Warrick Received The Quote of Death

[walzav29]

Warrick is gone. Marvin said that he is under contract and expects him to play, but I think he sadi that same thing about Frazier, and Dillon. It's been fun Pete! I'll never forget the Chief game. Good luck.

[skyline]

Where did he say that?

All I recall reading is the stuff about he and TJ being excited about the upcoming competition between them for playing time. Also that Warrick hasn't expressed any malcontent about the TJ signing.

[HoosierCat]

Today's Enquirer.

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art.../503170381/1066

[skyline]

Today's Enquirer.

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art.../503170381/1066

Gotcha. I check bengals.com religiously, but always forget to check out the enquirer

[oldschooler]

Well then Perry must be gone too. He said basically the

same thing about him.

[HoosierCat]

Speaking of gone, the Houston Chronicle says the Texans signed LB Frank Chamberlain. No big loss, but I thought he showed some potential before getting hurt last year.

[oldschooler]

Speaking of gone, the Houston Chronicle says the Texans signed LB Frank Chamberlain. No big loss, but I thought he showed some potential before getting hurt last year.

Do you have a link ? I must be looking in the wrong place...

because I don`t see aynthing about it.

http://www.chron.com/content/chronicle/spo...ball/index.html

Or on their site.

http://houstontexans.com/

[HoosierCat]

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3089205

It's way down at the bottom of the story.

[oldschooler]

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3089205

It's way down at the bottom of the story.

Ahhh his signing was nothing more than a side note to them.

In other news, the Texans reached a one-year, $540,000 agreement with linebacker Frank Chamberlin, who spent the first three years of his NFL career in Tennessee and played for Cincinnati the past two years.

I was just wonderig because I hope they release Jamie Sharper so

we can get him. Thanks for the link.

[HoTbOy]

The article about Chamberlin was in a link from a story in profootballtalk.com from a Houston newspaper...

[ShulaSteakhouse]

Damn, Chamberlin did look good last year - but maybe he's injury prone - yet I thought he looked better than Miller who also seems to be injury prone and in his case, under-sized.

[schweinhart]

Maybe another P-Dub omen...

http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,20...2768781,00.html

IIRC Shula Steakhouse called Perry not too long ago.

Can't say I thought much of Perry watching Wyoming hand the Bruins a bowl loss or his play in the Shrine game. Bragg looked like a much better WR.

So far that's got Bengal coaches checking out:

1. Channing Crowder

2. Matt Jones

3. Khari Long

4. Tab Perry

[bengalboomer7]

THey checked in the Mizzu workout too, and they have two good D lineman

[schweinhart]

THey checked in the Mizzu workout too, and they have two good D lineman

That's right and the DC himself went.

Here's some more writing on the wall for P-Dub. Brat went to UABs pro day to watch WR Roddy White run 4.45 and jump 41-inch on the vertical. Could be #17 right there.

[jjakq27]

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/NFL_SC-RUMOR

From the Rumor Mill on NFL.com.

Cincinnati Bengals

Updated:03/17/2005

There are rumors circulating, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer, that the Bengals could release WR Peter Warrick, who has been riddled with injuries that have slowed his career.

[turbowagon]

I for one am glad Touraj got paid. He deserves it for working hard. I've been folowing his career since he left our high school team. I guess that makes me Al Bundy, "peaked at 17!!!"

[walzav29]

I think that makes the most sense. Grab Roddy White or Troy out of South Carloina, release Warrick, and grab defense the rest of the draft. I'm all for it. We need a burner opposite CJ.

[Bgal]

I'm going to be a little sad if they release Warrick. I suppose that's how the game goes though.

[HoTbOy]

I like Warrick too, but he has not lived up to the hype. If Cincy doesn't draft a WR at 17 and go with Warrick for the start of the season,he had better have the best season of his life because he would definately be gone 2006. Ratliff and Oneal can return kicks, it really doesn't look good for Warrick. I read where they were considering Mitchell at SS so that would leave Davis out and WR in..

