HoosierCat Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 from bengals.com:The Bengals continued to shore up their special teams and speed Monday in picking up the Redskins’ pair of third-round draft picks from the 2002 season, when Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis ran the Washington defense. They claimed cornerback Rashad Bauman off waivers, put him on the 53-man roster, and released rookie wide receiver Maurice Mann. They also placed Washington wide receiver Cliff Russell on the practice squad after he cleared waivers. Mann, a fifth-round pick, is the first of the Bengals’ 11 draft choices to get released but he is most likely going to stick around and be the last man added to the eight-man practice squad. The 5-8, 185-pound Bauman, 26, out of Oregon, played in 28 games in Washington the past two seasons and made two interceptions and 40 tackles. Russell, 26, missed his rookie season with a knee injury, and caught two balls in three games last season. Also added to the practice squad were six players cut Sunday in wide receiver Jamall Broussard, defensive end Elton Patterson, defensive tackle Greg Scott, linebackers Larry Stevens and Allen Augustin, and tackle Pete Lougheed.I don't know anything about Bauman besides what's here, but we seem a bit heavy on DBs now (we're carrying 11!). A little surprised they opted to send Mann to the PS. Thought it more likely they'd cut Lynch. Doesn't sound like there's a lot of confidence in Jeremi Johnson right now...As for Russell...another WR? EDIT: Washington Times has a few props for Bauman, calls his release a "mild" surprise. Appears the kid can play a bit of ball.http://www.washingtontimes.com/sports/2004...23712-3709r.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevnz Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Well Bauman must have impressed Lewis his rookie season when Marvin coached him. And really, can you ever have too many DB's? As for keeping Lynch over Mann, I think it's a calculated risk. I think there are a few beat up FB's out there and that will keep up the demand for him...I am shocked Broussard cleared waivers, and I hope Mann clears and makes it to the squad.I think the number of WR's shows that they may have some concern about the long term of P-Dubs knee. Either that or they are looking at some 6 WR sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kchrpm Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Unless one of em is throwing the ball or blocking, that ain't gonna happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 yea they said that bauman was pretty good playing the third corner for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Leddure "Rashad" Bauman Prospect ProfileQuick Snaps: the Top Fives (Top Five Blankets)Clifford "Cliff" Russell Prospect Profile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 any list with Jason Thomas out of UNLV on it is a horrible list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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