Shaun Smith: What's the beef?

by Hudepohl Dey on Dec 9, 2009 2:36 PM EST

What's up Hu-Dey homeys?

Just finished some school projects, so I'm feelin fresh. (Not that any of yall care)

So i'm ready to stir the pot.....What's with all the Shaun Smith hate?

First, none of you can tell me your surprised. This is Mike Brown's Bengals. This is not the first, and definitely not the last, characted flawed individual that will suit up in stripes.

But more importantly, did he leave here on bad terms? Shaun was designated as a RFA coming out of the 2006 season, and the Bengals declined to match the Cleveland Browns contract offer. None of the statements about the "halftime" were released until he was in Cleveland.

(Before I continue, let me be clear: I generally do not condone the off-field behavior of football players. BUT, I'm really not looking for a role model to join our football team, just...a football player.)

Moving on, I would like to thank Shaun, for fighting or yelling at Brady Quinn, allegedly. I really can't stand the Browns, so anyone that's able to re-connect with their inner-Bengal, and find a way the hell outta Cleveland is alright with me. Maybe Steinbach will come around one day.

As for the "banned-substance", haven't we heard that story before? Daryl Blackstock most recently comes to mind. I didn't hear anyone booing him when he returned to the field last season. These guys are given some much supplements and weight control dietary supplements, this mistake happens more often than we know. He wasn't using HGH, or calling Manny being Manny to hook up some pregnancy drugs, was he?

For my money, this move makes sense. A lunch pail guy to keep Big Pat and The Tank fresh. Who cares if he talks a lot of smack....so does Chad Javon Esteban, right? i noticed the Tank jawing with the Detroit O-lineman last Sunday.

Chase Coffman was never going to see the field in 2009, and was therefore a waste of a roster spot. Also, with Domata Peko out until the playoffs, we need depth at DT. Jason Shirley would seem like a viable option, but he needs further development. Jason Shirley is quite simply a "project", not a depth solution. (see Stacy Andrews).

I'm sure I'm missing something here, and I'm interested in why fans think the Bengals shouldn't add Shaun Smith to an ailing position.

Here's some video of big Shaun today.

It seems each and every Bengal signing stirs the emotions around these parts....Let's focus on the important issues here: Can he stop the run? Can he rush the passer? Can he at least relieve The Tank and Big Pat of Special teams duties?

Let me know what yall think about this topic, and remember.....SAVE THE TANK, SAVE SIMS!

thanks everyone.

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(hate to post the first comment…but)

In the video linked above, Smith says Mike Zimmer called him and asked him if he was interested in trying out.

If Zimmer wants him here….so do I.

3 yards and a pile of dust

by Hudepohl Dey on Dec 9, 2009 4:01 PM EST reply actions

Does he have a lower jaw?

All kidding aside, in the words of Shaun Smith.. “Gowd woyks (pause to lick bottom lips) in mastyrius wegs”. I hope he was sucking on a Now N Later.. goodness! I would agree though, if Zimmer thinks he can fill some gaps, lets see it. I hope he’s good.

by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Dec 9, 2009 4:59 PM EST reply actions

All his words blend together and come out of his nose

his mouth moves just for effect

CB85......Collaros for Heisman

by TennBengalfan on Dec 10, 2009 5:24 PM EST up reply actions

LMAO.

I couldn’t understand what he was saying through that interview.

He can fill some gaps. Prolly can plug up half the line of a cafeteria.

by UpStateMike on Dec 9, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

He is a Gamecock

So I will cut him some slack. However, I am guessing he was not an English major.

by Kabash on Dec 9, 2009 6:29 PM EST reply actions

the reason people didn’t want shaun smith is because of the way he left here. he said a lot of things about the team after he left that were less than glowing, and then went around this past offseason telling people that chad really threw a punch 4 years ago, as if it mattered in the least. if he comes in and produces, i don’t care, but as of right now i’m against the move.

i'm going to go america all over your ass!

by Raging Clue on Dec 9, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions

Zimmer thinks he can play...

then good enough for me. When we signed LJ there was legitimate debate about the necessity, given the depth we had at the position (until Bernard Scott got injured). With Peko out, Tank Johnson hurting, and Antwan Odom on IR, there can be no debate: we needed someone who can step in right away on the D-line.

by Mr. X on Dec 10, 2009 12:00 AM EST reply actions