walzav29 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 i think tj is using the Bengals as leverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreen_112 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 With less than six hours until the start of free agency, the Bengals’ biggest free agent does not have a deal to remain with the team.AdvertisementQuantcastT.J. Houshmandzadeh said he has not heard from his agent, Kennard McGuire, about a possible deal to keep the eight-year wide receiver in Cincinnati. The National Football Post reported earlier today that the two sides were close to an agreement.“The only person from the Bengals who I’ve talked to today is Carson and he said ‘Don’t forget about us,’ ” Houshmandzadeh said.Straight from the horses mouth this story is false.here’s the link to what I posted http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090226/SPT02/302260058ojFebruary 26, 20099:18 pmFollowing a report from the that Houshmandzadeh is close to re-signing with the Bengals, Houshmandzadeh said that he hasn’t heard from the team yet, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. this is according to rotowire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Apparntley was on a Philadelphia radio show this mourning pleaing for the Eagles to sign him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Apparntley was on a Philadelphia radio show this mourning pleaing for the Eagles to sign himIf he leaves, I hope it is to the Iggles. I'll enjoy watching him attempt to catch McNabb's famous 3rd-and-6 bounce pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincy9275 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 so far from everything i have seen or read, the bengals seem to be the only team talking to tj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPYJAQ Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 so far from everything i have seen or read, the bengals seem to be the only team talking to tj.According to ESPN, T.J. is on his way to Seattle to meet with their brass. If he stays true to his word about signing before Saturday night, it looks like he's going to be a Seahwawk. Seems like Philly isn't all that interested right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I can't see him having any success in Seattle. Who else is on the WR corps there ?? From what I remember, it's pathetic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I can't see him having any success in Seattle. Who else is on the WR corps there ?? From what I remember, it's pathetic...Deion Branch haahahhahahaahahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePong Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Cincinnati is a cold-weather city, has poor ownership and has been to one playoff game in the last 20 or so years. We will always have to grossly overpay to get quality FA's, unless at least one of those factors change.Don't forget the small town atmosphere and tendency to be somewhat socially conservative - not bad things in my opinion, but puts Cincinnati up there with the Utah Jazz in attempting to attract FAs I'm sure.That's one good reason why teams that are historical losers need to build from within. You have to change perception first before you can attract talent. Do note, however, there was a time when no self-respecting FA on the planet would go to New England. Now they're practically lining up outside the door. It is possible.Except Cincinnati was just voted the most unliveable city in America, and Salt Lake City is beautiful and a great place to live. Face it, Cincinnati is viewed as the new armpit of America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baraka Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 tj obviously isn't getting the market response he was hoping for. his pandering to these cities/teams is pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPYJAQ Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 tj obviously isn't getting the market response he was hoping for. his pandering to these cities/teams is pathetic.It's sad, really...and unprecedented. Tells you exactly what he thinks about coming back to Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals are obviously the fat/ugly chick at the bar to T.J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I've been saying it for the longest... TJ thinks he's a #1 WR who should be paid as such. In the real world, he's a 32 year old #2 WR who should be paid as such. I still think he gets a good deal from someone not named the Bengals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 They say that TJ's best deal is to stay in Cincy...but he is doesn't this trip to force Mikey to open his wallet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPYJAQ Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 We're screwed (as is Michael Crabtree) if he goes to Seattle, though. If he goes, they probably take the remaining OT between Eugene Monroe/Jason Smith.Now that I think about it, I'd much rather have Crabtree or the best pash rusher available than Monroe (assuming Jason Smith is long gone), so maybe it's good if T.J. goes to Seatlle after all. Still sucks for Crabtree, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 If they grab TJ, Crabtree would probably do well with TJ next to him. TJ was always given credit for trying to assist the young WR's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Yeah it sucks for Crabtree, but at least he'll have Carson throwing him balls instead of Hasselsack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I can't see Seattle drafting Crabtree now regardless of where TJ lands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPYJAQ Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I can't see Seattle drafting Crabtree now regardless of where TJ lands.I can't see the Seattle Seahawks lining up relying on an injury-prone Deion Branch, an equally injury-prone and fumble prone Nate Burleson and a drunk Koren Robinson as their top 3 WR's. If it's not T.J., it will be the only other true impact receiver available this offseason in Crabtree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeoberer Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I don't think TJ is going to get the money he wants. The bengals will have every chance to have TJ back after he gets an offer from seattle. He's not going to get over paid at 32 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 i found this one from earlier in the day. Hold onto your butt with both hands..... February 27, 2009CSNPhilly.comHoushmandzadeh updateOK, so you’re wondering if the Eagles could possibly sign not one but two Cincinnati Bengals this off-season?Don't count on it.Tackle Stacy Andrews appears on the verge of signing with the Eagles, but don’t expect wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh to do the same.Sources have told Gunn that Houshmandzadeh's agent, Kennard McGuire, called the Eagles on Friday and claimed his client was willing to sacrifice salary in order to play in Philadelphia.But after doing their due diligence, the Eagles discovered that McGuire was actually asking more from them than he was from other teams.Go figure. The Eagles, who had little interest in Houshmandzadeh to begin with, told McGuire they’re not interested in the 31-year-old, eight-year veteran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 But after doing their due diligence, the Eagles discovered that McGuire was actually asking more from them than he was from other teams.Off topic, but...what sort of due diligence would reveal that? Collusion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Except Cincinnati was just voted the most unliveable city in America, and Salt Lake City is beautiful and a great place to live.Sure it's beautiful...if you like living under the dominion of Mormons. I pass on cults thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalboomer7 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I think TJ is having trouble finding a market for his services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoTbOy Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I bet he signs somewhere else just because of the things he said while leaving town, he was trying to prostitute himself to the Eagles who said no thank you like he had canker sores on his lips, and no other team seems to really want a 32 year old possesion WR...I was once told that you should never burn your bridges, you never know when you may have to come back and cross over it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baraka Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Except Cincinnati was just voted the most unliveable city in America, and Salt Lake City is beautiful and a great place to live.Sure it's beautiful...if you like living under the dominion of Mormons. I pass on cults thank you very much.don't hate on utah, it's tightly run, but it has wilderness that no ideology can touch.probably the most beautiful place in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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