Should the Bengals Consider Jeremy Jarmon?

by IFChris on Jun 10, 2009 5:26 PM EDT

Granted, this is coming from a home cooking point of view being a UK fan and all, but should the Bengals consider getting the Kentucky defensive end in the upcoming supplemental draft on July 16? In case you haven't heard about Jarmon's situation, he was supposed to enter his final year of eligibility this fall, but instead was dismissed from the team for taking an unapproved-by-the-NCAA weight-loss supplement. No, Jarmon's case was not steroid or HGH-related. Rather, it was an uniformed choice by a player who's known as one of the good guys.

Obviously, being a nice guy doesn't automatically improve the incoming team's situation, so what else does Jarmon bring to the table? For one, he can get to the quarterback. During his sophomore season, Jarmon collected 13.5 sacks and was named second-team All SEC. Last season, his sack numbers dropped to 4.5, but he was still productive enough to make at least one second-team roster again. Jarmon was also told he had the potential to be a first-day pick after his senior season. Now that that's out of the question, Jarmon is turning the NFL's supplemental draft, and he's getting some interest as well.

With that in mind, and when you consider the defensive ends already present on Cincy's roster, going after Jarmon makes sense. As you can see in the above video, Jarmon can indeed get the quarterback and his lateral movement once the pocket breaks down is also note-worthy. It also helps when you consider just how much of a problem the Bengals have had getting to the quarterback in recent years.

Maybe this is wishful thinking on my part, but keep in mind, the Eagles have shown interest, so it's not without precedence. Conversely, if the Bengals were to select a player from the July supplemental draft, they'd lose that corresponding pick in 2010's official draft.

Based on all of the above, do you think Jarmon's worth the risk?

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We got Michael Johnson in the draft, and a number of people are still talking about Greg Ellis so it is not like the need isn’t there it’s just that we already have a good number of people here to rush the QB already.

by Greener's eyes on Jun 10, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed

However, considering Rucker and Odom, it’s not a bad idea to have some more young pass rushers waiting in the wings.

by IFChris on Jun 10, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

if he is better then the last person that was going to make the team at that position then yes we have to put him on the team we have to be open to every way of makeing this team better it is not like we won a super bowl last year anyone that could make us better even if it is just by making our o-line better by testing them in practice then we have to do it

by moeller on Jun 10, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions

i say no

ahmed brooks was suppose to be a stud, but really it was wishful thinking.

i say let the bengals do a good job again next year in the draft and let someone else take the risk.

by nadfflictar on Jun 10, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions

Jarmon

doesn’t have character red flags like Brooks did. He’s available here because of a mistake but otherwise, apparently, a solid citizen and good teammate. I say there’s no risk. If we can get him, get him. I’m not sold on either Geathers or Odom.

by IgnatiusJReilly on Jun 11, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions

Don't see why not

I may be wrong but in a supplemental draft don’t we just say where we’d take him. So why not say 5th or 6th round. Not a huge cost with regards to the ‘10 draft coz those guys are always 50-50 roster prospects anyway, addresses a weakness and if someone wants him more then great, they can have him, it won’t crush us.
Yeah?

by nz on Jun 10, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

I doubt we just get to say where we’d take him after we’ve selected him. I suspect it’s more like a bidding war. We could put in a bid to take him in the 5th but if he’s as good a player as he appears somebody else might bid 3rd and get him.

Then again, I’m not sold on grabbing him the first place. I’m not “sold” on Geathers and Odom either, but I think both will be better this year with an improved DT corp as well.

by FriarBob on Jun 11, 2009 8:16 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m sure we could bring in 2 undrafted rookies and they would generate as many sacks as Gethers and Odom did last year for 1/10th of the price.

by smoormandiddy on Jun 11, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I say absolutely

But I am biased.

He would have been at least a 2nd round pick if he would have been eligible. He has (had) 17 1/2 career sacks, and that is basically in two years.

The sad thing is, people see he got banned for taking a banned substance and they automatically think steroids. He took diet pills to lose weight (because the guy at the counter of GNC suggested it), but, didn’t check with UK first.

If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis.

by btcoop71 on Jun 11, 2009 8:41 AM EDT reply actions

I say pass.

Not that I think he’s a bad choice, but our needs are at O line as a first priority.

I want to shore up what potentially is going to be a real weak spot if 2 starters are lost, let alone not feeling all that great about centers and guards right now.

by UpStateMike on Jun 11, 2009 5:38 PM EDT reply actions

if the bengals actually had a scouting dept

they would know the answer to this question. for now, would suggest the bengals save their draft picks for next season. as bengal fans know, the wheels tend to fall off often during the season, and new needs (or holes) appear quickly.

hoping the rbs, wrs, and o-line are finally settled. lets face the facts though, all 3 could need help come next draft.

by palewook on Jun 12, 2009 9:34 AM EDT reply actions