combatbengal Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 So, here we are, training camp. There was a great deal of discussions about Andre Smith the past few months. I didn’t like the fact that he missed OTA’s and minicamp for personal reasons. A lot of people on here didn't think it was a big deal that he missed the time. Now it’s being reported that he is limited due to an injury. I am not impressed at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Nothing to see here until he starts playing games. I'll get back to you then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 He said he will be back Sunday personal issues are behind him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Yeah I like having good players on the roster. Call me crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Yep, just another fatass moment in Big Dre's sorry ass career.What's that ?? He reported only 7 pounds over his playing weight from the end of last season ??Oh, but you must be forgetting about that time he ran the 40 without his shirt on.I mean really, what was he thinking ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 If you want a fatass try Bryant McKinnie, who (again) reported to baltimore out of shape and has been banished to the sidelines because he's too heavy to practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Ray Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 As I recall they didn't give him any guaranteed money. I think it was a good contract for the team. I'm not thrilled with what's transpired since he was signed but at this point there's nothing lost in re-signing him. I think he'll be our starting RT again this year. If he does blow up then you cut him and at worst you're out one yr's salary. NFL teams take risks like that all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 He said he will be back Sunday personal issues are behind himFat boy didn't practice again/>http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/72586/doesnt-sound-like-andre-smith-is-practicingI heard elsewhere he had been cleared to practiceJust getting tired of the excuses from him, particularly after he signs a fat contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 He wanted to practice, coaches held him back a day. How is that his fault or excuses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 He tweeted yesterday he was cleared to practice today, so we should see him back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Well ok, looking forward to hearing he practiced today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Often times Hasn't Shown Up For OTAs or Spring Workouts = Injury In Training Camp. I hope Andre avoids getting nicked. If he does, our tackles could really shine. If he gets hurt then takes five games to play himself into shape, then I'm pissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 The Bengals sat many of their o-line starters yesterday, not just Smith. For all the agita over Gilligan, let's not forget both Whit and Boling are coming off knee procedures. There is, unfortunately, a lot of opportunity for injury issues to crop up here and they aren't limited to Smith. I'm not panicking about it, but I am keeping an eye on the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cHaD711Johnson Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Andre Smith threads involving overreactions. Color me surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 He said he will be back Sunday personal issues are behind himFat boy didn't practice again/>http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/72586/doesnt-sound-like-andre-smith-is-practicingI heard elsewhere he had been cleared to practiceJust getting tired of the excuses from him, particularly after he signs a fat contractLeaving the issue of his bad calf, and his missing OTA/mini-camp alone, this myth that he signed a fat contract is silly.His new contract pays him less per year than his rookie deal. Is it "fat", compared to us desk jockeys...? Yes.Is it "fat", compared to what he has made before....? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Millions = fatperiodFurther, its not an overreaction to expect a football player to.........play football (which absolutely includes practices) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Smith on the field today.Whit and Boling both sitting out. A lot of vets are getting rested today tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 What ?? Whit and Boling sitting out ??F*cking slackers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 What ?? Whit and Boling sitting out ??F*cking slackers...*grin*Its more about the overall pattern of behaviorYou dont see them consistently sitting outYou dont see them consistently showing up for camp injured and/or out of shapeYou dont see them failing to report for mandatorysAs far as I am concerned, he made his bed, and he can certainly sleep in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 What bed ?? Everything that has happened has been blown out of proportion by both the media and the fans.The team (while liking it or not) was aware of the "personal issues" he had and Smith was fined appropriately for missing the time.There wasn't any bad feelings from it or anything else.Smith was in great shape when he signed his extension and even after missing the OTA's and minicamp, reported only 7 pounds over his playing weight at the end of last season. Everything reported seemed to be confirmed that he was staying in shape even though he wasn't here for OTA's.He was held back due to a calf injury and is back at practice.People seem to relate this calf problem with being overweight and lazy.People just can't let go of that shirtless 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 He did practice today. I also think it's smart of Marvin to let the vets that are a little dinged up to rest. It's better to let them heal now, then not have them to start week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 From what I hear and see, Smith may have lost to much weight. If Hoosier is starting to call him Gilligan instead of Moobs, he might be our next S project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Gilligan looking pretty svelte today.../>https://vine.co/v/hA31dwDd3vr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I knew it! That guy wearing Smith's number had to an imposter. But he can't fool me I found the real Moobs:/>https://mobile.twitter.com/JuMosq/status/361942354556497921/photo/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Gilligan looking pretty svelte today.../>https://vine.co/v/hA31dwDd3vrI love following this guy for camp updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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