AGrizzlyBaer Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Rookie signings stir7/29/2004 - 7-29-04, 4:25 p.m. BY GEOFF HOBSON The Bengals’ rookies began to inch into the fold Thursday when seventh-rounder Casey Bramlet signed and the agent for second-rounder Madieu Williams said a deal was close enough that he believes his client is going to be at training camp on time Friday. The Bengals also dipped into the college free-agent ranks when they signed Brigham Young cornerback James Allen to a one-year deal. ** Continued from Homepage **Bramlet, the Wyoming quarterback who has the edge on the No. 3 job, is in the fold for three years and joins fifth-rounder Maurice Mann and sixth-rounder Greg Brooks. Counting Williams, the Bengals are looking to get deals with seven more rookies before their first practice of training camp at Georgetown College Saturday at 8:45 a.m. The 5-10, 175-pound Allen was a BYU junior in 2003 and ranked fourth on the team in tackles with 57. He had four sacks and also returned nine kickoffs for an average of 18.1 yards. Bramlet, who set school records for completions, passing yards, and touchdown passes during three seasons, looked impressive in the spring camps with more snaps than free agent rookie Scott Rislov. One intriguing note is that former Cowboys quarterback Chad Hutchinson has apparently cleared waivers and is now a free agent. Bengals personnel consultant Bruce Coslet had been impressed by Hutchinson during the 2002 season as the Cowboys offensive coordinator, but there is no word if Cincinnati is interested. Scott Boras, Hutchinson’s agent, couldn’t be reached for comment. It’s believed that former Bengals linebacker Adrian Ross has an offer from the Steelers, as well as some possible interest from Cincinnati and another team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevnz Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Bengals personnel consultant Bruce Coslet had been impressed by Hutchinson during the 2002 season as the Cowboys offensive coordinator, but there is no word if Cincinnati is interested. Scott Boras, Hutchinson’s agent, couldn’t be reached for comment. Good Lord, if that isn't the kiss of death I don't know what is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGrizzlyBaer Posted July 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 With the agent for third-rounder Caleb Miller also believing his client is going to report on time, the players sandwiching fourth-rounder Robert Geathers in the draft now signed, and Stacy Andrews mulling a proposal, they very well could have eight of their 11 rookies in as soon as Friday morning. Players have to report to Georgetown College by 3 p.m. for their first practice Saturday at 8:45 a.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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