I, For One, Fully Support This

by IFChris on Mar 4, 2009 12:03 PM EST in Rumors Comment 29 comments

Word is, Rex Grossman will be visiting Cincinnati this week, looking to join a team needing quarterback depth. I, for one, absolutely hope this happens. Don't get me wrong, I'm fully aware of the "baggage" Grossman brings, but in a back-up capacity, is having a player with a likable personality a bad thing? I know, I know. It doesn't matter if we like the player. It only matters if they can or will help the team.

As for Grossman, I'm willing to overlook any Chicago mistakes. Remember, he was the starting quarterback when the Bears made the Super Bowl~~, losing to the Indianapolis Colts -- but was Grossman to blame for the loss? Seeing how he didn't turn the ball over or put his team in a bad position defensively, the answer is no~~. Corrected in the comments.

How many players with Super Bowl experience are on the Bengals roster again?

Look, the man has a cannon for an arm, and with a back up quarterback, that's not the worst thing to have. Does he make mistakes on the field? Sure, but he's not being asked to come in and start or replicate his various successes he had in Chicago. No, Grossman will be asked to back up Carson Palmer. Also, it's important to remember the skill players Grossman could potentially have around him if he does have to see the field.

I don't remember there being one offensive player with Chad Ocho Johnson's ability in Chicago, nor a Chris Henry for that matter (Bernard Berrian? Really?). If Coles happens to sign with the Bengals, it would give them another weapon -- plus, it would represent the best group of skill players Grossman has played with since he was quarterbacking for Steve Spurrier in Gainesville.

Considering he's capable of steering a defensive team to the Super Bowl, I wonder what he could do with a set of talented players to distribute the ball to. I, for one, am willing to find out. I'm not sure about the rest of you, but I sincerly hope the front office pulls the trigger on Grossman. Would the rest of the league make fun of the Bengals for doing so? Yes, but is that anything new? I'll take a couple of "point and laughs" if that lands the Bengals a decent back up quarterback.

Join me in the "Rex for Cincy" cry, won't you?

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Nah, gimme JP

“Loss Man”! Is that the perfect name for a Bengal or what? Or a backup QB?

Seriously, tho, JP’s another guy with a gun who isn’t afraid to use it. And the symmetry of the Bills and Bengals exchanging backups is priceless. Would clearly show two top-caliber operations at work!

by BeerRun on Mar 4, 2009 1:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Grossman is okay

ONLY IF HE NEVER GETS ON THE FIELD

Proof the Brown$ philosophy does not work "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."

by Mile High Bengals Fan on Mar 4, 2009 1:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Uhhhh....

"but was Grossman to blame for the loss? Seeing how he didn’t turn the ball over or put his team in a bad position defensively, the answer is no. "

He turned the ball over 3 times and had a muffed snap on a vital 3rd down. Have fun with Rexxy!

Travis
from Chicago

by Tesch27 on Mar 4, 2009 1:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

UGH, I looked at the wrong freaking game

My bad on that. Still want him in Cincy, though.

by IFChris on Mar 4, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And,

He had a 4th quarter INT returned for a TD. Ouch…

Things will get better as they improve...

by Dane Noble on Mar 4, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

But...

you seem to forget how miserable the conditions were for that SB…they played in a monsoon.
Manning had a INT and fumble lost also…

I would not want Rex as my 1st string QB but I think he would be well above average compared to other #2 QBs on other teams rosters.

by Jonz76 on Mar 4, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

SB and Beyond

The Bears defense was far more responsible for that loss than Grossman (191 yards rushing given up, Danieal Manning’s boneheaded play where he left Reggie wayne wide open for an easy 1st quarter TD).

I have watched every game that Rex Grossman has played. He gets a BAD RAP for what happened in Chicago. I’m not saying he didn’t deserve some criticism, cause surely he did. That said, it was way overblown in the Windy City.

by GeoMak on Mar 4, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

REX....

