HoosierCat Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 http://www.cincyjungle.com/2012/2/17/2806793/cincinnati-bengals-sign-former-lions-running-back-aaron-brownThe 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Guess he played some with dalton sounds like more rb competition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Hmmm. Could have Andy had been pimping a fellow frog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Bengal Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Championship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combatbengal Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Why because they need rb and it's not like they spent a lot brought him in for camp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combatbengal Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 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 BroncosBattle, Jackie Kansas City ChiefsBell, Kahlil Chicago BearsBenson, Cedric Cincinnati BengalsBlount, LeGarrette Tampa Bay BuccaneersBolen, Brock Jacksonville JaguarsBooker, Lorenzo Minnesota VikingsBrown, Ronnie Philadelphia EaglesBush, Michael Oakland RaidersCartwright, Rock Oakland RaidersChoice, Tashard Dallas CowboysFaulk, Kevin New England PatriotsFelton, Jerome Carolina PanthersForsett, Justin Seattle SeahawksForte, Matt Chicago BearsFoster, Arian Houston TexansGraham, Earnest Tampa Bay BuccaneersGrant, Ryan Green Bay PackersGreen-Ellis, BenJarvus New England PatriotsHall, Ahmad Tennessee TitansHester, Jacob San Diego ChargersHightower, Tim Washington RedskinsHilliard, Lex Miami DolphinsHills, Peyton Cleveland BrownsJones, Thomas Kansas City ChiefsLarsen, Spencer Denver BroncosLumpkin, Kregg Tampa Bay BuccaneersLynch, Marshawn Seattle SeahawksMcClain, Le'Ron Kansas City ChiefsMiller, Brit St. Louis RamsMoore, Mewelde Pittsburgh SteelersMorris, Maurice Detroit LionsMorris, Sammy Dallas CowboysNorris, Moran San Francisco 49ersNorwood, Jerious St. Louis RamsPressley, Chris Cincinnati BengalsRedman, Isaac Pittsburgh SteelersRice, Ray Baltimore RavensSchmitt, Owen Philadelphia EaglesSlaton, Steve Miami DolphinsSmith, Antone Arizona CardinalsSmith, Kevin Detroit LionsSnelling, Jason Atlanta FalconsStephens-Howling, LaRod Arizona CardinalsTaylor, Chester Arizona CardinalsTolbert, Mike San Diego ChargersTomlinson, LaDanian New York JetsWard, Derrick Houston TexansWhite, LenDale Denver BroncosWilliams, Cadillac St. Louis Rams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Someone has to get carries in the preseason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalPimp Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 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 BroncosBattle, Jackie Kansas City ChiefsBell, Kahlil Chicago BearsBenson, Cedric Cincinnati BengalsBlount, LeGarrette Tampa Bay BuccaneersBolen, Brock Jacksonville JaguarsBooker, Lorenzo Minnesota VikingsBrown, Ronnie Philadelphia EaglesBush, Michael Oakland RaidersCartwright, Rock Oakland RaidersChoice, Tashard Dallas CowboysFaulk, Kevin New England PatriotsFelton, Jerome Carolina PanthersForsett, Justin Seattle SeahawksForte, Matt Chicago BearsFoster, Arian Houston TexansGraham, Earnest Tampa Bay BuccaneersGrant, Ryan Green Bay PackersGreen-Ellis, BenJarvus New England PatriotsHall, Ahmad Tennessee TitansHester, Jacob San Diego ChargersHightower, Tim Washington RedskinsHilliard, Lex Miami DolphinsHills, Peyton Cleveland BrownsJones, Thomas Kansas City ChiefsLarsen, Spencer Denver BroncosLumpkin, Kregg Tampa Bay BuccaneersLynch, Marshawn Seattle SeahawksMcClain, Le'Ron Kansas City ChiefsMiller, Brit St. Louis RamsMoore, Mewelde Pittsburgh SteelersMorris, Maurice Detroit LionsMorris, Sammy Dallas CowboysNorris, Moran San Francisco 49ersNorwood, Jerious St. Louis RamsPressley, Chris Cincinnati BengalsRedman, Isaac Pittsburgh SteelersRice, Ray Baltimore RavensSchmitt, Owen Philadelphia EaglesSlaton, Steve Miami DolphinsSmith, Antone Arizona CardinalsSmith, Kevin Detroit LionsSnelling, Jason Atlanta FalconsStephens-Howling, LaRod Arizona CardinalsTaylor, Chester Arizona CardinalsTolbert, Mike San Diego ChargersTomlinson, LaDanian New York JetsWard, Derrick Houston TexansWhite, LenDale Denver BroncosWilliams, Cadillac St. Louis RamsBecause 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combatbengal Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Oh OK!, Well we better not sign Payton hillis!!! don't need that head ache!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cHaD711Johnson Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpeldios Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 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 BroncosBattle, Jackie Kansas City ChiefsBell, Kahlil Chicago BearsBenson, Cedric Cincinnati BengalsBlount, LeGarrette Tampa Bay BuccaneersBolen, Brock Jacksonville JaguarsBooker, Lorenzo Minnesota VikingsBrown, Ronnie Philadelphia EaglesBush, Michael Oakland RaidersCartwright, Rock Oakland RaidersChoice, Tashard Dallas CowboysFaulk, Kevin New England PatriotsFelton, Jerome Carolina PanthersForsett, Justin Seattle SeahawksForte, Matt Chicago BearsFoster, Arian Houston TexansGraham, Earnest Tampa Bay BuccaneersGrant, Ryan Green Bay PackersGreen-Ellis, BenJarvus New England PatriotsHall, Ahmad Tennessee TitansHester, Jacob San Diego ChargersHightower, Tim Washington RedskinsHilliard, Lex Miami DolphinsHills, Peyton Cleveland BrownsJones, Thomas Kansas City ChiefsLarsen, Spencer Denver BroncosLumpkin, Kregg Tampa Bay BuccaneersLynch, Marshawn Seattle SeahawksMcClain, Le'Ron Kansas City ChiefsMiller, Brit St. Louis RamsMoore, Mewelde Pittsburgh SteelersMorris, Maurice Detroit LionsMorris, Sammy Dallas CowboysNorris, Moran San Francisco 49ersNorwood, Jerious St. Louis RamsPressley, Chris Cincinnati BengalsRedman, Isaac Pittsburgh SteelersRice, Ray Baltimore RavensSchmitt, Owen Philadelphia EaglesSlaton, Steve Miami DolphinsSmith, Antone Arizona CardinalsSmith, Kevin Detroit LionsSnelling, Jason Atlanta FalconsStephens-Howling, LaRod Arizona CardinalsTaylor, Chester Arizona CardinalsTolbert, Mike San Diego ChargersTomlinson, LaDanian New York JetsWard, Derrick Houston TexansWhite, LenDale Denver BroncosWilliams, Cadillac St. Louis RamsMost 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishbengal Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjakq27 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I like Marshawn Lynch from that list. Any takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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