HairOnFire Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 ESPN Radio just announced that the Bengals have determined TJ's hand injury is more serious thasn initially believed and he's likely to miss the Titan game. The reports stated that the Bengals still claimed there was no break...just a very serious bruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 I'm not overly worried here. Henry has proven he can produce, and I expect him to see the field a lot. Chris Perry and Tab Perry might also see some time at receiver with Walter's recent struggles. I know you don't want me to diss K-dub, and today I have nothing on him. I hope Housh is fine for the Steelers game. He will be sorely needed then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 ESPN Radio just announced that the Bengals have determined TJ's hand injury is more serious thasn initially believed and he's likely to miss the Titan game. The reports stated that the Bengals still claimed there was no break...just a very serious bruise.Looks like our (on) crack medical staff strikes again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 ESPN Radio just announced that the Bengals have determined TJ's hand injury is more serious thasn initially believed and he's likely to miss the Titan game. The reports stated that the Bengals still claimed there was no break...just a very serious bruise.Looks like our (on) crack medical staff strikes again... Totally thinking the same thing... What the heck does TJ need with his hand anyway? He has two of them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Antonio Bengal Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Hopefully Perry will find a groove early in the game. Otherwise Chad will just get double-teamed the entire game (as if he isn't already). With Perry or someone else getting some good receptions, some of the heat will be taken off of Chad and we'll get to see the next in his series of TD celebrations.Housh, get better before Pittsburgh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalboomer7 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 This worries me a tad, and I bet Chad is pissed knowing he doesn't have TJ to take that double away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefrazz Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 If this is so...DO NOT ACTIVATE WASHINGTON!Heck, call up Danny Farmer...he's not fast, but he WILL catch ANYTHING you throw at him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted October 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 I'm not overly worried here. Henry has proven he can produce, and I expect him to see the field a lot. Chris Perry and Tab Perry might also see some time at receiver with Walter's recent struggles. I know you don't want me to diss K-dub, and today I have nothing on him. I hope Housh is fine for the Steelers game. He will be sorely needed then. I doubt Tab Perry is ready to challenge the wideouts ahead of him, including Walter, but if used correctly CJ, Henry, and Washington should be plenty of firepower...especially if complimented by Chris Perry as a dedicated pass reciever. But you can probably guess what my reaction will be if Walter continues to get twice as many balls thrown his way as K-Dub gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Antonio Bengal Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Speaking of Walter, if he gets another false start penalty.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 People are talking about Chris Henry replacing Housh, and he can't do it. Not that he's bad - it's just that he's more of a CJ type. He's a down the field guy, not a "find the hole in the zone" guy.We need more of a possession receiver to replace Housh. It's not Henry. It's not "Butterfingers and Alligator Arms" Washington. It's not Schobel. And running Perry out of the backfield helps, but it doesn't completely solve the problem (especially for throws in the 10-15 yard range).Can Walter step it up again and stop with the penalties? Don't know about that. Hope so, because he's the sort of receiver who fits the mold if he can get it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 This sucks. TJ is not someone you can just replace very easily, Palmer and he have always had a good chemistry on the field.TJ gets hurt a lot, I think last year's the only year he's not had some kind of notable injury.Even if his hand is broken - depending on the severity - he should only miss 3-4 weeks at most? And it's already been 2....ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekshank Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 I love Henry's upside, and on 1st and 2nd down, he might even be an upgrade from T.J. (time will tell), but there is no argument that T.J. is by far our best possession receiver. He is huge on 3rd down situations. I'm hopeful that Chris Perry and the assortment of other slot receivers we have can make up some of the difference, but we are clearly a better team with T.J in there. I might even be so bold as to say, if T.J. was there against Jacksonville, we win that game. Perry was good on 3rd downs in that game, but I think we had a few more long sustained drives in that game if he was there. We should be able to win this week without him, but I'll be concerned if he's not there against Pit (depending on Roethlisberger's status). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buck3y3d Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 People are talking about Chris Henry replacing Housh, and he can't do it. Not that he's bad - it's just that he's more of a CJ type. He's a down the field guy, not a "find the hole in the zone" guy.We need more of a possession receiver to replace Housh. It's not Henry. It's not "Butterfingers and Alligator Arms" Washington. It's not Schobel. And running Perry out of the backfield helps, but it doesn't completely solve the problem (especially for throws in the 10-15 yard range).Can Walter step it up again and stop with the penalties? Don't know about that. Hope so, because he's the sort of receiver who fits the mold if he can get it together.Perfectly said. TJ cannot be replaced by Henry because they are different styles. Henry is not the number 2, he is the number 1 or slot reciever. CJ needs a compliment, not another CJ. I am worried, especially for the Pittsburgh game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet23 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRG!! I'll bet my cat his hand is broken (if you have been paying attention, I hate my cat, so now big loss). Can we put a crew together to kidnap TJ and take him to a real freaking doctor? Who's with me?