Pollack and Odell

[Kazkal]

did they not play?

[membengal]

They played. Pollack was in on some tackles as with a pile, and got a decent rush. Odell was in on a bunch of tackles, and had one beautiful pass breakup across the middle.

The Lion spent a lot of the game throwing the ball, so not your usual stat lines.

[Kazkal]

IE why stats are overrated thanks for letting me know

[PMThor]

Sadly I think this weekend sealed up the ROY for Merriman. He had a great game against Indy and Odell, while solid, didn't shine how Merriman did. Bummer.

[Spain]

That sucks, but hold up Odell has alot of INT.

[BengalsFan77]

And there are still 2 games left to play. While Merriman currently leads, Odell still can win with a couple of monster games. Which he HAS done this year.

[Kazkal]

I think Odell has a chance still a big chance,he was taken what 30+ picks after Merriman and unlick the public the people picking should know turning the ball over is better then a loss of down.

[Kazkal]

"Pos. Name, Team Votes

RB Carnell "Cadillac" Williams, Buccaneers 219,736

TE Heath Miller, Steelers 217,928

OLB DeMarcus Ware, Cowboys 104,592

P Chris Kluwe, Vikings 100,555

ILB Odell Thurman, Bengals 88,715"

Hell I guess even fanbase odell is doing better sense hes winning over shawn with probowl votes

[DontPushMe]

"Pos. Name, Team Votes

TE Heath Miller, Steelers 217,928

OLB DeMarcus Ware, Cowboys 104,592

what a joke

[bengalindian]

If the Chargers and Cowboys don't make the playoffs, which I hope happens, I think that will be in favor of Odell. Plus the five picks is pretty darn good, along with a TD return.

[kayaker0678]

odell will get screwed out for lofa

[ShulaSteakhouse]

Merriman and Tuatopa (sp?) in Seattle will get it over Odell.

And they deserve it - at this point they are both better players.

ROTY candidates don't have 3 tackle games with a PD against a team like the Lions as a starting MLB.

Love Odell, but man he is overrated by Cincy fans - understandably - but just being realistic. I'd be shocked if he got ROTY. Playoffs or not - the defense is still ranked in the 20's here I believe. A starting MLB has something to do with that.

Again not bashing him - just being objective and realistic. He also really hasn't shown consistent improvement like Merriman has (Odell is still inconsistent and raw when it comes to reading and reacting on an NFL level).

If Odell ever puts it together and becomes a smart, consistent player - he will be a monster - but until that day comes....

[Kazkal]

Merriman is good but I woulden't say odell doesn't deserve it too I think he should be top 3 for it (odells on a worse defense and ya he isen't a sack master but which MLB is?

stat wise they compare

Odell

Solo tkle:56

total:84

Sacks:1

int:5

FF:4

total turnovers:9

Lofa

Solo tkle:80

total:98

sack:4

int:3

FF:0

total turnovers=7

Merriman

solo:37

total:49

sack:9

int:0

FF:2

Total turnovers:2

Stat wise I'd say Odell wins

But stats really don't matter their all 3 are great players & importent to their team any one could win it IMO

OTY candidates don't have 3 tackle games with a PD against a team like the Lions as a starting MLB.

Pass Happy Lions

He also leads the team in tackles