfer a much deserved pat on the back.

That said, you can't blame your doubters for keeping their distance.

apology accepted.

[aaronburr]

While I find abusing women inherently wrong, you are jumping to conclusions without any facts of the case.

How do you know that the woman was not the agressor in the situation? Would you be willing to allow a woman to beat on you with (let's say) a ball bat without defending yourself?

I am not defending AJ, but I do know that not all men arrested for abuse where the aggressors in the situation, society has just deemed it the man's fault no matter what.

True, except a ball bat would probably leave a mark. Like the mark left on AJ's baby mama's face.

I've seen many domestic violence situations at my job and there's usually plenty of stupidity on each side of the relationship/conflict. The pertinent difference here is that AJ was already on probation and just saw his employer hire several potential replacements for him. He would've been wise to walk away from any and all sources of drama in his life. Before they came after him with a ball bat.