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 I'm not convinced. A majority of third down passes are thrown to either Henry or C.Perry (past Chad). Henry has proven to be a more than adaquate P-Dub replacement. IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Missing TJ means that teams can double up CJ. Do you think that Henry is going to require more than 1 defender? not yet. OR K-dub? Nope. Walter?I think Palmer and Brat need to get creative here and run some plays with Tab in the slot. big fast, good hands. Better target than walter, faster than Schobel. Henry and K-Dub will do OK as 2nd fiddle.4-wide with CJ Henry and Tab loaded one side should break CJ off the doubles, with Perry baiting a safety on the other creating a serious mismatch.As for the crack medical staff, may god have mercy on TJ's soul. Next it will be his elbow then his shoulder, if they are on the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 I think Palmer and Brat need to get creative here and run some plays with Tab in the slot. big fast, good hands. Better target than walter, faster than Schobel. Henry and K-Dub will do OK as 2nd fiddle. I also want Tab to get out there and get some reps. He played marginally well in the preseason, and I think it is fair to let him have some chances. I don't expect this to happen unless we build a big lead early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtmeece Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 WTF why can't the bengals be up front about what ever is wrong with TJ's hand. It's almost like they are lying to themselves and believing their own spin. ML's first year hardly any injuries, ML's second year more injuries, third year ??? I raised the issue of a lot of nicked up players during pre season. There seems to be a trend developing. Does anybody remember seeing a play that could sideline TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted October 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 People are talking about Chris Henry replacing Housh, and he can't do it. Not that he's bad - it's just that he's more of a CJ type. He's a down the field guy, not a "find the hole in the zone" guy.We need more of a possession receiver to replace Housh. It's not Henry. It's not "Butterfingers and Alligator Arms" Washington. It's not Schobel. And running Perry out of the backfield helps, but it doesn't completely solve the problem (especially for throws in the 10-15 yard range).Can Walter step it up again and stop with the penalties? Don't know about that. Hope so, because he's the sort of receiver who fits the mold if he can get it together. With all due respect I think you're wrong. The answer to the question is Washington. He doesn't drop any more balls than the much beloved Chad, and he's the most experienced of the backups...if not the hungriest. And while he may not fit the bill as a true slot reciever he is a capable possession receiver with some upside. He knows how to settle into gaps in coverage, I'll guess that half of his career receptions have come on crossing routes, and he has the size to control an area even when he's not truly open. He's proven he can work the middle and his game offers more pop than the mundane Walter 7 yard slant. I say throw the squirrel the nut....and do it often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted October 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 . Does anybody remember seeing a play that could sideline TJ Yeah, if the injury came on the play I'm thinking of, and I'm 99% sure it did, his hand was stepped on....HARD. Thus, the reports of a bruise which doesn't seem to be responding quickly to treatment. That said, TJ is a wideout said to have a fairly serious hand injury playing for a team that claims to have great depth at that position. If he's having problems catching the ball I wouldn't be in a hurry to risk dropped passes, tipped balls, and back breaking interceptions if I've got a suitable replacement. I think we do, but it's an unpopular choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalByTheBay Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 . Does anybody remember seeing a play that could sideline TJ Yeah, if the injury came on the play I'm thinking of, and I'm 99% sure it did, his hand was stepped on....HARD. Thus, the reports of a bruise which doesn't seem to be responding quickly to treatment. That said, TJ is a wideout said to have a fairly serious hand injury playing for a team that claims to have great depth at that position. If he's having problems catching the ball I wouldn't be in a hurry to risk dropped passes, tipped balls, and back breaking interceptions if I've got a suitable replacement. I think we do, but it's an unpopular choice.Well...I've always been unpopular. I'm having a hard time thinking of any spot that we have more depth at and less reason to rush somebody back into the lineup earlier than necessary. While I'm a TJ convert the fact is that they have had to sit a good to serviceable WR every game until last week and at least it's not on the O line. Why, however, do we always have to go through this misinformation campaign every time a quirk injury like this comes along. It brings back bad Pdub memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshfan Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 His hand was bent back and the fingers hyperextended....may miss several games... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 People are talking about Chris Henry replacing Housh, and he can't do it. Not that he's bad - it's just that he's more of a CJ type. He's a down the field guy, not a "find the hole in the zone" guy.We need more of a possession receiver to replace Housh. It's not Henry. It's not "Butterfingers and Alligator Arms" Washington. It's not Schobel. And running Perry out of the backfield helps, but it doesn't completely solve the problem (especially for throws in the 10-15 yard range).Can Walter step it up again and stop with the penalties? Don't know about that. Hope so, because he's the sort of receiver who fits the mold if he can get it together. With all due respect I think you're wrong. The answer to the question is Washington. He doesn't drop any more balls than the much beloved Chad, and he's the most experienced of the backups...if not the hungriest. And while he may not fit the bill as a true slot reciever he is a capable possession receiver with some upside. He knows how to settle into gaps in coverage, I'll guess that half of his career receptions have come on crossing routes, and he has the size to control an area even when he's not truly open. He's proven he can work the middle and his game offers more pop than the mundane Walter 7 yard slant. I say throw the squirrel the nut....and do it often.Oh God, I hope not. I have to say, KW doesn't have the *guts* to be a dependable third down possession receiver. I've seen him shy away from contact too many times. Doesn't know how to use his body, so he presents a poor target to the QB and lets DBs get to the ball. He may not drop that many more balls than Chad - but if he were a possession receiver, Chad would be dropping too many balls too.I'm not saying KW shouldn't be given a chance, but over the short term - if he's the answer to the question, we are totally f*cked.Get that hand healthy, Housh. I think the Bengals have hired Dr. Nick from the Simpsons as their team doctor, though, so I'm not counting on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schweinhart Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Damn that bites I'd really just like to see what Tab Perry can do in the slot until Housh comes back.But no doubt K-Dub and Walter both got experience over him, and Chris Perry could definitely work out of the slot.Whoever shows the most separation is who they should go with because that's what's gonna draw the help off of Chad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalBax Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 This is why we should NOT have cut Peter Warrick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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