[jjakq27]

Not that it matters at this point, but since we were looking at the '01 draft the other day, I thought it would be fun to look at the '00 draft as well.

http://www.footballsfuture.com/2000/love_draft1.html

2000 NFL Draft

By: Douglas E. Love

Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3

1. CLEVELAND DE Penn State Courtney Brown 6-5 / 270

--Best player in the draft! Similar to last year, Cleveland wanted the contract signed, sealed, and delivered prior to making the announcement. It's been reported Courtney Brown, the nation's première pass rusher, has signed a 6 year contract worth an approximate $50 million. Brown is a dominating force coming off the end. Not only does he bring impeccable character, but his leadership-by-example will be a huge benifit to this team as it begins to come into its own within the next few years. Excellent player, excellent selection.

2. WASHINGTON(via New Orleans) OLB Penn State LaVar Arrington* 6-3 / 250

--Washington is estatic to land the player they have coveted all year. Arrington will be able to shine immediately. He'll have Bruce Smith in front of him and Champ Bailey playing behind him... plus other talented players surrounding him. Earlier today, Beano Cook said he had never, in his 50 years of experience, seen a linebacker as good as Arrington -- That's an endorsement beyond compare!

3. WASHINGTON(via San Francisco) LT Alabama Chris Samuels 6-5 / 325

--This kid was first round material last year. By going back to school and working hard to improve his game, Samuels now finds himself being the third overall pick in the 2000 draft. Samuels is a natural left tackle, who will come in and start immediately. Brad Johnson has to be a very happy quarterback.

4. CINCINNATI WR Florida State Peter Warrick 5-11 / 195

--Cincinnati didn't even give themselves a chance to entertain any trade offers. Warrick, as was expected, will be the new target for quarterback Akili Smith. Warrick is a dynamic playmaker who will make an immediate impact in this league. The key for Coslet will be to keep him a way from the negative attitudes of Carl Pickens and Corey Dillon.

5. BALTIMORE(via Atlanta) RB Tennesse Jamal Lewis* 6-0 / 240

--"Pound for pound, inch for inch, Lewis gets the late, last second, nod as best all around back." There is no question Baltimore was in desperate need of a top notch back. Lewis has the explosion needed to make it through the hole: He's got the size to lower his shoulder and run over the safety. Obviously, there's no lingering questions about Lewis' health. This back out of Tennessee carries a lot of potential with him.

6. PHILADELPHIA NT Florida State Corey Simon 6-2 / 297

--This pick didn't come as a big surprise, although Travis Taylor was a possibility, as was trading down. There were questions going into the draft regarding Simon's health. The Eagles, obviously, are satisfied with his status. Having said that, Simon brings a demension to the Eagle defense has been missing. An incredible athlete, recording a 41" verticle, who possess the rare ability to drop back into coverage. He should elevate the play of Douglas and Mamula.

7. ARIZONA RB Virginia Thomas Jones 5-10 / 216

--Arizona's situation was evident. The loss of Centers, then Bates' troubles, followed by the loss of Murrell ... how could it point to anything else? Thomas Jones is another guy who has impeccable character, which is becoming more and more important in the NFL. Jones, from Big Stone Gap, VA., has been compared to Emmitt Smith which is nothing short of high expectations. The Cardinals love this back's ability to turn the corner and jam it up inside. He'll start the 2000 season.

8. PITTSBURGH WR Michigan St. Plaxico Burress* 6-6 / 231

--Looks like a good choice. With Cowher sticking by his guns, keeping "Slash" at quarterback, Stewart needs targets. Burress has exceptional size. He can perform in big-time situations, as witnessed in the Citrus Bowl. Certainly, Pittsburgh must have received some trade offers ... but the big stallion from Michigan State was just too difficult to pass up.

9. CHICAGO OLB New Mexico Brian Urlacher 6-4 / 258

--Chicago goes defense with New Mexico's Brian Urlacher. Urlacher, a terrific athlete, will give Chicago more versitility with their defensive schemes... as he can play at OLB ... or they can play him as a safety/rover, as the Lobos had. The Bears could have looked to trade down, and filled needs, but opted for the best available athlete instead.

10. BALTIMORE(via Denver) WR Florida Travis Taylor* 6-1 / 199

--When Taylor was sitting on the board at ten, you had to know he was the pick. He has sure hands, runs precise routes, and is a definite upgrade to the Baltimore receiving corps. This is a good pick for a team that finished strong at the end of the season last year. The addition of Dilfer, Lewis, and Taylor ... gives Baltimore some offensive weapons.

