HoosierCat Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 OTAs start today, so I'm sure we will get some more tea leaves to over-react to, obsess over and generally abuse fora few weeks. Here are some of the "what to watch for" pieces being churned out by the Usual Suspects:/>http://espn.go.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/17332/bengals-andy-dalton-aj-mccarron-marvin-jones-nfl-ota-practice-watch-four/>http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Listing-into-OTAs/12480e54-f75f-4be4-ba21-d9ddb5aad48d/>http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2015/05/25/4-things-to-monitor-during-bengals-otas/27914247/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Little note just out today, the Bengals will hold joint practices with the Giants in the week before the August 14 preseason game in Cincy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 First practice going. Early reports via twitter from the Usuals include:Burfict and Porter working on the side. Marvin Jones also apparently not practicing, Hobson says he may have tweaked a hammy. Maualuga also working on the rehab field, Hobs says it doesn't look serious, meaning it's probably terminal. Sounds like Moobs is limited to side work too.Still and Hunt not around.Tyler Eifert in uniform, apparently will practice, which would be a bit ahead of schedule. He said earlier he thought he'd be limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Iloka not there either, not sure why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Yeah, odd. Both he and Hunt were around last week for workouts. Maybe just taking an extended holiday weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Unless we hear of some "Dante Fowler-esque" scenario, I'm not that concerned to hear of guys working on the side, just something to note and be aware of.Keen to hear how the CB group looks, and how they begin to use Alford. I think he will be one of the surprises of the season. He reminds me of Harvin quite a bit.Also want to hear about the QBs. How does Dalton look, AJ, Pryor... and the new OTs, see how quick they can get into the schemes. Nothing really physical to see till camp, so only thing to gauge is their mental handling and errors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Iloka was there after all, just not on the field. Per the Usuals he's got some sort of minor injury or possibly rehab issue (he had surgery in January but never said what for). Supposedly both he and FNR could be back on the field in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I'm interested to see how they use Alford.I read somewhere about how Marvin told him his hands were going to hurt from fielding so many punts in practice.To that I say, GOOD. Well, in regards to him fielding punts. Whatever equals not seeing Tate.I was watching some more highlights of Alford and I saw something that caught my eye.His catching style reminds me of Chad. Obviously, he doesn't have Chad's height, but he has his quick feet.The way he makes his turns on a comeback route after catching the ball and then some.I can't wait to see him play.I want to see Kroft and Dawson as well. I think they will get a lot of playing time.A guy I don't think will get a ton of snaps, but want to see is Hardison.I really think he will be solid with his ability to play both inside and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Apparently they had Gio returning kicks today as well, a development I can only characterize as a no-brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I know it's way early but with all the fluff we get at this time of the season, there's been no mention of Sanu.Nothing about him being in a contract year, nothing about him overcoming a season he disappeared at the midway point, nada.There might be nothing to it, but even Shawn Williams got a fluff piece written about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I know it's way early but with all the fluff we get at this time of the season, there's been no mention of Sanu.Nothing about him being in a contract year, nothing about him overcoming a season he disappeared at the midway point, nada.There might be nothing to it, but even Shawn Williams got a fluff piece written about him.You just gave Hobson his piece for later in the week.Burkhead will be next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 And the pimping of Shaun Williams continues./>http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2015/05/27/time-is-now-for-bengals-shawn-williams/28034109/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 The time for talk has come to an end.I find it odd that for a guy that gets all this talk, the team drafts another safety in Smith and a CB that's viewed by the team as being capable to play safety in Shaw. Maybe Williams really is Crocker Jr. (as they called him when drafted) but we have no reason to believe that's the case. Rooting for whomever makes it happen !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hunt reported out with an ankle injury. Apparently bad enough that he will miss all the workouts. Could miss camp and even start year on PUP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I know it's way early but with all the fluff we get at this time of the season, there's been no mention of Sanu.And just like that, Sanu will be on a PFT video today at 5:30pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 FWIW...SiriusXM NFL Radio @SiriusXMNFL 18h18 hours agoMichael Johnson: One guy I've noticed flying around the field in OTA's is DE Will Clarke. We're going to cause problems this year. #Bengals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Clarke certainly is one of those guys that benefits from the Margus Hunt injury.I hope he makes good on that opportunity. People liked comparing him to MJ, so this could get very interesting for the pass rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishbengal Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Clarke certainly is one of those guys that benefits from the Margus Hunt injury.I hope he makes good on that opportunity. People liked comparing him to MJ, so this could get very interesting for the pass rush.he has a great opportunity to get into the mix, get some snaps, showcase what he can do. Now's his time to shine ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Hobs' latest OTA writeup:/>http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Notes-Why-Lewis-doesnt-like-new-PAT-Wilder-tries-FB-Rex-dabbles-in-slot/95239f5d-6831-45a6-a03c-72e740974e73A couple interesting tidbits. Hue says Marvin Jones hasn't lost a step, which would be welcome news.Sanu and James Wright both dinged, though nothing serious apparently.Burkhead getting work in the slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted June 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 Hobs, from his latest mailbag:The media only sees one practice a week, but from what I’ve seen the best news is that Atkins seems to be moving a lot better than he did last spring and that bodes well. Green and Jones have looked terrific and Burkhead may be the most impressive guy in camp. The Bengals have been talking about how he seems to have even changed his body over the winter from a bulked up running back to a more fluid athlete. Whitworth is having another fine spring. Michael Johnson looks like he never left and seems to have put last year’s disappointment in Tampa Bay in the rear view mirror.Geoff blows smoke with the best of them, so take it with a grain or ten of salt. But...BUT...if they get Geno back, the D will rebound quickly from last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted June 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Houshmanzadeh back as a coach for the next two weeks./>http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Houshmandzadeh-brings-his-chip/aa322857-e374-4116-925e-5dacebd89a23Still a jackass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Well I didn't really see the Jack-ass come out in that article. Wish he would have realized what he had here before he left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 They didn't call him "Douchemanzadeh" for nothing at all.I agree that it would have been nice if had figured things out here, but he was part of that time where things were completely out of control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 It's just hard for me to hear this guy talking about how the locker room is so much better than it was when he was here without wanting to hit him with a brick (metaphorically speaking, of course). He played no small part in making that locker room a wreck. Now he wants to come back and play the "older, wiser vet"? Eff that noise. If I were Marvin I would have handed him a bottle of Gatorade gratis and kicked his ass out the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 My point with him being part of all of that craziness.Many thought (and still do) that Chad was the only problem in that locker room, but TJ was an equal player in all that bullsh*t.I don't really need to hear how he went all out, can still play, or any of that talk. I don't really care.I'd actually be good in hitting him with that brick for real.More of the F*CK YOU CHAD's, should have been F*CK YOU TJ's !!!That being said:F*CK YOU TJ !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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