Signing Larson to five-year deal is a good signing

by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 6, 2008 10:16 AM EST in Contracts

Several seasons ago, the Bengals signed Shayne Graham to a five-year deal while he was a restricted free agent. It didn't happen exactly like that. Jacksonville offered Graham a five-year offer sheet in which the Bengals matched. Graham will be entering the final season of his contract.

Different circumstances, but similar results. The Bengals announced on Wednesday the signing of Kyle Larson to a five-year deal. He's fired up. Larson didn't even leave Cincinnati to visit another team. Read the Bengals feature on Larson. Good stuff. He seems like an adopted Cincinnatian all the way. It was the Bengals all the way. Whether or not you like the guy, you love the loyalty and commitment for your stripes.

And yes, I updated our off-season tracker.

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Larson

Do you think he is a good punter? I've heard that he's good but I've also heard that he drives some people insane by booting the ball into the end zone. What's your take?

by mp45242 on Mar 6, 2008 1:36 PM EST reply actions

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I don't think he's great by any means.

But he had only three touchbacks all season in 2k7. Larson also ranked ninth with 35.6% of his total punts inside the 20.

Except for last season, Larson's numbers -- in terms of leg strength, distance, averages, net, gross, etc.. -- has been on the rise. But his biggest problem is his leg strength compared to other punters in the league.

by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 6, 2008 2:03 PM EST reply actions