Bengals Sign RB Aaron Brown

[HoosierCat]

http://www.cincyjungle.com/2012/2/17/2806793/cincinnati-bengals-sign-former-lions-running-back-aaron-brown

The Cincinnati Bengals announced that they've signed former Detroit Lions running back Aaron Brown on Friday. Selected in the sixth-round during the 2009 NFL Draft out of Texas Christian University, Brown played 22 games with the Lions, posting 189 yards on 45 rushes (4.2 yard/rush average) -- though a significant portion of that was during his rookie season in 2009. The Lions waived Brown on September 4, 2011 before re-signing him on November 28 -- he was released one month later.

During his four seasons at TCU -- two with Andy Dalton as a teammate -- Brown generated 2,596 yards rushing on 487 rushes and 20 touchdowns rushing. From Aaron Brown's CBSSports.com Draft Page:

Positives: Good quickness and straight-line speed, making him tough to catch from behind. Shifty in the hips, allowing him to avoid arm tackles and slip through small holes. Has foot quickness to sidestep tacklers and find a crease inside. Can run through trash inside, but is best when bouncing outside. Uses his vision to cut back into open space. Versatile enough to be sent in motion as a receiver. Adequate hands on the outside, can make the first man miss in space. Height and speed combination forces tough coverage matchups against linebackers and safeties. Willing blocker to free up other backs. Will get a chance to return kicks because he's willing to take the ball straight upfield and take punishment.

Negatives: A running back/receiver 'tweener. Wide receiver build, good upper body development but tall and thin in the hips and calves. Fails to lower his pad level and is therefore too easy to bring down and takes too many big hits. Lacks lower body strength to anchor and sustain blocks outside, and misses his target on the run too often. Rarely used as a pass protector in the backfield. Takes time to get to full speed, tending to take long strides as a receiver. Does not switch ball into outside hand and is a bit loose with the handle.

[volcom69]

Guess he played some with dalton sounds like more rb competition

[BengalszoneBilly]

Hmmm. Could have Andy had been pimping a fellow frog?

[Arkansas Bengal]

Championship!

[combatbengal]

Why?

[volcom69]

Why because they need rb and it's not like they spent a lot brought him in for camp

[combatbengal]

Then why not bring someone in that has proven himself as a guy that can carry the rock for us? There are a ton of FA's out there.

Ball, Lance Denver Broncos

Battle, Jackie Kansas City Chiefs

Bell, Kahlil Chicago Bears

Benson, Cedric Cincinnati Bengals

Blount, LeGarrette Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bolen, Brock Jacksonville Jaguars

Booker, Lorenzo Minnesota Vikings

Brown, Ronnie Philadelphia Eagles

Bush, Michael Oakland Raiders

Cartwright, Rock Oakland Raiders

Choice, Tashard Dallas Cowboys

Faulk, Kevin New England Patriots

Felton, Jerome Carolina Panthers

Forsett, Justin Seattle Seahawks

Forte, Matt Chicago Bears

Foster, Arian Houston Texans

Graham, Earnest Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Grant, Ryan Green Bay Packers

Green-Ellis, BenJarvus New England Patriots

Hall, Ahmad Tennessee Titans

Hester, Jacob San Diego Chargers

Hightower, Tim Washington Redskins

Hilliard, Lex Miami Dolphins

Hills, Peyton Cleveland Browns

Jones, Thomas Kansas City Chiefs

Larsen, Spencer Denver Broncos

Lumpkin, Kregg Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Lynch, Marshawn Seattle Seahawks

McClain, Le'Ron Kansas City Chiefs

Miller, Brit St. Louis Rams

Moore, Mewelde Pittsburgh Steelers

Morris, Maurice Detroit Lions

Morris, Sammy Dallas Cowboys

Norris, Moran San Francisco 49ers

Norwood, Jerious St. Louis Rams

Pressley, Chris Cincinnati Bengals

Redman, Isaac Pittsburgh Steelers

Rice, Ray Baltimore Ravens

Schmitt, Owen Philadelphia Eagles

Slaton, Steve Miami Dolphins

Smith, Antone Arizona Cardinals

Smith, Kevin Detroit Lions

Snelling, Jason Atlanta Falcons

Stephens-Howling, LaRod Arizona Cardinals

Taylor, Chester Arizona Cardinals

Tolbert, Mike San Diego Chargers

Tomlinson, LaDanian New York Jets

Ward, Derrick Houston Texans

White, LenDale Denver Broncos

Williams, Cadillac St. Louis Rams

[BengalszoneBilly]

I've always liked Tim Hightower. Why Arizona let him go is beyond me. I've watched him play, and would love to see him in stripes.

[ArmyBengal]

Someone has to get carries in the preseason...

[BengalPimp]

Then why not bring someone in that has proven himself as a guy that can carry the rock for us? There are a ton of FA's out there.

