Bengals start signing CFA, waive one and more on Simpson

by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 28, 2008 1:59 PM EDT

It's that time of year when undrafted college free agents get bullied into contracts without the power of negotiation. Fantastic. "This is the only deal you're getting, so you might as well sign it." The Bengals signed Ty Whaley (FB, OSU) to become the new Chris Manderino while the team will likely bring on more players before the week is out. Safety Nick Turnbell has already been waived. Mark Curnutte reports that the Bengals supposedly signed UC Bearcats, Bradley Glatthaar (RB) and Anthony Hoke (DE).

More on Simpson. Former Division 1-AA opponent Corey Lynch said of Simpson.

"He has the speed, he has the length, he has the jumping ability, the hands. He's the complete package. When I played him, I remember he made a catch that was on the 'number one play of the week' on ESPN the week before we played him. He's a very, very good player that's coming out of 1-AA."

But Chick might have the best point over the weekend for those of you twisting and turning in your sleep from the Simpson pick.

I got some good news for you via email from an NFL coach and personal friend of mine that I received upon reporting to Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, April 27.

“Rest easy on Simpson. I loved him. Great character, competitor, tough. Has the unique ability to “high point” all throws, excels at attacking the deep ball. Has not been asked to block at all. Big question is acclimation into the Chad Johnson Big Top. Probably reached one round early for him, but I think everyone is going to be happy in 2-3 years.”

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Curnutte also says they’ve inked Alabama cornerback Simeon Castille and offensive lineman Justin Britt, with Britt choosing Cincy over the Ravens, Pats and Bucs.

by BeerRun on Apr 28, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions

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The list from DraftDaddy:

(OUR)UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:

DB Simeon Castille, Alabama
OG James Blair, Western Michigan
OL Justin Britt, Alabama
FB Bradley Glatthaar, Cincinnati
DE Anthony Hoke, Cincinnati
FB Tyler Whaley, Ohio State

I like the Castille and Hoke pickups. Not sure what we need fullbacks for unless maybe Jeremy Johnson’s not getting the job done is a contributor to our running production woes. I always liked watching Whaley at Ohio State. He reminded me of a slightly healthier Chris Farley.

by IgnatiusJReilly on Apr 28, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions

RE: FB

They’ll probably use Whaley like they did with Manderino. Natural FB signed to play preseason games and, hopefully, signed to the PS.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 28, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Incidentally,

SI says Justin Britt is a 6-4 290lb Defensive Tackle, not offensive.

by IgnatiusJReilly on Apr 28, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions

He was a DT

Switched to o-line 2 years ago.

by BeerRun on Apr 28, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions

ah, alrighty then. ;)

by IgnatiusJReilly on Apr 28, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, and we can take Lynch’s word for it vis a vis Simpson because Corey is an outspoken, Kitna-style christian who is dating Billy Graham’s granddaughter- and you know what they say about minister’s kids… Then again, that makes her father Franklin Graham and he’s a borderline fascist theocrat who wanks to images of the endtimes. Ah, well, Corey’s still probably a good kid. ;)

by IgnatiusJReilly on Apr 28, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions