DDOGG Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 The Bengals have some things on their plate as the week nears an end with what are believed to be offers on the table to a couple of pass catchers. One of their own in wide receiver Tab Perry and one in Colts tight end Ben Utecht. And with old friend Takeo Spikes beginning to make some visits, they may decide whether or not to inquire abut their former No. 1 pick. The Bengals have been talking to the agents for Perry and Utecht virtually since free agency began two weeks ago. Perry and Utecht have also been talking to other teams, with Miami and Green Bay looking to be the most interested in Perry and the Jets courting Utecht. Spikes' visit to San Francisco on Thursday comes as the Bengals mull a linebacker corps that has precious few NFL starts. His two strikes are his age of 31 and his release from the Eagles after reports said he failed a physical. His selling points are his experience and passion. The Bengals wouldn't be ready to drop a big deal on him and their priority right now seems to be trying to get something done with Utecht. Since he's a restricted free agent, the Colts have the right to match within a week he signs an offer sheet. Chris Murray, Utecht's agent, said as of Thursday night no deal had been finalized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreen_112 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Bye-bye Tab. Sign Utect. Hell No to Spikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Props passed along to Buckeye33 for the find.... "Here is an update from rotoworld: The Jets have reportedly dropped out of the bidding for restricted free agent TE Ben Utecht.If the Bengals want to get something done with him, it appears they have no competition. Utecht could still return to Indianapolis and make $927,000." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walzav29 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I would love to see Spikes get signed. Only if he passes a physical and takes a modest deal. We need some veterans on D and someone who can take charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsemen Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hell yeah we do bring in Utecht and bring back Spikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryce40 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 If we could get Spikes very very very cheap, that would be fine, I would also be ok with Ben but also wouldn't mind drafting Martin Rucker if he's there late in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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