TJJackson Posted March 20, 2005 Report Posted March 20, 2005 Special teams coverage plays are now something I look forward to rather than cringe as I watch, due in no small part to the play of DB Reggie Myles, whose pic is as of now my avatar.The guy played at what I consider to be a pro bowl level this year as a special teamer. He needs to be signed at least 3 years, none of this minimum tender one year crap. He is a oft-overlooked major contributor to the success of the Bengals these past couple of years, albeit only on special teams. I think his fire and desire on special teams fires up those around him as well, more than doubling his value.Marvin, let's focus a long term deal for this fellow next, 'kay? Won't need to be a LOT of money, but let's not let him test the market next year, Ok? Quote
Tiger Stripes Posted March 20, 2005 Report Posted March 20, 2005 myles is crazy... i love watching him hit somebody! Quote
ShulaSteakhouse Posted March 20, 2005 Report Posted March 20, 2005 You mean he's currently not signed? Ugh. Not only is he the best coverage guy on special teams, he can at least adequately fill-in at DB when needed. Quote
BengalszoneBilly Posted March 20, 2005 Report Posted March 20, 2005 You mean he's currently not signed? Ugh. Not only is he the best coverage guy on special teams, he can at least adequately fill-in at DB when needed. Give Marvin some time...if he's truly worth it, Coach Lewis will have him in the fold. Quote
jditty47 Posted March 20, 2005 Report Posted March 20, 2005 ya dude, hes defintely going to be resigned. hes huge on special teams...he always finds a way by the 2 blockers that try to block him. Quote
TJJackson Posted March 20, 2005 Author Report Posted March 20, 2005 No, he isn't signed.He's a RFA and has been given a tender offer that ONLY qualifies the Bengals with the right to match if he signs elsewhere. If they do not match, no compensatory draft pick will be earned, as he was undrafted.http://www.bengals.com/press/news.asp?iCur...=0&news_id=2778This means it's a one year deal, no signing bonus and etc, and next year, he'll be a highly sought after Unrestricted free agent.Sign him now.Please. Quote
HoTbOy Posted March 20, 2005 Report Posted March 20, 2005 I was watching this show on the NFL channel, called 6 days to Sunday when the Bengals played the Browns. And they were going in the different locker rooms, and Cleveland's coaches were talking about how to stop #37 on special teams, he said this guy is an animal... Quote
TJJackson Posted March 20, 2005 Author Report Posted March 20, 2005 He is that good. He really is. I think he'll get Pro Bowl consideration if the Bengals are reasonably good again (7-9 or better) this upcoming year.This is not a guy you want to chance getting away.....particularly not now when the pieces are finally starting to come together Quote
BengalNation1281 Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 There is absolutely NO REASON not to re-sign Reggie Myles. He plays a good game at DB, and he's a freakin' machine when it comes to special teams. I would be really upset if we let him go somewhere else...having this guy on the team is a must.Reggie Myles :player: :player: :player: Quote
BengalsOwn Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 I read that Reggie is wanting a 3 year deal, and that's why he hasn't signed yet. Quote
HairOnFire Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 ...Cleveland's coaches were talking about how to stop #37 on special teams, he said this guy is an animal... During the season I always make a point to Tivo the opposing coaches pre-game shows if available. Prior to the 2nd game against the Ravens I watched a segment where one of Baltimores coaches broke down film of the Bengals special teams, calling them extremely sound in every phase of special teams play. Frankly, after what we've been through under Al Roberts it was very good to hear. But their coach wasn't done heaping praise because he then pointed to the image and said something along the lines of..."They don't have alot of impact players, but # 37 is a complete pain in the butt who makes a stupid amount of plays. Almost unstoppable." Quote
TJJackson Posted March 21, 2005 Author Report Posted March 21, 2005 Yeah, and near as I can tell, he's being treated like a cheap backup player (which he is on defense) and not like the premier special teams player he is.There are two free agents we need to get signed quick: Ritchie Braham and Reggie Myles. The rest can wait. Quote
Kirkendall Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 There's absolutely zero reason to think Reggie will be anything other than a Bengal. He's a restricted free agent, which more or less, means we determine his future -- which will be filled with stripes!And if he's not, then we get the coveted draft picks Marvin wants so much. Either way, with Myles, it's a win-win scenario. Quote
membengal Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 There's absolutely zero reason to think Reggie will be anything other than a Bengal. He's a restricted free agent, which more or less, means we determine his future -- which will be filled with stripes!And if he's not, then we get the coveted draft picks Marvin wants so much. Either way, with Myles, it's a win-win scenario. Dead on post.He ain't going anywhere. These things will work themselves out as the off-season progresses.Just because we are bored doesn't mean nothing is happening, or that a greater plan is not being adhered to.He will be back. Quote
TJJackson Posted March 21, 2005 Author Report Posted March 21, 2005 Reggie Myles was/is a undrafted free agent. If he goes, we get nothing in the way of compensation.Why not sign him with a small signing bonus to a longer term deal? Why chance losing him to UFA next year? why?oh, and here's what Hobson had to say on the matter:He is basically signed for one-year when they tendered hiom a one-year contract. With young DBs around like Greg Brooks around, I'm not sure they want to sign him to something longer. A good special teams player, but Pro Bowl overstates it. Thanks for the note.-----Original Message----- From: TJ Jackson Sent: Mon 3/21/2005 1:19 PM To: CIN-ebag Cc: Subject: Reggie Myles?Why isn't our pro-bowl quality special team ace, Reggie Myles, signed? Failing that, why isn't this issue getting any press or attention? This guy is HUGE for this team in terms of the impact (literally) he brings to coverage units.Where do negotiations if any stand? We already know he was tendered a "right to match" offer, but where has it gone from there?-TJ- Quote
Kirkendall Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 Reggie Myles was/is a undrafted free agent. If he goes, we get nothing in the way of compensation. Aww, I didn't pick up on that. Thanks for the info... Quote
bengalboomer7 Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 I asked this question earlier and no one answered it, but are you jsut emailing hobosn a question like he has on the bengals site. If so, I can't believe he answers them all. Quote
TJJackson Posted March 22, 2005 Author Report Posted March 22, 2005 He actually answered the email this time, which I agree is unusual.I was hoping he'd answer it online Quote
TJJackson Posted April 1, 2005 Author Report Posted April 1, 2005 Well, he signed. Not that I am happy about it, as this means we may well lose him to FA next year.From bengals.comMYLES SIGNS: Bengals cornerback Reggie Myles, who led the team with three fumble plays on special teams last season (two forced, one recovery), signed his one-year tender offer of $656,000 Friday. Myles, who had been a restricted free agent, finished second in special team tackles Quote
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