The defense was a big part of the loss but the offense did not stay on the field for any length of a drive. Its tough for a defense to stop that Colts offense, let alone when you are on the field for 70% of the night…

Rex gets a bad rap and deserves every once of it….HE IS TOO SHORT, LACKS LEADERSHIP, and HE HAS SMALL HANDS AND SMELLS LIKE CABBAGE!

by Tesch27 on Mar 5, 2009 12:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

JP or Leftwich

either would be a strong backup and more emotionally stable than Rex

by swebbIL on Mar 4, 2009 1:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Im all FOR Train Rex

Pretty solid for a backup.

And to answer your question about players with Super Bowl experience, I believe the answer is…4 (Thornton, DexterJ, DeDe and Utecht)

Correct me if Im wrong though. I always like a good trivia question.

by JohnCockToastin on Mar 4, 2009 1:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Question

If Palmer goes down, do you guys honestly believe that any of the available quarterbacks could step in and keep the team consistently competitive in games?

I put too much of a premium on Palmer, so I’ve been told way too much. Perhaps my man-crush is muddling my focus.

Blogger at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.

by Kirkendall on Mar 4, 2009 2:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think Grossman

Would be OK if there are some honest-to-goodness skill players for him to use.

by IFChris on Mar 4, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sexy needs a solid OLine.

Or he is doomed to fail. Give him the line, and I have no doubt he can still be productive. And lord almighty, give him a line, and a fast receiver… and look out! The Cannon likes to go deep!

Things will get better as they improve...

by Dane Noble on Mar 4, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Its been said many times...

that if Carson goes down the season is over so it doesn’t matter who the backup is. If thats the case why not go with a streaky guy like Rex. When hes good hes really really good and when hes bad hes just awful. If carson is down for any extended period of time why not take a shot on him being good and leading us to a couple wins

by CincyMike56 on Mar 4, 2009 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Cincy needs another mental midget, please sign him and start him when ever the bengals play the bears.

by bighurt35 on Mar 4, 2009 4:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Another thing now that cedric Benson has his money you can forget about performing. GO BEARS!!!!!!

by bighurt35 on Mar 4, 2009 4:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Benson

Did not break the bank. $7 mil guaranteed is cheap by NFL standards.

by IFChris on Mar 4, 2009 4:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

RE:

“GO BEARS!!!!!!”

Hint? :-)

Blogger at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.

by Kirkendall on Mar 4, 2009 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I didnt say they over paid him im saying he got his money its vacation time in cedville. He pulled himself fron the SUPERBOWL because his vagina hurt

by bighurt35 on Mar 4, 2009 4:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

RE:

Benson looks like a classic case of a guy needing a change of scenery. He clearly wasn’t mentally ready for the NFL when he was in chi town but maybe getting cut and no one picking him up for half a season was the wake up call he needed. From all accounts he was nothing but professional in cincy last season and while its too soon to say maybe he has turned the corner. He has the talent (you don’t get picked 4th overall without talent) if he can put together the mental aspect he could be great

by CincyMike56 on Mar 4, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

Blogger at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.

by Kirkendall on Mar 4, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

you don’t get picked 4th overall without talent

I hate to remind you of some of mike brown’s previous picks such as Akili Smith and K-gonna Carter, as well as picks around the league like ryan leaf.

by bengals2005 on Mar 4, 2009 6:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And?

Ki-Jana wasn’t talented? It’s his fault his knee blew out? There are busts in every draft, but that doesn’t mean the player didn’t score highly enough to warrant consideration with a high pick. Ryan Leaf included.

This isn’t an exact science. See, Brady, Tom. Sixth-round pick by the New England Patriots. Did they REALLY expect him to lead them to three Super Bowls when the picked him in the second day?

by IFChris on Mar 4, 2009 6:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

To take advantage of our WRs

We really need a reserve QB with an arm.

The sex cannon is as good as anyone out there arm wise. If you want to go a different route I have no problem with JTOS.

by Squizza on Mar 4, 2009 6:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Kyle Boller

I think he should be given some consideration. As far as Benson goes, considering he came in late and ran with a sub par line,I thought he did very well and I"m glad they signed him.That hopefully eliminates the thought of using the 1 and 2 round picks on a RB and invest in an OT and a C in that order. It seems that when Collins replaced Jones the productivity increased. But then again they were playing the Browns,Chiefs,etc. instead of the Ravens and Steelers.

by redberkey on Mar 4, 2009 6:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs