Aaron Schoebel anyone?

[walzav29]

We could use a DE.

[DC_Bengals_Fan]

Only if Matt comes with him. I love me some Schobel.

[Wraith]

I think this team is chock a block full of DEs. Rucker, Odom, Fanene, Dunlap, Geathers, Michael Johnson, with Atkins, Tank Johnson, McDonald all able to play DE in a 3-4, how DEs do we need? Besides the push is to get younger not older. Pass.

[TJJackson]

Absolutely

/>http://www.nfl.com/players/aaronschobel/profile?id=SCH422487

He was a 10 sack guy last year with 54 overall tackles and 4 passes defensed in 16 games 2009 - he played all 16 games

lets see - durable pass rusher who also plays the run

hmmm..........

OH HELL YES

WE

NEED

PASS

RUSHERS

Word is that he was planning on retiring, but then changed his mid, so if he is healthy and if he really and truly does want to play football, BRING HIM IN NOW

[kingwilly]

Would be an upgrade over Rucker and McDonald.

Why was he released?

[Wraith]

Thing is neither Rucker or McDonald are going to make this team. Fanene is more durable and more flexible (with him player DT on passing downs), Dunlap is making this team, Odom duh, Geathers (they aren't going to cut Geather to make room for Rucker at least), Michael Johnson is of course making this team as well. The question is would you rather have a 33 year old Aaron Schobel or a 26 year old Robert Geathers. I would take Geathers personally.

[ArmyBengal]

I think we are set without making the defense older at that position.

That being said, if the coaches were to feel he would make our roster better, than I would support it.

How old is he ?? For some reason I was thinking he was older...

[walzav29]

I think we are set without making the defense older at that position.

That being said, if the coaches were to feel he would make our roster better, than I would support it.

How old is he ?? For some reason I was thinking he was older...

I'm looking at our Super Bowl shot that is happening right now. MJ is moving to LB, and Odom had 8 sacks before he got hurt but Rucker, Geathers, and Fanene aren't a Schoebel. He would help our Super Bowl run for 2010.

[ArmyBengal]

And once again, if the Bengals coaches think he will help, then I'm all for it...

Aaron Schobel will be getting his way

Well, the Bills have blinked.

With defensive end Aaron Schobel contemplating retirement throughout the offseason and then deciding he would be willing to play in a city other than Buffalo, the Bills had three options.

They could trade him, they could tell him, "Play for us or play for no one," or they could release him.

After insisting that Schobel would not be released, the Bills now reportedly plan to simply set him free. (For those of you who wonder why the team has been so mediocre-to-bad lately, we hope you're paying attention right now.)

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Schobel will be released later today, and that Schobel plans to sign with a new team.

Under contract through 2012, Schobel was due to earn a base salary of $6.025 million this year. The 15th pick in the second round of the 2001 draft, Schobel has spent nine seasons with the Bills. He started every game from 2002 through 2007 and in 2009. (Injury limited him to five games in 2008.) He also appeared in every game and started 11 as a rookie.

The 32-year-old has 78 career sacks, and he cracked double digits for the fourth time in his career last season.

But here's perhaps the most important stat, from Schobel's perspective. Through nine NFL seasons, the total number of postseason games he has seen without a TV or a ticket is . . . zero.

The Texas native could be eyeballing the Houston Texans, whom many expect to get to the postseason for the first time in team history. Bill Kollar, who was Schobel's position coach for three years in Buffalo, is the assistant head coach/defensive line coach in Houston.

/>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/08/04/aaron-schobel-will-be-getting-his-way/

[derekshank]

I'd be really surprised if the Bengals show any interest. Zimmer has stated on several occasions that he's happy with the production from the DEs, but wants better interior pressure.

Yes, Schobel is a more proven pass rushing DE than what the Bengals have, but I take Zimmer at his word.

[Kazkal]

We could use a DE.

we could? I'm quite happy with what we have at DE more so since MJ will still be putting his hand down on 3rd downs...I'd love to have a non Elephant End on the team but I don't see us adding anyone until next years draft.

[Stripes]

No thanks. I want the young defenders like Michael Johnson and Frostee Rucker to see the field as often as possible.

[Kazkal]

No thanks. I want the young defenders like Michael Johnson and Frostee Rucker to see the field as often as possible.

we won't be able get MJ off the field between reps at LB & DE

[TJJackson]

I understand that he is an older guy, but the weakest part of our defens elast year was passs rsh,m and just think of how much better our pass coverage will be if we actually generated a consistent pass rush

Geathers has not been productive since he got his money following his one good year

Frostee has not been healthy for a 16 game season, and never anywhere near 10 sacks.

Give me the durable 10 sack 54 tackle guy, at least for this year when we seem to be operating 'all in'

My only question is his resolve. since he has been undecided more or less all offseason if he wants to retire or not. Suggests lack of desire. If he doesnt have it anymore - pass. If he does desire to play, but it's just about playing for a winner for a change (no postseason for his entire career in Buffalo) - BRING HIM IN

[BengalPimp]

I understand that he is an older guy, but the weakest part of our defens elast year was passs rsh,m and just think of how much better our pass coverage will be if we actually generated a consistent pass rush

Geathers has not been productive since he got his money following his one good year

Frostee has not been healthy for a 16 game season, and never anywhere near 10 sacks.

