rizzy Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 per bengals.comIn replacing injured running back Kenny Watson on the roster Tuesday, the Bengals turned to an old friend and re-signed fullback Nick Luchey to a one-year contract. They also made two moves on the practice squad in signing rookie guard Jonathan Clinkscale, a 6-2, 315-pound undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin waived by Tampa Bay after playing in all the preseason games, and cutting rookie linebacker Derek Curry. After failing to reach a contract with the Bengals in the first weeks of head coach Marvin Lewis’ regime, the 6-2, 273-pound Luchey went on to play in 27 games with eight starts for Green Bay in 2003 and 2004. The Bengals have always liked Luchey’s versatility, and they used him at both running back and fullback when they drafted him in the fifth round out of the University of Miami as Nick Williams in 1999. Luchey, who ran the ball 11 times and caught it three times for the Packers, opened 2005 training camp in Green Bay and was released Sept. 6. He played every game last season with six starts and had 24 yards on 10 carries along with two catches for 20 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekshank Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 per bengals.comIn replacing injured running back Kenny Watson on the roster Tuesday, the Bengals turned to an old friend and re-signed fullback Nick Luchey to a one-year contract. They also made two moves on the practice squad in signing rookie guard Jonathan Clinkscale, a 6-2, 315-pound undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin waived by Tampa Bay after playing in all the preseason games, and cutting rookie linebacker Derek Curry. After failing to reach a contract with the Bengals in the first weeks of head coach Marvin Lewis’ regime, the 6-2, 273-pound Luchey went on to play in 27 games with eight starts for Green Bay in 2003 and 2004. The Bengals have always liked Luchey’s versatility, and they used him at both running back and fullback when they drafted him in the fifth round out of the University of Miami as Nick Williams in 1999. Luchey, who ran the ball 11 times and caught it three times for the Packers, opened 2005 training camp in Green Bay and was released Sept. 6. He played every game last season with six starts and had 24 yards on 10 carries along with two catches for 20 yards. Nick Luchey... Isn't he married to Jessica Simpson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Is Luchey valuable on special teams? If not, I don't get it, but Marvin knows what he's doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Luchey returns.My initial reaction: why? He bombed here...he bombed in GB... I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalbutch Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 I think this sucks ! An overweight fullback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangloss Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Can't wait to hear the explanation! Do they have something against Jeremi Johnson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Can't wait to hear the explanation! Do they have something against Jeremi Johnson? Jeremi will be fine, they have to know his value to the running game. If Luchey doesn't just end up a special teamer, then maybe they simply wanted some depth behind Johnson to work with in case he struggles or is injured.Special teams is my bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontPushMe Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 This is a good signing, I always liked him when he was here. Im not suprised that Wilson was kept on the PS. Jeremi and now Luchey can both play TB should Johnson and Perry both go down in 1 game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 I can remember one of the last games Luchey was here, the last game of the year. He came in and kicked ass .I wish I could remember who , and his stats. for the game, but they were great!!! I will try to find them. I think he will be a asset for us. Or why else would Marvin want him??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalsfan4lifekf Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 The bengals have signed nick luchey Nick used to be here befor going to GBI love luchey remeber when he scored two goaline touchdowns a couple years back for us ,I also love jermi Johnson though but i think Jermi may move to RB because watson out for the year sorry Quincy Wilson Bye the way this is my first post i live in arizona and im 13 bengals fan forever :player: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Meh. Another player who won't be activated week to week.Would have preferred someone who can also help with returns. Putting Perry back there risks him to the same type of battering that Watson took to get hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.B. Bengal Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Nick Luchey went wild against the Saints in the 2nd to last game of the year 2 years ago.Just ran right over people..2 TD's and even pulled out the Ickey shuffle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengal4life4show Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 I dont even think this is news. He wont play much at all, and he really wont make any impact he is just a number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalByTheBay Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 This is a head-scratcher for me. I had Wilson penciled in already. Oh well, hopefully it will be about as eventful as Krenzel beating out Casey. I wouldn't have called this one in a million years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Next_Big_Thing Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 I love this signing. Nick Luchey is a pretty damned good fullback, and I'm glad he's back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnsonX5 Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Nick Luchey went wild against the Saints in the 2nd to last game of the year 2 years ago.Just ran right over people..2 TD's and even pulled out the Ickey shuffle. Yeah, that was the only game I made it to that year and I believe it was their only home victory that year as well. I remembered thinking about our own version of the Bus after seeing him fill in for an injured Dillon (?). Based on that one game, I liked him, but I don't recall him ever really contributing other than that game. I, too, thought we would add someone who would help out in the return game or at least on special teams defense. Who's going to field kickoffs alongside Tab Perry? I would love to see Chris Perry get a shot back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshfan Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 I can only surmise that Marvin sees Jerimi as the third back ....short yardage in the redzone or goaline stuff with Big Skillet as the lead blocker..Have a feeling Luchey wont even be activated...Look for Hannibal Navies or Chris Henry to see action... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Weird timing, as I just his cut mentioned on ESPN/Pro Football Weekly's "whispers around the NFL." It said they released him because of his "fluctuating weight and a lack of urgency" and that while he could be a "devastating blocker" he didn't get work as an I-back like he did with Cincinnati, didn't catch well, and couldn't play special teams because of his weight and poor tackling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtmeece Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Has he always gone by his present name, for some reason I think he has changed his name at some point ?? I'm also further confused by signing a FB cause a RB has secumbed to injury, or could it be that Jeremi has improved to the point that we need another large fullback for the RB's to follow through the hole?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Has he always gone by his present name, for some reason I think he has changed his name at some point ?? He was Nick Williams...but then he found his birth parents or something and changed his name... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtmeece Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Thanks I thought just maybe it was one to many Rum n Cokes. I don't think this was a bad move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 He has decent hands they can run a three power back and run it all the time, and he has decent hands. I would just put him in as a blocking TE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalfreek Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Jeremy Johnson is a mediocre fullback who has had his own weight problems. His blocking leaves alot to be desired. Luchey's blocking was much better at times, but he was lazy and took plays off. I'm not sure how he is any more of an answer than J.J. This move leaves me scratching my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Jeremy Johnson is a mediocre fullback who has had his own weight problems. His blocking leaves alot to be desired. Luchey's blocking was much better at times, but he was lazy and took plays off. I'm not sure how he is any more of an answer than J.J. This move leaves me scratching my head.Wow, no offense freek, but judging from ML's comments, you could not be more wrong.Apparently Luchey coming back to back-up Johnson is a nod to the fact that they now consider Johnson a viable back-up for main back carries to Rudi. And Johnson blocks like another lineman out there.Johnson's role on this team is expanding, not shrinking, and the coaches would not be doing that if they did not love what he was bringing to the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenbengal14 Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 He tore up the saints that yearHe did the Nickey-Shuffle Second win of the season that year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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