Lyonel Anderson, TE, U of Kansas

[jjakq27]

http://kuathletics.collegesports.com/sport.../042505aaa.html

Two Jayhawks Agree To Free Agent Contracts

April 25, 2005

LAWRENCE, Kan. -- University of Kansas football players Lyonel Anderson and Austine Nwabuisi have agreed to free agent contracts with NFL teams. Anderson, a tight end will join the Cincinnati Bengals while Nwabuisi, a running back, will head to camp with the New York Jets.

"I am very thankful of the opportunity that I have received from the Bengals," said Anderson. "Cincinnati is definitely a team on the rise. I'm excited to become a part of the team and to help the Bengals become a perennial contender."

Anderson was the Jayhawks' top tight end the last two seasons. He finished his senior year with 33 receptions for 328 yards. The Rochester, N.Y., native finished the 2004 season with an average of 9.9 yards per catch and three touchdowns.

Nwabuisi, a native of Houston, Texas, played four seasons with the Jayhawks. He averaged 3.9 yards per carry as a senior and finished second on the team with three rushing touchdowns in 2004.

"I'm really excited about the chance to continue playing football," said Nwabuisi. I appreciate the Jets giving me that opportunity, and I plan on making the most of it."

Both players are expected to report to their respective camps later in the week.

[Kirkendall]

Can he block and recieve?

[ShulaSteakhouse]

Won't make the roster.

Another 6'3" TE, just what we need.

[BengalszoneBilly]

Sooooo! The Bengals do go out and sign another TE. Does he realize he's coming in at #5 on the depth chart!?! This is one desperate football player here!

Can he block and recieve?

Nobody in management asked him about the latter half of your question...only the former!

[HoosierCat]

FWIW, sportsline ranks the guy 19th among college TEs...

http://cbs.sportsline.com/collegefootball/...egularseason/TE

That's not too bad...they have Heath Miller at 7 and the Stanford kid at 2...and there's a lot more distance between those two's rankings and Miller & Anderson's.

Probably turns out to be camp fodder but could surprise...not like we have a bunch of studs at the position now...

[bengalsfan33]

Yeah, I'd love for him to impress in camp, but I highly doubt he'll make the roster when its all said and done.

[The_Next_Big_Thing]

Sooooo! The Bengals do go out and sign another TE. Does he realize he's coming in at #5 on the depth chart!?! This is one desperate football player here!

Actually he'd be coming in at #4 on the depth chart at tight end. Brad St. Louis doesn't rate on the tight end depth chart. He is signed to be the last ditch effort tight end and one of the premier long snappers in the league.

[TJJackson]

If his speed is as advertised - in the mid to high 4.5's - he's got a chance to supplant one of the incumbents.

[The_Next_Big_Thing]

If his speed is as advertised - in the mid to high 4.5's - he's got a chance to supplant one of the incumbents.

Dude, if he has a PULSE he's got a chance to supplant ALL the incumbents, if he can block, he WILL.

[HairOnFire]

If his speed is as advertised - in the mid to high 4.5's - he's got a chance to supplant one of the incumbents.

Again, how hard does anyone think it will be for any new player...drafted, undrafted, or waiver wire pickup...to seriously threaten Tony Stewarts job?

It's likely that Stewarts single advantage will be his knowledge of the offense. But his biggest disadvantage is that the Bengals know his limitations, and there's no compelling reason, besides the one already stated, to keep a backup player who has no upside.

In regards to Anderson, for an athletic player said to be capable of stretching the defense I would have liked and expected to see a higher YPC.

[schweinhart]

It's likely that Stewarts single advantage will be his knowledge of the offense. But his biggest disadvantage is that the Bengals know his limitations, and there's no compelling reason, besides the one already stated, to keep a backup player who has no upside.

Plus Stewart will make $600k. Whether its Ronnie Ghent or a rookie free agent, there'll be about $350k available w/o Stewart to sign the rooks and maybe Braham now that Baumann has re-signed.

[DesperateDerelict]

Do you mean to tell me that Marvin wants Loni Anderson to play "Tight End". Isn't she a little over the hill?