Give me the durable 10 sack 54 tackle guy, at least for this year when we seem to be operating 'all in'

My only question is his resolve. since he has been undecided more or less all offseason if he wants to retire or not. Suggests lack of desire. If he doesnt have it anymore - pass. If he does desire to play, but it's just about playing for a winner for a change (no postseason for his entire career in Buffalo) - BRING HIM IN

Yeah, anytime you have a player who is contemplating retirement you have to question his desire. Schoebel was a Solid DE no doubt. Problem is, we would be losing a good young DE if we signed him. As it stands, there may not be a spot for Rucker with our current roster (which is a shame because when he is on the field, he plays well). They will only keep 4 DE's so (not including MJ) you've already got Odom, Geathers, Dunlap, Fanene, Rucker. If they sign Schoebel they have to cut 2 DE's from that group, and i don't want to lose a young guy like Fanene for a Vet who will only play 1 season. They won't keep 5 DE's because that would really be 6 DE's including MJ. That would also mean they would have to go with only 3 DT's which wont happen.

Unfortunately no room for Schoebel.

[ArmyBengal]

From what i've seen to this point, there are about 5 teams that are listed as being interested and Schoebel would play for.

The Bengals weren't one of them...

[volcom69]

MJ i think will be playing DE on 3rd down, and playing some LB. I like Schoebel and this team needs a better consistant pass rush, not saying they wont have it this year, but remember Odom is coming off injury, and Geathers just has not had it the last couple of years. Whatever the team would decide would be fine with me.

[ArmyBengal]

That is something I've really become accustomed to as a fan. I have no idea what the coaches see day in and day out, so regardless of what I think may or may not help this team, if they say "we are good" I'm inclined to worry to much aboaut not getting someone I think would be a great help.

[HairOnFire]

No thanks. I want the young defenders like Michael Johnson and Frostee Rucker to see the field as often as possible.

we won't be able get MJ off the field between reps at LB & DE

Shades of Peter Boulware.

Screw Batman and Robin for all I care. Marvin finally has his Joker.

[Kazkal]

Would be an upgrade over Rucker and McDonald.

Why was he released?

Rucker and Mcdonald aren't making the team probably.

DE:Geathers,Odom,DUnlap & Fanene

DT:JOhnson,Peko,Sims & Geno

Shades of Peter Boulware.

Screw Batman and Robin for all I care. Marvin finally has his Joker.

Good one don't forget Roy has taken up the name Colossus too

PS,to bad Dimster old thread with all the orange superhero gifs was deleted

[volcom69]

No thanks. I want the young defenders like Michael Johnson and Frostee Rucker to see the field as often as possible.

we won't be able get MJ off the field between reps at LB & DE

Shades of Peter Boulware.

Screw Batman and Robin for all I care. Marvin finally has his Joker.

Love the Joker! My question is, is he going to start or whats his role going to be? He needs to be on the field as much as possible

[Kazkal]

No thanks. I want the young defenders like Michael Johnson and Frostee Rucker to see the field as often as possible.

we won't be able get MJ off the field between reps at LB & DE

Shades of Peter Boulware.

Screw Batman and Robin for all I care. Marvin finally has his Joker.

Love the Joker! My question is, is he going to start or whats his role going to be? He needs to be on the field as much as possible

Ya Going be hard justify not having him in as much as possible,Looks like they have alittle more incentive to put Rey in to the middle this year so they have all their best players on the field at once...Love me some Dhani but Rey & MJ just to talented to be on the bench.

[ArmyBengal]

Sounds like they will be able to shift between the 4-3 and 3-4 looks easier as well.

I'M NOT SAYING THEY ARE CHANGING.

Simply put, they have more flexibility when wanting to throw different looks at opposing offenses.

For that, I am more than ok with.

[redsbengalsbucks]

No thanks. I want the young defenders like Michael Johnson and Frostee Rucker to see the field as often as possible.

we won't be able get MJ off the field between reps at LB & DE

Shades of Peter Boulware.

Screw Batman and Robin for all I care. Marvin finally has his Joker.

Love the Joker! My question is, is he going to start or whats his role going to be? He needs to be on the field as much as possible

To me it seems MJ is more of a "Two-Face" character. He is able to play standing up and/or put a hand on the ground also. He just happens to be playing the "joker" role in Zim's D.

[ArmyBengal]

No thanks. I want the young defenders like Michael Johnson and Frostee Rucker to see the field as often as possible.

we won't be able get MJ off the field between reps at LB & DE

Shades of Peter Boulware.

Screw Batman and Robin for all I care. Marvin finally has his Joker.

Love the Joker! My question is, is he going to start or whats his role going to be? He needs to be on the field as much as possible

To me it seems MJ is more of a "Two-Face" character. He is able to play standing up and/or put a hand on the ground also. He just happens to be playing the "joker" role in Zim's D.

You can call him a "joker", a "two-face" or whatever.

I'll just call him badass and remain very happy he's going to be causing problems all season long !!!