walzav29 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 They have a horrible record bringing in big free agents, but I'm hoping for 1 of the followingSproles - Help Special Teams and RBGross - Help Tackle and then they could take an impact Defensive player @ #6Brown - Need a CenterI know they have no chance for Haynesworth, but a signing like that could signal a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I can't see the Chargers letting Sproles just walk and if Gross doesn't sign long term with the Panthers, he will probably be tagged. Brown may be a better option at us getting him, but Baltimore seems pretty high on keeping him there. There's always hope I suppose. Hope and beer. There's always hope and beer. Well, for Billy, I'll include boobies. So, there's always hope, beer, and boobies !!! There you go... What were we talking about ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I haven't paid too much attention to FA yet simply because a lot of potential FAs will get re-signed by their own teams before March 1. If Seattle FB Leonard Weaver makes it out I'd like to see them make a run at him. But that would be as close to a top-tier signing as I'd expect this year. I do believe they'll sign a veteran center, though who I don't know. Hard to think they couldn't find an upgrade to David Jones at corner, though I admit Jones was looking improved toward the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walzav29 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Carolina has to tag either Peppers or Gross. Can't do both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Carolina has to tag either Peppers or Gross. Can't do both. I think keeping Gross is a higher priority for them than Peppers. So my guess is they'll sign Gross first then tag Peppers. They might be willing to trade JP or perhaps they'll keep him. He wants out of Carolina though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPYJAQ Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Carolina has to tag either Peppers or Gross. Can't do both. I think keeping Gross is a higher priority for them than Peppers. So my guess is they'll sign Gross first then tag Peppers. They might be willing to trade JP or perhaps they'll keep him. He wants out of Carolina though.Peppers wants to play in a 3-4 D. My guess is that the Jets and Browns both make a good run for him and he'll be the highest paid defensive player in football. He'll command more than 10 million a year, maybe even 35 million guaranteed. I am hoping the Bengals #1 target is Brown for the entire offseason. He is proven, is young with upside and is battled tested. The Bengals have to get more physical in the running game and what better way to do it than by signing a guy that practices against Ngata and Ray everyday. Sproles will be much more expensive than resigning Benson and is not an every down back for a full schedule. Give me Ced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat1975 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 "Who is the Bengals highest profile free agent signed?"Kevin Hardy is my best guess. Can anyone think of someone else?Odom even makes this list I think. Deltha was a trade.Tory James perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Yup, the most important FA to keep is Benson, not TJ or Opie. And the biggest bang for the buck FA addition would likely be Brown, both for the positive impact it would have on the Bengals, but also due to the negative impact dealt to a major division rival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Agreed Hair and God knows freeing what looks to be the 2nd round pick to address another need on the defensive side of the ball could only be noted as a good thing !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPYJAQ Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 "Who is the Bengals highest profile free agent signed?"Kevin Hardy is my best guess. Can anyone think of someone else?Odom even makes this list I think. Deltha was a trade.Tory James perhaps?Depends on how far you go back. Richie Braham was acquired on waivers from AZ, so he was technically a FA. Believe it or not, I would have to say Jon Kitna. He did help bring back the Bengals from the laughingstock of the NFL with a couple of 8-8 seasons. Honorable mention would have to include Ashley Ambrose (one of my personal all-time favorites), Tory James and Lorenzo Neal, who all went to the Pro Bowl here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 To answer the question - I'd go with Garrison Hearst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat1975 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 To answer the question - I'd go with Garrison HearstThats a good one. Forgot about him. He was a pretty good RB when we signed him.But I thought we drafted Ambrose and then when he went to the probowl we let him walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walzav29 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Ambrose and Hearst were very good. Ahhhh the memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalPimp Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 To answer the question - I'd go with Garrison HearstBut I thought we drafted Ambrose and then when he went to the probowl we let him walk.Nope the Colts drafted him in the 2nd round in like '92. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat1975 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 To answer the question - I'd go with Garrison HearstBut I thought we drafted Ambrose and then when he went to the probowl we let him walk.Nope the Colts drafted him in the 2nd round in like '92.ahh yes, cool thanks for the correction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Yup, the most important FA to keep is Benson, not TJ or Opie. And the biggest bang for the buck FA addition would likely be Brown, both for the positive impact it would have on the Bengals, but also due to the negative impact dealt to a major division rival.That would be good or even one of the older centers who could mentor which ever center we take,I liked the article on Canfield if we don't get shot at matt and try put ungor or luigs off till the 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Put me FIRMLY in the camp of James "motherf*cking" Brooks !!!Came over from San Diego, went to 4 probowls with the Bengals as well as Super Bowl XXIII. When he left, he was the Bengals all time leading rusher.Oddly enough and something I wasn't aware of, he as arrested in 1999 for not paying over 100,000 in child support. His defense was that he was illiterate and couldn't hold down a job after the NFL. (per wikipedia)So yeah, James Brooks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 James Brooks came in a trade, rather than as a free agent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 DANG... Brooks is still the man. Thanks TJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Sam Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Richmond Webb. Still IMO the best signing of the Lost Years. Stabilized the line in the wake of Screen Door Jones and let Levi learn at the feet of a master.Good model to follow at C this season. Sign a crusty vet and draft a strong young prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scxeezy Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Barry FosterNeil O'DonnelGus Frerotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Barry FosterNeil O'DonnelGus FrerotteYou forgot Scott "Water Buffalo" Mitchell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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