11. NY GIANTS RB Wisconsin Ron Dayne 5-11 / 259

--By drafting Heisman Trophy winner Ron Danye of Wisconsin, the Giants are saying two things: One, that they did a terrible job of drafting last year; and two, that they have the wherewithal to move on. By getting Dayne, Fassel will get a solid, ball control, player. Dayne has cold weather experience, can pound the football, and will help take the pressure off Collins.

12. NY JETS(via San Francisco/via Washington) DE Tennessee Shaun Ellis 6-5 / 280

--The Jets need a defensive end that can come in and take a starting job. Darren Howard seems to have a better knack to get after the quarterback. Yet, Ellis is a better run stopper. This is a good need selection that becomes easier to discern with the understanding of the next pick.

13. NY JETS(via Tampa Bay/via San Diego) DE/OLB So. Carolina John Abraham 6-4 / 252

--Abraham's selection in the top 15 is the first surprise pick of the draft. The Jets could have gone Franks, Pennington, or even grabbed an offensive tackle. The selection of Abraham is intended to compliment Ellis, who will be able to play the base end, while Abraham will line up with his hand down and chase the quarterback.

14 GREEN BAY TE Miami (Fla.) Daniel "Bubba" Franks* 6-6 / 265

--With the troubles of Mark Chmura, and the luck to find Franks sitting here at 14, makes this pick very solid. With Favre throwing the ball, nobody will remember in September that Franks ran a "slow" forty. This kid as ProBowl potential written all over him. Franks is one of the most complete and talented TE's to come out of college in years. Good value for the pick.

15. DENVER(via Baltimore) CB California Deltha O'Neal 5-11 / 195

--This is the second first round surprise. Nobody thought there was a DB worthy of a top 15 pick. Denver traded down and could either not work out a deal to trade down lower, or felt like somebody was targeting him. There's no question that O'Neal is an exceptionally talented return man. With the looming suspension of Dale Carter, O'Neal can start this year.

16. SAN FRANCISCO(via NY Jets/via New England) OLB Michigan St. Julian Peterson 6-3 / 232

--The 49ers pass on Pennington and use their first pick on OLB Julian Peterson from Michigan State. San Francisco has a lot of needs and OLB is one of them. Peterson is the type of linebacker that can cause havoc off the edge. He also has decent coverage skills. It is surprising, since they passed on Pennington, that they did not trade down again.

17. OAKLAND PK Florida State Sebastian Janikowski* 6-2 / 255

--Oakland is the only team to have the guts to make this move. For a team that has lost close game, after close game, Janikowski is the elixir this club needs. Al Davis once took a punter in the first round and his name was Ray Guy from So. Miss. Oakland must have thought long and hard, as they probably didn't expect to find Pennington on the board at 17, but Janikowski will win games, now.

18. NY JETS QB Marshall Chad Pennington 6-3 / 229

--Doesn't look like anybody thought that Chad Pennington would be sitting on the board at 18. There was a lot of discussion about trading Keyshawn, and would New York keep all four picks? Would they trade up? Looks like, so far, they are having a very strong draft. Pennington can come in behind Testaverde and have a year to learn the system.

19. SEATTLE(via Dallas) RB Alabama Shaun Alexander 6-0 / 218

--Everybody's favorite, this kid can do everything you ask him to do. He can run, catch, block... and play special teams if you want him too. He gets stronger as the game goes on, wearing down defenses, moving the chains. If you've ever seen this kid play, even once, you know how special he is!

20. DETROIT RT Oklahoma Stockar McDougle 6-5 / 361

--Ross loves a grind it out, control, offense. Cosey Coleman was pegged here, because McDougle wasn't expected to be sitting here at 20. With the addition of James Stewart, the Lions now have a running back. Getting Aaron Gibson healthy, then teaming him with McDougle -- that's 700+ pounds to run behind. The selection of McDougle is a signal that Detroit is serious about running the ball.

21. KANSAS CITY WR Jackson State Sylvester Morris 6-3 / 216

--With Dayne off the board, it seemed like KC would go DB. Sylvester Morris is a tall, speedy, raw, talented althete who will give Grbac a target besides Tony Gonzalez. The Cheif staff had the luxury of coaching Morris on the South squad at the Senior Bowl. This certainly influenced their decision.

