Bengals Sign Ex-Raider WR Gabriel

[agreen_112]

I think he's a decent replacement for Henry. I don't see Chatman becoming that #3 guy.

Here's Gabriel's stats coming out of the draft in '03:

College - Central Florida

Position - Wide Reciever

Height - 6'2"

Weight - 215

40 Time - 4.51

As our #3, if he can stretch the field (4.5 isn't Chris Henry speed but its fast enough), run easy crossing routes in the middle, and grab jump balls over 5'10" - 5'11" DB's, he should be able to get a roster spot. How are his hands though???

[HairOnFire]

I think he's a decent replacement for Henry. I don't see Chatman becoming that #3 guy.

Differents breeds. Chatman is stricty a slot receiver, a position Henry rarely, if ever, lined up at. So if you're looking to replace Henry they need to look at so-called Z types. Gabriel fits that profile.

[rwalling]

Count me among the minority, but I think Gabriel could stick. He's a burner that can stretch the field (like an certain convict we all know) and actually had some success the last time the Raiders had a legitimate QB. Let's see...