Ball, Lance Denver Broncos

Battle, Jackie Kansas City Chiefs

Bell, Kahlil Chicago Bears

Benson, Cedric Cincinnati Bengals

Blount, LeGarrette Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bolen, Brock Jacksonville Jaguars

Booker, Lorenzo Minnesota Vikings

Brown, Ronnie Philadelphia Eagles

Bush, Michael Oakland Raiders

Cartwright, Rock Oakland Raiders

Choice, Tashard Dallas Cowboys

Faulk, Kevin New England Patriots

Felton, Jerome Carolina Panthers

Forsett, Justin Seattle Seahawks

Forte, Matt Chicago Bears

Foster, Arian Houston Texans

Graham, Earnest Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Grant, Ryan Green Bay Packers

Green-Ellis, BenJarvus New England Patriots

Hall, Ahmad Tennessee Titans

Hester, Jacob San Diego Chargers

Hightower, Tim Washington Redskins

Hilliard, Lex Miami Dolphins

Hills, Peyton Cleveland Browns

Jones, Thomas Kansas City Chiefs

Larsen, Spencer Denver Broncos

Lumpkin, Kregg Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Lynch, Marshawn Seattle Seahawks

McClain, Le'Ron Kansas City Chiefs

Miller, Brit St. Louis Rams

Moore, Mewelde Pittsburgh Steelers

Morris, Maurice Detroit Lions

Morris, Sammy Dallas Cowboys

Norris, Moran San Francisco 49ers

Norwood, Jerious St. Louis Rams

Pressley, Chris Cincinnati Bengals

Redman, Isaac Pittsburgh Steelers

Rice, Ray Baltimore Ravens

Schmitt, Owen Philadelphia Eagles

Slaton, Steve Miami Dolphins

Smith, Antone Arizona Cardinals

Smith, Kevin Detroit Lions

Snelling, Jason Atlanta Falcons

Stephens-Howling, LaRod Arizona Cardinals

Taylor, Chester Arizona Cardinals

Tolbert, Mike San Diego Chargers

Tomlinson, LaDanian New York Jets

Ward, Derrick Houston Texans

White, LenDale Denver Broncos

Williams, Cadillac St. Louis Rams

Because this guy could be had for nothing, and there is no real commitment. He is camp fodder at best (if he makes it that far)....My money is on this guy not even making it to training camp. They might sign one of those guys from your list above as OTA's near, or after the draft if they don't select 1 or 2 RB's....either way, I can see Aaron Brown being let go shortly after the draft.....Signings like this are common.

[combatbengal]

Oh OK!, Well we better not sign Payton hillis!!! don't need that head ache!!

[cHaD711Johnson]

I've always liked Tim Hightower. Why Arizona let him go is beyond me. I've watched him play, and would love to see him in stripes.

Coming off of a torn ACL I'll pass.

[wpeldios]

Then why not bring someone in that has proven himself as a guy that can carry the rock for us? There are a ton of FA's out there.

Ball, Lance Denver Broncos

Battle, Jackie Kansas City Chiefs

Bell, Kahlil Chicago Bears

Benson, Cedric Cincinnati Bengals

Blount, LeGarrette Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bolen, Brock Jacksonville Jaguars

Booker, Lorenzo Minnesota Vikings

Brown, Ronnie Philadelphia Eagles

Bush, Michael Oakland Raiders

Cartwright, Rock Oakland Raiders

Choice, Tashard Dallas Cowboys

Faulk, Kevin New England Patriots

Felton, Jerome Carolina Panthers

Forsett, Justin Seattle Seahawks

Forte, Matt Chicago Bears

Foster, Arian Houston Texans

Graham, Earnest Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Grant, Ryan Green Bay Packers

Green-Ellis, BenJarvus New England Patriots

Hall, Ahmad Tennessee Titans

Hester, Jacob San Diego Chargers

Hightower, Tim Washington Redskins

Hilliard, Lex Miami Dolphins

Hills, Peyton Cleveland Browns

Jones, Thomas Kansas City Chiefs

Larsen, Spencer Denver Broncos

Lumpkin, Kregg Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Lynch, Marshawn Seattle Seahawks

McClain, Le'Ron Kansas City Chiefs

Miller, Brit St. Louis Rams

Moore, Mewelde Pittsburgh Steelers

Morris, Maurice Detroit Lions

Morris, Sammy Dallas Cowboys

Norris, Moran San Francisco 49ers

Norwood, Jerious St. Louis Rams

Pressley, Chris Cincinnati Bengals

Redman, Isaac Pittsburgh Steelers

Rice, Ray Baltimore Ravens

Schmitt, Owen Philadelphia Eagles

Slaton, Steve Miami Dolphins

Smith, Antone Arizona Cardinals

Smith, Kevin Detroit Lions

Snelling, Jason Atlanta Falcons

Stephens-Howling, LaRod Arizona Cardinals

Taylor, Chester Arizona Cardinals

Tolbert, Mike San Diego Chargers

Tomlinson, LaDanian New York Jets

Ward, Derrick Houston Texans

White, LenDale Denver Broncos

Williams, Cadillac St. Louis Rams

Most if not all these guys are not even free agents until march 14th(i believe). And it would be against the rules to contact them now, let alone sign them.

[Scottishbengal]

I think this sends a message loud and clear to Benson. Can't imagine Aaron Brown being a Bengal for too long but this signifies to Benson (and his agent) that the Bengals are seriously looking at the position.

Would love to see a big name, proven back get signed - we have enough cap space for gods sake - and that would free up some of the early draft picks to address needs on the lines, secondary and at WR

[jjakq27]

I like Marshawn Lynch from that list. Any takers?

[ArmyBengal]

I've made comments about Lynch as well, but I really don't see the Seahawks letting him get away.

Especially since he was such a big part of the offense that he cost them a higher draft pick going to the Bills.

They will want to get a return on their investment and keep him around.