ArmyBengal Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I would rather see them go with whatever rookie they draft starting at CB from the start. I guess if they view Newman as an upgrade to what we have on the roster, then fine, but that's a pretty sad state of affairs. Then again our secondary has major issues. Although i'm not a huge Geathers fan, he's a much better player than Harvey ever has been since being drafted #8 overall.If all they need is a rotational guy, I think there are others out there better.I rather see them move DeQuin Evans to DE and see what he would bring in the rotation.Besides performance enhancing drugs of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Well bush was here they confirmed the visit my guess is he left town so now it's a waiting game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Sounds like at least 4 teams will be bidding for Bush so his price tag could be pretty high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Reedy also reported the bengals put in a pretty high bid in for Kamron Wimbley but of course he choose the Titans! So they are looking at LB or pass rushers!Also sounds like Zimmer wants Newman on the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Whats the word on Bush I've heard almost nothing about him outside he visited us & Bears.Sounds like at least 4 teams will be bidding for Bush so his price tag could be pretty high Doubt it will be that bad being Franchise tag for RB is what 5-6 million?PS,How pissed would be if we Read a Week from now Bengals resign Cedric Benson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Well, with the deal Tolbert took in Carolina, RB's can't be happy. That deal seemed to bring down the value of the RB in this FA period and isn't helped by the fact that there is good RB talent in the draft through the first three rounds.I don't know how much money we should really throw at a player when they could go younger and get more out of them, but I would still be very pleased to see Bush brought in the mix. It will be interesting to see how Bush is viewed with some of those other teams, but I don't think anyone is giving him the chance to be "the man" outside of a rotation. If that's the case, I think the Bengals should look pretty good, because even in the rotation, he would still get the Lions share.I still don't want Newman and after they add at least one CB in the draft, I don't think he has a spot here.If they indeed bring back Jones, Newman can forget it.Wimbley ?? Not surprising they went looking, but that is also probably because Lawson is a FA and while the thought is that he wants to come back, they have to make sure they have themselves covered. It never hurts to attempt to upgrade when you can. At least they were looking huh ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueridge Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I don't know why some people are so adamant against the idea of signing Terence Newman. It s not like he would demand any guarantees or commitments. If he wants to prove something, and Zim thinks he can still play, why not? If his tank is indeed empty, then he gets cut. As for Derrick Harvey, I don't see the problem in a minimum deal to see if he can adapt to a rotational role. The guy unquestionably had 1st round talent. It is also clear that the light has yet to go on for the kid. He's in a group with Jamaal Anderson and Jarvis Moss-all first round DE busts. I wouldn't sign any of them with the hope they could still become elite pass rushers, but I would give them a chance to show whether they have anything to offer as a role player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combatbengal Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Bengals just picked up a RB and it's not Bush! It's BenJarvus Green-Ellis. From my understand this guy doesn't fumble!!/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM4SRlAVbEA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combatbengal Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I like this signing. He’s a hard runner, doesn’t fumble, has the strength to run people over, has the speed to get away, and scores TD’s!! Plus he’s coming from a Super Bowl team which means he knows what it takes to win and could be great in the locker room as a leader! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Prefered Bush because seemed like have better fit in West Coast,But 26 with not alot ware on his tires can't complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekshank Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Prefered Bush because seemed like have better fit in West Coast,But 26 with not alot ware on his tires can't complain.I agree that Bush is a better receiver... and while he was my first choice, he did wear down toward the end of the season, despite splitting carries at the beginning of the year. Troublesome to say the least.Green-Ellis is a more than adequate Benson replacement. He'll be an upgrade over what Benson brought in 2011. He runs hard between the tackles, has a nose for the endzone and has never fumbled in his NFL career. Very attractive.It frees up the first round of the draft, and the Bengals could still draft an upgrade over Scott in the 3rd or 4th round. I'm happy.Now... time to sign a couple D-Linemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Law firm was my first choice so I am pretty damn pleased.Get a complementary back in 2nd round and get after it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekshank Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Law firm was my first choice so I am pretty damn pleased.Get a complementary back in 2nd round and get after it.If David Wilson falls to the Bengals 2nd round pick, I'd be good with that. I just don't expect that to happen. I expect Richardson, Polk, Miller, Martin, and Wilson all to go in the first 50 picks.If I'm right, I'd prefer to wait until the 4th round and grab a guy like Pead or LeMichael James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Marvin scouted James personally so maybe he is the plan in the later rounds and I'm ok with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I def dont want them to reach in round 2 but I dont expect all those guys to be gone either. Regardless, if they were to get james in 3 or 4 I would be thrilled. He is exact kind of back to complement law firm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Law firm was my first choice so I am pretty damn pleased.Get a complementary back in 2nd round and get after it.If David Wilson falls to the Bengals 2nd round pick, I'd be good with that. I just don't expect that to happen. I expect Richardson, Polk, Miller, Martin, and Wilson all to go in the first 50 picks.If I'm right, I'd prefer to wait until the 4th round and grab a guy like Pead or LeMichael James.Why now worry about a RB? Scott, Green-Ellis, Peerman and Leonard...and Pressley. Solid to me.Why burn a pick on Pead or James? THey don't return punts or kicks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekshank Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I'd like to see a Scott replaced.If the Bengals are considering a true RB by committee, they need better depth. Scott was given more of a role in 2011 with 112 carries and he underwhelmed. Only 3.4 yards per carry and repeatedly showed himself to be an unreliable receiver.If you want to argue that Pead and James aren't the answer, I'll listen... but don't tell me that the Bengals are set at RB. Scott simply isn't very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I am also underwhelmed by scott and want an upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Yeah I was generally displeased by Scott's -2 yard screen receptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Would love to see james in rnd 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I mentioned it in the BJGE thread and will be happy to repeat it here.Scott is underwhelming. An upgrade can be had later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combatbengal Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Caldwell signed with the Broncos!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueridge Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Bengals resigned Adam Jones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I mentioned it in the BJGE thread and will be happy to repeat it here.Scott is underwhelming. An upgrade can be had later on. Indeed hence why would still love see Richardson in the 1st or someone like Lamichael James in the 3rd.I guess the Lions are scoping him out but they alrdy have small speedy back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekshank Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Indeed hence why would still love see Richardson in the 1st or someone like Lamichael James in the 3rd.I guess the Lions are scoping him out but they alrdy have small speedy back.If you're referring to Best... he can't stay healthy. The concussion issues are very worrisome. I expect the Lions to find his replacement this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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