Stripes Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Kevin Minter, ILB from Arizona, is being signed? http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18944982/cincinnati-bengals-signing-linebacker-kevin-minter Question mark because Bengals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Stripes said: Kevin Minter, ILB from Arizona, is being signed? http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18944982/cincinnati-bengals-signing-linebacker-kevin-minter Question mark because Bengals. This is a decent signing. He will be more than adequate in replacing Dansby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 This is kind of hard to believe. What would be easy to believe is that his agent would put him in talks with the Bengals, then leak this story, thus forcing Arizona to act. That's much more likely, though it is very encouraging to know the Bengals are talking to someone of this caliber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Rotoworld already has him listed as a Bengal on his profile page. i checked out PFF and he struggled badly in some games last year. If that weren't true, he wouldn't be available this deep into free agency. Hopefully he has room to improve and will do so. They needed a linebacker and it appears they went and got an NFL starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Works for me. Upgrade v Dansby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 1 year deal I heard, like 4.5 million. Now they've signed a starting LB and a starting O Lineman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Why 1 year just have to deal again next year hopefully Vigil plays well on the outside and minter puts FNR on the bench or the street 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Don't really care. Him being an upgrade to Dansby is debatable. Most Cards fans think he's a really great guy but not the best LB. Hell I have seen them say Dansby will be an upgrade to him. Maybe Dansby from 4 years ago but not now. I still want Foster at #9, so whatever. Depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Is it just me, or does it seem like Cincinnati and Arizona have shuffled a lot of players. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 2 hours ago, redsbengalsbucks said: Why 1 year just have to deal again next year hopefully Vigil plays well on the outside and minter puts FNR on the bench or the street Comp picks....Let him walk next year can a comp pick for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapControl Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 I like the idea of Marvin and Jim Haslett having a young 2nd round talent from the powerhouse SEC on the field with Burfict and Vigil. We might actually see some speed again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Except he's not fast. Never had been and struggled in coverage. Even his draft profile coming out of LSU thought he would continue to struggle with that in the NFL. Like I said, if he's an upgrade to our depth then I'm good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 I don't even know who the hell he is. I think I'm honestly losing it. I mean at least he is 26, so he is at least younger then Dansby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 I remember talking about Minter when he was coming into the league. If he plays at an average level, then he's an upgrade to what Dansby brought in my opinion. i just don't want his addition to change the draft thought process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Like it. But I also thought Dansby would be more than it was. This guy is an emotional player. I think he was a pain in the ass against the Bengals when they played on SNF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 He will be an upgrade over Dansby maybe not a Thomas Howard level player but he will be a positive addition. I doubt this changes the view as to drafting LBs, since they're is not much depth. Honestly, I'm not overly concerned with the defense. They do need Hardison, Billings and others to step up, so yes that's an open question. But adding an impact DE could right the D-line pretty quick. Add another LB and secondary depth and they should be solid. The Oline is where this team will succeed or fail. It's the only thing that could really, massively implode, which would mean this team will be drafting in the first seven in 2018. Absent competent Oline play, Dalton and Green could have career low seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 5 hours ago, ArmyBengal said: Except he's not fast. Never had been and struggled in coverage. Even his draft profile coming out of LSU thought he would continue to struggle with that in the NFL. Like I said, if he's an upgrade to our depth then I'm good. He had a really good 40 time and was rated top ten coverage LB last year Ill take that over FNR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 He won't be "depth" here, he'll be pushed into a FT starting role like Dansby was. Not really a bad thing, probably the 2nd best LB on the roster at this point, but not much of a big play guy or coverage LB. But yes an upgrade to Dansby (who was forced into being a 3-down LB here unfortunately, which he no longer is). I have no faith that Vigil is ever going to be more than a 5th LB/ST's guy. Burfict and ReyM are constant question marks and they should find out this year if Burfict is worth relying on heavily going forward hopefully, or not. I would've preferred Robinson, but at least they got somebody else in the group, which is sorely needed. Wouldn't mind seeing a high draft pick at LB either. That group really killed their defense last year - can't tell you how many plays/games I watched where those guys were never even in the picture - (exception of a few good games by Burfict). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 6 hours ago, ShulaSteakhouse said: He won't be "depth" here, he'll be pushed into a FT starting role like Dansby was. Not really a bad thing, probably the 2nd best LB on the roster at this point, but not much of a big play guy or coverage LB. But yes an upgrade to Dansby (who was forced into being a 3-down LB here unfortunately, which he no longer is). I have no faith that Vigil is ever going to be more than a 5th LB/ST's guy. Burfict and ReyM are constant question marks and they should find out this year if Burfict is worth relying on heavily going forward hopefully, or not. I would've preferred Robinson, but at least they got somebody else in the group, which is sorely needed. Wouldn't mind seeing a high draft pick at LB either. That group really killed their defense last year - can't tell you how many plays/games I watched where those guys were never even in the picture - (exception of a few good games by Burfict). I would have preferred Zach Brown but Minter makes the team better than not better. If they keep FNR, then they'll be saying they just don't care, as he doesn't contribute on ST. I could see Taze, Minter and LNR as starters. Put the best 3 out there. Agree on Vigil. Good back up, ST guy. If they take Foster or McKinley or Reddick, I'd be pretty happy. Foster has to be OK health wise (shoulder) or pass. They don't have the luxury to have a r1 guy sit (again). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Good breakdown of Minter's game here: http://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/3/20/14974826/film-review-what-kevin-minter-bring-bengals-defense 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Well at least he'll be motivated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapControl Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 At least he's confident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, HoosierCat said: Well at least he'll be motivated. Ha ha! One year here. What do you think the odds are that his next multi year deal is with the Bengals? I'm guessing 0 out of 0 chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 45 minutes ago, COB said: Ha ha! One year here. What do you think the odds are that his next multi year deal is with the Bengals? I'm guessing 0 out of 0 chance. You might want to up those odds a bit. Later, Maualuga... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 He's going to be the MLB ?? I wonder if they've told Rey M. yet ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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