22. SEATTLE RT Wisconsin Chris McIntosh 6-7 / 315

--There has been speculation that McIntosh is damaged goods. But going to Seattle at 22 tells me McIntosh is in better shape than rumored. Seattle had deconstructed it's OL this off season, and needed to rebuild. McIntosh spent four years leading the way for Ron Dayne. With the addition of Alexander, and now McIntosh, Mike Holgrem is building this team in his image.

23. CAROLINA(via Miami) CB Jackson State Rashard Anderson 6-2 / 205

--This pick is a little surprising, especially with Marvel Smith still on the board. Anderson has unlimited potential. He's a bump-and-run cover corner, who may need some time to break into the starting line up. Siefert had to opportunity to coach against Anderson in the Senior Bowl, and obviously liked what he saw.

24. SAN FRANCISCO(via Washington) CB Ohio State Ahmed Plummer 5-11 / 191

--Plummer and San Francisco have been linked together for quite some time now. They had been projected to take Plummer in round two. But with two CB's already taken in round one, San Francisco couldn't wait. The reason Plummer is the best fit here, is because he is the most polished of the CB's. He will come in and be expected to win a starting job come fall.

25. MINNESOTA DT Boston College Chris Hovan 6-3 / 305

--If Rashard Anderson was still on the board, Denny would have jumped on him. Still, Hovan is a fantastic player. Terribly underrated. He has a great low center of gravity, has the strength to collapse the pocket, and the motor to creative unbelievable havoc. For a team that needs an impact defensive player, Hovan is an excellent choice. This choice could make John Randle happy enough to restructure his contract.

26. BUFFALO DE Arizona State Erik Flowers 6-4 / 271

--Arizona's Erik Flowers made the most sweeping ascension up the draft boards. He was virtually unknown, until the East-West Shrine game. He beefed up his weight, posted very good work out numbers, and slipped into the first round. Flowers will give some much needed depth to the Bills' pass rush rotation.

27. NY JETS(via Tampa Bay) TE West Virginia Anthony Becht 6-6 / 270

--Well, to the surprise of most of us, New York kept, and has used, all four of their first round selections. West Virginia's Anthony Becht is another player who steadily ascended into the first round. He is a solid, all around, tight end. He is a stronger blocker than receiver at this point, but has good promise to improve his game.

28. INDIANAPOLIS ILB Brigham Young Rob Morris 6-2 / 250

--Nothing unexpected here. Indianapolis has the big three on offense, and now a defensive leader is called upon. Morris is a throwback, blood and mud kind of guy. Colorful player who is always in the action. This is a very good match.

29. JACKSONVILLE WR So. California R. Jay Soward 5-10 / 177

--The word out of Jacksonville has been "Offense, Offense, Offense." Everyone knew they'd grab a wide receiver with one of their first day picks. Few thought they'd go WR here, especially with Cosey Coleman, Travis Claridge, and Marvel Smith still on the board. There are a lot of differing opinions on Soward, teams either love him or hate him. He is an extremely dangerous return man with blazing speed. He won't be pressed into a starting role, can come in and play in the 3 WR sets... along with return duties.

30. TENNESSEE OLB Syracuse Keith Bullock 6-3 / 244

--Bullock is a terrific player. He can play inside or out. Ran a 4.43 forty. He has excellent shadow skills, able to cover TE's or running backs out of the backfield. While Tennessee is known for picking the best player/athlete on the board (which Bullock is), it is somewhat surprising that they did not go after Tennessee FS Deon Grant. Bullock will look good playing behind Kearse. Two years in a row, Tennessee gets an outstanding player at an outstanding value!

31. ST. LOUIS RB Arizona Trung Canidate 5-11 / 193

--Wow! Super shocker, St. Louis takes Arizona running back Trung Canidate. While it was believed St. Louis would either take on offensive lineman, or the best available athlete, ... Nobody, except St. Louis, would have had Canidate listed as the best available athlete at this point of the draft. Canidate has Napolean Kaufman type of speed -- a real burner, who is a bit of a straight-liner. Needs to work on his hands, but definitely has breakaway, home run, talent. This pick is THE shocker of round one.