Bengals Release their 2009 Depth Chart for Training Camp
by Josh Kirkendall on Jul 28, 2009 2:24 PM EDT
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PrintOn Tuesday, Bengals.com published the team's 2009 Depth Chart -- which is likely to change from now until meeting, and destroying, the Denver Broncos in September. Any surprises? J.T. O'Sullivan is the team's starting quarterback. Kidding. Kidding.
Kenny Watson is listed as the backup running back with Brian Leonard on third-team and Bernard Scott on the honorable "Other" column. Fui Vakapuna starts over J.D Runnels as the team's feature fullback while Jeremi Johnson is listed third on the chart and Chris Pressley a distant fourth. No real surprises at wide receiver with Chad Johnson and Laveranues Coles starting. Chris Henry and Andre Caldwell are the team's first backups. Andre Smith is listed as the starting right tackle (which is expected, but could change). Chase Coffman is listed under "Other", behind Reggie Kelly, Ben Utecht and Daniel Coats, who is apparently moving back to tight end.
Defensively, the team lists their safeties as Roy Williams (strong) and Chris Crocker (free) -- acquisitions picked up dating back to the middle of last season. Chinedum Ndukwe and Marvin White, two of the team's 2007 draft picks, are the primary backups. Rashad Jeanty is listed over Rey Maualuga (which we expected) and Domata Peko and Pat Sims start at tackle. Jason Shirley and Tank Johnson are rotating in as backups and rookie Clinton McDonald is listed as a third-teamer. Michael Johnson, another rookie, is listed as the team's third-string defensive end behind Frostee Rucker.
Not many surprises. Most of what happens during Training Camp will shift everything around; so there's really little stock on the depth chart -- other than further confirming that football season is near!
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jul 28, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I remember Zimmer talking about using 3 Safety on the field at the same time. With Crocker playing some Nickle and Dime CB. And since no CB has stepped up into those roles. We could see some holes in pass coverage this season. We all know about Roys abilities in coverage. Crocker has never been known as a cover guy, and he was getting torched in the minicamp videos. While John Thornton said that Ndukwe need to get better in coverage recognition. Yikes
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Jul 28, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
KR
It surprised me a bit that Cosby is listed as the #2 KR over Scott. If that stays I think COsby sticks as the #6 receiver.
Watson
Watson, as much as I like his grit, is really just a pedestrian RB. I think the coaches do like him and that is why he is here and #2 on the DC. He only looks good here. He wouldn’t be on the roster in the top half of the league. IMO he is #2 to light the fires under Leonard and Scott. Don’t get me wrong, I am a fan of Kenny. He just is not going to help us get where we need to go. Sentiment feels good but does not win games. Good fit for a team like the Lions or Chiefs as a dependable RB. We need to give snaps to the new guys to find out what we have so we can move forward.
No way Williams is a bad in coverage as everyone is saying. You do not go to 5 straight pro bowls as a safety if you aren’t at least reasonably good in coverage. Dallas acquired players for one scheme and changed to another scheme. This left a lot of good players out in the cold. I do see him working as a tandem with Ndukwe and, together being very good. I don’t think Williams is getting the respect he has earned. Runner up for DROY and 5 straight PBs entitles the man to have a bad year in a bad scheme and an injury without being criticized. Now if he goes out and stinks it up this year then I would set him free.
" My enemy said "Love your enemy". I obeyed and loved myself." Gibran
I really don't care if williams can cover.
In my years of watching the Bengals, the the defensive heart breaker has never been the long pass. Our corners are good, besides we have other safeties that can cover such as Chinedum Ndukwe and Marvin White to bring in on passing downs. The heartbreaker to me has always been broken tackles and the 5 yard run on second and 4. If Roy Williams can come in and make receivers, (especially Hines Ward) regret coming over the middle, and wear down a running back instead of a running back wearing our D down then he is a great signing.
but talk to cowboys fans about roy
the past few seasons he has been missing those tackles, not hitting as hard as everyone remembers. He struggles to get off blocks. And has been missing tackles that maybe he shouldnt in years past. I hope he does great for the Bengals so dont get me worng.
"Ghiaciuc's play was a distraction"
by Joe Goodberry on Jul 30, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah but,
Kenny could be serviceable until somebody proves they can step up as a solid halfback. I think that Watson could be that guy until somebody else proves that they could be a feature back for this team. I’m not convinced that Benson is any better than Watson (though I trust the coaches’ more than myself in judging). Of the guys that we have, I’m guessing that Scott will get a look during training camp along with Leonard and Dorsey to see if any of them show any flashes of having that #1 back ability.
This is our year!
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