Sea Ray Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 On Bengals Line 700 WLW last night they had on the best Bengal CB ever, Ken Riley "the Rattler" and he said that he's been working with practice squad player Onterrio McCalebb and he's been very impressed. He says his speed and agility is excellent. His only reservation is tackling since he hasn't seen much of that in practice. Riley also had to learn CB in the NFL as Paul Brown drafted him out of college as a QB. Riley knows the position better than anyone and it's great to hear such praise from him. I also applaud the Bengals for getting Riley to make McCalebb his pet project. He's a guy to watch at the CB spot next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Wow, nice to hear that from Ken Riley. He's always been one of my favorite Bengals players all time.McCalebb certainly couldn't hurt from anyone willing to spend time to help him perfect the CB art.It being Riley is just a bonus. McCalebb's speed is just ridiculous.Sort of like the Billy Hamilton of football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 That's great to hear! I don't live in Cincy so I miss these radio tidbits. Thanks, Sea Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hopefully he'll be ready to cover Torrey Smith by next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Ray Posted December 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Wow, nice to hear that from Ken Riley. He's always been one of my favorite Bengals players all time.McCalebb certainly couldn't hurt from anyone willing to spend time to help him perfect the CB art.It being Riley is just a bonus. McCalebb's speed is just ridiculous.Sort of like the Billy Hamilton of football.Yes, Ken Riley was VERY impressed with this kid's speed. Don't think that that trait got by the Rattler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Ray Posted December 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 That's great to hear! I don't live in Cincy so I miss these radio tidbits. Thanks, Sea Ray.Yeah, that's what I figured so I thought I'd best post it. As for his covering Torrey Smith or other guy's #1s, I think his lack of height/size will be an issue but even if he's just a #2 CB or a nickel, he could be quite a find. He's listed as 5'10" 170 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 I think his lack of height/size will be an issue but even if he's just a #2 CB or a nickel, he could be quite a find. He's listed as 5'10" 170 lbsHe's doesn't need to be a starter in my book, just a nice contributor to the secondary.Have him practice returning punts and kickoffs and put that speed to good use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 As for his covering Torrey Smith or other guy's #1s, I think his lack of height/size will be an issue but even if he's just a #2 CB or a nickel, he could be quite a find. He's listed as 5'10" 170 lbsTorrey Smith is only 6 feet even, and he usually burns us with pure speedwhat I'm saying here is.....McCalebb should be able to run with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Ray Posted December 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 As for his covering Torrey Smith or other guy's #1s, I think his lack of height/size will be an issue but even if he's just a #2 CB or a nickel, he could be quite a find. He's listed as 5'10" 170 lbsTorrey Smith is only 6 feet even, and he usually burns us with pure speedwhat I'm saying here is.....McCalebb should be able to run with himI'm with you there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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