Peko could still play against the Bears; Fanene likely to start in place of Odom
by Kirkendall on Oct 21, 2009 11:25 PM EDT
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When Antwan Odom went down, it was bad news. When Domata Peko went down, it could have been disastrous. Luckily, the Bengals didn't have two starters on the defensive line fall to injury for the season. Unluckily, the Bengals could very easily be without Peko heading into this weekend against the Chicago Bears. The defensive tackle injured his knee against the Houston Texans and didn't practice on Wednesday.
“Just stretched out a couple of ligaments on my knee,” he said. “I felt good walking around. It was a little scary at first, but nothing major.”
As Joe Reedy (and or John Erardi) point(s) out, if Peko can't go then Pat Sims will get the nod. Sims, who has started three games in place of an injured Tank Johnson, actually leads all defensive tackles with 18 tackles on the season. Antwan Odom's 19 tackles is all that's in the way for Sims leading the entire defensive front. Sims did show up on the practice report but fully participated in practice.
As for Odom's replacement, all signs point to Jonathan Fanene getting the start. Fanene is second on the team with three sacks, including the last two games against the Ravens and Texans.
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Losing Odom sucks
But I am glad Fanene is getting his chance. He is an animal.
by steveinaz on Oct 22, 2009 1:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he has 3 sacks as well
not too bad for a replacement
CB85......Collaros for Heisman
by TennBengalfan on Oct 22, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Frostee and MJ will get in on Sack Attack Squadron.
Glad to hear Peko’s gonna be okay.
With Frostee healthy, and Orien Harris available to keep Sims and Tank fresh, we still have a pretty nice rotation.
3 yards and a pile of dust
by Hudepohl Dey on Oct 22, 2009 8:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it could be a hell of a lot worse than that... that's for sure.
luckily we have a little bit of depth.
by GrooveLeg on Oct 22, 2009 9:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
peko doing his best jimi hendrix behind the head air guitar impression.
by GrooveLeg on Oct 22, 2009 9:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha...good one
Or he could be doing that big log-throw thing that Dhani was doing whilst tackling the globe.
by TheWalrus1971 on Oct 22, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by TheWalrus1971 on Oct 22, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
wow
ESPN is reporting the Bengals offered a premium draft pick as part of a package to trade for Cowboys TE Martellus Bennett.
by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Oct 22, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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